Thursday, 22 July 2010 09:36
World-class RIB manufacturer Scorpion will be showing three models at Southampton Boat Show to include the international launch of its very latest design, the Scorpion Strike.
The hull modifications have been worked out between Scorpion’s Greek sister company, RIBCO and Scorpion RIBs 
UK and the superstructure of the boat has been designed under the guidance of Andy Griggs, Scorpion’s head of design.
The Scorpion Strike is based on a remodelled Scorpion stepped hull and fitted with a single outboard engine. Scorpion’s objective was to manufacture a high quality RIB with superior ride quality, good performance, safe handling and good fuel economy. This model also sees the start of a collaboration between Ullman Dynamics of
The 9 metre Scorpion Strike redefines the RIB as we know it, blurring the edges between a practical rigid inflatable and a sports boat. This is a well priced, high quality, stunning looking Sports RIB that takes the legendary ride and handling of a Scorpion to another level and will make the owner the envy of the pontoon.
Twin-engine performance from a single outboard
Prototype Strike hulls have been on test in a secret location during the past year and, using a single engine 300hp four stroke outboard, have been reaching speeds comfortably above 55 knots with fuel consumption of about 1 litre a mile at 35 knots. Both the ride and the handling have been above expectation.
The Scorpion Strike with a single Mercury 300hp Verado, Ullman seating, VHF Radio, Chart plotter and Flexitek Decking is priced at £79,450 inc. VAT delivered ex Works Lymington.
Other models on display at the Show are the twin engine Scorpion Serket 8.5m and the beautiful single engine Scorpion Sport 6.5m.
