The MKSAC RIB, call-sign ‘Redbreast’

The boat is a 6.5 metre Tornado and is fully fitted out for safe diving up to twenty miles offshore. The boat is carried on a Roller Coaster twin-axle trailer. Boat and trailer weigh around 1400 kilos when ready for towing.

The boat is propelled by a 140HP Suzuki four-stroke outboard motor, the fuel is stored in a hundred litre stainless steel tank at the front of the boat (under the green barrel). The battery is located under the drivers seat.

Other equipment carried includes:

• First aid kit - in one of the yellow boxes on the ‘A’ Frame
• Flares to call for assistance - in one of the yellow boxes on the ‘A’ Frame
• Oxygen Kit - Left of the fuel tank
• Anchor - Right of the fuel tank (in the brown tube)
• Tools and spares for the engine - located under the console
• Icom M411 marine VHF radio, located on the face of the console, hidden by the steering wheel.
• Furuno GP 35 differential GPS navigator, located on the face of the console along with the rev counter, fuel gauge etc.
• Furuno LS4100 echo sounder, located on top of the console along with the compass