Description
Scorpion RIBs are highly regarded for their breathtaking performance, excellent comfort and safety, and superb quality of construction, meaning a twin-engine Sting is widely regarded as one of the finest RIBs in the world. This super rare wide-body Open 10m RR880 is fitted with twin Volvo Penta D6-435 diesel engines (new 2011) married to Arneson surface drives providing blisteringly quick performance and superb handling. Originally built as a fast tender and deck mounted on a superyacht it is capable of cruising at 45kts even in choppy conditions. Pressing on to a top speed of around 65-75kts with an impressive cruising range, very little on the water can stay with her for long! Don't miss the chance to own the marine equivalent of a supercar, ideal for fast family fun, high-speed RIB cruising, or taking part in long-distance racing events, at a fraction of the new cost.
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Layout
This is the wide-body Open version of Scorpion's hugely successful 10m, fitted with four sit/stand seats, together with three aft and one forward seats, all sculpted with great bolsters providing safe and comfortable seating for up to eight adults. The helm is ergonomically laid out with a carbon fibre dashboard, full instrumentation, a Mercury Racing steering wheel, and an array of navigation equipment. Good stowage is provided by a large bow locker and walk-in helm locker where a chemical toilet could easily be integrated if required. Moving aft, beneath the stainless steel and GRP radar arch a small sunpad conceals the powered hydraulic engine hatch providing access to the engine compartment, before stepping down to a large moulded bathing platform. Flexiteak flooring, low-level LED lighting, and a built-in stereo system complete the package.
If yellow isn't your preferred colour scheme, the upholstery could be updated very reasonably and we can arrange quotes for this, and tubes either refinished in another colour or renewed.

Mechanical Systems
Located in the engine compartment, twin Volvo Penta D6-435 six-cylinder 435hp turbocharged common rail diesel engines (upgraded from the original Yanmar engines for increased efficiency and performance and new in 2011). Volvo Penta dual lever EVC controls with power trim/tilt and electric start. Hydraulic wheel steering to twin Arneson ASD-18 inline surface drives for ultra-low drag and optimal efficiency. Twin Rolla five-bladed stainless steel surface piercing propellers. Pro-Trim helm-mounted trim controls for easy adjustment underway. Mercury Racing K-Plane 24" performance hydraulic trim tabs. 1200L long-range fuel capacity. Electric engine compartment bilge blower. Above waterline thru-transom exhausts.
The engines and all associated systems have been lightly used and well-maintained during their current ownership, last professionally serviced in 2023. In addition, late in the 2021/22 season the port engine had a new longblock and all mechanical systems were professionally inspected, serviced, and overhauled wherever necessary due to the port propeller striking a submerged object.

Electrical Systems
3 x 12v Batteries charged via engine alternators. Shorepower system with mains sockets in engine compartment and console storage area, and Sterling automatic battery charger. Electrical distribution panel. Battery isolator switches. Engine compartment lighting. Low-level LED deck lighting.

Deck Equipment

Stainless steel anchor with chain and warp
Stainless steel radar arch with aerodynamic GRP top wing
Stainless steel console grabrails
Heavy duty all-over cover
Deck seating cover
Mooring cleats
Low-level LED deck lighting
Warps and fenders


Navigation Equipment

Plastimo steering compass
Raymarine DSC VHF radio
Raymarine ST60 depth sounder
Raymarine ST60 speed/log
Raymarine E120 colour GPS chart plotter with radar and depth feeds
Raymarine 2kw radar scanner
Raymarine depth sounder module
Premium stereo system
LED navigation lights
Twin VHF aerials


Safety Equipment

Fire extinguishers
Automatic engine compartment fire extinguisher system
Emergency kill cord at helm
Electric fog horn
5 x Electric bilge pumps (2 x engine compartment and 3 x deck bilges)
Manual bilge pump


Construction
Scorpion RR880 Sting 10m wide-body RIB built by Scorpion Ribs in 2002. White deep V wide beam GRP multi-chine hull with solid GRP nose section. Hypalon low-mounted (to increase stability and reduce spray) tubes with grab handles and rubbing strake. Moulded GRP deck with bow anchor locker, large helm console with integrated forward seat, storage locker, grab bars and screen, individual helm and navigators sit/stand seats, two further sit/stand seats, and an aft bench seat with three bolstered positions. Stainless steel and GRP radar arch. Moulded bathing platform.
This RIB is believed to be the highest specification of her kind in the world and has been well maintained by her owners across the years. Significant works include upgraded engines in 2011 and a full re-wire and re-plumb in 2013.