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Name: LIFESAVING GEAR AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Date: November 2010
The following document outlines the specifications for the manufacture and supply of frontline lifesaving
equipment.
Compliance with these specifications ensures that SLSA clubs and services are supplied with equipment
that is safe, of a high quality and is fit for surf lifesaving operations.
Equipment specifications:
(A) Rescue board PG 3(B) Rescue body board PG 6(C) Rescue tube PG 8(D) Inflatable rescue boat (IRB) PG 10
Class 1 IRB PG 10 Class 2 IRB PG 20 Class 3 IRB PG 28
(E) Outboard motor PG 36(F) Propeller PG 37(G)Propeller guard PG 38(H)Fuel cell PG 40(I) Rescue water craft (RWC) PG 41(J) Rescue sled PG 43(K) Helmet PG 44(L) Life vest PG 45(M)RWC rings PG 46(N)All terrain vehicle (ATV) PG 47(O)Patrol uniform PG 48(P) First aid PG 50
First aid kit PG 50 First aid room PG 52
(Q)Oxygen resuscitation equipment PG 54(R) Defibrillator PG 56(S) Spinal equipment PG 57(T) Portable patrol towers PG 58
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BACKGROUND
Clubs and services
Any gear and equipment used by SLSA affiliated club and service members for the purposes of frontline surf
lifesaving must be approved for use by SLSA and listed on the SLSA Approved Gear and Equipment List.
This list can be found on the SLSA websitewww.sls.com.au.
Club and service members using equipment that is not approved for use and listed as approved should beaware that they may be susceptible to any possible insurance and litigation issues resulting from an
incident.
Suppliers and Manufacturers
Manufacturers or suppliers wishing to have their equipment approved for use and listed on the SLSA
approved Gear and Equipment List should contact SLSA and adhere to SLSA Policy 1.6 New and Modified
Equipmentand the relevant equipment specifications listed below.
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(A)RESCUE BOARD
INTRODUCTION
The following specification outlines the requirements for the design, manufacture and supply of rescue
boards for surf life saving operations.
A rescue board is a craft used to negotiate surf conditions to reach a patient in difficulty and to transport
them back to shore.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
For the purposes of surf lifesaving, a rescue board must be able to meet the following operational
requirements:
Occupational health and safety requirements;- Be lightweight- Have appropriate mechanisms to easily lift and be carried by one person- Not have any sharp edges or materials that will cause injury to the user
Offer the user efficiency and stability when negotiating surf conditions; Be capable of efficiently carrying and transporting two (2) people without flexing or the topside
sinking underwater;
Be suitable and durable for beach and surf conditions.SPECIFICATIONS
1. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALSRescue boards may be of the solid or soft type.
1.1 Solid rescue boards: Solid foam sealed/coated with a reinforcing agent such as epoxy or fiberglass.1.2 Soft rescue boards: Soft foam with a slick underside.
NB: The foam in all boards must be of the closed cell variety to avoid water absorption.
2. SIZE SPECIFICATIONS Rescue boards may be constructed in the following sizes:
- Full length; or- length
2.1 Length
Rescue Boards should be of length between 2800mm minimum & 3200 mm maximum.As a guide:
- Full length boards should be a minimum of 3000mm and no more than 3200mm in length- length boards should be a minimum of 2800mm and no more than 3000mm in length
2.2 Thickness (full and length)
Rescue boards should be a minimum 130mm and maximum 150mm thick at the widest section ofthe board.
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2.3 Width
Measured at the widest section of the board (full and length):- Minimum 520mm & maximum 600mm
Measured at 600mm from the nose/tail (full and length):- Minimum 420mm and maximum 480mm
3.
TOPSIDE OF BOARD3.1 Rocker The rescue board should have a rocker.3.2 Dish The top of craft should be dished out (concaved) to an approximate depth of 25mm. The dish
should be a minimum 2100mm in length and 300mm wide.
In the area of the kneeling position, the concave section should be formed in such a manner that itprovides lateral support for the knees.
3.3 Handles/handgrips Handgrips are to be attached to the left and right side of the top-side of the rescue board. There is to be a minimum of ten (10) handgrips. It is recommended that the first fastening point be
400mm from the nose of the board and that fastenings be equally spaced (approximately
300mm/handgrip).
Handgrips should be comfortable to hold and secured tightly so that they do not release or comelose. There should be no exposed nails or screws that may injure the user.
Handgrip options include:
- 10mm to 12mm double braided polyester rope continuous in length- Neoprene covered handgrips
3.4 Knee Pads Knee pads are required for all solid construction rescue boards. Knee pads should be constructed from soft foam and should placed in the kneeling section of the
board.
