1st deep V gull winged rib hull design in 1983

  1st RIBs with square bow increasing deck space, more reserve bouyancy and better spray deflection for drier ride 1983

  1st RIBs with full length reverse gullwing chines for superior stability and performance 1983

  1st RIBs with offset console to increase usable working deck space (Carson 600) 1983

  1st RIB design with semi wave-piercing bows 1983

  1st steel reinforced transoms as standard for maximum strength and reliability 1983

  1st all radio frequency welded polyurethane constructed tubes as standard 1983/84

  1st to offer simple mechanically attached tubes to hull seal as standard for better reliability and easier maintenance

  1st RIBs with tubes raised clear of waterline for superior performance and longer life

  1st tubes with patented ‘keep working’ tubes with longitudinal bulkhead system

  1st RIBs to offer optional foam cored tubes for better reliability and longevity

  1st big 9m RIB designed and built in the UK late 80s (supplied to Special Forces)

  1st standard production RIBs to break the 60kts barrier

  1st big RIB design to achieve over 1,000 miles range in 1988/9

  1st place overall in the inaugural Round Scotland RIB Race in 1990 (averaged over 50kts)

  1st 50 knots plus production RIB with surface drives and diesel engines (2 x 300hp)

  1st stepped hull production RIB 1995

  1st cabin production RIB 1995

  1st stepped hull production RIB achieves English Channel Record (Dover – Boulogne) 1999

  1st stepped hull RIB circumnavigation of Ireland (averaged over 31kts) 2001

  1st RIB designed with unique Carson Delta steps offering water jet propulsion option 2016/2017: Carson Interceptor Class