Buddy 8m
The 8m Buddy offers increased working deck area, enhanced storage facilities and a larger range of wheelhouse options. The 8m can also be make to accommodate 2 drop-in pods, for even greater versatility.
Illustrated here is the 8m Buddy with the standard operator's console, seat, and the optional aluminium canopy. The drop-in pods equipped are the litter collection basket and the half-length cargo pod, with a carrying capacity of up to 500kg (1,102lbs).
Specification
| 8m Buddy |
| Length (Hull) |
8m (26'3) |
| Breadth |
2.30m (7' 7") |
| Depth |
0.70m (2' 4") |
| Operating Draft (unladen) |
0.20m (8") |
| Displacement (unladen) inc. Basket |
1,200kg (2,645 lbs) |
| Max. Air Draft (with cab) |
2.1m (6' 10") |
| Max. Cargo Capacity |
1,500kg (2,204 lbs) |
| Speed Collecting Solids |
2-3 knots |
| Max. Speed (25hp Outboard) |
7 knots |
| Operational Range |
Protected / Sheltered Waters |
| Engine |
25 - 40hp high thrust, four stroke outboard |
Functions
- Floating debris retrieval
- Cargo hauling
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- Aquatic weed control
- Personnel launch
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- Safety support
- Oil Spill Response
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Available equipment
- Litter Collection Basket
- Pot Puller/Davit
- Fire Pump
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- Cargo Pod
- Weed Cutter
- Oil Recovery System
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- Bow Ramp
- A Frame Winch
- Road Trailer
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Options
- Range of wheelhouse options and deck layouts to suit operator requirements.
- Safety equipment
- On-board electrical and navigational equipment as required
- Heavy Duty fendering
Previous Builds: Qatar, UAE
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This is the second Buddy craft to be delivered to Qatar, purchased to support construction of The Pearl - a 4 million square meter man-made island featuring 32 kilometres of new coastline and accommodating 1500 berths.
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