The Leicester Fox II is the new Skegness Inshore Lifeboat. It
was first put on station at the beginning of the year but following
a couple of technical faults was returned to HQ for repairs.
Leicester Fox II launching on exercise, July 2002
Leicester Fox II is now back in Skegness for the start of the busy summer season and the
official naming ceremony has been set for 7th
September. More details, and photos, soon.
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Technical Details >>
D-class lifeboat |
Length:
4.9m (16ft)
Beam:
2m (6ft 7in)
Engines:
1 x Mariner outboard
Horsepower:
1 x 40hp
Max Speed:
20 knots
Range @ full speed:
> 3 hrs
Construction:
Nylon coated with Hypalon
Introduced: 1963
Last built: current
Cost New:
£14,000 (2001)
Crew: 2/3
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