Humber RIB – Nomad

Sleek, stealthy, and built for adventure—this black RIB (rigid inflatable boat) looks like it belongs in a high-speed coastal chase. Its matte-dark tubes hug a streamlined hull, giving it both stability and attitude, while the elevated seats and open layout hint at pure, unfiltered freedom on the water.

Perched on the sand with rugged cliffs behind it, the boat feels like it’s just waiting for the tide to rise—ready to launch into rolling waves and salty wind. The powerful outboard engine at the stern promises speed and precision, while the minimalist console keeps the focus on the ride itself.

It’s not just a boat—it’s a statement: bold, capable, and always ready to turn a quiet shoreline into the starting point of something wild.

🔹 General Overview

• Length: 5.3 m (17.4 ft)
• Beam: 2.0 m – 2.28 m 
• Weight: approx. 390 kg
• Capacity: up to 8 persons
• Max engine: typically 60 HP outboard

It is positioned as a heavy-duty 5 m class RIB, suitable for both leisure and professional environments.

🔹 Design & Construction

• Deep-V high-performance hull with tapered keel for lift and acceleration
• Built using commercial-grade GRP hull + Hypalon tubes (Orca fabric)
• 5 separate air chambers for safety and buoyancy
• Reinforced rubbing strakes and heavy-duty fittings

The design comes from the legendary Humber “Attaque” hull, known for exceptional offshore capability and reliability .

🔹 Layout & Features

• Open deck layout, usually with center console
• Highly customisable seating (jockey seats, benches, dive setups)
• Self-draining anti-slip deck
• Bow locker and multiple storage compartments
• Grab lines, towing points, and safety handles throughout
• Optional integrated fuel tank and electronics

This flexibility makes it suitable for workboats, dive boats, or family RIBs.

🔹 Performance

• Designed for offshore conditions and rough seas
• Deep-V hull gives:
  • Smooth ride
  • Good directional stability
  • Dry handling in chop
• Fast planing and efficient cruising

The Ocean Pro hull is widely regarded as one of the best-performing small RIB hulls, capable of handling conditions beyond what its size suggests .

🔹 Typical Uses

• 🤿 Diving support boat (very popular in dive clubs)
• 🚨 Rescue / patrol / training (RYA, safety boats)
• 🎣 Fishing and coastal cruising
• 🚤 Family leisure boating
• 🚢 Yacht tender

🔹 Key Advantages

• Extremely robust, commercial-grade build
• Proven offshore performance
• Very stable and safe (Hypalon tubes + multi-chamber design)
• Custom-built options to suit different roles
• Trusted by professionals and clubs

🔹 Summary

The Humber Ocean Pro 5.30 is a serious, no-compromise RIB that offers:

• Outstanding seaworthiness for a 5 m boat
• Heavy-duty construction suitable for professional use
• Flexible layout for diving, rescue, or leisure

Compared to lighter leisure RIBs, it’s more rugged and offshore-focused, making it ideal if you want performance and reliability over comfort extras.