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Jet Powered Airport Rescue RIB
Redbay Boats recently built five Rescue RIBs for Highlands and Islands airports. This 8 metre boat was designed to meet the specific needs of Shetlands Airport. The boat is fitted with a cuddy cabin forward, seating for three with helm on the starboard side. A large deck area leads to a full width engine bay which is designed for interacting with helicopter operations. Power is provided by two 125HP Yanmar engines 4JH3-DTE, 4 cylinder diesels driving ZF45 Down angle gear boxes to HJ213 Jets. Specification speed was 30knots and 31.5 was achieved. The craft has been built to MCA requirements with equipment including Raymarine 7" colour plotter/radar overlay, Lowrance Depth Sounder, Raymarine fluxgate Compass, deck lights, spot lights, bilge pump system etc.
The RIB has 22" diameter tubes, with Double Heavy Duty D fendering, lifelines, Treadmaster antiwear patches and a non slip deck. The RIB is also equipped with various liferafts and other lifesaving equipment. A hydraulic trailer was specially designed and developed for this project so that the specific needs of the Airport was addressed. The trailer can be hydraulically lowered to aid launching off a beach. The boat is launched bow first and is held in place by special ropes until there is enough water. The boat has been described as being quite unique as most boats of this size only have single engines & jets. |
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