We were approached by Richard Gilpin of Jersey, UK, early in 2006 to develop him a world beating RIB. Richard has a lot of experience with RIBs and felt that there was something lacking in the performance of many of the current brand name RIBs. We set about combining our stunning AIR RIDER hull form with inflatable RIB collars with the result being this amazing new vessel fiited with the latest offering from SUZUKI, who have worked closely with Richard on this custom configuration.
Vessel
Specifications
Metric
Imperial
Overall Length
12.60 m
41' 4"
Waterline Length
10.70 m
35' 2"
Beam
4.20 m
13' 9"
Draft @ Working Displ.
0.70 m Hull Only
2' 4"
Working Displacement
9.0 Tonnes
20,000 lbs
Light Displacement
6.0 Tonnes
13,450 lbs
Deck height above Waterline
0.32 m
1' 1"
Bow Freeboard at rest
1.65 m
5' 5"
Fuel Capacity
2,000 Litres
440 US Gal
Engine/s
4 x 300 HP Suzuki
Total Installed Power
882 kW
1,200 HP
Sprint Speed
90 km/hr
Near 50 Knots
Cruise Speed
65 km/hr
Around 35 knots
Structure
Metric
Imperial
Bottom Plates
6 mm
1/4"
Side Plates
5 mm
3/16"
Main Deck Plates
4 mm
5/32"
Foredeck Plates
4 mm
5/32"
Superstructure Plating
3 and 4mm
1/8" and 5/32"
Nominal Frame Spacing
600 mm
2'
Additional Information
Richard has done a stunning job in co-ordinating this whole build project, using Auztek Engineering in Wales for the Aluminium work, then a whole range of specialists for the remainder of the fitout and engineering. The key to the vessel's performance, aside from the AIR RIDER hull, is the fact that it has been fitted with 'Jacking Plates' which allow the motors to be raised dynamically. Coupled to this is the fitting of specialist semi surface piercing propellers which allow the engines to be run at increased height, without being prone to cavitation of the propellers.
Vessel Application
Although this was built as a private vessel to allow high speed transits from Jersey in the Channel Islands, across to France or England, it is well suited for PATROL applications.
Aluminium Delivery Pack Dimensions
Metric
Imperial
Length
9.0 m
29' 5"
Breadth
2.2 m
7' 3"
Depth
0.5 m
1' 8"
Delivery Pack Weight
Approx 6 Tonnes
These
specifications take precedence over the blueprints that are available
for downloading. The manufacturer
reserves the right to alter specifications without notice, some photos
may show optional extras.
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