3.5 Weight baring The rescue board should be capable of carrying two (2) people without flexing. The board should have a minimum weight baring load of 150kg without the topside being
underwater.
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4. UNDERSIDE OF BOARD Underside of the board should be flat (no crown). Rescue board to have one fin only. The fin is to be located in the centre of the board set approximately 500mm from the tail of the
board.
Fin should be:- Fin to be of solid construction- Soft boards may have a flexible fin- Minimum profile radii 25mm- 6mm thickness with edge radius of 3mm on all edges- Approximately 150mm-170mm high
5. BRANDING AND COLOUR Branding and colour of the rescue board is to conform to the SLSA Brandbox.
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(B)RESCUE BODY BOARD
INTRODUCTION
The following specification outlines the requirements for the design, manufacture and supply of rescue
body boards for surf life saving operations.
A rescue body board is a craft used as a floatation device.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
For the purposes of surf lifesaving, a rescue body board must be able to meet the following operational
requirements:
Occupational health and safety requirements;- Be lightweight- Have appropriate mechanisms to easily lift and be carried by one person- Not have any sharp edges or materials that will cause injury to the user
Offer the user buoyancy and floatation in surf conditions; Be suitable and durable for beach and surf conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS1.1 Body board The body board should be constructed from soft foam. The foam in all boards must be of the closed cell variety to avoid water absorption. The board should have a slick bottom.
2. SIZE SPECIFICATIONS2.1 Length The body board should be between 1000mm and 1100mm in length.2.2 Width
The body board should be between 500mm minimum and 600mm maximum in width.2.3 Thickness
The body board should be between 50mm minimum and 60mm maximum thick.3. TOPSIDE OF BODY BOARD
3.1 Body board leash Body board should have a coiled leash and padded Velcro hand strap. The leash should be 6mm thick. The leash is to be secured to a plug which is located in the centre of the board 300mm from the
nose.
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3.2 Handles
Body board should have one handle fitted on the left and right sides of the topside of the bodyboard.
The top handle anchor point should be at a secure position approximately 80mm from the nose ofthe board and 90mm from the rail. Screws should be PVC.
4.
UNDERSIDE OF BODY BOARD Underside of body board should be flat. The body board is to have no fins.
5. BRANDING AND COLOURBranding and colour of the rescue body board is to conform to the SLSA Brandbox.
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(C) RESCUE TUBE
INTRODUCTION
The following specification outlines the requirements for the design, manufacture and supply of rescue
tubes for surf life saving operations.
A rescue tube is a personal floatation device.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
For the purposes of surf lifesaving, a rescue tube must be able to meet the following operational
requirements:
Occupational health and safety requirements;- Not have any sharp edges or materials that will cause injury to the user
Offer a patient buoyancy and a means of floatation in surf conditions; Not obstruct or inhibit the user when swimming; Easy to secure around a patient; Be suitable and durable for beach and surf conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. GENERAL Rescue tubes must meet the specifications outlined in the Australian Standard 2259 General
Requirement for Buoyancy Aids.
2. CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL The material is to be closed cell plastic foam and both durable and flexible.The material is to be as
specified in Australian Standard AS 2259 (Burnside Exempt).
3. SIZE SPECIFICATIONS:3.1Length Minimum length 875mm - maximum length 1000mm.3.2 Breadth Maximum breadth 150mm.3.3 Thickness Maximum thickness 100mm.3.4 Diameter (if circular) Maximum diameter of 125mm.
4. BOUYANCY The rescue tube is to have a minimum buoyancy factor of 100 newtons in freshwater.
5. COLOUR The body of the rescue tube is to be colour fast, either impregnated, painted or possibly covered
and either red, yellow or orange as per Australian Standard AS 1318.
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6. FLEXIBILITY The body of the rescue tube should be able to flex in half with a force of between 5-6 kilograms.
7. WEIGHT The total weight of the tube should be between 600-750 grams.
8.
HARDNESS The hardness of the tube should measure between 2-4 Duros.
9. STRENGTH (STRESS) Webbing, leash and fittings are to be able to withstand a minimum 454.55 kilograms (1000 pounds)
of stress without damage in a longitudinal direction.
10. STITCHING/THREAD Stitching to be a locked stitched type 301 of BS 3870 as illustrated in Australian Standard AS 2259.
The thread is to have similar properties to the materials being sewn.
11. LEASH The length of the leash is to be a minimum of 1900mm with a maximum of 2100mm. The leash
shall be a synthetic type rope which is UV treated.
12. WEBBING CONNECTIONS Webbing used for the connection of O rings/clips to the body of the tube will be 25mm wide
woven nylon (synthetic).
