You’ll have to go a long way to beat Sealegs International’s latest offering.
When it comes to exploring our magnificent and at times remote coastline in luxury and style, you have to go a long way to beat Sealegs International’s latest offering. Recently launched, the range-topping 12-meter Sealegs Cabin RIB (12RC) is an explorer’s dream.
Add to that the significant convenience having an amphibious craft offers, and you have nothing short of a game changer in terms of size, convenience, luxury and of course functionality. Adding to the excitement – this will be the owner’s fourth Sealegs craft, a craft he plans to circumnavigate the coastline of New Zealand in over the summer of 2024/25. The craft will aptly be named ‘Kupe’ in honour of the early Polynesian navigator. First launched back in 2022, the range-topping 12RC provides an enviable large-format amphibious platform. Measuring in at 12.3 meters overall length with a beam of 3.6 meters, the 12RC provides a mountain of space for all manner of activities, be they overnighting, coastal exploring or serious fishing expeditions out wide – this craft will take you there.
Nicholas Glanfield, Sealegs GM of Sales & Marketing noted “To say power on the most recently launched 12m is ‘plentiful’ is nothing short of an understatement … this, the latest 12RC is being supplied with a pair of Mercury 600HP V12 outboards – that’s 1200 horsepower on a 40’ craft”. Rigged with the latest in electronics including Starlink Internet, digital switching throughout, integrated electronic steering as well as Mercury’s Skyhook digital anchoring system, this 12m beauty is built for adventure… and as you can imagine performance is guaranteed to be nothing short of exhilarating!
Sealegs CEO David McKee Wright said “This, the latest 12RC build further defines a new standard of freedom, luxury, comfort … and performance in an amphibious craft. The size of the platform enables customers the freedom to use their Sealegs in nearly all-weather conditions in style and comfort’’. Further adding to the comfort factor are dual electric sunroofs and an electrically operated divider providing even more space between the cabin and cockpit. The 12RC is available in several layout options including a galley, up to 4 berths and a bathroom. The amphibious enablement system is Sealegs’ proven System100 kit based on existing Sealegs patented technology. It is the result of a three-year development project to upscale and commercialise the amphibious capability for much larger professional craft.
