Hello all, I thought all those interested in lifeboats might be interested in an article I just read in this months 'Engineer'. It illustrates and describes a system being built by all-terrain vehicle specialist Supacat based in Devon. Described as part tractor, part submarine, part tank it will automate the launch of the new Fast Carriage boats that will replace the Mersey class vessels. Launch control is in the hands of the coxswain not the tractor driver. There is a turnatable allowing the boat to rotate on the carriage. Fascinating stuff and a challenge for any modeller. Cheers Graham.
