EXPLORER SPORT TENDER
The Venture 16 is the largest RIB in the Venture series. It is the perfect tender for those who want a boat that can carry more passengers and have the flexibility to enjoy everything from fishing to exploring and entertaining. The Venture 16 is unsurpassed when it comes to features, style and the power to explore further and do more.
Venture Sport Tenders
The Venture series of explorer sport tenders are designed for yacht owners and operators who consider a tender to be an extension of their yacht and want to get the most out of their time on the water. We designed the Venture series to allow you to enjoy a variety of cruising and water activities. Whether you are fishing, snorkelling, exploring or enjoying water sports, the Venture series is ready for your next adventure.
Venture 16 Highlights
16’0″
LENGTH OVERALL
10 ppl
MAX CAPACITY
100 hp
MAXIMUM HP
725 lbs
BOAT WEIGHT
The Venture 16. The perfect RIB for any adventure.
For any cruiser, the Venture 16 is the perfect RIB for getting around, transporting people, but also versatile enough to enjoy a wide range of boating activities.
Serious cruisers, sport fishing yachts and explorers who are passionate about activities such as exploring, fishing, diving, snorkelling and towing sports like skiing or tubing, driving, or relaxing and cocktail cruising will appreciate the comfort, handling ability and flexibilty the Venture 16 offers.
Something that sets the Venture apart from all other tenders is the way we integrated features you would normally find on dedicated sport boats into a stylish and very comfortable design. These features will help you and your guests enjoy the activities you are passionate about.
Comfort and ergonomics.
The Venture 16 is the only 16′ tender that offers a variety of versatile driving positions. The “Stand Up” console with flip up bolster, deep heel recess, hydraulic tilt steering and top mount throttle give the driver three separate driving positions. A true comfortable Stand Up driving position is important for comfort especially in rough conditions. You also get better visibility if you can stand or sit in an elevated position.
The rear seat in the Venture 16 is wider than any other boat in its class. The cushions are thick and the deep seats and extra legroom allow the driver and rear seat passenger to fully stretch their legs out. The flip up bolster on the passenger side gives the passenger different seating options and frees up deck space.
Choose Your Driving Position.
STANDING
With space to spread your stance.
LEANING
Comfortable with height to see around the boat.
SEATED
With plenty of legroom.
Venture 16 Features and Specifications
Specifications
LOA – 4.88m / 16′
Beam – 2.27m / 7’6″
Tube Diameter – 52cm / 20″
Internal Length – 2.95m / 9’8″
Internal Beam – 1.17m / 3’10”
Chambers – 5
Max Passengers – 10
Max Load – 1208kg / 2664lbs
Boat Weight – 329kg / 725lbs (4-Seat Pedestal Console Base) or 338kg / 745lbs (5-Seat Bench Console Base)
Max Power – 75kw / 100hp
Recommended Power – 56kw / 75hp
Max Recommended Speed – 32 kt
Tank Size – 106L / 28gal
Tube Material – Orca CSM®
Model specific features
Gray or Mocha EVA Steps – Optional
Gray or Mocha EVA Floor – Optional
Stern Boarding Ladder – Included
Retractable Ski Post – Optional
Fresh Water Shower – Optional
Sun Deck – Optional
Rod Holders – 4 x Optional
Standard Features
The Venture 16 comes with more standard features than any other 16′ Sport RIB.
- Tall Console with hydraulic tilt steering and top mount throttle.
- Console dash accommodates an extra-large 12” chartplotter or 2 x 9” screens side by side, gauges, stereo and VHF.
- Dual driver and passenger flip up bolster seats.
- Fresh water shower.
- Real practical boarding steps aft, port, starboard and in the bow.
- 2 console base and seating options. The Venture is available with a choice of 4-seat pedestal or 5-seat bench console bases.
- Integrated folding ladder for easy reboarding after diving, snorkeling, skiing.
- Entertainment features, 6 stainless steel cup holders, built in cooler, room for a stereo control on the dash.
- More storage, fuel and shower water tanks built in under the floor so they don’t take up valuable gear storage space.
- Deep modified variable V hull with large lifting strakes give an ultra smooth dry ride with no need for trim tabs or a wing and takes higher HP engine to venture further.
- Genuinely comfortable bow seating.
- 4 lifting point locations to accommodate different lifting systems and keep the pick point as low as possible.
Optional Features
Optional Features & Accessories
- 4 flush-mount stainless steel rod holders (which also double as mounts for accessories like board rack for water sports).
- Heavy duty, flush-mounted telescopic ski pole.
- Bow Area Filler Cushion to comfortably recline and elevate your feet.
- Gray or Mocha EVA Steps and Floor kits.
- Bimini Top
- *Sunbrella Boat Cover
* A boat cover recommended to protect your tube and prolong the lifespan of your boat.
Walker Bay uses ORCA CSM® fabric. The CSM compound offers the best UV resistance and ageing properties for boats permanently exposed to sun, sea and weather.
The Venture 16 is built with the best materials and components available from the most reputable suppliers. Using quality materials and components will reduce the amount of maintenance the tender needs to operate reliably and look clean.
