They were introduced as a short term plan for stations needing night time usage & a bit more operating range & capability than the standard D class whilst Atlantic 21 s were getting introduced , speed was never a big issue was more of second engine if the other failed .
You've probably already done it but, if not, I wholeheartedly recommend visiting Moelfre and sitting in the old lifeboat they have on display there? A truly humbling experience when you imagine what Dick Evans and the guys achieved using it.
no I haven't, but you've given me something to do
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C class boat & thats the local lifeboat fundraising ladies guild & not the crew by the way : )
Based around the Zodiac grand raid , rnli inshore lifeboat centre cowes then re modified to rnli standards & equipment .
The 2 round covers each side of the rear sponsons are the covers for the spare props .
Gear lever extension rods can be seen on the side of the 40 hp engines
Good shots martin, you should share these on the usual places on facebook too.
I also have a very short 16 mm cine publicity film of a C class in action taken at speed in some very big seas put onto a vhs video tape somewhere chucking about when i find it ?lol
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