RIBs, Rigid Inflatable Boats (jets) [Click for outboard]
Raising the Bar and Setting a New Standard in Jet RHIBs!
Wavebreak Jet RIBs set a new standard for innovative, well-designed and superbly constructed rigid inflatable jet boats.
Designed and built exclusively in New Zealand Wavebreak Jets endure harsh conditions and rugged treatment without compromising performance or safety.
Fast, fun and versatile, our jet RHIBs are sturdy enough to handle work and play in rivers and seas and/or both.
Powered by Turbo-Charged Four-Stoke Weber Jet Propulsion Systems
While all Wavebreak hulls are constructed of certified marine-grade 5083 alloy we offer a shallow-vee hull for rivers, a deep vee for seas, and multi-purpose intermediate vee for boats operating in both environments.
Powered by 110hp turbocharged intercooled fuel-injected four-stroke Weber motors, Wavebreak Jets are lightweight (approx 380kgs) and easy to launch and retrieve off river bottoms, rocks and shore lines.
Superior Safety Features are Key Components
Our progressive design, loaded with safety features, sets the Wavebreak apart from others and enables you to explore more areas you wouldn't dare approach in less durable boats.
In addition to our top-quality alloy hulls, Wavebreaks feature high certified 5083 marine-grade alloy sides which create a "boat within a boat".
Because the Wavebreak has high sides it remains floating and more importantly, operational even with fully-deflated bladders!
The alloy sides also form D-shaped pontoons which free-up floor space, providing excellent internal room and high freeboard. Wavebreak Jets have a load capacity of approximately 700kgs.
Incomparable "Dual-Layer" Pontoon System
The Wavebreak's superior "dual-layer" pontoon system is another important safety component of its design.
Wavebreak RHIBs feature heavy-duty inflatable butynol bladders encased and protected by puncture-resistant thermo-welded rip-stop polymer-coated outer bags. Whew - that's a mouthful of safety!
It takes practically an act of vandalism to puncture through the Wavebreak's protective outer bags and into its inflated bladders!
But even if the unthinkable happened because our dual-layer pontoon system is removable, most repairs can be made with a simple truck tyre repair kit - right where you are!
Inflatable Pontoons are Preferable over Alloy Pontoons
There are many reasons why inflatable pontoons are preferable over alloy pontoons.
The Wavebreak's inflatable pontoons can take heavy knocks without denting or splitting open - an important consideration when traveling through rocky rivers or choppy seas.
Inflatable pontoons enable heavy loads to carried on the boat without compromising freeboard which is greatly appreciated by game hunters and paua divers.
Inflatable boats remain afloat even when full of water, and in the case of the Wavebreak because its battery is protected and the engine compartment water-tight, the motor will continue to run and the boat can be emptied in mere minutes.
Wavebreak Inflatable Jet Boats are lightweight (approx 380kgs) and easy to launch and retrieve off river bottoms, rocks and shore lines.
Precision Engineer and Boat-Builder = the Perfect Combination!
Wavebreak rigid inflatable boats are handcrafted: each boat is custom-built to satisfy your specific needs. Our flexibility in the manufacturing process ensures your boat is outfitted the way you want it.
And because we are precision engineers as well as boat builders, we can design, manufacture and install components necessary to your work and/or pleasure.
Handcrafted Exclusively by Grant Parkins of GP Engineering Ltd.
Diverse interests convinced Grant Parkins, owner of GP Engineering, to design and manufacture the jet-powered RHIB.
"My pursuit of adventure activities required a boat that could take me anywhere, regardless of conditions. Sometimes I want to dive and fish off the coast. Other times, I want to hunt or explore rivers. The Wavebreak Jet lets me do it all - it's fast, fun and versatile."
Custom-Built to Meet Specific Needs
Wavebreak rigid inflatable boats are designed, custom built, sold & serviced directly by GP Engineering of Nelson, New Zealand.
We strive to exceed expectations, and being absolutely accessible to customers is key to our success. Our flexibility in the construction process ensures that your RHIB is outfitted exactly the way you want and need it.
Outboard Jet Models
We also build Wavebreaks to accommodate Outboard Jets! Many of our customers appreciate having the option to convert their RIB from an outboard model to a jet boat at their whim – especially during whitebait season!
Excellent Power and Maneuverability
The Wavebreak Outboard Jet features a modified hull specifically designed to facilitate the flow of water pass the hull and into the Outboard Jet unit, providing excellent power and maneuverability. By keeping a 19 degree deadrise, the Wavebreak Outboard Jet model also maintains a great ride in the sea.
Wavebreak OB Jet Models = Two Boats in One!
Lightweight with plenty of room for gear and passengers, our OB jet models are the perfect choice for those wanting to access both river and sea without having to own two kinds of boats!
Are You Ready for the Extraordinary?
Call us, email us or stop by our workshop - and experience the new standard in Rigid Inflatable Jet Boats!
Phone us at +64 (0)3 546-5065 or send us an Email: Click here