1999 Norsafe Merlin Fast Rescue Boat,

Description

1999 Norsafe Fast Rescue Vessel

This unique vessel was built in Norway and served on the North Atlantic for ten year before it was returned to the USA for a complete overhaul. RV Gresskar has been used in the following activities: support for search and recovery operations, support for offshore and riverine underwater archeology projects, security vessel for regattas, training for fast rescue operations. This vessel was designed to be used in the open oceans and has capsize recovery system with a compressed air tanked linked to a self-righting lift bag in the arch structure and sealed deck system with oversized bilge pump for emptying the open cockpit. The Lowrance structure scan and side scan sonar systems have been used for search and recovery of lost items and drowning victims.

Length: 5.8 meter (18.96feet)

Width: 2.42 meter (7.94feet)

Draft: 1.05feet

Engine: 90Hp Yamaha with less than 100 total hours with recent service/new injectors

Navigation system/sonar: Lowrance HDS10 plus Lowrance Structure Scan

VHF: Standard Horizon Matrix AIS GX 2100 VHF radio

Options: Hydraulic steering, two new batteries, capsize recovery system, reinforced aluminum transom, Garelick “tree type” boarding ladder

Custom console cover

Trailer: Majid Loader with led tail/brake lights