Small Rescue Boats

Tough, handy inflatable boats designed for Rescue and Emergency Services.

Speedily deployed, these 3 metre paddleboats are easy to handle and have an excellent payload capacity of up to 700 kg. Equipped with four separate air chambers and all round external and internal grablines, safety is at the forefront of design.

The packed size of just 105 x 50 x 38 cm and weight of only 37 kg allows for easy stowage when space is tight.

In service all over Europe, they have proved time and again they can meet the varied and demanding tasks faced by Rescue Services in the harshest terrains.

Standard specifications may be found below, but if you have any extra requirements please telephone with your enquiry.

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Key Features

Key Features / Benefits:

Light weight, and easily transported
Fast deployment (the fast-inflation model RTB 1 (SEB) can be ready for use in as little as 30 seconds, even on the roof of a Fire Appliance)
Robust and reliable (and the slatted floor with the strong rubber bottom enable it to be used even in ice rescues)
Payload up to 700 kg, with the buoyancy tubes still only half submerged
Options for fast-inflation fitments, and mountings for an outboard engine

Options

Additional Options:

Markings "Fire & Rescue" or similar are included if required.

An electric inflator/deflator and a lifting bridle are available separately.

Specifications

Specifications:

Available in four models:
- RTB 1: standard model, inflated from an electric inflator (not supplied) or foot bellows
- RTB 1 (MOT): fitted with a transom for mounting a standard shaft outboard engine (max 10hp)
- RTB 1 (SEB): fast inflation option (inflatable from a standard breathing-air cylinder)
- RTB 1 (SEB/MOT): fast inflation option with fitted transom
Fabric: Polyester with a hypalon/neoprene coating
Buoyancy tubes: 4 tubes each 40cm diameter
Payload: up to 700 kg with buoyancy tubes 50% submerged
Standard fittings/equipment include floorboards, grabline/carryline anchorages, hoisting points, towing point, rowlocks, internal lifelines, foot bellows, paddles and stowage valise
Length: overall 3.00m internal 2.30m
Breadth: overall 1.20m internal 0.40m
Packed size: approx 105 x 50 x 38 cm
Weight 37 kg (including the integral floorboards)
Built to DIN 14961
Manufactured in Germany by DSB - Deutsche Schlauchboot GmbH, part of the Survitec Group. DSB was established in 1931, and is one of the most experienced manufacturers in the world for life-saving equipment for civil and military use.