Any idea what this fast boat is in Cobh harbour?

[StephenP]

Sorry, another "what's this boat" question however I saw this doing what appeared to be some fast testing in Cobh harbour, near Cork, last week. It was in the distance and couldn't get a better photo than these, which are heavily cropped.

It looked very nice!

[Cotty]

You can drag a photo into Google search and it will find similar things
Looks like one of these T-2000 VOYAGER https://www.safehavenmarine.com/barracuda-19m

[Cotty]

[StephenP]

Cotty said:

That looks to be it, although it looks more impressive in red!

Holiday mode meant I'd forgotten about reverse image search ...

"... due to her large fuel capacity of an extremely long range at these speeds: (1,000nm+ at 30kts and 1,700nm at 16kts and over 3,000nm+ at 9-10kts). As such Voyager is capable of crossing the Atlantic Ocean non-stop."

Edited by StephenP on Monday 22 July 12:34

[55palfers]

StephenP said:

That looks to be it, although it looks more impressive in red!

Holiday mode meant I'd forgotten about reverse image search ...

"... due to her large fuel capacity of an extremely long range at these speeds: (1,000nm+ at 30kts and 1,700nm at 16kts and over 3,000nm+ at 9-10kts). As such Voyager is capable of crossing the Atlantic Ocean non-stop."

Edited by StephenP on Monday 22 July 12:34

Dare one ask how much fuel such a journey would involve?

[Cotty]

StephenP said:

That looks to be it, although it looks more impressive in red!

I think there is only one and they changed the hull colour with a wrap
There is a Facebook page with more pictures and video
https://www.facebook.com/safehavenmarine

[ecsrobin]

They have a video of it in red as well.



They are often found going out in very bad weather to test them.

[StephenP]

Cotty said:

I think there is only one and they changed the hull colour with a wrap
There is a Facebook page with more pictures and video
https://www.facebook.com/safehavenmarine

Thanks for the link, it looks like they were maybe doing some more videos of her in her new colour on the day I saw her.

It seems they also build pilot boats too and it's this one I saw running along side it



I've always fancied a converted pilot boat if I won the lottery, although I suspect that would be a very silly idea!

Edited by StephenP on Monday 22 July 15:23

[ecsrobin]

StephenP said:

Thanks for the link, it looks like they were maybe doing some more videos of her in her new colour on the day I saw her.

It seems they also build pilot boats too and it's this one I saw running alone side it

The video I posted above is likely what you suggest.

[Cotty]

StephenP said:

Thanks for the link, it looks like they were maybe doing some more videos of her in her new colour on the day I saw her.

It seems they also build pilot boats too and it's this one I saw running alone side it

It appears they build a few different boats https://www.safehavenmarine.com/vessels

[StephenP]

ecsrobin said:

The video I posted above is likely what you suggest.

I'll take a look later, once I'm back on a service that doesn't block videos

[808 Estate]

Safehaven have a well deserved reputation for building exceptionally tough and capable boats that laugh in the face of severe storms.
https://youtu.be/-TJvLhFDY4M

[StephenP]

Finally had a chance to watch the videos - that really is a very capable bit of kit. The video of her going out past Roches Point in Storm Kathleen is mental!

Edited by StephenP on Tuesday 23 July 19:17

[808 Estate]

I see they have fitted her with a hydrofoil. Thats unusual and pretty novel on a catamaran.
Definiterly seems to be working though.

https://youtu.be/I7grnk88bK4

Edited by 808 Estate on Sunday 28th July 10:10

[ric p]

Now that is proper cool, especially with the viewing window in the floor.

50kts on the water is really quick. Having winched to boats in my previous life, anything moving at that speed over the water would be very impressive.

[808 Estate]

Out in the big waves again.

[shirt]

Couldn’t sleep last night, saw this thread and then watched all the yt vids. This has Deffo gone on the lottery win must have list!