Japanese outboard engine manufacturer Honda Marine (Honda Motors Europe) will market a complete range of semi-rigid aluminium-hulled boats and openhulls under its own brand.

Having fully reviewed its V6 outboard engine line, the Japanese motorist Honda Marine continues to pursue its development strategy in the boating market, by relying on a new range of semi-rigid boats and open boats, which will be available in its distribution network.

In fact, about 12 units will be readily available, which will strengthen the business dynamics of Honda dealers, with a dedicated and distinctive product offering.

The implementation of this strategy was based on two  boat partners, the French-Australian manufacturer of rigid-inflatable aluminium-hulled boats Highfield, and the Italian shipyard Ranieri.

6 Honda H-Series Ribs with Highfield

In partnership with Highfield (world leader in semi-rigid and aluminium hulls with 4000 units produced per year), Honda will offer a range of 6 semi-rigid:

Club 46 (4.6m)
Coaster 53 (5.3m)
H54 (5.4m luxury typed)
HX6 (6m)
HX66 (6.6m)
HX76 (7.6m
With this complete range, Honda Marine targets families and boaters who want a robust, well-built, easy-to-use boat to navigate safely at the right price. Of these 6 models, the last 3 are offshore.

6 open boats in the Honda 4XC range, with Ranieri

In the open boats area, Honda Marine's 4XC range will be composed of 6 models, 3 central consoles (CC) and 3 sun-decks (SD) models, ranging from 5.80m to 7.20m long.

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