Brix Marine, Port Angeles, Wash., has delivered a 41'x15' Naiad rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) to Iruka Hawaii Experience, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The 41’ RIB Warrior marks the third vessel Brix Marine has built and delivered to the Hawaiian tourism company.
Designed in close coordination with Iruka’s operations team, a Brix press release noted Warrior was custom-built to enhance the company’s marine wildlife tours and educational expeditions. Certified under U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter T regulations, the aluminum RIB accommodates 40 passengers plus crew.
Powered by triple Suzuki 300-hp dual-prop outboards, the new vessel will support tours around Oahu and Kona.
Passenger-focused features include a heavy-duty foam-fendered collar system, a custom aluminum canopy with Sunbrella fabric, and bench seating with integrated storage for all passengers. Additional amenities include a step-down head compartment with an electric flush toilet, Garmin navigation and communication electronics, and a Fusion multi-zone audio system.
“Warrior represents a true partnership between BRIX Marine and Iruka Hawaii Experience,” said Captain Charlie Crane, Brix Marine’s sales and marketing director. “Their dedication to ocean conservation and guest experience guided every step of this build, and we’re proud to have built yet another vessel that supports Iruka’s mission.”
