12m Amphibious Cabin Rib -‘Kupe’.
Sealegs International are delighted to announce the successful launch and sea testing of their latest 12m Cabin RIB ‘Kupe’.
‘Kupe’ which is named in honour of the early Polynesian navigator measures in at 12 meters (40” in length) with a 3.6m beam and is destined for serious adventure!
Equipped with all the conveniences of modern-day cruising including an extensive electronics package, a full galley as well as a luxuriously appointed cabin. Topping off this sensational craft, Kupe is powered by a pair of magnificent 600HP Mercury V12 outboards which when opened up make for spirited cruising in excess of 50 knots.
Sealegs CEO, David McKee Wright stated “the Sealegs amphibious 12-meter cabin RIB redefines the standard of freedom, luxury and comfort in an amphibious craft. The size of the platform enables our customers the freedom to use their Sealegs in nearly all-weather conditions in style and comfort.
Since launching, Sealegs has received several orders for the 12RC platform as well as fielding enquiries for customised versions for commercial use including pilot boats, coast guard operators as well as tourism applications. McKee Wright went on to say “The System 100 kit now offers an amphibious solution to boat builders of large format craft worldwide for applications including military, commercial and recreational markets. Having this large format Amphibious Enablement Systems (AES) installed provides the perfect platform to demonstrate the significant benefit amphibious technologies bring and further encourages boat builders to adopt our Sealegs technology’’.
Kupe’s excited owner commented – “continuing my long-time association with Sealegs ‘Kupe’ will be my fourth Sealegs … I’m hugely excited to be taking her on a voyage circumnavigating the coastline of New Zealand over the summer of 2024/25 – the adventure of a lifetime’.
