AB 5.4 nominated for BoB and EPBA awards
Nordkapp Airborne 5.4 nominated for Best of Boats and European Power Boats Award.
Best of Boats nominee description:
Designed by Espen Thorup, with a fibreglass hull and asymmetrical floats that free up space, the 5.44m Airborne 5.4 offers two Comfort Chairs and a driving position optimised for rough seas.
From the jury’s statement:
‘Best RIBs’ asks for a stable, seaworthy hull with resilient tubes that stays confident in any conditions and the Nordkapp Airborne 5.4 pursues that through its fibreglass hull and asymmetrical floats, which free up more usable space than a conventional RIB layout. Behind the helm, two Comfort Chairs or a bolster give a natural driving position optimised for high speeds even in rough seas, keeping the crew secure when conditions turn choppy. At 5.44 by 2.40 metres, it is compact enough to work as an agile tender while still offering the seakeeping the category demands at speed.
Other nominees in category BoB:
Highfield ADV9
Ranieri Cayman 37.0 Hard Top
ZAR Imagine 115
Zodiac X9CC
European Power Boats Award nominee description:
The Airborne 5.4 is the smallest model produced by the Norwegian shipyard Nordkapp. Measuring 5.44 m in length and 2.40 m in width, it falls into the compact RIB category. The manufacturer opted for a straight-bow design. The fuel tank has a capacity of 100 liters.
Customers can choose between two seating options for the helm area. The "Twin-Chair" configuration features two separate bucket seats with side support. The "bolster" variant offers a higher helm position and is designed for those who prefer a more active driving style. A wide bench seat can be optionally installed at the stern. In the bow area, there is an option to install an additional upholstered storage compartment, which can also serve as a sunbed.
Three Mercury outboard engines are available: the standard version comes with the 80 hp F80 ELPT EFI model. Alternatively, customers can choose the 115 hp 115 ELPT EFI model (for an additional €2,023) or the F115 ELPT Pro XS EFI, also with 115 hp.
Nordkapp offers two equipment packages. The Highline package includes a Simrad NSX 3009 chartplotter and a Simrad XSONIC AIRMAR P19 transducer. The Highline Plus package expands the electronics suite to include a Fusion RA 210 audio system with Bluetooth connectivity and two 6.5-inch speakers (200 W each), as well as an XL-sized mooring kit.
Other nominees in category EPBA:
Highfield ADV9
Lomac Turismo 8.5
Ranieri Cayman 37 HT
Zodiac X9CC
