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37' 6" Rather Class Lifeboat a Development of the 37' Oakley Redesigned So That Self-Righting Potential Is Derived Entirely from Hull Form Volume of Superstructure Is Sub

Date: 1974

Volume: 43

Issue: 448

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37' 6" Rather class lifeboat, a development of the 37' Oakley redesigned so that self-righting potential is derived entirely from hull form. Volume of superstructure is substantially increased to give buoyancy necessary to right boat if capsized. Twin ThornycroftjFord marine diesel engines give speed of 8 knots: endurance at full speed, 180 miles. Crew: seven..

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