HMS Raider Patrol Boat re-power

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HMS Raider, a 20m GRP Archer Class P2000 Royal Navy Patrol Boat has just completed her annual refit and re-power. The vessel has had her current MTU engines removed and replaced with a pair of Caterpillar C18 ACERT engines developing 873 bhp each.  As part of the re-power package the  entire sterngear was renewed which included new P brackets, sterntubes, shafts and propellers. Also included in the work package was fitting new generating sets, replacing all windows, fitting a high performance fender system and a full respray.

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Posted on: 2015-10-03