13. LANYARD Webbing for the lanyard is to be 50mm woven nylon with a minimum length of 1900mm and a
maximum of 2100mm. If it is to be used as a waist strap it must include a Fastex Buckle, with a
minimum breaking strain of 315Kg.
14. O RINGS O rings to be brass, stainless steel (welded) or nylon. In the case of nylon, they must be UV
treated.
O rings are to be 37.5mm in diameter with no sharp edges or protrusions that may cut or injurethe rescuer or patient.
- The distance between the extremity of the clip and the first O ring, shall be a minimum of1100mm with a maximum of 1400mm
- The distance between the extremity of the clip and the second O ring, shall be a minimum of1300mm with a maximum of 1650mm
- These two o ring stations shall appear, but further stations in either direction can be added15. CLIPS
The clip shall be a stainless steel snap hook KS2470-70 with an overall length of 70mm. It shall haveno sharp edges or protrusions that may cut or injure the rescuer or patient.
16. BRANDING The branding of the tube should be as per the SLSA Brandbox.
17. BATCH NUMBER Each rescue tube shall be imprinted with a batch number for easy identification of date of
manufacture.
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(D) INFLATABLE RESCUE BOAT (IRB)
INTRODUCTION
The following specification outlines the requirements for the design, manufacture and supply of inflatable
rescue boats for surf life saving operations.
An IRB is a motorised inflatable rescue boat used by two (2) lifesavers or lifeguards to negotiate the surf to
reach a patient in difficulty.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
For the purposes of surf lifesaving, an inflatable rescue boat must be able to meet the following operational
requirements:
Occupational health and safety requirements;- Be of a safe lifting and transport weight for 2-4 people.- Not have any sharp edges or materials that will cause injury to the user
Be safely operated by 2 people; Have a capacity for at least 4 people; Have space for necessary lifesaving ancillary equipment; Have operational and maintenance instructions supplied with each unit; Be suitable and durable for beach and surf conditions.
SPECIFICATION
This specification covers a series of models of inflatable rescue boats from various manufacturers. As IRBs
become approved surf rescue craft each model will be categorised.
The IRB shall be coded as follows:
TYPE: - IRB = 1
- IRB = 2
- IRB = 3
CLASS: - C1 (Soft Hull) = 1
- C2 (Rigid Hull) = 2
- C3 (Cat Hull) = 3
MAKE: - ZODIAC = Z
- ACHILLES = AC
- ARANCIA = AR
- COBIA = IR
- GEMINI = G
- OTHERS = Will be coded as approved
NUMBER: - NUMERALS = The running number of the particular make
approved
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STATE: - State where IRB was inspected and approved
- NSW = N
- QLD = Q
- VIC = V
- SA = S
- WA = W
- TAS = T- NT = NT
DATE - Date inspected
EXAMPLE - SLSA No. 1/ 1AC/15N
(IRB/CLASS 1[soft hull], ACHILLES/No 15 approved, NSW)
APPROVED SURF RESCUE IRBS - MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS
Manufacturers of approved SLSA IRBs are required to sign an agreement with SLSA prior to the
commencement of supply to SLSA customers. Items within the agreement include the following:
SLSA inspections and approval plate fixing Agent/service facilities in each state/territory Company identification on SLSA IRBs Warranty expectations Manufacturer/supplier/agent responsibilities
1. CLASS 1: SOFT HULL INFLATABLE RESCUE BOATS1.1 GENERAL
The following covers a series of inflatable rescue boat models grouped together and categorised as
Class 1.
Models covered are the fully inflatable type ranging in size from a minimum overall length of 3.75
metres to a maximum overall length of 3.9 metres ( 5% tolerance) and a minimum overall width of
1.6 metres and maximum overall width of 1.83 metres, incorporating a pontoon having at least three
(3) separate inflatable buoyancy compartments and a separate inflatable keelson.
Class 1 inflatable rescue boats shall fully comply with the requirements of the International
Organisation for Standardisation - Code ISO - 6185 -3 Inflatable Boats.
Alternate features to those detailed in this specification and drawings will only be permitted if
approved in writing by Surf Life Saving Australia. Manufacturers who wish to offer alternate features
shall refer to the Policy 1.6 New and Modified Equipment which details the methods to be adopted
to obtain SLSA approval.
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1.2 DRAWINGS
The following drawings shall be read in conjunction with and form part of this specification. The
measurements shown on the drawings are in millimetres.
IRB/C1-1C General Arrangement Class 1-IRB Side Elevation and Section.
IRB/C1-2C General Arrangement Class 1-IRB Plan.
IRB/C1-3B Stern Details.
IRB/C1-4A Weatherproof Bags.IRB/C1-5C Detail of Re-righting Rope and Pouch.
IRB/C1-6C Crew Hand Grips and Foot Straps.
