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Coastal Voyager was built in New Zealand in 2001 to a special design based on their Coastguard vessel. She is licensed to the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency Category 4.
The deep V hull (23 degree dead rise to be technical) means that she gives an amazingly smooth ride even in a heavy sea. The 12 wrap around seats hold you firmly in place and the individual seat belts ensure you stay put! Naturally waterproofs and life jackets are also supplied. |
| All the latest technology for communications and navigation has been incorporated. This includes DSC VHF and a Garmin Chart Plotter so we always know exactly where we are! The craft is only ever driven by RYA qualified, highly experienced skippers under the direction of Marcus Gladwell himself a very experienced boatman RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Sail, Avanced powerboat and responsible for all training at Southwold Lifeboat whilst on the crew. |
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Coastal Voyager is powered by twin DF200U ultra Long Shaft highly advanced V6 4-stroke engines. At 3614cc, they are the lightest and most compact in their class. Features include the all new 55 degree V cylinder block- an industry first; DOHC 24-valve powerhead and digital sequential fuel injection with high performance plate type injectors providing superior fuel atomisation and cleaner combustion. A powerful 32-bit on-board computer ensures that the motor is running at optimum efficiency throughout the power band and in all operating conditions. The offset drive-shaft providing a big 2.26:1 gear ratio which drives a 16inch prop giving fast acceleration and top speed. |
All of this means we have outstanding performance and handling with amazingly low emissions!
