A new distributor in Spain and three other demo locations in the Netherlands, Italy and France are all on board for the Pulse 63 electric RIB from RS Electric.
"The speed at which the market is taking to the Pulse 63 underpins the quality of this electric rib," says Jon Partridge, RS Marine Group CEO. "We've known it is something special since we evolved our previous iteration into what buyers get today.”
Designed around the electric drive and the associated battery pack. As a result, the working space in the cockpit is optimal and the hull shape contributes to the range of the boat, without making concessions to the sea-keeping characteristics. It has a top speed of 23 knots and a long range (45nm at 15 knots).
Nauta Systems, based in Roses and soon to be in Barcelona, Spain, has so far specialised in converting boats to electric or hybrid. Daniel Schneider and Adria Fradera, said,“We’ve wanted to offer an electric RIB for some time and have now found exactly what we wanted with the Pulse 63. It is robust, reliable and does what our customers need it to do – deliver a high-quality performance while protecting the environment.” The upcoming America’s Cup brings an excellent opportunity to showcase the environmental credentials of electric RIBs.
Those wishing to trial a commercial Pulse in the Netherlands can arrange an appointment with Duco Snjider from Energyboats whose vessel is expected to be in use during the Dutch Water Week, The Ocean Race, the World Sailing Championships in The Hague and the Pride in Amsterdam.
In Italy, Pietro Negri and Davide Casetti from Negrinautica have bought a Coach Pulse. This follows a conference which the company (one of the largest watersports distributors in Europe) hosted earlier in 2023 to underpin the strategic aim to see the north end of Lake Garda’s events facilitated by an electric RIB fleet by 2024.
As well as in the UK, where the RS Marine Group is well known for offering demos and loans of the Pulse 63, French customers will now be able to access the Pulse in Hyeres, Marseille and Lorient come late April. This one will be available to trial by contacting Nico Honor from RS Sailing France.
The Pulse 63 can run at speeds of up to 23 knots with a range of up to 100 nautical miles, depending on the average speed. It's 100% electric, uses emissions-free propulsion, and is made in the UK using sustainable materials and incorporates some of the most advanced electric propulsion technology available. It also introduces new benefits to RIB drivers such as increased acceleration, excellent manoeuvrability and low running costs.
