LA CHEVALIERE, The new Interceptor 42 'pilot' for the Port of St Malo, France.

We have now launched the St Malo pilot boat. She is a resounding success, fabulous looking with her black window surround, enhancing her graceful lines even further. Fast, at 24.5kts light (lightship 15,650kg) and 23.5ts fully loaded with 1800 litres of fuel ( fully loaded 17,500kg), she has exceeded her contract speed by 1.5kts. She is very refined and quiet at speed, with 79db being recorded in the main cabin at 20kts. Her fit out is to an exceptionally high standard, with a full wood effect laminate replacing carpet, and fully lined with white vinyl above. Her engineering is again to a very high standard  that conforms to the French Marine Marchande rules divisions 222+236. In addition the hull has now achieved full plan approval from the classification society-'Bureau Veritas'. Below are some photos taken during her initial set of sea trials.

She has been sea trialed now in some dirty conditions, below are some photos, We also made a short video which can be seen from this link- SEE THE VIDEO

She is certainly very striking on the water, the  colour scheme chosen by the Port of St Malo really enhances her lines.

The very high specification of internal fit out can be seen here.

Le Chevauere is powered by twin Iveco 13 litre 500hp engines coupled to Twin Disc 5114 gearboxes fitted with quick shift controls. The quick shift feature is excellent, allowing very slow propeller speeds providing fantastic maneuverability. The ability to come in to dock in gear at only 2kts is very impresive.

She is fitted with our own design of electric adjustable Interceptor plates.

Some photos from launch day.

Our design of beaching legs, constructed from 100mm stainless tube.