AquaSpirit 370 RIB made its UK debut at Southampton International Boat Show

AquaSpirit UK launched the AquaSpirit 370 to the UK market at the 2026 Southampton International Boat Show. The 3.7 metre aluminium RIB combines a four-seat sports layout, an integrated ski pole and generous bathing platforms with AquaSpirit’s space-saving D-Tube design. A launch presentation was held on AquaSpirit’s berth at 15:00 on 18 September, at Berth M201, Mayflower Park, for customers, industry partners and media guests.

The first AquaSpirit 370 to arrive in the UK was on display at the show. AquaSpirit UK says its compact design combines the practicality of a yacht tender with the versatility and performance of a small sports boat, packing notable usable space into a compact, lightweight hull.

Central to the design is AquaSpirit’s D-Tube configuration. Unlike the round tubes fitted to most RIBs, the D-shaped design creates additional internal beam and frees up cockpit space without increasing the boat’s overall dimensions, the company says.

That additional space has allowed AquaSpirit to give the 370 a four-seat sports layout, an integrated ski pole and substantial aft bathing platforms – features AquaSpirit says are more commonly found on larger RIBs. Other standard features include aluminium fixtures and fittings, powder-coated aluminium cleats and finishing, pop-up navigation lights, slide-on tube technology and a choice of PVC or Hypalon tubes.

For yacht owners, the 370 offers a compact sports tender with proper seating and useful deck space. Its compact dimensions, aluminium construction and straightforward trailer launching also make it a capable family runabout for water sports, harbour use and exploring the coast. AquaSpirit says the 370 carries the same attention to detail and quality of finish found throughout its larger range.

The 370 can be paired with a choice of Suzuki outboards, from 20hp to 40hp for typical applications, or up to 60hp – the maximum power rating for the hull – for activities requiring greater performance, letting owners specify the boat to match its intended use. The aluminium hull also helps to keep weight down, an important consideration for yacht owners launching, recovering, lifting and storing a tender on board.

Show specification boats were priced at approximately £25,000 at Southampton, AquaSpirit UK said, depending on engine choice and final specification. AquaSpirit UK said it expected the model to appeal particularly to yacht owners, water sports enthusiasts and customers seeking a premium compact RIB with more usable space than a conventional tender of a similar length. Media, photographers and industry guests were invited to attend the launch presentation.