IRB/C1-7C Detail of Two Piece Hinged Floor.
IRB/C1-9C Detail of Motor Safety Cable.
IRB/C1-10B Detail of Reflective Tape Layout.
IRB/C1-11A Detail of Optional V Planing Strake.
IRB/C1-12A Detail of Mark .1. Motor Bracket Wearing Plate.
IRB/C1-12.1 Detail of Mark .2. Motor Bracket Wearing Plate.
IRB/C1-13A Permissible IRB Signage.
IRB/C1-14 General Arrangement Paddle and Holders.
IRB/C1-15A
General Arrangement Rescue Tube Holder.
IRB/C1-16B General Arrangement Tow Rope and Tow Rope Holder.
IRB/C1-17A General Arrangement Foot Strap Locations.
IRB/C1-18A Detail for Securing Fuel Cell to Floor.
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1.3 HULL
i. The hull of the inflatable rescue boat shall incorporate a pontoon, having at least three (3) separateinflatable buoyancy tube compartments in sequence around the perimeter, sponson to sponson.
ii. The inflatable pontoon shall be a minimum diameter of 430mm and a maximum diameter of475mm and shall be shaped to a conventional bow, (ie: one that comes to a point and not that of a
barge or wedge shape) and extend a minimum of 300mm aft of the transom before tapering to a
cone.
iii. The internal dimensions of the inflatable rescue boat shall be a minimum of 1.8 metres in length
from the spray dodger to the transom and a minimum width of 0.725 metres between any point of
the starboard and port pontoons. These dimensions are intended to and must allow for sufficient
internal floor area to enable expired air resuscitation to be performed on an outstretched (175cm
tall) adult patient.
iv. The boat shall be fabricated from a durable, impervious material, and shall be sun, oil and petrol
resistant, ie, polyester/nylon based material, 75 percent hypalon (outer layer)/neoprene or similar
(inner layer). NB: PVC based materials are not acceptable. The pontoon colour shall be air sea
rescue red/orange. The hull colour shall be the same as the pontoons, or as an alternative rescue
yellow. The minimum grade material used throughout the boat shall be 840 denier for nylon and
1100 decitex polyester base cloth.
v. The hull shall incorporate a separate inflatable compartment (keelson) in addition to the three
buoyancy tube compartments, the inflatable keelson shall incorporate an additional wearing strip
100mm wide on the top of the keelson for its full length to prevent abrasion from the floor.
vi. The bow of the boat shall be fitted with a spray dodger. Pontoons shall be fitted with chafing
patches at crewperson and driver seat positions, to prevent wear on actual pontoons. The drivers
patch shall extend aft to the transom to prevent wear from the motor handle.
vii. The underside of the keel shall be fitted with a full length chafing strip. The pontoons shall have
chafing pads fitted to the underside of the rear.
viii. V strakes (strips) of form rubber mouldings may be fitted as an option to the bottom of the
pontoons and hull generally as shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-11A.
ix. A heavy duty sacrificial reinforcing strip shall be fitted along the full length of the pontoons and
transom, internally, where the floor sections make contact with the pontoons and the transom, to
retard abrasions of the pontoons and the hull by the floor. This reinforcing fabric shall be at least
double the thickness of the hull fabric and may be achieved by two normal layers which shall
extend all the way around the inside of the boat.
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x. The top of each pontoon shall be fitted with an anti hogging strip extending from the aft of the
pontoon to the start of the spray dodger at the bow. The anti hogging strip shall incorporate
stainless steel eyelet holes for the life lines. The life lines of 12mm synthetic soft nylon rope shall
extend the full length of the anti hogging strip. The life lines shall be fixed through the eyelets so
that each loop will not slip. A minimum of 6 loops shall be incorporated along each anti hogging
strip. The anti hogging strip, comprising of a lacing cuff, shall be offset to the outside of the boat
diametrically opposite to the line where the pontoon is joined to the hull.
xi. Provide three fuel line loops along the port pontoon just above floor level for securing the flexible
fuel line. Each loop shall be 75mm in diameter, 12mm wide by 2mm nylon webbing (marine grade).
Each loop shall be stitched and glued to a separate patch then bonded to the boat.
xii. The pontoons shall be fitted with three hand grips, one for the driver and one for a patient on the
port pontoon, and one for the crewperson on the starboard pontoon, and shall be of a soft type.
Provide two rubber moulded lifting handles fore and aft on both the port and starboard side of the
boat attached no lower than the centre line of the pontoon. In addition, provide a lifting handle on
the bow of the boat so that when it is lifted the handle does not squash the hand.
xiii. The valves for inflating each compartment of the pontoons and keelson shall incorporate a feature
such that the non return butterfly section of each valve can be easily replaced by hand without the
use of tools and without damage to the pontoon or keelson. Valves which require the assembly to
be unstuck from the pontoon are not acceptable.
xiv. Each pontoon valve shall be recessed (flush mounted) and located clear of the driver and
crewperson. The valves for the two main pontoons shall be located aft of the transom and the
valve for the bow pontoon shall be located at the bow on the port side under the spray dodger.
