Keith Ferris of West Bay Diving has taken delivery of his new Vigilante 33 “Ruby J” for West Bay Harbour. Ruby J is powered by a single Caterpillar 3126TA 420hp with a Twin Disc MG5061A 2:1 gearbox and has been fitted with a grounding skeg for a drying harbour. Ruby J has a side loading gate and a stern gate with an electric dive lift and a custom built central divers’ seat with dry storage. For more information about Ruby J or to to contact Keith please visit: www.westbaydiving.com
We received the following email from Paul McGonagle Owner/Skipper of “Caitlin Marie” a P5 Charter boat for Ireland. For more information visit Paul’s website: www.saoiremara.com
“Hi Brian
Just a short piece that may look good on your website. I’ll try and get you some nice photos soon.
Regards
Paul
On Thursday 15th March I took delivery of my new Vigilante 33 “MV Caitlín Marie” from Lyme Boats. She was launched by crane at Rathmullan pier in Co. Donegal and after some final adjustments, accompanied by my father James McGonagle we set sail on our maiden voyage home to Kincasslagh.
As the boat enterred the water at 8 o’clock on that Thursday morning my first impression was one of great joy as the big day had finally arrived.
We departed Rathmullan at 12 o’clock as the tide flowed out Lough Swilly meeting a stiff force 6 breeze at Fanad Head. As the wind and tide met we encountered some large breaking waves and I immediately became aware of the impressive sea keeping abilities of the Vigilante 33. At 15 knots, she just eased her way through the breaking seas leaving me feeling totally assured that I was in a safe and solid boat.
As we rounded Fanad Head we also left behind the rough conditions at the mouth of Lough Swilly and it was time to let the 350hp Caterpillar stretch her legs. We cruised comfortably at 16 knots at 2200rpm and we also recorded a top speed of 22.3 knots. Passing Horn Head, we set our heading for Tory Island where we made a short visit before the final leg to Kincasslagh.
On enterring the harbour at Kincasslagh we were greeted by a large crowd from the local community along with some photographers and journalists. We berthed along side the pier at 3:30pm and we hardly had time to secure the ropes before people started boarding for a closer look. As the feeling finally sunk in that I was the owner of a new Vigilante 33 pepole wished me well and commented on the great build quality and attention to detail of the boat.
I’m over the moon with my new vessel and it’s a credit to Brian and Julie Pogson and all the crew at Lyme Boats who have made a magnificent boat. “
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Lyme Boats delivers the latest Vigilante 33, P5 Passenger Licence Charter Boat to Skipper Paul McGonagle.
We currently have vacancies for: -
A skilled and experienced laminator - post filled
A skilled and experienced carpenter - post filled
A skilled and experienced diesel engine fitter and electrician - post filled
to join our highly motivated team.
Please call Julie on: 01460 61020 or email: julie@lymeboats.co.uk
Our demo boat ‘Outlaw’ has been sold it is currenly back in our yard for the fitting of some additional items before taking up her new berth in Darthaven Marina in Dartmouth, Devon.
Lyme Boats delivers the first Vigilante 33 Fisherman, a commercial potting boat for Jeremy Arnold of Milford Haven.
Vigilante 33 ‘Smoothhound’ delivered last year to Owner/Skipper Richard Timony in Donegal.
Smoothhound is powered by Twin ME432 STi Yamaha stern drives 315hp she achieved a top speed of 40 knots and on passage home to Ireland averaged a speed of 22 knots with fuel consumption 10 gallons per hour for both engines combined.
The Vigilante 33 is fully repaired and looking beautiful just 2 weeks after the terrible accident when an 18 tonne crane landed on her during launching. The vessel will be kept in Dartmouth for demonstration and has been named “Outlaw”.
This has been possible due to the hard work and determination of our staff and the fantastic support we received from our suppliers and we would like to say a big thank you to everyone, particularly the following: -
Paul Williams and all at Clements Engineering Ltd
Derek Cooke at CFS Fibreglass
Peter Lethbridge - Stainless steel work
Finning (UK) Ltd
MIT Ltd
Somerset Crane Hire Ltd
Jock Heighway
Axminster Excavators Ltd
Anyone wishing to sea trial the Vigilante 33 (an absolute must before considering any other boat) please call either the office: 01460 61020 or mobile: 0771 406 1367 to arrange a time and date.
The Vigilante 33 was being craned in to West Bay Harbour last Saturday morning by our usual contractor, an operation we have performed many times before when it all went terribly wrong. Fortunately nobody was hurt but the vessel suffered significant damage as you would expect from an 18 tonne crane landing on her deck. At the moment we suspect a mechanical failure in the leg of the crane pending further investigation. We are currently talking with the insurance companies involved and hope to resolve a solution shortly - Watch this space for latest news.
