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Ribworker O-1325 wheelhouse Search

This Search & Rescue wheelhouse RIB is operated by 'Vrijwillige Blankenbergse Zeereddingsdienst' for rescue duties in The Solent and English Channel, this 13 metre RIB has an extensive array of electronics and special equipment to execute her role as an all weather lifeboat. The RIB is based on our standard 'Ribworker' aluminium hull with 660 mm hypalon-coated Neoprene tubes and twin engines/gearboxes and jets giving high manoeuvrability in the tightest of situations. The design can be adapted for a multitude of roles where a large, wheelhouse RIB is required.

Search and Rescue RIB with wheelhouse
Dimensions
Length: 13.25m
Breadth: 4.64m
Draft: 0.80m
Weight: 6.85t
Operational Construction: Aluminium
Propulsion
Engine: Twin Caterpillar 3126E
Output: 450bhp
Gearbox: Twin Disc
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Jet: Twin Hamilton 292
Speed: 36 Knots

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