VSV 50 – The MCA Coded Superboat!
Key Features
Length: 16m (52.5ft)
Beam: 2.82m (9.25ft)
Draft: 1.0m (3.2ft)
Speed: Up to 50 knots (load dependent)
Range: 500nm +
Displacement: 8250 kg – 10500 kg
Construction: Carbon Fibre & Kevlar
Base Port: Portsmouth UK
Technical Specficiation
Engines: Twin Caterpillar C7.1 507 HP electronically controlled, common-rail marine diesel
Gearboxes: ZF 280-1A 1.483:1 reduction, electrically controlled
Propulsion: France Helices SDS2L surface drives, articulated for steering and drive trim
Propellers: 20.8” Diameter NiBrAl Surface Piercing Type
Trim Systems: Kiekhaefer Electro-Hydraulic Trim Tabs, 450-litre bow ballast tank
Hydraulic Systems: Triple redundancy PTO and electro-hydraulic
Steering: Powered hydraulic with follow up joysticks
To read the full Technical Specification visit the VSV 50 website HERE.
This is a valuable opportunity to test the new SMIDS MKIII, commercial marines’ newest, most economic & accurate Ships Speed & Distance Measuring Device.
To learn more about the SMIDS MKIII please click HERE.
We would like to say thank you to our partners Ambex for helping us with the trials of the SMIDS MKIII.
If you would like to know more about SMIDS MKIII please contact our sales team at sales@amimarine.com
Visit the AMI Marine (UK) Ltd website for more information on SMIDS MKIII testing in the VSV 50 British Venture