550 Waverider – Leisure

550

Waverider

Leisure

Performance meets Excellence

The GEMINI WR550 is a mid-sized powerhouse, built for those who demand reliable performance in the harshest conditions. Measuring 5.5 meters, this rugged RIB combines strength, agility, and versatility—making it the preferred choice for rescue, commercial, military, and recreational operations around the world.

Renowned for its durability, the WR550 features a high-performance deep-V hull and reinforced Hypalon flotation tubes, delivering a smooth, safe, and dry ride—even in rough seas. Compact yet capable, it offers excellent maneuverability and sea-keeping ability, ideal for both inshore and coastal missions.

The WR550 is especially notable as the most widely used rescue RIB along the African coastline, forming the backbone of the National Sea Rescue Institute’s fleet. Its proven performance and robust construction have earned it a global reputation as a dependable workhorse.

Available with multiple seating, console, and engine configurations—including optional T-top protection—the WR550 adapts effortlessly to a wide range of roles, from patrol and support operations to offshore fishing and leisure excursions.

When conditions demand toughness, reliability, and control, the WR550 is the RIB that delivers—mission after mission.

Standard Features

Hypalon Tubes (1100Dtex)
2 x Heavy Duty Rub Strakes
Full Length Grab Line
5 x Inflation Valves
5 x Over Pressure Release Valves
Internally Taped Seams
1 x Stainless Steel Bow Eye
Anchor Rope Bow Protection
Anchor Locker

Aluminium Keel Protection
Transom Knee
Engine Motor Well
Under Deck Cable Track
1 x Below Deck Fuel Compartment (1 x 130lt Fuel Tank)
2 x Stainless Steel Transom Towing Points
Self-Draining Non-Slip Deck
1 x Double Action Pump
1 x Repair Kit

Technical Specifications

WR550
Length (m)	5.,50
Tube Material	Hypalon
No of Tube Compartments	5
Estimated Waterline Length (m)	4,02
GRP Length (m)	4,56
GRP Beam (m)	1,61
Internal Beam (m)	1,21
External Beam (m)	2,30
Inflated Tube Pressure (BAR)	0,25
Estimated Draft Motor Up / Down (mm)	300 / 700
Dry Weight Hull, Deck & Tube Aproximate (Kg’s)	350
Max Load on Builders Plate (Kg’s)	762
Maximum Fuel Capacity (L)	130
Maximum Transom Power (Hp)	182
Maximum Transom Power (kW)	135
Shaft Length Single Installation Inch / mm	20 / 508
Shaft Length Twin Installation Inch / mm	20 /508
Max Pax	8
Design Category	B
ISO	6185_3

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