RIB CAPELLI TEMPEST 700 200hp review
Yacht · 24 ft (7 m) · Ibiza
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Key specs
- Builder
- CAPELLI
- Model
- TEMPEST 700
- Length
- 24 ft (7 m)
- Guests
- 9
Verdict
The Capelli Tempest 700 is a well-proportioned 7 m RIB with strong 200 hp performance, solid offshore credibility, and good day-boat versatility. It is best suited to buyers who want a fast, practical family or charter RIB rather than a cushioned overnight cruiser.
Pros
- +Strong 200 hp package with proven speed potential
- +Wide beam and large deck for a 7 m RIB
- +Hypalon tube construction suited to hard use
- +Hydraulic steering and sensible standard equipment
Cons
- −Open layout offers limited overnight livability
- −Ride comfort depends on sea state and load
- −Value is tied to engine, trim and equipment condition
The Tempest 700 is a classic mid-size Italian RIB: compact enough to trailer and berth easily, but with enough beam and deck volume to feel like a serious day boat. Public specs place it around 6.9–7.0 m long, 2.8 m wide, with Hypalon tubes and a maximum of 200 hp, which supports its reputation as a durable, practical platform for coastal use.[1][2][5]
On the water, the 200 hp setup gives the boat the lively, responsive character buyers expect from a performance RIB. Independent testing of a Tempest 700 with a 225 hp engine recorded a top speed of 42.7 knots, while charter listings and model data consistently describe the 200 hp version as a fast, capable package; actual performance will vary with load, sea state, and prop setup.[11][15]
Comfort is good for a day-focused RIB, not a cruiser. The layout is designed around open deck space, console seating, and optional bench or jockey-seat arrangements, with practical features such as a fuel tank around 205 liters, swim ladder, and hydraulic steering, but there are no cabins and overnight livability is minimal.[1][2][6]
In value terms, the Tempest 700 makes sense for owners who want versatile family use, water sports, or charter duty. Its strong build spec, broad equipment list, and established brand support the case for it as a durable used-buy proposition, though running costs and overall value will depend heavily on engine hours, electronics, and the condition of the tube fabric and upholstery.[1][2][4]
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