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Antartic Transporter
Size: 4.8 Now many years old, these much loved 4.8s have served their time well in the often arduous conditions of tendering people safely from ship to shore in the Antarctic and most of the Southern Islands. This seaworthiness has also impressed whale researchers around the Auckland Islands, commercial divers, commercial fishermen, Police and virtually everyone who has used them in testing offshore conditions. One of these Naiads had its tubes ravaged by a bull seal which was no fun however being able to replace the outer and inner easily on site prompted the owner to make comment that this is an important feature that allowed the Naiad to stay in service. |
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Exploration Motor Yacht
Size: 5.5m This pair of custom designed and built Tenders for the 115' Exploration Motor Yacht "Surprise" has stylish special features like the folding boarding ladder, fold-away navigation light pole, cork decking, folding sun canopy. All fittings are flush mounted, the engine instrument panel is splash-proof and there are convenient, recessed tie down points in the chine. Looking good is not good enough, these RHIBs have to be tough as some of the places they may visit could be testing on the equipment as well as the people. Built in aluminium allowed for easy customised options. The hulls are tough and would merely dent rather than crack when hitting rocks and rugged shorelines. Naiad's tenders are designed with easy on-board repairs in mind. With aluminium requiring less maintenance, combined with Naiad's extra tough removable outer skin these are ideal tenders for going to those places that you might hesitate to take others. Special attention was given to stowage. The tender can be maximised, at the same time, ensuring the tender will perform its expected duties. Powered by a Yanmar 230hp diesel engine coupled to the Hamilton 213 Jet, with a Python CV drive and Vulcan coupling, this Naiad produces a fast 40.5 knots, vibration free and with low noise level. |
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Photo Platform
Size: 10m Rick Tomlinson, the renowned yachting photographer who brought the Whitbread -now Volvo- Round The World Yacht Race to the attention of the world is now managing a second Naiad Photo Platform. Rick has found the smooth, stable ride of the RHIB to be invaluable in getting those close-up shots of the world racing yachts in action. As most of these yacht races are more than one day affairs, there are a few necessary creature comforts on board; a powerful heater demister, hot water, galley, fridge, toilet, shower, shore power connection, a double bunk and two quarter berths. A bow thruster is fitted to aid working from the forward well deck so the operator can hold the bow toward to pick out those great shots of spinnakers billowing down to the bottom marks. Powered by a Volvo 260 hp diesel stern drive, it clips along at a respectable 28 - 30 knots cruise and tops out at 35 knots. The long, slender deep vee hull slices through the ocean chop with ease and there is no noticeable planing hump, so Rick can match the yachts' speed without difficulty. The facility of shore power allows the boat to operate as an office for emailing those hot action photos off to the media. Once the yachting is finished the 10 metre Naiad can be packed down, fitted onto a custom designed cradle and slid into a 40' container for shipping to the next destination. |
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Dive Boats
Size: 9000 Dive Designed for the tropics, another Naiad custom RHIB meets the particular requirements of the well-known Peter Hughes Dive organisation. Based on Naiad's proven, extra wide 9 metre hull this practical Dive Tender is powered by a 240hp diesel sterndrive. The hydrodynamic performance of this boat is excellent. With a smoother ride and a top speed of 35 knots it easily carries the divers to their favourite spots at around 25 - 30 knots so they get more time for diving. The bottle rack and transverse seating for 16 divers leaves enough room to move around with relative ease. A large sun cover protects the occupants from the harsh UV rays and to ensure boarding can be done safely a full width dive ladder drops down over the stern drive. |
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Fully Enclosed Water Taxi
Size: 12.6 Fully Enclosed Water Taxi This 12.6 metre design carries 43 passengers plus luggage to a luxurious Resort Island in Bali. Commuting 3 to 4 times daily keeps the boat and crew busy. The sleek, aerodynamic, fully enclosed cabin was planned to keep passengers dry in the wet season. This is not just a fair weather boat, the deep vee, soft riding hull is powered by 3 x 250hp Yamaha outboards, providing a top speed of 45 knots (light) with cruising speed at 30 knots (fully loaded). Because this Naiad is fully enclosed and the tubes can't be utilised as seats, we designed D-shaped air/foam fenders to allow for maximum use of the wide beam and to provide a tough fendering system. This is another example of a custom design developed to suit a particular use with style and panache. As with all of our Naiads the fender system is easily removable for repair or replacement. The success of our 14 metre and 12.6 metre Ocean Rafting Naiads in Bali has generated considerable interest around the world. The smooth fast ride and relative low capital cost along with low maintenance is very attractive for modern island water transport and tourist trips. |
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Pilot Boat
