Navisoul vs Highfield: comparison 2026

We pit Navisoul (Caral Marine) against Highfield Boats with the usual script: what each builds, with which materials, in which price range and which boater each makes sense for.

Navisoul (Caral Marine) Navisoul
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Highfield Boats Highfield

Comparison table

Navisoul Highfield
Country Spain (exclusive distribution) China (international design)
Founded — 2011
Specialty Full range of tenders and RIBs from 2 to 9.3 metres, fully customisable from the yard RIBs with aluminium hulls; world number 1 in the tender sector
Hull materials Fibreglass, Aluminium, Inflatable floor (air deck) Marine aluminium
Tubes PVC, Hypalon (CSM) PVC (Valmex), Hypalon (CSM) optional
Size range 2 – 9.3 m 2.4 – 9 m
Price level €€ — Mid — excellent value for money €€€ — Mid-high
Ideal for Those who want full customisation and top materials without paying the historic brands' premium Those who beach the tender daily and want minimum weight

Navisoul, in short

Navisoul is the range of inflatables and RIBs that Caral Marine imports and distributes exclusively for Spain. The proposition is simple: first-rate materials (Hypalon CSM available across the range), real customisation from the yard, and a line-up covering everything from a 2-metre folding tender to 9.3-metre RIBs with twin 350 hp engines. By avoiding the brand premium of the historic manufacturers, it delivers value for money that is hard to match.

Strengths

  • Full customisation: tube colours, material, deck and engine
  • Complete range: from a 2 m folding dinghy to a 9.3 m RIB
  • Exclusive distribution and after-sales service in Spain through Caral Marine
  • Hypalon (CSM) available across the whole range

Things to consider

  • Less brand recognition than the historic giants
  • Distribution network centred on Spain

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Highfield, in short

Highfield was founded in 2011 with a clear idea: marine aluminium hulls for the tender market, inheriting the design of Australia's Swift Boats developed for the Great Barrier Reef. Today it is the world number 1 in the sector with over 54,000 boats delivered. Aluminium weighs less than fibreglass, survives beaching on stones and is infinitely recyclable. If your tender lives a hard life, Highfield is the benchmark.

Strengths

  • 100% aluminium hulls: light, beaching-proof and fully recyclable
  • Over 54,000 boats delivered since 2011; world #1 in RIB tenders
  • Huge range: from 2.4 m tenders to 9 m cruising RIBs
  • Official support boat at Vendée Globe, Invictus Games and other major events

Things to consider

  • Built in China (with Western quality control)
  • Aluminium transmits more noise and cold than fibreglass
  • Hypalon only as an option on many models

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Our verdict

Choose Navisoul if you fit its profile: those who want full customisation and top materials without paying the historic brands' premium. Choose Highfield if the opposite applies: those who beach the tender daily and want minimum weight. And if budget rules, Navisoul starts with a price advantage — though it always pays to compare specific models at equivalent specification.

Our practical tip: before deciding between these two, also get a price for an equivalent Navisoul model. With Hypalon available across the range and yard customisation, it often wins the comparison without the brand premium.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Navisoul or Highfield?

There's no single answer: it depends on use. Navisoul stands out for full customisation: tube colours, material, deck and engine, while Highfield stands out for 100% aluminium hulls: light, beaching-proof and fully recyclable. On price, Navisoul is usually the more accessible of the two.

Which is cheaper, Navisoul or Highfield?

In general Navisoul sits at a lower price level (mid — excellent value for money) than Highfield (mid-high). The final price always depends on the specific model and configuration.

Are there alternatives to Navisoul and Highfield?

Yes. At dinguis.com we sell the Navisoul range (Caral Marine) and advise on any boat and brand on the market, as well as analysing them in our comparisons.

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