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Halmatic Ltd

Highly specialised Search & Rescue Craft from HALMATIC The Self-Righting 'Arun' 54' on trial Backed by over 20 years' experience in fibreglass boatbuilding, Halmatic are established leaders in the design and production of commercial boats from 18ft. to 110ft. (5.50m to33.50m).

Their range of Search and Rescue craft are built to the highest standards demanded by Authorities world-wide.

* Exclusive design, glass fibre hulls, deck and superstructures to withstand high impact loads.

* GRP mouldings to Lloyds Register specification.

* 2-year GRP warranty.

* Fit-out to Lloyds, DTI, ARINA and Bureau Veritas Certification requirements.

* Halmatic Design and Fit-out Service available to meet special requirements.

1. 'ARUN' CLASS 54. High-speed self-righting lifeboat.

The largest all GRP self-righting lifeboat in the world. Over 30 tons displacement with a maximum speed of 19 knots and virtually unsinkable.

Completed by Halmatic for The R.N.L.I, to very high specification.

Exceptionally heavy scantlings contribute to a GRP construction of tremendous strength.

2. R.N.L.I. 40'. Inshore lifeboat general duties rescue launch.

An excellent inshore lifeboat with 24 knots maximum speed, carrying capacity for 30 persons, and towing capability. Suitable to serve also as a dependable all-weather pilot, patrol or harbour control boat with proven sea-keeping qualities.

Sets the pace throughout the world.

3. ATLANTIC 21'. Highly developed semi-rigid inflatable.

Specially designed by R.N.L.I., built by Halmatic for high speed rescue in heavy or breaking seas. Righting capability. 30 knots. Trailerable, launches and recovers from beach, slipway or moving vessel.

4. 36'Passenger launch with complete D.T.I. Lifeboat certification: /Photo shows drop trials).

Developed and built by Halmatic as a passenger ship-to-shore vessel, but with also D.T.I, ship's lifeboat certification.

Speed 10/14 knots.

Halmatic Limited, Military & Commercial Division, Havant, Hants. PO9 1JR.

Tel: 070126161.

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