2025 Twisted Marine 34T Scorpion, USD 450 000

Hilti is a 2025 British-built Twisted Marine Scorpion 34T, a high-performance RIB combining Scorpion’s well-established offshore hull design with the quality of finish and attention to detail associated with Twisted Marine. Built for fast coastal cruising, watersports, and entertaining, she is equally suited to private ownership or use as a superyacht tender or chase boat.

Powered by twin Honda 300 hp four-stroke outboards, providing a combined 600 hp, Hilti has plenty of power for longer coastal passages and comfortable cruising between islands. The Scorpion deep-V hull is designed to handle offshore conditions, with an emphasis on predictable handling and a comfortable ride at speed. Her CE Category B offshore rating reflects the capabilities of the design.

One of Hilti’s more interesting features is her Beachlander bow arrangement. This incorporates a reinforced hard-nose bow with retractable boarding steps and handrails, allowing passengers to step directly onto a beach, dock, or quay without having to climb over the inflatable tubes. It’s a particularly practical feature for Caribbean use, where beach landings and transferring guests ashore are often part of a day on the water. It also makes Hilti well suited to superyacht tender duties.

The deck layout is open and practical, with comfortable seating for guests and plenty of room to move around. Forward, infill cushions convert the bow seating area into a full-width sunpad. The reinforced hard T-top provides protection over the helm, while an additional bimini supported by removable carbon fiber poles extends the shaded area aft. Elite-Teak synthetic decking is fitted throughout, providing a smart finish with relatively straightforward maintenance.

At the helm, two electronically adjustable bolster seats provide comfortable seating whether running seated or standing. Navigation equipment includes twin 12-inch Simrad NSX chartplotters and a Simrad VHF radio. Joystick control, a bow thruster, and Lenco Auto-Glide trim tabs make handling and maneuvering straightforward, particularly when docking in confined spaces.

For entertaining, Hilti has a wet bar equipped with a refrigerator, fresh water sink, and inverter-powered griddle. There is also an enclosed toilet compartment within the helm console, a stern shower, integrated deck lighting, and a stainless steel waterski pole. Her twin fuel tanks provide a combined capacity of 237.8 US gallons (900 L).

Additional practical features include a through-hull anchor deployment system with electric drum winch, reinforced towing points for three-point towing, and a 240 V shore power system.

Hilti offers a useful combination of performance, comfort, and versatility in a manageable 34-foot package. Whether used for family days on the water, exploring the islands, or serving as a dedicated tender to a larger yacht, she is a capable and well-equipped RIB with some particularly useful features for Caribbean boating.