New Dutch high speed work Tender
After a period of three years building sustainable, high speed workboats out of HDPE (High Density Poly Ethylene), the Dutch boat builder Tideman Boats is now offering a new high-speed professional crew tender.
“As a manufacturer of indestructible high-speed HDPE workboats, this is a logical step forward in our range of professional Rigid Buoyancy Boats (RBB)”; said Bruno Tideman, CEO of TIdeman Boats BV.
The RBB 800 2WJ Crew Tender is introduced with a Bureau Vertitas approval on the hull construction (X hull small high speed craft). This work tender is provided with twin Yanmar 4LHA-HTP diesel engines (160 hp each) and two Alamarin 245 water jets, enabling it to reach a cruising speed of 30 knots @ 4.5 tons displacement and with a 100 nautical mile range.
The RBB range has a lot of options. Such as for instance: 6, 7 or 8 metre hull length, different propulsion options like outboards or inboard diesel engines with water jet or stern drive. A closed wheelhouse or open deck plan are also possible choices. The modular system makes the vessel fit for purpose for a variety of professional uses.
This first release of the new 8.5 metre Crew Tender is, as standard, equipped with Ullman compact suspension seats for 2 crew members and 6 passengers. The 6 passenger seats can be removed to create a 4m2 cargo area with lashing eyes. Standard are 4 lifting lugs, T-top with bimini and A-frame. The PU foam fenders are detachable. The aluminum console and engine room hatch can be powder coated in any colour. The vessel can be moved on a trailer and stored inside a 40’ HC in combination with a workshop in the same container. This turnkey solution provides safe storage and an easy way of transport and operational use says Tideman.
HDPE stands for: Extremely impact resistant, lightweight, low carbon footprint, 100% recyclable, sustainable, UV resistant, easy to repair, no corrosion, inert to salt, chemicals and fuel and even arctic and tropic proof. The manufacturer also claims ‘No fouling’ and the slightly waxy surface of a HDPE hull certainly makes it much harder for biofouling to gain its initial foothold than on a GRP, steel or aluminium hull. The combination of material and RBB benefits such as: No vulnerable air tubes 50% more deck space and closed buoyancy compartments filled with PE balls makes it an unsinkable and solid vessel for professional use.
Visit Tideman Boats BV at Seawork International 2016 on stand VA 37.
By Jake Frith
