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| B-Class (Atlantic 85) |
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| Introduced: |
2005 |
| Number in service: |
9 (production ongoing) |
| General characteristics |
| Length: |
8.3 m |
| Beam: |
?m |
| Construction: |
FRC with Hypalon tube |
| Engines: |
2 * 115HP 4-stroke yamaha outboards |
| Speed: |
35 knots |
| Fuel capacity: |
210 litres |
| Endurance: |
3 hours |
| Crew: |
4 |
RNLI inshore rescue boat during
Falmouth Lifeboat Day, August 2006.
Atlantic 85 class lifeboats serve the shores of the UK as a part of the RNLI inshore fleet.
The Atlantic 85 is the third generation B-Class Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) developed from the Atlantic 21 and later Atlantic 75. Like previous RIBs it has a manually operated self-righting mechanism, deploying an airbag mounted atop the A-frame arch. It is capable of being beached in an emergency without sustaining damage to engines or steering gear. The Atlantic 85 is fitted with radar and VHF direction finding equipment and can be operated safely in daylight in a force 6/7 and at night in a force 5/6 gale.
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