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Home›Green Marine›New jet-powered lifeboat unveiled
Green Marine

July 9, 2007 · about 19 years ago

New jet-powered lifeboat unveiled

A new jet-powered lifeboat costing £1.2m has been unveiled by a Dorset-based sea rescue charity. The Fast Carriage Boat 2 (FCB2) is propelled by twin water jet engines making it faster than its predecessor and easier to manoeuvre.

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A new jet-powered lifeboat costing £1.2m has been unveiled by a Dorset-based sea rescue charity. The Fast Carriage Boat 2 (FCB2) is propelled by twin water jet engines making it faster than its predecessor and easier to manoeuvre.

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