| First 7.5m limousine tender.
This hull is contructed of a cored aramid-epoxy composite. |
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With its 250 hp Yanmar diesel
engine and Hamilton water jet, the lightweight hull allows for a top speed
of 34 knots. |
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| This particular tender has a
folding, hydraulically operated bow door for beaching purposes and easy
access. |
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As the second tender has a
slightly modified hull shape, a new deck plug is constructed. |
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| Neatly finished deck plug
ready for mould construction. |
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The hull arrives at the
Purmerend construction site. |
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| View into the inside of the
hull. |
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The finished deck is
transported to the Purmerend construction shop to be joined with the hull. |
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| To comply with MCA rescue boat
regulations, the boat is modified shortly before delivery. Modifications
include filling some compartments with foam, a removable rope underneath
the rub rail and an orange coloured bottom. |
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Tests necessary for
certification include a 3.5m/s crash test. The test was passed without
sustaining any damage apart from a crushed rub rail. |
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| The second required test is a
3m free fall drop. |
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The drop test, too, was passed
successfully. |
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| Immediately after passing the
crash test and drop test, the boat must prove to be fully operational. |
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There was no problem reaching
top speed. |
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| Finally, in a simulated rescue,
a drowing person has to be recovered. |
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At the construction shop, the
tender is given the finishing touch. |
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| The helmsman's console with
engine controls, alarms, GPS, chart sounder, VHF and waterproof radio/CD
player. |
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Neatly disguised air intake. |
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| The tender is lifted aboard
its newbuild yacht. |
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Tender onboard with the MCA
Rescue Boat required spray hood. |
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| The third limousine tender
will not serve as a rescue boat. |
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Deck layout of the limousine
tender. |
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| In the bow, room has been made
to store fenders and ropes. |
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Mercruiser stern-drive unit in
fold-up position. |
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| Convertible top. |
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The 6-cylinder Yanmar diesel
engine is now upgraded to 315hp. |
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| Improved, sporty version of
the helmsman's console. |
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The tender is delivered to its
brand new yacht. |
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| First sports tender under
construction in the shop. |
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The Hamilton waterjet unit
sits neatly below the swimming platform. |
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| Sports tender and limousine
tender sitting side by side in the shop. This sports tender was fitted
with a removable bimini top. |
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The centrally positioned
helmsman's console is quite spacious. |
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| To be used in a more sporty
manner, this tender has a folding bow door. |
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Operated hydraulically, this bow door allows for easy access after beeching
the boat or from the water. |
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| The forward seats will
accommodate eight adults. |
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The ski pole equipped swimming
platform is easily accessible along the soft top engine cover (shown in
the open situation). |
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