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Oromarine C-52, the maxi RIB designed to be lived aboard

The Oromarine C-52 takes the maxi RIB beyond day boating, combining 15.50 metres, two cabins, generous outdoor areas and up to 1,600 hp

A spacious cockpit, two separate cabins and up to four 400 hp outboards define the new Oromarine C-52

At 15.50 metres long, the Oromarine C-52 takes the inflatable boat into a territory where performance and generous outdoor spaces meet accommodation conceived for longer stays aboard. It is therefore not simply a boat for moving quickly from one bay to another: below deck there are two separate sleeping areas and a complete bathroom, while outside a large part of the available surface is devoted to life by the sea.

This configuration makes the C-52 particularly interesting for owners who see a maxi RIB as a genuine alternative to a compact motor yacht while retaining the freedom and immediacy associated with this type of boat.

An aft deck built around a day at sea

The cockpit is where the character of the C-52 becomes most evident. The layout includes a convertible central sunpad, a double aft sunpad with adjustable headrest, a double chaise longue and two independent electrically operated telescopic tables.

These elements allow the area to change throughout the day, moving from cruising to anchoring and then to socialising without imposing rigid divisions between the different functions.

The outdoor area also includes two 50-litre drawer refrigerators, a stainless-steel sink with concealed tap, a forward sunpad and two concealed telescopic boarding ladders. The cockpit features Seadeck flooring and water- and UV-resistant upholstery.

The sea always remains close

An overall beam of 4.80 metres helps create substantial usable space, yet the C-52 maintains a layout intended to preserve a direct relationship with the water.

The hangar door is electrically operated and the aft configuration leaves room for activities connected with the sea, while a hydraulically operated platform with remote control is also available among the options.

It is easy to picture the C-52 following the rhythm of a Mediterranean day: cruising in the morning, reaching a bay a few miles away, having lunch on board and spending much of the afternoon between the sunpads and the water. In this context, the dimensions become more meaningful than the simple measurements of the hull.

Two cabins change the way a maxi RIB can be used

Below deck, the C-52 offers a layout that considerably extends its possibilities compared with a conventional day boat.

The forward cabin has a dinette that converts into a double bed, generous windows, storage spaces and LED lighting. Aft, two beds can be converted into a double, together with cabinetry and additional storage.

The separate bathroom includes an electric marine toilet, shower with ceiling-mounted showerhead, matt black glass washbasin and Dark Grey oak furniture.

The choice of materials and the presence of two independent sleeping areas make it possible to consider the C-52 not only for day trips but also for weekends and short coastal itineraries.

Up to four outboard engines

Performance naturally remains a central element. Oromarine specifies a maximum engine configuration of four 400 hp units, giving a total potential output of 1,600 hp.

The use of outboards is consistent with the character of the project and combines high power with straightforward maintenance and efficient use of internal space.

Fuel capacity is 1,450 litres, a figure suited to the size of the boat and the possibilities offered by the more powerful engine configurations. Steering is electro-hydraulic, while the console features a panoramic windscreen, integrated instrumentation options and several opportunities for customisation.

A 24-person RIB that can also stay overnight

The certified carrying capacity is 24 people, underlining the social character of the boat when used during the day.

The interior, however, follows a different logic. Its cabins make it possible to extend time aboard while offering a level of privacy rarely associated with more traditional inflatable boats.

This dual personality is one of the defining aspects of the C-52: considerable guest capacity during the day and more intimate spaces when the day comes to an end.

Systems designed for a boat made to be used

The onboard systems also reflect the possibility of spending more than a few hours at sea. The C-52 features a 200-litre hot and cold freshwater system with a 40-litre boiler, while the black-water tank has a capacity of 120 litres.

The HERTZ audio system includes four indoor and four outdoor speakers. Three bilge pumps, a main electrical panel and provision for four or five batteries are also included.

The equipment can be expanded with air conditioning, a two-zone induction hob, microwave oven, ice maker, Garmin autopilot, onboard automation and touchscreen controls. These options allow the C-52 to be further adapted to the owner’s preferred style of cruising.

A maxi RIB that looks beyond day boating

With Hypalon Pennel Orca 1670 dtex tubes, ten watertight compartments and CE Category B certification, the C-52 retains the structural characteristics of a large RIB while combining them with a much more developed approach to living on board.

Oromarine appears to have concentrated particularly on this balance: retaining the immediacy of an open boat that keeps the sea at the centre of the day, while adding spaces that remove the need to return to port when the sun goes down.

In the Mediterranean, this means being able to change plans more freely: reach a destination, stay overnight and leave again the following morning. This is perhaps where the C-52 expresses its personality most clearly, halfway between a large sporting inflatable and a boat designed to be genuinely lived aboard.

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Oromarine C-52

31 August 2026
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Oromarine C-52, the maxi RIB designed to be lived aboard
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