Each valve shall be fitted with an air tight cap complete with security cord.
1.4FLOOR DECKINGThe floor deck shall generally incorporate the features depicted on Drawings No. IRB/C1-7C
Detail of Two Piece Hinged Floor.
i. The floor deck shall be of foam sandwich reinforced fibreglass construction comprising two or three
sections (forward and aft) joined together with an approved fabric hinge such that the floor deck
can be easily inserted into the boat and removed. The floor shall extend from the transom to the
bow of the boat and shall be shaped and curved at the bow to form a neat fit without the necessity
of a thrust board. All sharp edges shall be removed. The edges of the floor may have a strip of
hypalon fabric glued to them by the manufacturer or their approved agent, to prevent wearing.
ii. The deck shall be fitted with an approved non slip cushion matting (EVA foam 13mm 165 - 195kg
m3). The non slip matting shall extend over the whole main deck area to within 50mm of the sides
and within 100mm of the transom. As an option the matting may be fitted to the bow section of
the floor. Whilst the main section of the matting may be grooved to aid the non slip feature, the
bow section of the matting shall not be grooved. The matting shall be a rescue red, rescue orange,
or rescue yellow in colour.
iii. Each floor section shall incorporate a minimum 840 denier nylon or 1100 decitex polyester
reinforced hypalon fabric two way hinging system for connecting the two sections of floor together
and allowing the floor to be easily inserted and removed.
iv. The floor shall be fitted with three non adjustable foot straps (which may be covered with 3mm
maximum neoprene padding similar to windsurfer footstraps), one for the driver and two for the
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crewperson. All screws and T nut fixings shall be stainless steel and have no sharp protruding
edges.
v. The floor for the bow shall be fitted with silver (white) polyethylene rope 6mm in diameter,
complete with stainless steel 70mm long snag-free snap hook, for holding the flexible fuel cell in
four separate positions, as shown in detail on Drawing No. IRB/C1-1 B, Detail for Securing Fuel Cell
to Floor. The selected fuel cell shall be secured in its correct position and at least 75mm forward
and clear of the crewpersons starboard foot strap.
vi. The following materials and method of construction should be utilised in the fabrication of the floor
deck. Other forms of fabrication will be considered but must incorporate the single two way hinge
principle and the manufacturer will be required to submit a prototype for testing and evaluation as
per SLSA Policy for the Introduction of New or Modified Equipment, unless already approved.
vii. Materials
a) 600 grams/m2 woven rovingsb) 300 grams/m2 chop strand matc) 25mm thick H-80 Divinycell closed cell foam or equivalentd) Polyester Resine) Coloured pigment - bright yellow
viii. Construction
a) The 25mm thick H-80 Divinycell closed cell foam sheet, or equivalent, shall be cut to size andshape. The sides and edges shall incorporate one layer of chop strand matt covered by a layer
of woven rovings fixed to the foam by a thick layer of bright yellow colour pigmented resin
ensuring all air bubbles and excess resin are removed.
b) All edges shall be sanded smooth.c) Where grid cut block closed cell foam is used; solid closed cell foam panels shall be used
surrounding all holes and where the footstraps are fixed.
d) The board shall incorporate the necessary front hinge assembly, and foot straps foot block asrequired.
ix. All work shall be carried out by a skilled tradesperson.
1.5 TRANSOM
i. The transom shall be a minimum thickness of 36mm of one laminate and of minimum strength
equivalent to 36mm thick marine ply, shaped to the pontoons and providing a centre height of
380mm to cater for a standard 25-30hp short shaft outboard motor.
ii. The transom shall have extra capping with a minimum strength equal to the material of the boat,
on the top side where the transom and pontoons meet.