Size 12.6 Pilot Boat As with all our Pilot boats, it is our aim to minimize the pre-planing hump so the helmsman has full control of the boat at all speeds and sea conditions. This is achieved by carefully considering the hull shape in relation to the position of the LCG to create a good balance. The top speed is balanced against better ride comfort and control, which suits the needs of the Hawaiian Pilots in the pictured Naiad 12.6 diesel shaft drive RIB. Powered by twin 300hp Caterpillar diesels coupled to Henley's drive shafts and props, the cruising speed of Honolulu is 25 knots, with top speed of 29 knots. Honolulu's ability to manoeuvre easily in a variety of situations, and its smooth ride in rough conditions has constantly impressed the Hawaiian Pilots. One of the pilots remarked, "this boat is far better than we anticipated". The others agreed that they would definitely purchase Naiad again for future Pilot Boats. The Naiad's flush deck is essential for embarking and disembarking and the wide beam allows for a comfortable walkway along the side of the Pilothouse to the foredeck. This cabin is air-conditioned, has comfortable seating for four and a small galley setup, giving added comfort to the operators who often have long spells aboard the RIB. This boat can be easily lifted from the water on a single strop, with four heavy lifting points flush mounted in the deck. The rear grate-style platform can be lowered quickly and provides excellent access to the stern, to aid recovery in a man overboard situation. Specifications
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Ocean Rafting
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Rescue Vehicle
Size: 14.6 Dedicated Rescue Vessel Commissioned by Auckland Volunteer Coastguard and custom designed by Steve Schmidt and his design team, Naiad's latest launching is this spectacular Dedicated Rescue Vessel "Lion Rescue". The design team have worked very well to accommodate all of their customer's requirements with well planned spaces and carefully designed steps to allow unencumbered entry to each area. Handrails are amply placed around the exterior and interior of the Naiad for safety in the rough conditions which often exist in rescue situations. The helm station sports every conceivable electronic instrument required to save lives including a 10kw radar with 10" daylight screen, GPS with second 10" daylight screen and integrated Raytech computer system with 12" daylight screen. There is also an integrated Seatalk system showing speed, wind, depth and course with repeater displays at six positions around the boat. An Integrated Autopilot system aids navigation and three VHF radios with dual handsets are situated in helm station, ambulance bay and the saloon. The Coastguard UHF radio and transponder system installed in the Naiad provides instant positioning at Headquarters and to all Coastguard boats in the northern region. An important tool is the loud hailer and intercom system. The virtual 360 degree view from the helm station gives searchers almost unlimited viewing and the large sliding windows port and starboard help with visibility and helmsman's contact with boats when coming alongside. A double row of seats gives comfortable seating for 3 persons on each bench and the aft setup has a long work bench for the navigator and pathfinders. The galley and saloon are comfortably laid out so four operators can move around with ease and enjoy rest breaks during patrols. A gas oven and hob plus microwave allow meals to be prepared while on patrol and custom built cupboards ensure stored items will not move around in rough conditions. High tech equipment is intermingled with the basics in this area to keep the contacts throughout the ship. The ambulance bay is set up with two wide bunks and the intercom system gives contact to all areas of the boat. Separate toilet and shower allows the overnight crews to refresh themselves for the day ahead and the forward cabin has sleeping for two persons with storage under the bunks. A 240 volt inverter provides the power when out at sea while the boat has a shore power system when berthed. Good lighting is provided throughout the boat with the option of white light or red light which is necessary when moving. A large door hatch provides internal access from the foredeck through the forward accommodation which is spacious enough for stretcher access. With boarding to the bow very easy the Naiad can ease it's way into difficult positions to pickup crew, medics or make transfers. During rescues it is imperative to have access to shallow areas with a small tender and often to have the ability to launch a second vessel for inshore searching is of great importance so a Naiad 2.5 with 4hp outboard is stowed under the aft deck for this purpose. Fore and aft deck have large work areas including running hot and cold water on the aft deck and a wide boarding platform. Powered by twin Caterpillar 420hp inboards with Henleys shaft drives, props and rudders, a top speed of 29 knots at full load has been achieved with an extremely soft ride and effortless handling. The fuel tanks provide long range capacity of approximately 400 nautical miles. Signwritten with the Coastguard and sponsors logos this red and white 14.6 metre Naiad is highly visible and will be seen every weekend patrolling Auckland Harbour and Hauraki Gulf. |
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Naiad Explorer
Size: 16m Whale Watching is becoming popular and to encounter these graceful mammals of the deep is an exciting experience. Naiad's biggest nature watch RIB is the 16.7 metre Canadian built Naiad Explorer, owned and operated by the McKays out of Port McNeil. Licensed for 48 passengers and powered by twin 530hp CATs driving Arneson ASD12s the magnificent craft cruises at 28 knots and peaks out at 35 knots, an excellent achievement for only 53hp/tonnne. Naiad Explorer was built under the watchful eye of naval architect and project manager John Simpson. John took the Naiad concept and ensured it met the Canadian maritime regulations. The seaworthiness of this Naiad has been impressive and it is now part of the Coastguard auxiliary to cover the northern end of Vancouver Island. |
