SAR Search And Rescue Boat

Outstanding sea-worthy boat even in shallow water

SAR Ocean Rescue Boat - the new 9-meter sea rescue boat with Delta hull is one of a series of seven new vessels which have been developed on the basis of previous SAR units. The design of this new boat type incorporates the knowledge and experience of the rescue teams in the Search and Rescue (SAR) service. Like all SAR units of the DGzRS (German Sea Rescue Service) this 9-meter boat is of welded, sea-water resistant aluminum construction, exploiting the proven network bulwark system. The main feature of this type of vessel is its outstanding sea-worthiness. In shallow waters, with heavy seas and breakers, the boat remains stable, maneuvers perfectly, survives serious grounding and is capable of running alongside other vessels even at fairly high speeds and in difficult conditions thanks to the shock-absorbing fender system running all around the hull.

The hull is sub-divided into a series of watertight compartments, greatly increasing the vessel's safety if a leak should occur. The hull form is specially designed to combine low drag with good stability and excellent sea-going qualities, especially when running before the wind. The far aft location of the hull's maximum beam and the 40 degree angled hull surfaces are features which were developed with the expertise of the DGzRS and the dockyard. Since the boats are designed to be used under the most difficult conditions possible, they include comprehensive safety measures.

This new vessel is controlled exclusively from the fully enclosed upper command position, and is equipped with the latest navigation technology. The crew are provided with special high-security seats with a safety harness system. The model is drawn to a scale of 1:20, and has been developed with the help of documents from the DGzRS and the Fr. Schweers dockyard.

All the difficult to make parts are supplied as ABS plastic moldings: they include the hull, deck, superstructure and many other small parts. The hull, deck and superstructure are CNC-trimmed. Many injection-molded plastic parts are also provided, including bollards, aerials, blue light, lanterns and other components, and these all help to shorten the building time. The boat can be run with a basic set of RC equipment, but there is space for additional working systems at the builder's discretion, including sound simulator, lighting system etc.

Contents of the quick-build kit - Quick-build plan including RC installation and building instructions in German, English and French. Vacuum-molded ABS plastic hull, deck, super-structure, roof, radar antenna, mast and other small parts, SPEED 400 7.2 V electric motor, shaft and stern tube, coupling, coupling housing, propeller, rudder, decal sheet and other small items.

Graupner SAR Specs:

• Length: 18.75" (476 mm)
• Beam: 7.2" (182 mm)
• Height: 12.6" (320 mm)
• Scale: 1:20