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iii. Two eye bolts with an internal eye diameter of 25mm shall be bolted through the transom. Each
bolt shall be of 8mm diameter complete with washer and nylock nut or secured with loctite and
with not more than one thread protruding beyond the nut. All components shall be stainless
steel/chrome plated brass.
iv. A Motor Safety Cable shall be supplied as shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-9C. The cable must be
flexible stainless steel of 4mm in diameter, PVC, or rubber sleeved, complete with a 70mm stainlesssteel snag free snap hook at one end and a D shackle at the other end. The safety cable shall be
1000mm overall length with a 25mm eye on each end. The cable shall completely wrap around the
motor shaft so that it can be clipped back onto itself and shackled to the port side eye bolt. The
PVC or rubber sleeve shall encapsulate the crimped cable joint as well as the cable.
v. The transom must be fitted with an approved Motor Bracket Wearing Plate as shown in detail on
Drawing No.s IRB/C1-12A and IRB/C1-12.1. The inner face shall have a 5mm minimum lip to
prevent the motor clamps from accidentally slipping off the transom. The wearing plate shall be of
one piece configuration (5mm minimum thickness), allowing it to be adjustable in height as per the
manufacturers operational instructions. All fixings shall be stainless steel.
vi. The transom shall incorporate two 60mm x 100mm self bailers (non return drainage ports) to be
located just above the floor level for rapid release of a heavy intake of water. Two additional
25mm diameter self bailers shall be provided below the floor fitted with a butterfly/flap device to
prevent water returning into the boat.
vii. Where the floor board meets the transom and transom baton, a 5mm thick sacrificial wear pad
shall be fitted to avoid the floor wearing into the transom or baton, as shown on Drawing No.
IRB/C1-7C.
viii. The transom baton (varnished marine grade softwood) shall be fitted with a minimum of three
6mm hex head bolts fitted through the transom and nylock nuts and washers. All bolt heads, nuts
and washers shall be stainless steel.
1.6 ACCESSORY BAGS
i. One accessory bag 500mm long, 150mm wide and 250mm high, as shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-
4A, shall be supplied with the boat. The bag shall be secured in the bow on the starboard pontoon
by five reinforced webbing tie lines which are sewn into the bag. The loops for the tie lines shall be
glued to a separate patch then bonded to the boat.
ii. One tool bag 380mm long, 100mm wide and 150mm high, as shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-4A,
shall be supplied with the boat for housing a small container of tools. The bag shall be fixed to the
inner face of the transom by two stainless steel screws and large diameter washers.
iii. The bags shall weatherproof and manufactured from the same material as the boat.
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1.7 RESCUE TUBE AND TOW ROPE HOLDERS
On the starboard pontoon above the paddle (but not on top of the pontoon), two quick release
velcro straps shall be attached for the purpose of securing the rescue tube. The straps shall be
attached to the boat through two sleeves individually patched and bonded to allow unserviceable
straps to be replaced without ungluing the old and reglueing the new straps to the pontoon. Below
the paddle two additional straps complete with quick release velcro binding shall be similarly
attached to the pontoon for securing the 25 metre long tow rope; all as shown in detail on DrawingNo.s IRB/C1-1C, IRB/C1-2C, IRB/C1-15A and IRB/C1-16B.
1.8 THE BOAT
i. The boat shall be designed to suit a 25-30hp rated outboard motor and be capable of planing whilst
carrying a minimum of four persons each with an average weight of 75kg.
ii. The maximum weight of the boat excluding outboard motor and fuel cell shall be 80kg.
iii. The two paddles shall be secured on the inside face of each pontoon with quick release straps in
a safe and secure manner, as shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-14, so they dont become dislodged
during operation in the surf but are readily accessible.
iv. The bow of the boat shall incorporate a crewpersons bow rope, complete with standard synthetic
ski-towing handle, as shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-2c. The rope shall be 10mm to 12mm in
diameter, soft synthetic nylon rope incorporating a minimum of four figure eight knots (for
additional hand grips). The rope shall be spliced to a reinforced patch and D ring on the bow; the
complete assembly shall be capable of continually withstanding a pull of 4.0kN in the forward and
reverse direction. (This rope is also used for attaching a tow line for towing other craft.)
v. The re-righting rope shall be a silver (white) polyethylene rope 6mm in diameter fixed to the
starboard pontoon and made to a length capable of re-righting the boat with one or two people.
The rope shall be housed in a pouch complete with D ring and be glued to the side of the boat.
An arrow 100mm in length, of a bright contrasting colour fabric (eg: yellow) to the pontoons, shall
be glued on the underside of the starboard pontoon clearly showing the location of the re-righting
pouch when the craft is upside down. The pouch shall be located so that the rope cannot reach the
propeller. The pouch, rope and re-righting handle shall be manufactured generally as shown in
detail on Drawing No. IRB/C1-5C.
vi. The port and starboard sides of the pontoons shall have the words SURF RESCUE sign written in
150mm high white lettering. The appropriate State Government Maritime Registration Number
shall be sign written in the required location. Additional club and sponsor signage may be
incorporated on the boat but shall be limited in area to ensure that the visual integrity of the SURF
RESCUE is maintained; all as shown in detail on Drawing No. IRB/C1-13A - Permissible I.R.B.
Signage. All signage paintwork shall incorporate a base paint and pigmentation that is compatible
with the Hypalon skin of the pontoons and spray dodger.
