Wessex Marine vessel makes Seawork début

Poole-based Wessex Marine (V1, V2) is marking its 17th year of exhibiting at Seawork this year with a new vessel, the XO 270.

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It features a fast hull constructed from top grade aluminium, claimed to be 50% stronger than the usual 5754 grade for this size of craft. It also features a 24/7 central cabin format for year-round applications in all weathers.

Wessex Marine says the new vessel has all the abilities of a RIB combined with greater flexibility and format of accommodation and open cockpits fore and aft.

Also on show this year will be the Targa 32, which can be configured for any commercial role; compliance to MCA requirements or Nordic Workboat Standard can easily be specified.

A spokesperson for Wessex Marine comments: “As one of Seawork’s longest-standing exhibitors, we are looking forward to exhibiting not one but two craft at this year’s exhibition, which continues to grow from strength to strength.

“We are very much looking forward to presenting it to the professional market for the first time with the début of the 270 expected to be a real showpiece of Seawork 2014.”