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R. HOPE ROBERTS

R. HOPE ROBERTS
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R. HOPE ROBERTS


SOLENT CLASS RNLI LIFE BOAT

Description:

Solent Class RNLI Life Boat: , R Hope Roberts formerly Roslaire and Courtmacsherry lifeboat, now in Tasmania.
powered by twin Gardner 6LX diesels 110 bhp each side she has a huge towing capacity.
Her self righting moment from 180 degrees is 4 seconds.
Country: Australia
Location: Tas
Year: 1968
Designer: Camper & Nicholson - UK
Builder: Camper & Nicholson - UK
Length: 48' - 14.63m
Beam: 4.3M
Draft: 1.5M
Hull Material: Steel hull & deck - aluminium superstructure
Deck Material: Steel
Engine: Twin Gardner 6LX diesels - 110 bhp each side
Engine Room: Walk through engine room - very spacious
Fuel: 1083L
Accommodation: Well equipped with 25 survivor seats and harnesses
Toilet: Chemical toilet
Ground Tackle: Anchor plus 100 metres chain and rope
Safety Gear: Searchlight, Aldis portable lamp, 2 life rings, 2 gaff hooks
Electrics: Electric anchor / hauling winch
Electronics/Navigation: ICOM HF radio, 27 MHZ radio, VHF, Lowrance Global Map 2400 GPS, GME 400 EPIRB, Furuno 24nm radar, Admiral GPS, Furuno ADF-model FD 171 RDF, Codan HF
Deck Gear: Fully equipped sea safety retrieval gear.

vessel in use as a lifeboat with Royal Australian Volunteer Coastal Patrol
until recently.
Price $75k Aus.

While the published information on each vessel, provided by the current owners is deemed to be correct and given in good faith, Nelsons Boats cannot guarantee any or all of the details are correct.

All potential buyers must fully satisfy themselves as to the vessels suitability for their intended purpose and a survey to determine the structural and mechanical condition, as far as can be determined, is recommended.

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