used by the VMR at Point Danger in NSW Like many America's Cup boats the actual design of this boat is shrouded in secrecy and carefully protected by Woody Marine Fabrication. When Woody won the contract to win the construction of a search and rescue boat for the Volunteer and Marine Rescue at Point Danger in northern New South Wales they set out to establish a new superior standard - and did. From the links below you will be able to read the success story of the 7.3 stepped hull Naiad. The boat under construction at our workshop More on the technical advantages of this superior RIB can be seen at this link The completed boat fitted out by Woody The Naiad is delivered to the Gold Coast and accepted at a formal occasion Action pictures of the Naiad 7.3 at Point Danger The boat under construction at our workshop Below are the first images of the stepped hull RIB under construction at Woody's Tingalpa workshop. The boat will be on the water by Christmas. The hull under construction The intricate workmanship central to the superior design The key to the stepped hull Return to top of page The 7.3 Naiad boat fitted out by Woody Woody not only manufacture the shell of custom-built Naiad's they also install the electronics, do the fit out and take the boat on sea trials before it goes into commission. Return to top of page The boat is delivered to the Gold Coast and accepted at a formal occasion Woody not only manufacture the shell of custom-built Naiad's they also install the electronics, do the fit out and take the boat on sea trials before it goes into commission. The boat ready for delivery Being trialled by Woody The volunteers at Point Danger The boat is blessed Inspected yet again Even the Gold Coast Mayor gets in on the act! Return to top of page Action pictures of the Naiad 7.3 at Point Danger Return to top of page