2026 Highfield ADV9

The Highfield ADV9 is the boldest statement yet from the world's leading RIB manufacturer - a 30-foot adventure crossover that takes everything the acclaimed ADV7 established and scales it into genuinely offshore, genuinely liveable territory. Debuted at boot Düsseldorf in January 2026 and designed once again by VOM Creations, the ADV9 is purpose-built for true adventure, versatility, and modern comfort - blending offshore capability with sleek styling and the signature RIB-style architecture that has made the ADV series one of the most talked-about product launches in the recreational marine industry. Where the ADV7 redefined what a 23-foot day boat could be, the ADV9 redefines what a 30-foot performance cruiser can look like when it starts from a clean sheet rather than from convention.

The ADV9's slide-on tube system future-proofs the design with easy upgrades and reduced damage risk, while the slim tubes - positioned well above the waterline - improve water deflection, docking safety, and onboard security in rough conditions. The result is a vast, flush deck with a full U-shaped dinette in the aft cockpit, a drop-down backrest that extends the sunbed out over the engine well with direct access to the swim platforms, and a transverse galley with an additional drop-down bench seat that adds serious dining capacity at the aft end. Forward of the cockpit, the ADV9 offers up to overnight berths, a heated or air-conditioned cabin, galley, and head - making it a fully self-contained weekender and a genuinely multi-seasonal vessel capable of extending the New England boating season well beyond the traditional summer window.

Performance credentials are equally serious: a top speed of 50 knots, a cruising range of up to 250 nautical miles underpinned by a 119 gallon fuel tank, and engine options ranging up to twin 300HP or a single 450HP outboard. A flush deck, wide beam, high freeboard, and direct swim platform access enhance safety and usability, while the non-stepped hull design ensures compatibility with trailering and delivers confident, predictable handling in all conditions. At 30'2" LOA and 10'7" of beam, the ADV9 has the presence of a serious offshore cruiser with the agility and running efficiency that only a RIB platform can deliver.

Contact Kirby Marine for availability, specification options, and pricing on the ADV9 - this is a boat worth getting to know.