Highfield Patrol 860 (Whale Watching or Tours) 2026

Description

The Highfield Patrol 860 is an ideal RIB for Whale Watching, Tour Operators or any type of Commercial application or as a Family boat for leisure.    

The Patrol range of commercial quality RIBs are designed and built to withstand the toughest of conditions.
Long range fuel tanks, power options up to 600hp & a modular design customised to suit your needs allow the Patrol 860 to be built for performance and fit many different applications. With a maximum load of 2.5 tonnes and a passenger limit of 20 there is plenty of room whether it be for equipment, family & friends, commercial crew or customers.
The hull is built from 5083 aluminium plates with 6 and 10mm stringers. With their super deep V, wide chines and large diameter tube, they offer high manoeuvrability, high safety and a soft dry ride even in the roughest conditions.

The range offers something for almost every requirement, from Sailing club support to Police and Rescue applications or Tour Boat Operators including Whale Watching.

The Patrol boats carry large loads and plane quickly and easily with little horse-power. For charter boat and commercial operators, the modular set-up option means that we can build a layout that suits your needs.

These boats are ideal pursuit craft or work boats and can be configured with different seating and console options. When safety, toughness & reliability really matter, the Patrol range should be your first port of call.

With MCA rating & commercial coding available, the Patrol range is perfect for commercial chartering or working offshore too.  

SPECIFICATIONS

Overall Length 28'7"
Internal Length 22'2"
Overall Width 10'
Internal Width 6'2"
Dead Rise 26°
Tube Diameter 23"
# of Air Chambers 6
Maximum Load 3527lb
Max Engine Weight (lbs) 1010  single
Boat only Weight 2566 lbs
Maximum People - Cat B 15
Maximum People - Cat C 20
Fuel Tank 113.6gal
Max HP single 450hp  or Twins 2 x 300 hp for total 600 HP
Engine Shaft
Single UL  or Twins XL
Design Category B or C