New Delta RIB

Jul 25, 2011   //   by Ian   //   Callouts  //  1 Comment

Thanks to the crew on the Shannon Coast Guard Helicopter for sending on this video, taken while the Doolin Coast Guard units new Delta RIB was on a training exercise off of the Aran Islands.

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The units New boat is a 9 meter Delta Super X RIB. Powered by Twin Yamaha F225B engines give a maximum speed of 45 knots and a cruising speed of 32 knots. The boat has a six hour endurance.

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  • eugene 25 July, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    I’d say its a bit fast for mackerel! She looks great.. best wishes…

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