The vessel on show at Seawork is the 38^th 11m model to be built by Redbay and was delivered after the show to Arramore Charters, which will operate it as a passenger ferry between the island of Arramore and Donegal. Given Passenger Boat Class P3 coding for 12 passengers and two crew by the Irish Department of Marine, the boat will provide a scheduled service for residents of the island as well as day trippers.

The Stormforce 11 Cabin RIB features Redbay’s innovative hardnose design, which will provide superior rough weather capabilities during the regular six mile crossings. The hardnose also plays an important role in protecting the tubes, mitigating the risk of detubing in a heavy sea.

The vessel’s Explorer-X cabin in the result of several years of development and, in passenger RIB configuration, provides high levels of comfort and safety. Power is supplied by twin Yamaha ME422 marine diesels, each producing 245hp and driving Yamaha Hydradrive stern drive units to deliver a top speed of 40 knots and cruising at 28 knots.

Redbay Boats used the occasion of Seawork 2007 to accept their registration certificate to BS EN ISO 9001:2000, the internationally recognised requirements standard for Quality Management Systems. The certificate of registration is applicable to ‘the design, manufacture, sales and repair of rigid inflatable boats for commercial and pleasure use.’

Coinciding with Redbay Boats’ 30^th anniversary, the event was a milestone for the company, establishing it as one of the few RIB manufacturers in the UK to have achieved ISO9001 registration.