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two pack paint on all exposed surfaces in interior. The soft
pontoons were made with a heavy duty PVC outer with a seven
compartment butynol inner.
The vessel has individual seating for four crewmembers, a
dedicated rear-facing seat for crew in charge of towing and a
forward facing bench seat across the stern of the boat for three
passengers. The large forward cabin has two full-size bunks and
a separate head with a Jabsco marine toilet – for those long tows.
The main cabin the seating was raised to give better visibility
for all crew during searches, with individual lighting for
each station. A heater was installed to keep the large screens
demisted and this area of the vessel is lined with Frontrunner for
soundproofing and crew comfort.
Support from Newmont Waihi Gold assisted in crew training,
with one member, Shayne Bennie, (a part of their extremely
well trained Mine Rescue Group) whose knowledge and the
Newmont Waihi Gold sponsorship enabled the purchase of the
very latest in first aid rescue; a scoop stretcher using spider straps
and a Kevlar back-board from Australia – these are stowed in a
ceiling compartment of the main cabin.
Five Pelican packs of various sizes donated by the ANZ bank
staff fund contain the defibrillator, first aid and trauma equipment,
oxygen, and toolbox. The Pelican packs are contained in specially
built racks near the companionway of the vessel for quick release
and can be transported through the water when needed.
The latest in LED cabin lighting was supplied by Hella
Marine, including map lights and walkway lights, floodlights
at the rear and hand-held spotlights. The Raymarine electronics
package includes the very latest E-Series electronics and high
definition radar.
Gallagher Rescue was officially launched on January 20,
2013 at the Bowentown Boat and Sportfishing Club after being
christened by Lady Judi Gallagher from Gallagher Industries. Sir
William and Lady Gallagher are now represented on both coasts,
with rescue craft at Waihi Beach on the east coast and Raglan on
the west coast.
The new Gallagher Rescue and her trailer are considerably
heavier than Search One, and because of the trailer design it has
to go further into the water; this meant that a brand new John
Deere 115hp four-wheel drive tractor was purchased with the
support of Agro Equipment.
Since entering service this new rescue craft is performing to
all the requirements expected, having successfully completed
more than 30 incidents over this summer with many
more hours being spent on training and learning to use
the latest technology now available to these volunteer
rescue crews.
Proud supporter of the
WAIHI BEACH COASTGUARD
S P E C I F I C AT I O NS
Owner
Waihi Beach Volunteer Coastguard
Designer N aiad
Builder
Alloy Cats Tauranga
Type of Vessel
Search and Rescue
Construction
Marine Alloy
Length Overall
9.5m
Length Waterline
7.9m
Beam
3.0m
Draught
600mm
Displacement
3850 kilos (dry)
Engines
2 x Yamaha F250D – 30 inch shaft
Power
2 x 250hp
Maximum Speed
45 knots
Propellors
Stainless Steel 21T
Fuel Capacity
650 litres petrol
Operational Area
Bay of Plenty
Safe Ship Management
Plunket & Falconer Surveyors
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July/August 2013
Professional Skipper 57
