New Inshore Lifeboat for Weymouth
It's replacing the old Atlantic 75
Weymouth RNLI Lifeboat station have a new Inshore lifeboat.
The Atlantic 85 Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) was delivered on Monday (19th May) and will replace the old Atlantic 75.
It is a new larger, more modern and capable boat and named Jack and Phyl Cleare.
It features an additional 4th crew seat as well as an integrated communications system, radar and direction-finding equipment to enhance its Search and Rescue capability, along with advanced navigation systems.
Powered by powerful twin 115hp four stroke engines which give it a top speed of 35 knots, the lifeboat is also faster and more economical than its predecessor, and is also friendlier to the environment.
Weymouth RNLI volunteer Lifeboat crew will be undertaking numerous training sessions over the coming weeks to thoroughly familiarise themselves with the operation of this very capable craft.
Jack and Phyl Cleare was escorted into Weymouth Harbour on Monday flanked by Weymouth all weather lifeboat and the current Inshore lifeboat.
The boat will go into operational service later in the year.