Maintenance

Did you know that we use thermal imaging cameras at the marina? Thermal imaging cameras are an advanced form of CCTV that not only keep watch over our fleet around the clock, but can also visualise heat rather than relying on visible light alone. This means they can “see” in complete darkness, fog, or smokeContinue reading "Thermal Imaging Cameras"

Canadian company ‘Bombardier Recreational Products’ announced last week that it will stop production of their Evinrude outboard boat engine ‘a brand that helped drive boating into the modern era’ (International Boat Industry, 2020). The ‘Evinrude’ engine was named after Ole Evinrude who created the first commercially viable, detachable rowing boat motor in 1909. It isContinue reading "Origins of the Outboard Motor"

We take enormous pride in our fleet of black & yellow corporate Ribs and do our up-most to ensure they are well maintained and looked after. This season we’ve decided to carry out an electronics upgrade, with the brand new echoMAP CHIRP 55cv Garmin chart plotter.  We’ve used Garmin electronics for years and can’t praise themContinue reading "A Garmin Upgrade for our Rib Fleet!"

We have reached that time of year where the SRC Fleet gets some extra TLC.  The Operations team will be working their way through the fleet of 26 Ribs over the next few months ensuring every Rib is in ‘tip top’ condition for 2016. In addition to maintaining the fleet throughout the year the operations teamContinue reading "Refit Season"