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Highfield Sport 660

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RIB (Rigid Inflatable) · 21.5–22 ft · 115–150 hp · intermediate skipper · trailerable

Aluminum-hull Highfield RIB.

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Where the joy lives

Aluminum-hull Highfield RIB. Fast, safe tenders and inshore romps; UV on tubes is the silent joy-killer.

  • tender
  • day boat
  • exploring

Common watch-outs

  • Tube UV degradation and seam peeling
  • Valve leaks and under-inflation abrasion
  • Transom plate and engine mount corrosion
  • Floorboard / aluminum console fastener fretting
  • Davit chafe on tubes when used as tender
  • Hypalon vs PVC repair skill mismatch at yards

Safety notes

  • Tubes are not boarding mats — use the designed boarding point.
  • Life jackets on; RIBs accelerate hard and throw spray — brief guests.

Safety hub

Crew (approx)

Day 8

Draft (approx ft)

0.8–1.8

Used band (demo)

$10,875–$45,312

Costs — yearly care snapshot

Demo estimate

Educational snapshot so surprise spend doesn't steal boat days — not a quote, not the reason you're here.

Educational demo estimate from rib · ~22 ft · outboard. Assumes 50 engine-hours/yr, trailer, sunbelt, 5-year hold. Boat day proxy = engine-hours ÷ 4. Not a quote, appraisal, or underwriting offer. Tubes are consumables on a multi-year cycle; engines are ordinary outboards. Excellent tender economics if stored out of UV. Aluminum-hull Highfield RIB.

Annual mid

$5,546

5-yr total mid

$35,596

$/good day hint

$570

Assumes 50 h/yr · trailer · sunbelt · 5-year hold. Range $3,949 – $7,544/yr.

Maintenance rhythm (clear the deck)

  • Tube pressure and hypalon/PVC inspection

    ~3 mo · UV and chafe kill tubes; patch kits aboard.

  • Outboard oil/filter and gear lube

    ~100h / ~12 mo · Same as small outboard craft.

  • Tube valve and glue seam check

    ~6 mo · Professional re-glue if peeling.

  • Davit / lifting point hardware

    ~6 mo · Tender use stresses pads and eyes.

  • Flush after salt

    · Rinse tubes, floor, and engine after every salt trip.

  • Winterize engine and store tubes shaded

    ~12 mo · Partial deflate only per OEM; avoid creases.

Boat Day survey intel

Educational overlay

Additive survey priors from the Boat Day failure corpus — not a marine survey. Prefer a credentialed surveyor before purchase.

  • tubes
  • transom

Extra common issues

  • Tube UV/seams
  • Valve leaks
  • Transom insert soft

Survey focus

  • Overnight tube hold
  • Transom core
  • Console wiring

Campaign / bulletin diligence

  • Educational: RIB tubes overnight hold + transom insert.
  • Educational: tube chambers and transom inserts are the RIB survey core.

Top findings for rib

  • Tube fabric UV / seam failureshigh · high
  • Valve leaks and chamber imbalancehigh · medium
  • Transom insert soft / motor mount playmedium · critical
  • Console wiring in wet environmentsmedium · medium
  • Trailer support not matching RIB hullmedium · medium

Corpus: /api/v1/datasets/survey-failures · Pre-purchase checklist · Find them online · surveyors

Cost & survey cues

Tubes are consumables on a multi-year cycle; engines are ordinary outboards. Excellent tender economics if stored out of UV. Aluminum-hull Highfield RIB.

Survey focus

  • Tube fabric, seams, valves, and patches
  • Transom and engine mounts
  • Outboard condition
  • Floor and console structure
  • Lifting points / davit pads
  • Trailer or chock storage wear

Comparables

Waterways: puget-soundchesapeake

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Specs, years, and HP ranges are approximate educational demo data — not OEM specifications. Verify with manufacturer literature, a qualified marine surveyor, and current listings before purchase or service decisions.