Sacs Tecnorib

Maxi-RIBs from 8 to 18 m, Sacs and Pirelli brands.

Sacs was founded in 1993 near Lake Como and merged with Tecnorib, the licensee of Pirelli RIBs, to form Sacs Tecnorib. The group produces under two brands and has pushed the RIB towards yacht sizes and finishes.

The range covers 8 to 18 m: the Sacs Rebel and Strider, including the 15 m Rebel 50, and the Pirelli, from 35 to 50 feet, designed by Pininfarina with tyre-pattern tubes. Outboard or inboard engines, cabins on the larger versions.

Before you sign: these are luxury RIBs, priced like an open boat of the same size, that sell on style and comfort at sea. Resale is good for the Pirelli, whose brand carries. Tubes can be replaced, to be budgeted on a boat over ten years old.