Gemini Marine 880 Waverider - Leisure

The Gemini 880 Waverider - Leisure is a high-performance RIB designed to deliver an exceptional blend of ride comfort, safety and versatility for family adventures and premium day boating. Drawing on more than 40 years of RIB-building experience, its modern stepped-volume monohull and deep-V profile are engineered to run soft and dry, with predictable handling and excellent sea-keeping in a wide range of conditions.

At 8.8 metres in length, the WR880 Leisure offers a spacious, configurable deck layout ideal for coastal cruising, water sports and relaxed entertaining. The vacuum-infused GRP hull keeps weight low without compromising strength, while oversized Hypalon tubes with multiple air compartments, heavy-duty rub strakes and full-length grab lines enhance security and durability offshore.

Careful attention to practical detailing makes the boat easy to live with on the water. Self-draining, non-slip decks, an anchor locker, under-deck cable routing and twin below-deck fuel compartments with large-capacity tanks support long days afloat. The design readily accepts a range of outboard configurations, modern electronics and customised seating to suit individual leisure requirements, from family cruising to fast coastal passages.

• Vacuum infused deep-V GRP hull for strength, rigidity and efficient performance
• Hypalon tubes (1100 dtex) with seven separate air compartments
• Two heavy-duty rub strakes for enhanced protection alongside and at the dock
• Full-length grab line for passenger security and ease of movement
• Seven inflation valves and seven over-pressure relief valves for controlled tube management
• Internally taped tube seams for added durability and air retention
• Two stainless steel bow eyes for secure mooring and towing
• Anchor rope bow protection and dedicated anchor locker
• Aluminium keel protection to guard against beaching and trailering wear
• Four transom knees for additional transom strength
• Engine motor well for clean rigging and improved safety aft
• Under-deck cable track to keep services protected and out of the way
• Twin below-deck fuel compartments housing two 300-litre fuel tanks
• Two stainless steel transom towing points
• Self-draining, non-slip deck for secure footing and easy wash-down
• Double-action tube inflation pump
• Comprehensive repair kit

• Stepped-volume monohull for a soft, dry ride and efficient running at speed
• Deep-V entry and carefully tuned chines for predictable handling and strong sea-keeping
• Lightweight composite construction to balance performance, fuel efficiency and durability
• Deck and console layouts configurable to different leisure uses, including social seating and watersports
• High capacity tubes and wide external beam for stability at rest and under way

Together, these features make the 880 Waverider - Leisure a capable, confidence-inspiring platform for coastal cruising, day trips and adventure boating, combining commercial-grade robustness with the comfort and style expected in a premium leisure RIB.