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Highfield Boats
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About Highfield Boats
Highfield Boats has become the world’s number one RIB manufacturer. Established in 2011, Highfield Boats has developed into a worldwide boat builder with a complete line of rigid-inflatable hull boats (RIBs). Highfield now offers small tenders from 2.4m, all the way up to a full line of heavy duty RIBs which will be at home on any ocean. With dealers and distributors in 45 countries, Highfield Boats has become the top choice worldwide for leisure and commercial use. Highfield rigid hull inflatable boats (RIBs) feature exclusive powder-coated aluminium hulls and are renowned for their durability and performance. Highfield’s state-of-the-art production facility is located in Weihai, China. Under European management, the facility covers 26,000 sqm, employs 350 staff and has adopted the latest technologies available to guarantee production of the finest RIBs money can buy. Over 37,000 RIBS have been sold to date by Highfield Boats. Highfield Boats have built a reputation as the ‘go to’ supplier for some of the world’s biggest sailing events. The RIB fleets are used for crowd control, escorts to competing yachts, sponsor hospitality and on the water management. The company is a partner of the internationally renowned Extreme Sailing Series, the Route de Rhum, and the Vendee Globe, where, in November 2020 a spectacular fleet of 50 Highfield RIBs were used during the start line spectacle.
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Presence & Recognition
Highfield Boats is proud to support Captain Dustin Kidd on the Great Loop challenge aboard White Lightning, a Highfield Sport 800 powered by twin Yamaha outboards.
Reported by Christophe Lavigne
People
Highfield Boats welcomed Braedan to the Accounting Department in Cadillac, Michigan, and Bruce to the BOM team with 43 years of boatbuilding experience.
Reported by Christophe Lavigne
Presence & Recognition
Highfield Boats welcomed several international colleagues to the Highfield USA headquarters for a week of international vibes, practices, product and system discussions, and a full American experience including football, fishing, and boating.
Reported by Christophe Lavigne
Presence & Recognition
Highfield Boats received the Open Powerboat of the Year 2026 award in the Netherlands for the Highfield ADV7, a crossover combining safety, space, comfort, and versatility.
Reported by Highfield Boats