An RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat fitted with waterjets gives a demonstration of the exceptional manoeuvrability of waterjet-driven boats.

The demonstration shows the slow speed agility as well as the controlled turn of pace given by the waterjet propulsion system.

This Shannon Class lifeboat was built at Berthon in Lymington and goes on station at Montrose. The lifeboat was fitted with Hamilton HJ364 Waterjets combined with the power of 2 Scania Di13 12.7 litre engines with over 650 horsepower. 

Lough Swilly RNLI received the first Shannon class lifeboat in Ireland in March this year.