Sharing the same hull design as the RIBCRAFT 6.5, the RIBCRAFT 6.5 Aluminum provides excellent control and performance in confused and rough seas often found along coast lines and high traffic water ways. At 21’3”, the RIBCRAFT 6.5 Aluminum features a rugged marine grade aluminum hull. With a pronounced bow sheer, full length lifting strakes, and the RIBCRAFT® deep V hull, the 6.5 Aluminum provides unsurpassed handling. The impact resistant aluminum hull is great for shallow water applications or for operations where beach landings are required. What’s more, with self bailing decks the 6.5 Aluminum is ready for almost any heavy weather application it may encounter. With a maximum horsepower of 180HP, the 6.5 easily reaches speed in excess of 40 knots. The tube set on the RIBCRAFT 6.5 Aluminum provides stability, buoyancy, and shock dampening properties. With reliability at the core of their design, the heavy duty tubes feature five air chambers with pressure relief valves, overlapped and doubled up seams, and reinforcing at all pressure and wear points.