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Eight Seater Pleasure Boat
Size: 6.8m Built as the Designer Special with its upmarket styling, this 6.8 Naiad is a cut above the rest. Specifically designed for recreation a main feature is the trailerable width and light weight, being under 2000kg. At 6.8 metres it's about as long as you want to tow easily. This is a highly versatile, user-friendly, stylish RHIB with the extra protection of a small open cabin. Eight dive bottles fit under the rear seat and access to the boat from the water is easy with low boarding platforms each side of the motor. There is plenty of storage under the seats, yet it maintains an open, uncluttered feel that makes it easy to move around. Capable of seating eight, this craft can take up to 300hp for an exhilarating high speed trip. The subtle variable vee hull ensures a more comfortable and secure ride. Feel the difference. |
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Russel John Chisholm
Size: 8.5m The Riverton Coastguard took delivery of their new State of the Art Naiad in late August 1999, following a tragic air accident that claimed the lives of four people. The vessel is named after the youngest of the victims, Russell John Chisholm. Russell's family and friends raised the money to provide a fast, up to the minute boat which could work a rescue in the severe conditions put up by Foveaux Strait at the bottom of the South Island of New Zealand. This vessel is powered by twin 225hp Yamaha outboards and reaches a top speed of 90 kph. Naiad's deep vee hull design allows this boat to cut through the steep seas with ease keeping the crew fresh for the rescue with its soft ride. |
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Ocean Rafting
Size: 14m In 2001, Bali Hai Cruises commissioned Naiad to design and build a 12.6 Ocean Rafting Rigid Hulled Inflatable for high speed rides, whale and dolphin watching and snorkelling. These trips proved so popular that a second boat was ordered. This one sports 4 x 250hp outboards and 14 metres of length. Onboard facilities include a neatly concealed, full head height toilet under the helm, bow boarding using a fold out ladder giving easy access from the beach or the sea for snorkellers or swimmers. There is under cover seating for 31 passengers and ample area at the transom for the buffet lunch setup which is provided. The quad outboard setup is a first for New Zealand. 1000hp on the back of a 6000 kg, 14 metre RHIB creates an exciting ride as this Naiad is capable of 55 knots. A 2000 litre fuel capacity at full speed would last 5 hours and cover approximately 275 nautical miles. The normal cruise speed for maximum passenger comfort would be in the 30-40 knot range. |
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The Nippon
Size: 14m The Nippon Syndicate also required a specialist boat. Speed was important so triple 225hp outboards were used, producing a cruising speed of 35 knots and a top speed of 46 knots yet it can still tow their race yacht easily. This boat has a weather station rigged up to provide important weather data and references for their racing crews. Both Naiad 14 metres have proved to excel in rough conditions and are able to cruise easily at 30 knots in 3 metre seas. The handling in these rough conditions is predictable, well mannered and just easy to drive particularly in a following sea where Naiad have a reputation for going where they are pointed. |
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Ranger
Size: 14m Further proof of Naiad's ability to custom design, the "Young America" Team, frustrated by having to use unsuitable boats, turned to Naiad for a solution. This 14 metre tow/chaseboat is notable as it is powered by twin 300hp Yanmar diesels driving conventional props and shafts. The smooth lines allow the boat to slip through the water at an easy 30 knots cruising, and 35 knots top speed. It easily tows their two Americas Cup Yachts in tandem and with its ability to manoeuvre in tight spaces it's the best they have ever owned. |
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Pilot / Rescue Boat
Size: 12.6m - Backup Pilot/Rescue Boat The Port of Wellington and the Wellington Volunteer Coastguard both required craft around the 12 metre mark. The Port of Wellington Pilots required a craft as backup for busy times and while their main Pilot Boat was undergoing maintenance. The Coastguard, however, needed a dedicated Rescue Craft to ply the turbulent and moody seas of Cook Strait. These two groups decided to come together in a joint venture to share a vessel. The 12.6 metre Naiad Pilot/Rescue that was chosen was built, in aluminium, to Lloyd's Register SSC (Special Service Craft) 100A1 rules. Powered by twin 225hp outboards "Spirit" provides a top speed of 33 knots with an all up weight of just over six tonnes. It has proved to be fast and comfortable in choppy seas whipped up by 35 to 40 knot winds. Naiad's mechanical fastening system - designed to attach the buoyancy tubes to the hull - had to be tested and approved by Lloyd's. The attachment needed to exceed the minimum required tensile strength of the fabric. It did this easily, with a 35 percent safety margin. Because the PVC-polyurethane blend fabric used for the outer pontoon cover has such a high abrasion resistance and excellent weathering ability, this fabric is now the preferred choice of end users, over hypalon. The deep "V" (23 degree) hull gives an exceptionally comfortable ride. With the wide placement of the two engines and the windage positioned amidships, the 12.6 will turn in its own length without having to reverse, making it ideal for performing delicate manouevres. Captain Lew Robinson from the Wellington Pilots calls "Spirit" a purposeful craft, highly functional, well-conceived from customer input, and well put together by Naiad's design team. |
