17 metre Fast Response Vessel – Design #157
Something big, bold and definitely eye-catching. This design did not proceed beyond the preliminary (concept) stage but nevertheless opens up many possibilities for a larger, monohull Patrol/SAR type vessel.
This design has a no-nonsense medium deadrise planing hull, driven by twin waterjets. Structure is marine grade aluminium.
This vessel is not intended to be a RHIB with an inflatable collar but will benefit from a PU Foam/rubber fendering system. As shown this vessel is optimised for a SAR utilisation with a large well-equipped wheelhouse for operating the vessel and forward cabin to accommodate rescued persons/first aid station etc.
The current configuration shows a boarding platform aft with retrieval basket but this could easily be modified/upgraded to include a dedicated Rescue-runner.
In summary, we have here the concept for an exciting, fast, seaworthy and capable monohull vessel, built tough from marine grade aluminium, suitable for various utilisations ranging from SAR, Policing & Patrol.
DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
| Length OA | 17.46 m (57′ 4″) |
| Length Alloy | 17.00 m (55′ 9″) |
| Length WL | 14.90 m (48′ 11″) |
| Beam | 5.05 m (16′ 7″) |
| Beam Alloy | 4.65 m (15′ 3″) |
| Draft hull | 0.86 m (2′ 10″) |
| Deadrise | 20° |
| Displacement | 22000 kg (48502) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4400 Ltr (1162 Gallon) |
| Water Capacity | 300 Ltr (80 Gallon) |
| Holding Capacity | 300 Ltr (80 Gallon) |
| Engine Power | Twin 1200 Hp & Hamilton Jets |
| Sprint Speed | ~40 knots |
| Cruising Speed | ~30 knots |
| Hull Material | Marine Grade Aluminium Alloy |
| Fender | PU Foam with Rubber insert |
| Crew Capacity | 6 +(2) |
| Passenger Capacity | 14 |