RNLI C Class

[m chappelow]

They were introduced as a short term plan for stations needing night time usage & a bit more operating range & capability than the standard D class whilst Atlantic 21 s were getting introduced , speed was never a big issue was more of second engine if the other failed .

[m chappelow]

Not all c class boats had linked controls some early ones needed an extra crew member to operate the gear & throttle.as in this pic

[Festinghouse]

Originally Posted by Barrowboy

You've probably already done it but, if not, I wholeheartedly recommend visiting Moelfre and sitting in the old lifeboat they have on display there? A truly humbling experience when you imagine what Dick Evans and the guys achieved using it.

no I haven't, but you've given me something to do

[Boatnomad]

Workhorse since 1963...

[Boatnomad]

Just found 2+3 of this set

[m chappelow]

C class

[m chappelow]

C class boat & thats the local lifeboat fundraising ladies guild & not the crew by the way : )
Based around the Zodiac grand raid , rnli inshore lifeboat centre cowes then re modified to rnli standards & equipment .

The 2 round covers each side of the rear sponsons are the covers for the spare props .
Gear lever extension rods can be seen on the side of the 40 hp engines

[Spongie]

Good shots martin, you should share these on the usual places on facebook too.

[m chappelow]

Originally Posted by Spongie

Good shots martin, you should share these on the usual places on facebook too.

I also have a very short 16 mm cine publicity film of a C class in action taken at speed in some very big seas put onto a vhs video tape somewhere chucking about when i find it ?lol