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The first fiberglass boat made by Highfield blends the protective collar of an inflatable with the high freeboard, performance, and interior space of a fiberglass boat.
his 23-foot Highfield ADV7 is marketed as a RIB fiberglass crossover dayboat. Photos courtesy, Highfield
Highfield ADV7
In Europe, rigid inflatable boats are considered a dayboat, while here in the States, we think of RIBs as dinghies or tenders for larger boats. Highfield aims to change that with its 23-foot ADV7, a RIB “fiberglass crossover” dayboat aimed at the next generation of American boaters. The “ADV” stands for “adventure,” and that’s what Highfield has in mind with this utilitarian craft with high freeboard and a heavy-duty roll bar with integrated tow point. But the ADV7 has comforts, too, with optional cockpit table, full electric head, and kitchenette with fridge. The Hypalon tubes come with a 10-year warranty, and the whole rig comes in at 2,700 pounds, making for easy towing.
Standout Features
- Wrap-around windshield
- Kitchenette behind leaning post
- Console-controlled electric windlass
Main Specs
| Length: |
22’ 11” |
| Beam: | 8’ 9” |
| Draft | 16” |
| Engine | 1 x 250 hp (max) |
| Fuel Capacity | 71 gallons |
| Capacity | 8 |
| Price Starts at: | $126,000 with a 200-hp Suzuki |