NEW INSHORE RESCUE & RECREATION
BOAT
Our exciting new product being
developed in our range is the new IRRB which is expected to meet a huge
gap in the market in commercial, leisure and tourism, emergency services
and surfing.
Our new IRRB is a Kevlar/carbonfibre
version of the inflatable rescue boat known also known as the "Rubber
Duck".
The operation of the inflatable
Rescue Boat by Surf Life Saving Australia over the last 30 years is well
documented. It is often referred to as the best piece of rescue equipment
to be utilized in effecting difficult & multiple surf rescues &
preventative actions. Whilst it's use has crept into other areas in
Recreation and Defense the vulnerability of its inflatable pontoons has
limited this to some extent. It is a high maintenance piece of equipment
and is unsuitable for use in Northern Australia or general rescue work
such as flooding taking into account the possibility of the pontoons
getting punctured and creating a further dangerous situation whilst
affecting a rescue.
The Burton Inshore Rescue Boat can
be propeller or Jet driven and is of rigid hull construction. It has soft
wide external and internal gunwale profiles to protect occupants as well
as any craft that it may come in contact with. It is a high volume boat
enabling it to carry more than twice the load of regular similar length
boats and is extremely stable with a flat floor.
It is constructed of modern high
tech. materials such as Kevlar, Carbon fibre and Foam Sandwich.
The Craft is therefore extremely
light, strong, easy to maintain with immediate availability. This allows
it to be carried to the water negating the need for sophisticated trailers
and launching ramps. Ideal for emergency crews or people with access to a
River, Bay or beach.
It has many advantages over the very
popular aluminum (Tinny) boat as well as Inflatable boats and makes an
ideal Auxiliary yacht tender.
The three initial sizes are 3.9m,
3.5m, and 3.0m.
As mentioned, identified uses
include Rescue Boats, Sports Boats, Fishing Boats, Dive Boats, Wild Water
Adventure Boats, North Australian leisure Boats (Crocodile Proof), Tenders
for large pleasure boats and yachts, and would have many applications in
Defense, State Emergency Services, as well as Police and Fire brigade
work.
Provisional patents rights are
currently held for this craft.
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