A couple of great photographs from John Amblers Flickr photostream
They have recently been delivered from Southboats, another small craft builder of some distinction.
Click here for the brochure.
This seems to be a vibrant and innovative sector.
Think DefenceUK Defence Issues and the odd container or two
Which brings us back to the perennial question: Why does the RN not have any MTB/MGB thingys floating around the coast looking agressive. [They might even be adapted to perform modern-day MCM-sweeps and such-like.]
The answer – obviously – is we do not need them. Whilst the highlighted vessels could – in extremis – perform the role, the development capability already exists. Looking at my AirFix 1/72 RNLI tub (unconstructeed) is enough for me to understand the capability is there (albeit not on Day-One of a conflagration The Navy have higher priorities…!
P.S.: When’s the SIMMS-plus article gonna’ be written…?
Small catamarans are popular with divers because of the large flat area aft, the wide beam for displacement giving them a good access to the water. So Hampshire have just followed the norm for the sector. They are not been innovate buying a catamaran. Police boats are cool; Hampshire have 9 which given the geography of their patch is understandable.