'The Boat'

Photo: Colin Watson

Our 'Blue Peter V' is an 'Atlantic 85'.

The 'Atlantic 85' is a rigid inflatable lifeboat.

The '85' was introduced by the RNLI in the latter half of 2005 and is a replacement for the 'Atlantic 75' lifeboat.

It has a manually operated self-righting mechanism.

It is capable of being beached in an emergency without sustaining damage to engines or steering gear.

It is fitted with GPS, 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.

Specifications

Category	Inshore
Introduced	2005
Length	8.44 m
Range At full speed	2.5 hours
Speed	35 knots
Weight	1.8 tonnes
Crew	4
Construction	Carbon fibre and foam core laminate
Launch type	Carriage, davit or afloat

 

For information on how to visit our Lifeboat Station and see 'Blue Peter V' please click here

 

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