Atlantic 85 class lifeboat
 Atlantic 85 on Demonstration in Poole | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Operators: | 23px Royal National Lifeboat Institution |
| In service: | 2005– |
| Active: | 36 (production ongoing) |
| General characteristics | |
| Length: | 8.3 m (27 ft) |
| Propulsion: |
2 × Yamaha 4-stroke outboard engines, 115 hp (86 kW) 210 litres fuel |
| Speed: | 35 knots (40 mph; 65 km/h) |
| Endurance: | 3 hours |
| Complement: | 4 |
| Notes: | Weighs 1.8 tonnes |
Atlantic 85 class lifeboats serve the shores of the UK and Ireland as a part of the RNLI inshore fleet.
The Atlantic 85 is the third generation B-Class Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) developed from the Atlantic 21 and later Atlantic 75. Its hull is constructed of Fibre Reinforced Composite with a Hypalon tube.
The Atlantic class of lifeboats is named after Atlantic College, where the design was originally developed.
Like previous RIBs it has a manually operated self-righting mechanism, deploying an airbag mounted atop the A-frame arch. It is capable of being beached in an emergency without sustaining damage to engines or steering gear. The Atlantic 85 is fitted with radar and VHF direction finding equipment and can be operated safely in daylight in a force 6/7 and at night in a force 5/6 gale.
External links
- RNLI - Fleet
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