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| Originally Posted by big kev I'm always embarassed when I tell friends on the continent that our lifeboats rely on public donations to save lives at sea and their response is along the lines of "that's crazy...you live on an island!" There are links on this site to give donations to the RNLI - I can think of worse ways to spend a few quid.
Take care all,
Kev |
Likewise for me aswell Kev,
I had the pleasure this weekend of having a trip out on a visiting Dutch lifeboat.
Basically , this big 40 knot,18 mt, 30 ton, twin jet drive RhiB was the bo**cks, but i don't think i would like to be in any big seas in it.
However, the Dutch use a totally differnt system to us, thier version of the RNLI are very wise with thier money, this boat cost 1.4 million euros ( a million quid ), they put out to tender to get the best work / deals on everything.
Our Severn class at Dover cost 2.5 million..