The 38ft vessel has a 12ft beam, a draft of 3.5ft and displaces 9 tonnes. It is of GRP construction with a deep V deadrise hull designed for high speeds in rough conditions.

The seventh vessel to be delivered from the Interceptor range, Theseus II is custom designed to suit Tarka Seatrips' requirement for a charter angling vessel with substantial deck area for at least 12 passengers while a comfortable and spacious cabin provides luxury for corporate chartering. The vessel is also capable of commercial fishing during the winter.

A number of specific design features were incorporated such as transom door and wheelchair securing rails along the deck, allowing for disabled anglers.

A large insulated fish hold and processing station with chute enable efficient storage of the catch. Other features specifically requested by Tarka include a portside helm, extra seating adjacent to the helm for at least seven passengers and an outside toilet situated behind the slightly enlarged wheelhouse.

The vessel's DI12 engine is an in-line 6 cylinder turbocharged diesel with water-to-water cooling. At the customer's request it has been de-rated to 250 hp at 1,600rpm. The unit is coupled directly to a Twin Disc gearbox and through shafting to a four bladed propeller. In trials, Theseus II has achieved a top speed of 20 knots and cruised at 16-17 knots fully laden.

To increase engine life, the Scania DI12 incorporates the unique Scania Saver Ring, a coke scraping cylinder liner ring which, combined with a Keystone type top piston ring, permits high and continuous loads without the risk of bore polishing.

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