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| ]'''IB1 class lifeboats''' |
]'''IB1 class lifeboats''' are ]s serving in the ] ] Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) fleet. Although they are known as the "IB1" at times, they are the successor to the ] and as such are mainly called the "D-Class" also. | ||
| This class of lifeboat is one of the smallest operated by the RNLI, and they are becoming a common sight at Lifeboat Stations round the coast. Unlike other members of the ILB fleet the IB1 (D-class) does not have a rigid hull, all others with the exception of the Arancia, hovercraft & ALB Tenders are Rigid Inflatable Boats or '''RIBs'''. | This class of lifeboat is one of the smallest operated by the RNLI, and they are becoming a common sight at Lifeboat Stations round the coast. Unlike other members of the ILB fleet the IB1 (D-class) does not have a rigid hull, all others with the exception of the Arancia, hovercraft & ALB Tenders are Rigid Inflatable Boats or '''RIBs'''. | ||
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| D-Class IB1 | |
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| Introduced: | 2004 |
| General characteristics | |
| Length: | 4.9 m |
| Beam: | 2 m |
| Displacement: | 338 kg |
| Construction: | FRC with Hypalon coated polyester collar |
| Engines: | 50 hp Mariner Outboard |
| Speed: | 25 knots |
| Endurance: | 3 hours at top speed |
| Crew: | 3 or 4 |
IB1 class lifeboats are inflatable boats serving in the UK's RNLI Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) fleet. Although they are known as the "IB1" at times, they are the successor to the D class lifeboat and as such are mainly called the "D-Class" also.
This class of lifeboat is one of the smallest operated by the RNLI, and they are becoming a common sight at Lifeboat Stations round the coast. Unlike other members of the ILB fleet the IB1 (D-class) does not have a rigid hull, all others with the exception of the Arancia, hovercraft & ALB Tenders are Rigid Inflatable Boats or RIBs.
The IB1 normally has a crew of three or 4 and is primarily used for surfer/swimmer incidents as well as assisting in cliff incidents where the casualty is near the water. The very nature of its work requires a swift response, and the IB1 can normally be afloat within five minutes of the `bleepers` going off..
External links
- RNLI Fleet - RNLI Fleet Pages
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