Semi-rigid ASTEC VD-PRO 550, a robust and versatile boat

The ASTEC VD-PRO 550 RIB is a 5.50-meter boat built by Portuguese shipyard ASTEC Boats, renowned for its versatility and robust design for intensive use. This model belongs to the VD-PRO range, designed for professional or semi-professional uses, such as rescue, marine assistance, diving and, of course, recreational fishing. Its meticulous European manufacturing and customization capabilities make it a semi-rigid appreciated by demanding users.

Laurent Duclos Published on November 5, 2025

Technical specifications

The VD-PRO 550 is 5.50 m long and 2.48 m wide, with a reinforced polyester hull and floats available in PVC, Hypalon or Polyurethane, as required. These materials offer strength and durability in demanding marine environments. The boat can be motorized with between 80 and 115 horsepower, for stable, high-performance cruising, even when fully loaded.âeuros

The VD-PRO's deep-V hull ensures excellent seakeeping and smooth handling in choppy waters. The uncluttered, modular deck offers a wide range of configurations: center console, jockey seats, aft bench seat or diving workstation. This flexibility makes it ideal for a wide range of nautical activities.

Use and design

The VD-PRO 550 has been designed with safety and functionality in mind: high freeboard, unobstructed circulation, and numerous stainless steel anchoring and gripping points. Initially designed for emergency forces and boating professionals, it is also appreciated by individuals looking for a reliable boat that can be easily maneuvered on a trailer.

The manufacturer offers a wide choice of optional equipment (livewell, roll-bar, watertight storage, cushioned seats, etc.), and each model can be tailored to the specific requirements of a user or professional fleet.âeuros

Features

Length: 5.50 m
Width: 2.48 m
Float diameter: 0.55 m
Number of float compartments: 5
Weight: 338 kg (with infused shell)
Size of fuel tank in hull: 100 liters
Maximum number of passengers: 12
Transom: for L-shaft motors
Maximum power: 115 HP.

Configuration example

ASTEC VD-PRO 550 hull price: ? 21,030.00 incl. VAT

Options :

VD4 console: ?1,690.00 incl. VAT
Bolster ASC7-1: ? 1,530.00 incl. VAT
Tohatsu MFS 115 A motor âeuros ETLÂ : 11 896,00 â¬ incl. VAT
Total cost: ?36,146.00 incl. VAT

The ASTEC VD-PRO 550 combines the ruggedness of a workboat with the versatility of a leisure RIB, while keeping maintenance simple and operating costs low. Manufactured in Portugal since the late 1990s and distributed in France by Bateau-direct.com, it has become a benchmark in the compact RIB segment.