WINTER 2005 NEWSLETTER

‘ SUSSEX ’ The latest WILDCAT Catamaran launched by Safehaven Marine

The ‘ Sussex ’ is a Wildcat 36 catamaran launched this month for her owner Michael Keane, who is based on the UK ’s South East Coast . The vessel features the large, full beam superstructure option, especially modified to provide a large, spacious aft work deck with a covered ‘shelter area’. Michael operates a commercial dive charter business so his main objective was to build a fast, stable platform for divers to operate from. Featuring a transom mounted aluminium divers lift on the st/bd hull, and a back up dive ladder on the port hull, both accessed through wide, substantial transom doors. Diver recovery is further aided by the use of bow and stern thrusters capable of being operated from the transom, as well as the flybridge, which itself is a major safety feature in providing a high vantage point for diver location and recovery. Stainless steel seating modules are fitted in the aft cockpit and in addition provide storage for the diver’s air bottles and equipment.

Fit out and equipment levels were to an exceptionally high standard for a commercial vessel featuring very luxurious accommodation, the cabins sole is finished in teak and holy, with a full teak and corian interior fit out throughout. Twin bunk berths in the port hulls cabin, and a large main berth over the bridge deck and in the st/bd hull, provide comfortable and private sleeping areas. The catamarans wide beam allows for a spacious main cabin with a full galley, dinette and passenger seating.

Entertainment is provided by a Satellite receiver allowing TV reception offshore, viewable on an LCD screen fitted in the wheelhouse. A very high spec electronic fit out with triple navigation screens featuring Simrads high end navigation hardware, and a custom made overhead console for the engine instruments make her one of our most sophisticated craft to date.

Powered by two Yanmar 370hp engines and with a 9,500kg displacement she has a top speed of 28kts, and provides very relaxed cruising in the mid 20’s combined with the Wildcats superb sea keeping abilities.

In her Ocean Blue hull colour and white superstructure she is most striking, displaying Safehaven Marines by now expected design flair in delivering possibly the most stylish and graceful commercial catamaran design available.

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NEW CORK PILOT BOAT UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Safehaven Marine are well underway with construction of the New Cork Pilot boat. Seen here are the completed hull and superstructure mouldings. She is on time for her scheduled  launch in May next year. Based on Safehavens renowned Interceptor 42 hull and powered by nearly 1000hp of D12 Volvo’s she is going to be a fast and striking craft. And with her huge 6” transverse framing at less than 12” apart, she should prove as tough as they come, mighty important when coming alongside a ship in rough seas. 

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DUBLIN GARDA SEA ANGLING CLUBS INTERCEPTOR 28

The Dublin Garda Sea anglings clubs new Interceptor 28 is nearing completion, awaiting only the electronic installation. Interestingly she has being built to comply with the Irish regulations for P5 up to 20 miles off shore with 6 passengers. To this end quite a number of modifications were required. Open scuppers to drain the deck, fire proofing the engine compartment, emergency steering tiller, (seen on the transom) etc. Due for launch shortly she will be the most ‘heavy duty’ 28 built yet.

JOHN HUTCHINSON’S NEW INTERCEPTOR 42

John's new sea angling vessel is coming along nicely. The hull superstructure and gunwale moulds are joined, her engine, a VOLVO D9 @ 500HP has arrived (foreground) and will be fitted shortly.

PART BUILD INTERCEPTOR 42 FOR HOLLAND

Peter Groeneveld’s Interceptor 42 has just commenced her build, the hull moulding is at the skin coat stage, Peter will complete the vessel himself in Holland next year. She will be fitted with a Volvo D9 again, which is proving a very popular engine model for the Interceptor 42.