The control panel has been equipped
with the most diverse, and recent, instruments, which includes a GPS, compasses
(electronic and analog), UHF radio and depth sound. In addition to these, other
more "common" instruments helped participants during the Tonga /
Samoa route: speedometer, rev counter, battery isolation buttons, clock, fuel
gauges in each tank, etc.
The engine chosen to power the RIBs
was the Honda BF130 XD, an off-board engine with 130 horsepower. Being one of
the quietest and most economical engines on the market, in its size, it was the
ideal partner for the Ribtec 655.
This boat has undergone a serious amount of refurbishment over the last few years including wiring loom, new tube, refurbished stainless steel frame, navigation and lighting including spot-lights, original console dials and navigation systems; self-righting balloon; 3 x fuel tanks and gauges; a Honda P130 engine fitted has recently been serviced.
Included with the RIB is some of the original expedition equipment, including surf ski, water skis and wakeboard; the original navigation maps for Tonga and Samoa; original Camel trophy dry bags; life jackets and waterproofs. Also with trailer.
