{"id":222,"date":"2023-04-18T10:12:38","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T00:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/highfield-boats\/?page_id=222"},"modified":"2025-08-04T02:09:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T16:09:27","slug":"why-highfield","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/highfield-boats\/why-highfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Highfield"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754236711253{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 35px !important;background-color: #e9e9e9 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cqcIVEjfQNE&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-h2 MuiTypography-colorInherit\">Built to last<\/h3>\n<p>Highfield inflatables have evolved from many years of development in some of the toughest conditions in the world.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure the long life of your Highfield RIB, we only use top quality materials. High tensile, marine-grade aluminium is powder-coated and baked to ensure a smooth and durable finish, which is more eco-friendly. Our tube fabrics are either Valmex\u00ae PVC or ORCA\u00ae Hypalon.<\/p>\n<p>Every Highfield boat is rigorously tested to strict ISO standards before leaving the factory. This comprehensive testing of all of our component parts during manufacture, and our 2-year structural warranty on all of our boats, means you can have complete confidence in your Highfield RIB.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>OUR PASSION DRIVES US \u2013 DARE TO EXPLORE<\/h3>\n<p>Dare to explore. Go on. See what you\u2019ve never seen before. The deep-seated desire to explore has always been a part of us. From day one we\u2019ve been driven to see what\u2019s around the next corner and over the horizon. Exploration is life, and the purpose of life is to live it; to taste it; to experience it in all its wild, sublime, beautiful, dreamy, jaw-dropping glory. To explore is to live without boundaries and to paint the stories of our lives with a palette of new colours.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been said the road less travelled isn\u2019t a road; it\u2019s water. Some of the most exhilarating and profoundly beautiful places to explore in the world are only accessible by water. For those who have a passion for the ocean and a desire to explore this world, this is one of the greatest adventures one can have.<\/p>\n<p>And we will get you there.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64px&#8221;][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;4315,4316,4317,4314&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; speed=&#8221;1000&#8243; autoplay=&#8221;yes&#8221; wrap=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754236789627{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 35px !important;background-color: #e9e9e9 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;4322,4318,4319,4320,4321&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; speed=&#8221;1000&#8243; autoplay=&#8221;yes&#8221; wrap=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-h2 MuiTypography-colorInherit\">THE HIGHFIELD DIFFERENCE<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Established in 2011<\/li>\n<li>Over 27,000 RIBs sold to date<\/li>\n<li>Distributed in over 45 countries<\/li>\n<li>French \u2013 Chinese ownership<\/li>\n<li>Australian heritage and technology<\/li>\n<li>European management<\/li>\n<li>Fully integrated (every component is made in house)<\/li>\n<li>Only manufacturer with its own factory in China, other brands buy from Chinese suppliers<\/li>\n<li>Select only the best materials, work with the best suppliers available<\/li>\n<li>All products and parts are designed using CAD and then cut on CNC machinery in house<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>DESIGN<\/h3>\n<p>Highfield inflatables have evolved from many years of development in some of the toughest conditions in the world, the Great Barrier Reef of tropical Northern Australia. They are a direct descendant of the Australian Swift (www.swiftmarine.com.au) range of aluminium hulled RIBs now in service for over 20 years.<\/p>\n<p>Swift has supplied boats for leisure as well as professional uses with most of Australia\u2019s Water Police and government agencies having a number of Swift RIBs in their fleet.<\/p>\n<p>Tough, reliable and thoroughly tested, Highfield comes to you with a champions pedigree.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64px&#8221;][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;4324,4323,4325,4326&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; speed=&#8221;1000&#8243; autoplay=&#8221;yes&#8221; wrap=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706752029331{background-color: #e9e9e9 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;4330,4329,4328,4327&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; speed=&#8221;1000&#8243; autoplay=&#8221;yes&#8221; wrap=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>ENVIRONMENT<\/h3>\n<p>When producing our boats, we use processes that are non-polluting and conserve energy and natural resources, making it economically sound and safe for employees, communities and consumers.<\/p>\n<p>We make efforts to chose the right materials not only to build the Highfield boats tough and durable but also to make them environmentally friendly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Spacer__StyledSpacer-sc-efq0kv-0 bCvrrx\">\n<h4 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-h4\">LIGHT WEIGHT<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Textarea__Container-sc-69k1n3-0 exMzMn\">\n<p>The Highfield aluminium hulls bring strength and light weight to the boats. As a consequence the boats require less horse power to propel them which means smaller outboard engine for same propulsion, lower fuel consumption and less CO2 emission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>QUALITY<\/h3>\n<div class=\"Spacer__StyledSpacer-sc-efq0kv-0 EkMou\">\n<div class=\"Features__ImageContainer-sc-1272658-3 eVQzJJ\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"BackgroundImage__Container-sc-43nali-0 lfIHQJ\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Spacer__StyledSpacer-sc-efq0kv-0 kCzrTi\">\n<p class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4333 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/highfield-boats\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/01\/aluminiumsheet2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/highfield-boats\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/01\/aluminiumsheet2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/highfield-boats\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/01\/aluminiumsheet2.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/highfield-boats\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/01\/aluminiumsheet2-100x68.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Aluminium has long been the hull material of choice in many parts of the world due to its strength, ease of repair, versatility and above all its weight saving characteristics. Remember, because aluminium won\u2019t soak up water, your Highfield will weigh the same in 10 years as it did the day it left the showroom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4332 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/highfield-boats\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/01\/Orca-Mehler-300x135.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/highfield-boats\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/01\/Orca-Mehler-300x135.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/highfield-boats\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/01\/Orca-Mehler-398x180.jpeg 398w, https:\/\/www.northsidemarine.com.au\/highfield-boats\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/01\/Orca-Mehler.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To ensure the long life of your Highfield RIB, we only use top quality materials. High tensile, marine-grade aluminium is powder coated and baked to ensure a smooth and durable finish, which is more eco-friendly. Our tube fabrics are either Valmex\u00ae PVC from the reputed Melher Texnologies in Germany, or ORCA\u00ae Hypalon, from the standard bearer in commercial tube design, Pennel and Flipo in France.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tests conducted on fabrics and seams:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2013 Fabric mechanical properties and glue-ability (ISO 1421, ISO 4674 and ISO 2411)<br \/>\n\u2013 Heat test and seam strength tests (ISO 6185)<br \/>\n\u2013 Air tightness (ISO 6185)<br \/>\n\u2013 Accelerating weathering test (ISO 4892)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Test conducted on the powder coating:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2013 Pre-treatment (BS EN 12206-1)<br \/>\n\u2013 Thickness (ISO 2178)<br \/>\n\u2013 Adhesion of the coating on the substrate (ISO 2409 and ISO 4624)<br \/>\n\u2013 Accelerating weathering test (ISO 11507)<br \/>\n\u2013 Salt spray test (ISO 9227)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706752121127{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #e9e9e9 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;35&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683008848594{padding-right: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;white-text1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Deflated Tube Test<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">What happens if you puncture a tube out at sea? 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