Topic: Latest Shannon prototype on it's SupaCat carriage (Read 9027 times)

kinmel · « **on:** April 19, 2012, 12:59:57 pm »

The new Shannon has started carriage trials, I think this is the first photo we have seen of the trials.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/37871469@N03/6945206028

Neil · « **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2012, 01:46:14 pm »

why did they "re invent the wheel" with the tracter unit Kinmel..............

I was talking to the tracter driver for Dungeness Lifeboat a couple of weeks ago and he was one of the ones testing the new one when she did trials down there for the first time................

he told me that the tracter and trailer are one unit........(not seperable unlike the Talus and trailer for the Mersey)............ and was a real pig to operate..............

Not at all user friendly.

heritorasphodel · « **Reply #2 on:** April 19, 2012, 06:55:39 pm »

Dad and I saw the Supacat tractor/trailer up close with the old FCB2 at Poole last year. The things they can do with it are very impressive!

The section of the trailer that the boat sits on can be slid forwards and backwards, presumably to make it more stable in transit and easier to launch. The boat can also be spun 360 degrees while still on the trailer, so it can be launched facing out to sea and recovered facing back into shore.

The tractor is built to be completely watertight; the engine casing is almost like a submarine's pressure hull. I think we we told it had more power than the Talus, plus greater visibility. They have to be kept together because the tractor's engine also powers the tracks of the trailer, so essentially it's one vehicle. Add all the hydraulic and electrical connections and it's easier to keep them together.

(and personally I think it looks pretty impressive as well!

)

Andrew

Neil · « **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2012, 10:06:59 pm »

cheers Andrew................yet they just weren't imprerssed down at Dungeness............but that was with the old boat I presume.........don't think they've had time to have the new one yet.
neil.

heritorasphodel · « **Reply #4 on:** April 19, 2012, 10:31:44 pm »

Don't think so. We at Chatham are just waiting for the news that she's there so we can go and have a nose around

Andrew

Neil · « **Reply #5 on:** April 19, 2012, 10:37:09 pm »

what happeded to the old prototype fcb1.....any idea.

tazie · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2012, 08:43:17 pm »

To Answer the Question above as of 20th June th prototype (effseabee 2) is at Poole HQ in there storage area.

tazie · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2012, 08:46:03 pm »

They had the Shannon on trials at Poole Yesterday, I managed to get some pics of her being re-fueled by Poole Bridge and ooke some Photos will Try to share if people are interested.

Rottweiler · « **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2012, 09:12:28 pm »

Hi Tazie,
please do post your photos,anything on the Shannon seems to be few and far between.I haven't seen fcb2 as yet,but saw fcb1 when she trialed at St.Ives,who will be one of the first stations to have her.Not sure how they will handle the new trailer though,as it is pretty narrowly confined at the station I shall be exhibiting my model Lifeboats there on September 15th,which includes 3 models of St.Ives Lifeboats,past and present.
Mick F

tazie · « **Reply #9 on:** June 21, 2012, 09:54:03 pm »

They seem to be "hiding" the Shannon as it is not moored at the RNLI in Poole but in one of the Yacht clubs near the docks as I went on a boat trip today and saw her "hiding" away from prying eyes.

Rottweiler · « **Reply #10 on:** June 21, 2012, 10:04:38 pm »

that sure is something different,but also seems to have a classic look,a lot different to FCB1
thanks for posting the photos
Mick F

tazie · « **Reply #11 on:** June 21, 2012, 10:31:28 pm »

Mick here are some more pics but I dont want to bore everyone

THE REAR WATER JETS

THE NEW REAR DESIGN

Rottweiler · « **Reply #12 on:** June 21, 2012, 10:41:40 pm »

Superb! Dont worry you wonr bore people there are a lot of Lifeboat Enthusiasts on here!

Norseman · « **Reply #13 on:** June 22, 2012, 02:23:32 am »

yep - no chance of getting bored seeing the pix

Dave

stoney · « **Reply #14 on:** July 17, 2012, 07:55:57 pm »

Just been watching the new Shannon Class Lifeboat here at Scarborough, WOW does it go She's mooring up in the harbour for 2 or 3 nights. I will get
some photo's if anyone is interested

Paul

gregk9 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 17, 2012, 09:56:15 pm »

PLEASE DO !

Any pics are always good for reference later on.

many thanks in advance.

Norseman · « **Reply #16 on:** July 18, 2012, 08:23:56 am »

Nice big, over the top zoomed in ones, please.

'Rivet Counting for Beginers'

Dave

Rottweiler · « **Reply #17 on:** July 18, 2012, 08:41:39 am »

come on Mike aka Gribeuval, you like to build something different, when are you going to start one of these matey?
Mick F

6705russell · « **Reply #18 on:** July 18, 2012, 08:49:15 am »

Here are all the photos from RNLI/Facebook....

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150991721858999.423065.6251868998&type=3

Russ

gribeauval · « **Reply #19 on:** July 18, 2012, 12:23:41 pm »

Quote from: rottweiler on July 18, 2012, 08:41:39 am

come on Mike aka Gribeuval, you like to build something different, when are you going to start one of these matey?
Mick F

When I can get the drawings it will be built Mick !

Mike

Rottweiler · « **Reply #20 on:** July 18, 2012, 12:32:16 pm »

well done Mike, look forward to it ! Mick

stoney · « **Reply #21 on:** July 21, 2012, 09:50:53 pm »

What a beauty she is, all the right curves in all the right places

a few photos for us Lifeboat lovers to drool over

Paul

stoney · « **Reply #22 on:** July 21, 2012, 09:54:24 pm »

And a few more

stoney · « **Reply #23 on:** July 21, 2012, 09:57:53 pm »

More

spongie · « **Reply #24 on:** July 22, 2012, 03:50:19 pm »

good word stoney.

very nice photos

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