carbon
fibre and foam core laminate
Structure includes epoxy glass and
foam sandwich layup
hypalon-coated nylon
4
Non self-righting:
12
8.44m
2.85m
0.53m
1.8 tonnes
230 litres
2 x Yamaha 4-stroke
115hp
each
35 knots
2.5 hours
Floating boathouse (trolley or davit
at other stations)
The Atlantic 85 is a rigid inflatable
lifeboat, introduced into the RNLI’s
fleet in the latter half of 2005 as
the latest development of the B class.
It has a manually operated self-righting
mechanism and 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.
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