We think Shearwater is the perfect tool for what we do. A big inboard diesel and a jet drive come together perfectly to give us a very safe, fun, manoeuvrable boat that’s a fabulous platform for what we do.
The engine has plenty of power but the best part is the jet drive. No propellor in the water makes her extremely safe around wildlife such as seals and dolphins and when we’re manoeuvring around swimmers. There are few boats more manoeuvrable than a jet drive boat, she can stop in her own length from speed and turn on the spot.
We love talking about Shearwater so feel free to ask or email us about her.
Specifications of Shearwater
Engine & Gearbox
Engine: 440hp straight six, turbocharged Yanmar 6LY2A-STP
Gearbox: Twin Disc MG-5061
Jet Drive
Jet Drive: Hamilton HJ-274
Hull & Tubes
Hull: 6mm Aluminium
Tubes: Hypalon
Seating & Licensing
Seating: 12 inboard seats, 2 standing for skipper and crew (Shearwater is licensed to carry 2 crew and 12 passengers so there’s plenty of space)
Licensing: Shearwater is coded under MCA MGN280 as a passenger vessel (2 crew + 12 passengers) and as a workboat to Restricted Category 3. This allows us to be up to 20 nautical miles (23 statute miles, 37 kilometres) from a safe haven.
Electronics
Electronics: Raymarine Axiom Pro 12″ Chart Plotter / Sonar, Garmin GPSMAP451 Chart Plotter, Raymarine Ray 90 DSC / VHF Radio, Em-Trak B923 2W AIS
Lights: Full compliment of Navigation/Search Lights and spare torches