New Boat Profile

Why a new boat? | Technical Specifications | The costing of a new boat

The Innisfail Flotilla of the Australian Coast Guard Association Inc. has put in train a proposal to replace its existing primary rescue vessel, the "Just Laray".

The "Just Laray" is a 13.7 metre Randell Cray Boat, launched in 1984 and purchased by the Flotilla second-hand in 1991 .In most respects it has proven to be a most reliable and seaworthy vessel. It is now 18 years old and is slowly losing its edge as a dedicated rescue vessel

Replacement Proposal

The Flotilla has instigated moves to have constructed, by a reputable Cairns Boat Builder, a 14metre aluminium boat, purpose built for search and rescue functions within the area of its responsibility.

After extensive negotiations with the preferred builder a preliminary design has been completed incorporating all the safety, electronics and mechanical features required by the Flotilla and appropriate to its needs.

The preliminary design estimate is $570,000 (October 2001). At this stage it is proposed to place the order for the vessel in mid 2003 subject to there being sufficient funds for the purpose with delivery required in late 2003.

This estimate has been based on current costing of all components and the builder's preliminary estimate. However, for budgetary purposes, a fund raising target of $650,000, which allows for an inflationary factor, variations in the value of the Australian dollar and unforeseeable extras, has been set.