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[Neil]

Whilst waiting for a certain Calmac ferry to come down the river Mersey last night I had the good fortune of seeing my first RNLI hovercraft actually in operation as opposed to just sitting in the boat house ( or should I say hanger) or on the back of a truck..............and took some video of her which I will try to down load to youtube later, of her playing around to finally being recovered on to the back of the truck. neil........had a good chat with the crew and took some photos of the engines as well.............was told that the engines are actually Rolls Royce motors.........is this true/.......I haven't a clue.
neil.

[imsinking]

I think the GRIFFON Hovercraft use VOLVO motors, petrol or diesel I'm not sure . . . Their often out on the river training etc , I heard a rumour the RNLI are bringing it to the RNLI day at New Brighton model boat lake on the 27th July , the inshore will be there for certain . . . .
Bill

[Rottweiler]

1st time you have seen an RNLI Hovercraft in action Neil? Shame on you matey,when you have one quite close to you at Morecombe!
I took some good photos of her about 4 years ago
Mick F

[Neil]

aye matey....never seen one in action till last night.....it was great............but as one of the lads said.......she goes where ever she wants and not the pilot, lol................it certainly broke up our 7 hour wait, lol.

[Neil]

they certainly didn't have any RR builder's plates on them bill..........that's why I was surprised when he said Rolls Royce engines............but they were definitely diesels.

[derekwarner]

Guys....I didn't think that RR made any small diesels.......so WIKI confirms they are 1.9 litre VW turbo diesels..... ..........Derek

[Neil]