31′ Pilothouse RHIB
A quick, stable 9.5 m offshore patrol RHIB with an enclosed pilothouse.
- 31′-2″ × 10′-9″
- 45 kn (52 mph) as designed
- Twin 250 hp outboards
- 21° deadrise
- 166 gal fuel
- Enclosed pilothouse
An enclosed pilothouse makes this RHIB a fit for long shifts in hard weather offshore. It's a mission-proven design, closely related to RHIBs in service with the New Zealand Coastguard and the RCMP in Nova Scotia, for law enforcement, patrol and search and rescue.
Designed by David de Villiers. Built in the USA by ARMOR Marine, the exclusive US builder of de Villiers designs.
Specifications (as designed)
| Length overall | 31′-2″ |
| Beam | 10′-9″ |
| Deadrise | 21° |
| Fuel | 166 gal |
| Power | Twin 250 hp outboards |
| Top speed | 45 kn (52 mph) |
| Layout | Enclosed pilothouse with forward cabin space |
Figures are De Villiers Marine Design's, as designed. Real speed depends on the power, load and outfit.
Hull, deck and outfit
Hull and collar
Welded marine-grade aluminum hull with a tough polyurethane inflatable D-collar that takes bumps from debris, other boats and beaching.
Pilothouse
Enclosed helm with forward cabin space, room inside and plenty of seating.
Outfit
Electronics, lighting, heating and mission gear set up for your crew.
More de Villiers designs
All 17 de Villiers designs
Console, pilothouse and quick response RHIBs from 22′ to 39′, with the 37′ Twin Jet Fast Response as the lead design.
The ARMOR standard
- Every part modeled in 3D CAD and reviewed with you before plate is cut
- CNC-cut parts, plate-marked with forming and welding instructions, so every hull matches the drawing
- Formed on a 12′, 200-ton CNC press brake
- Welded to written procedures, to AWS D1.2 and AWS D3.7
- Marine-grade 5086 and 5052 aluminum throughout
Built in our 16,000 sq ft Anacortes facility, with a full-length 5-ton bridge crane and room for vessels up to 100′. Because every part is drawn in 3D CAD and CNC-cut, we're set up for multi-boat and fleet contracts as well as one-off custom builds.
Warranty: 10-year limited hull warranty for commercial use; lifetime limited hull warranty for recreational use.
Questions about the 31′ Pilothouse RHIB
Who designed the 31′ Pilothouse RHIB?
David de Villiers of De Villiers Marine Design in New Zealand. ARMOR Marine is the exclusive US builder of de Villiers designs.
Where is it built?
In our 16,000 sq ft shop in Anacortes, Washington, in welded marine-grade aluminum, with a polyurethane inflatable collar.
Can it be changed for my crew?
Layout, seating, electronics, power and outfit are set up for each boat. Tell us the mission and we'll tell you what fits the design.
Start your 31′ Pilothouse RHIB
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