First developed at Atlantic College in Wales and then at then by the RNLI, the Atlantic is a rigid inflatable (RIB) with twin Yahama 75 hp outboard motors, and can operate in conditions up to gale force 7. It provides a rapid response in inshore emergencies. It has a manually operated self-righting mechanism and is capable of being beached without damage to engines or steering. First introduced in 1993 and now updated in 2005 to Atlantic 85.

Category

Inshore

Introduced

1993

Length

7.38m

Range

Time at full speed - 2.5 hours

Speed

32 knots

Weight

1.6 tonnes

Crew

3

Construction

Polyester glass reinforced fibre.

Launch type

Carriage, davit or afloat.

Cost

£125,000