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vii. The boat shall incorporate retro-reflective adhesive patches in the positions shown on Drawing No.
IRB/C1-10B - Detail of Reflective Tape Layout. The patches shall comply with Australian
Government Department of Transport Marine Notice 14/1980 dated 14th May 1980. 3150
Scotchlite SOLAS grade high intensity reflective flexible sheeting currently meets this requirement.
The patches shall be fixed to the boat in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
viii. A stainless steel divers knife and sheath shall be fitted to the port of the transoms internal face, asshown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-3C. It shall have a rounded tip and all fixings shall be stainless steel.
ix. All timberwork shall be finished in an approved marine varnish or two pack epoxy paint.
x. All screws and D rings shall be stainless steel.
1.9 ACCESSORIES
The boat shall be supplied complete with the following extras:
i. Accessory bag
ii. Tool Bag
iii. Two paddles
iv. Divers knife and sheath
v. Foot or hand pump and flexible hose connection
iv. Pressure gauge marked to show correct inflationv. Motor safety cablevi. Emergency repair kit with instructionsvii. Manufacturers Service Manualviii. Tow Rope(optional)ix. Flexible fuel cell (optional)
1.10 WARRANTY
Manufacturers warranty from the date of sale/purchase shall be a minimum:
i. Pontoons - 5 years against faulty materials and workmanshipii. Hull - 1 year against faulty materials and workmanshipiii. Transom - 1 year against faulty materials and workmanshipiv. Fittings - 1 year against faulty materials and workmanshipv. Floorboard - 1 year against faulty materials and workmanship
1.12 MEASURING JIG
i. The Manufacturer shall provide a V shaped measuring jig incorporating minimum and maximum( 5% tolerance) measurements to enable the National IRB Inspector to check the IRB for width and
V splay depth at a location set back from the bow at the join where the pontoons change from
angle to straight, immediately adjacent to the crew handles.
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ii. The Manufacturer shall provide the jig and set of measurements for approval prior to manufactureof the IRB, to enable the following to be measured at the set location:
a) Width of boat 5%b) Width of boat where hull joins pontoon 5%c) Diameter of pontoon 5%d)
Depth of keel from underside of pontoon 5%
iii. The IRB shall be measured with the IRB fully inflated to the manufacturers recommended correctair pressure.
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2.3 CONSTRUCTION
i. The following materials and method of construction should be utilised in the fabrication of the
hull. Other forms of fabrication will be considered, however, the manufacturer will be required to
submit a prototype for evaluation as per SLSA Experimental Guidelines.
ii. The work shall be carried out by expert trade persons who are fully conversant with the techniques
utilised in high quality fibreglass reinforced marine construction.
iii. The underside of the hull shall have a bright yellow gelcoat finish and shall incorporate a 70mmwide neoprene wearing strip for the full length of the hull as shown in Drawing No. IRB/C2-1B.
iv. Hull lay up.
a) One layer of bright yellow gelcoat.b) One layer of 600gm/m2 chopstrand mat.c) One layer of 600gm/m2 chopstrand mat 200mm wide along the centre for the full length of
keel.
d) One layer of 225gm/m2 chopstrand mat.e) One layer of 12mm thick H-80 Divinycell closed cell foam or equivalent.f) One layer of 450gm/m2 chopstrand mat.g) One layer of 300gm/m2 woven rovings.
v. The hull, deck and transom shall be laid up in moulds using resins and shall incorporate the
following features to achieve the minimum required strength and memory retention:
vi. The rigid hull shall be moderate V shaped and designed for the fitting of a standard short shaft
outboard motor having a rating of 25-30hp and shall be capable of planing whilst carrying a
minimum capacity of four (4) persons each of an average weight of 75kg.
vii. The hull shall incorporate soft rounded lines to minimise the risk of injury when involved in active
surf rescue operations.
viii. The stem of the bow shall have a minimum radius of 10mm.
ix. Where planing strakes are utilised the edges shall incorporate a minimum radius of 1.5mm.
x. The weight of the complete boat minus the fuel cell and the outboard motor shall not exceed 90kg.
xi. The rigid hull and floor deck shall be of foam sandwich reinforced fibreglass construction, or other
approved reinforced rigid construction.
