The Zodiac Ribster™ 530 - Light Strike Craft (LSC)

Advanced inflatable technology

The Ribster™ 530 is the only aluminum hull RIB in the world that can be deflated and dismantled in less than 30 minutes, strapped on a pallet and transported in a helo or a truck along with its engine and controls.

This is the most recent Zodiac patented design that combines the advantages of a totally collapsible inflatable with the rigidity, seaworthiness, speed and comfort of a Rib. The aluminum rigid hull and deck comprise of 5 separate rigid pieces that can be easily assembled and disassembled by 3 persons without tools. Inserting the hard deck assembly, inflating the tubes and sliding on the outer hull sections is achieved in less than 30 minutes from box to boat. Designed for our customers where storage or transport space is at a premium, the LSC is ruggedly built to withstand constant use in the military and professional environments.

Model	Overall Length	Detailed Model Information
Ribster	17'5" / 5.30m

Main Characteristics

Hull

• Rigid hull in 3 stackable aluminum elements with black, exterior coating
• Hard deck, non skid 5 stackable aluminum elements
• Stringers, anodized aluminum heavy duty
• Hull inter-element bolts and locking pins
• Black marine plywood transom with aluminum cap reinforcement
• Stiffening braces, adjustable from transom to aft floorboard
• 2 large capacity self bailers
• Bow eye
• Bow section keel reinforcement

Buoyancy Tube

• Black hypalon neoprene fabric 1670 decitex
• Intercommunication/inflation valves
• Overpressure valves
• Dump valves, large volume, on aft cones
• Peripheral rubbing strake
• 10 exterior carrying handles
• 8 interior grab handles
• All around lifeline on lacing-cuffs
• 13 stainless steel large D rings
• 4 stainless steel large towing D rings
• 6 lifting rings (4 D rings on tube, 2 U bolts on transom)

Standard Equipment

• 2 Foot bellows and hose
• Repair kit with pressure gauge
• A fuel tank fastening strap
• Fuel tank fastening strap
• 6 paddles with paddle sheaths
• 2 removable document pouches

Main optional accessories

• 2 inline jockey seats for 3 persons each, with quick installation system
• Pilot console with quick installation system on bow seat
• Flexible fuel tanks
• Lifting sling 6 legged