Welded aluminium alloy constructed Mersey Class Lifeboat (#1166), with tunnels providing propeller protection and enabling the boat to beach without legs, which was built for the RNLI by Green Marine and Souter Shipyard in 1990. A unique opportunity to acquire a fully functional piece of RNLI history. A considerable sum has recently been spent by the current owner on numerous upgrades including new Garmin electronics, 240 volt AC shore supply with cabin sockets / battery charger, 12 man canister life raft, in addition to having the hull professionally treated, epoxy coated and antifouled. April 2021 survey available on request. Inspection recommended.
2 x 280 hp Caterpillar 3208T diesel engines (#01Z21073 / 01Z23933) driving 4 blade contra rotating bronze propellers in tunnels give 17 knots maximum speed (80 litres / hour fuel consumption at 14 knots cruising)
Dual station instrumentation and twin lever engine controls
Dual station hydraulic steering with twin rudders, rudder angle indicators and emergency tiller
Rope cutters
Hydraulic trim tabs
24 / 12 volt DC electrical systems (3 battery banks) with isolator switches
240 volt AC shore supply with 30A Kisae battery charger and wheelhouse sockets (2022)
Frances Marine electric anchor line capstan
Jabsco belt driven bilge pumps on each engine with diverter valves to different bilge areas
Straight line windscreen wipers (3)
Horn
Automatic fire extinguishing system in engine compartment
Navigation equipment
2 x Garmin GPSmap 922 9” touchscreen colour chartplotters at lower helm and navigator stations (2022)
Garmin GNX20 multifunction display (speed and depth) with GMI20 repeaters at navigator and upper helm stations (2022)
Garmin 215i DSC VHF radio with upper helm station speaker and remote handset (2022)
VDO clock
Compass (2)
Navigation lights including 2 forward facing searchlights
Cabin layout
Fully functional interior with numerous handholds throughout cabins
Forward insulated survivor cabin with fresh water flushing portable toilet, escape hatch and capacity for 21 persons with self-righting ability
Watertight bulkhead and door to walk-through insulated engine room with removable sealed panels above each engine for maintenance purposes
Watertight bulkhead and door up to wheelhouse with lower helm station to port
Navigator / radio operator seats, chart table and additional seating for 2 crew opposite
Additional seating for 2 crew aft of helm
Rear steps and watertight door to bridge deck with upper helm station
Steps down to non-slip aft deck and walk-around wide side decks
Ample stowage including 2 watertight deck lockers above engine room
Equipment
12 man Seasafe ISO9650 canister life raft c/w Solas B pack (2021)
Offshore flare pack (2021)
Manual fire extinguishers (2)
Lifebelts (2)
First Aid kit
Heavy duty jackstays secured to side of wheelhouse / cabin
Heavy duty ‘D’ fendering
Aft towing bollard and fairlead
20 Kg Delta anchors (2) with cable
Boathooks (2)
Disclaimer
In this case we are acting as Brokers only. The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.