We present to the market a Halmatic 28 Cabin. Ex MOD, the hull was built for the SAS and the vessel underwent a complete refit in 2020. With an aluminium wheelhouse offering great visibility from the helm and heads to the stern via a separate external compartment. Well equipped with a Raymarine Hybrid touch chartplotter and VHF this boat is more than capable in rough weather handling and reaches speeds of approx 52 knots.
We present to the market a Halmatic 28 Cabin. Ex MOD, the hull was built for the SAS and the vessel underwent a complete refit in 2020. With an aluminium wheelhouse offering great visibility from the helm and heads to the stern via a separate external compartment. Well equipped with a Raymarine Hybrid touch chartplotter and VHF this boat is more than capable in rough weather handling and reaches speeds of approx 52 knots. Fitted with twin Suzuki DF300 outboards 2016 model but not commissioned until September 2020, less than 20 hours run to date. Don't miss out this boat is a real head-turner and an extremely capable sea-going vessel. Now lying ashore at Conwy Marina.
Construction
Halmatic Arctic 28 Rib, built by Halmatic in 2004 for the MOD #R15233.
UKSF RIBs are typically operated by Special Forces Boat Operators (SFBO) or a RIB Team from the Maritime Maneauver Squadron (MMS). She was overhauled in 2020 for use as an Offshore Support Vessel and re-fitted with twin Suzuki 300hp outboards.
*This vessel cannot be coded in the UK
Artic 28 Specifications/Dimensions:
Deep V grey hull with black Hypalon tubing
LOA: 8.7m
Beam: 3.03m
Draft: 0.62m
Displacement: 3200kg
Engines: 2 x 300hp Outboard (Petrol)
Speed: 50 knots
Range: 150 nautical miles +
Fuel Capacity: 800L
Key Features:
- High quality and rugged construction, custom designed with unmatched performance - As used by the MOD.
- High impact resistance hull
- High-quality components and equipment
- Generous deck space for people and equipment
- Commercial strength deep-V hull (GRP) for excellent seakeeping and buoyancy
- Multi-chambered heavy-duty Hypalon inflation Tubes - Refurbished in 2020
- Commercial-grade anti-slip deck
- Reinforced tubing with wear patches
- Stainless steel tow eyes & post and Lifting Points
- Exterior grab handles
- Reinforced tread plates on either side of the wheelhouse for easy access forward
Fully equipped custom wheelhouse including:
- Solid metal wheelhouse with insulation and paneling
- Framed reinforced windows provide great visibility
- Upgraded suspension shock-absorbing helm and co-pilot bolster seats
- Solid footrests
- Full interior and exterior lighting systems
- Interior and exterior storage compartments
- Weathertight doors
Mechanical
2 x Suzuki DF300hp outboards (2016 model) - First commissioned in September 2020 with less than 20 hours of run time on them.
4-bladed stainless steel propellers
Suzuki electronic displays (one per engine)
Electric start
Dual throttle control
Troll system
Seastar Hydraulic steering and Seastar engine hydraulic jack plates (Installed 2020).
12v Batteries
Battery Charger
Equipment
Equipment:
Anchor, chain, and warp
Sampson post
Lifting points
Fenders
Mooring warps
Inner tube storage pockets
Diesel cab heater
Helm and crew seat
Hot water boiler for refreshments
Liferings
Outboard engine protection
Horn
Deck working lights
Searchlight
Windscreen wipers with heavy-duty motors.
Fusion audio system c/w speakers
Flashing orange safety beacon
Chemical toilet
Man overboard recovery system
Navigation lights
Battery charger - Chargemaster 12/25-3
Volt meter
Bilge pumps
Navigation Equipment:
Compass
Raymarine AXIOM PRO 12 Hybrid GPS Chartplotter
Pro-RVX With Navionics+ Small Download Chart (705-E7037200NSD)
Raymarine Ray90 VHF Black Box with AIS 700 Tx & Rx (Starboard)
Raymarine Ray90 Passive Speaker (Centre)
Raymarine Ray90/91 Wired Second Station Pack (Portside)
Raymarine External Hailing Horn Speaker
Raymarine RADAR
Cockpit camera
Accommodations
A large wheelhouse provides seating for two forward and storage areas behind. There is plenty of scope to modify this layout to suit your needs. The wheelhouse door leads out into the aft cockpit which has a partial canopy. There is an enclosed head compartment to the starboard with a chemical toilet.