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2.4 HULL
i. The hull of the inflatable rescue boat shall incorporate a pontoon, having at least three (3) separate
inflatable buoyancy tube compartments in sequence around the perimeter, sponson to sponson.
ii. The inflatable pontoon shall be a minimum diameter of 430mm and a maximum diameter of
475mm and shall be shaped to a conventional bow, (ie: one that comes to a point and not that of a
barge or wedge shape) and extend a minimum of 300mm aft of the transom before tapering to acone.
iii. The internal dimensions of the inflatable rescue boat shall be a minimum of 1.8 metres in length
from the spray dodger to the transom and a minimum width of 0.725 metres between any point of
the starboard and port pontoons. These dimensions are intended to and must allow for sufficient
internal floor area to enable expired air resuscitation to be performed on an outstretched (175cm
tall) adult patient.
iv. The boat shall be fabricated from a durable, impervious material, and shall be sun, oil and petrol
resistant, ie, polyester/nylon based material, 75 percent hypalon (outer layer)/neoprene or similar
(inner layer). NB: PVC based materials are not acceptable. The pontoon colour shall be air sea
rescue red/orange. The hull colour shall be the same as the pontoons, or as an alternative rescue
yellow. The minimum grade material used throughout the boat shall be 840 denier for nylon and
1100 decitex polyester base cloth.
v. The bow of the boat shall be fitted with a spray dodger. Pontoons shall be fitted with chafing
patches at crewperson and driver seat positions, to prevent wear on actual pontoons. The drivers
patch shall extend aft to the transom to prevent wear from the motor handle.
vi. V strakes (strips) of form rubber mouldings may be fitted as an option to the bottom of the
pontoons and hull generally as shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-11A.
vii. The top of each pontoon shall be fitted with an anti hogging strip extending from the aft of the
pontoon to the start of the spray dodger at the bow. The anti hogging strip shall incorporate
stainless steel eyelet holes for the life lines. The life lines of 12mm synthetic soft nylon rope shall
extend the full length of the anti hogging strip. The life lines shall be fixed through the eyelets so
that each loop will not slip. A minimum of 6 loops shall be incorporated along each anti hogging
strip. The Anti hogging strip, comprising of a lacing cuff, shall be offset to the outside of the boat
diametrically opposite to the line where the pontoon is joined to the hull.
viii. Provide three fuel line loops along the port pontoon just above floor level for securing the flexible
fuel line. Each loop shall be 75mm in diameter, 12mm wide by 2mm nylon webbing (marine grade).
Each loop shall be stitched and glued to a separate patch then bonded to the boat.
ix. The pontoons shall be fitted with three hand grips, one for the driver and one for a patient on the
port pontoon, and one for the crewperson on the starboard pontoon, and shall be of a soft type.
Provide two rubber moulded lifting handles fore and aft on both the port and starboard side of the
boat attached no lower than the centre line of the pontoon. In addition, provide a lifting handle on
the bow of the boat so that when it is lifted the handle does not squash the hand.
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x. The valves for inflating each compartment of the pontoons and butterfly section of each valve can
be easily replaced by hand without the use of tools and without damage to the pontoon or keelson
shall incorporate a feature such that the non return keelson. Valves which require the assembly to
be unstuck from the pontoon are not acceptable.
xi. Each pontoon valve shall be recessed (flush mounted) and located clear of the driver and
crewperson. The valves for the two main pontoons shall be located aft of the transom and thevalve for the bow pontoon shall be located at the bow on the port side under the spray dodger.
Each valve shall be fitted with an air tight cap complete with security cord.
2.5 KEEL
Full length spline between hull and deck, comprising 20mm thick H-80 Divinycell closed cell foam,
or equivalent, covered with 300gm/m2
woven rovings each side.
2.6 DECK
i. The deck shall be fitted with an approved non slip cushion matting (EVA foam 13mm 165 - 195kgm
3). The non slip matting shall extend over the whole main deck area to within 50mm of the sides
and within 100mm of the transom. As an option the matting may be fitted to the bow section of
the deck. Whilst the main section of the matting may be grooved to aid the non slip feature, the
bow section of the matting shall not be grooved. The matting shall be a rescue red, rescue orange,
or rescue yellow in colour.
ii. The floor shall be fitted with three non adjustable foot straps (which may be covered with 3mmmaximum neoprene padding similar to windsurfer footstraps), one for the driver and two for the
crewperson. All screws and T nut fixings shall be stainless steel and have no sharp protruding
edges.
iii. Four (4) D ring patches or four (4) recessed fixing points, as shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-18Ashall be incorporated in the bow section of the deck each complete with 6mm diameter silver
(white) polyethelene rope and stainless steel 70mm long snag-free snap hook for securing the
selected fuel tank in its correct position, and at least 75mm forward and clear of the crewpersons
starboard footstrap.
iv. The deck, stern and pontoon mouldings shall have a bright yellow finish. The deck shall incorporatemarine plywood or hardwood inserts at the positions of footstraps for screw fixing.
v. Deck Lay upa) One layer bright yellow gelcoat.b) One layer of 600gm/m2 chopstrand mat.c) One layer of 20mm thick H-80 Divinycell closed cell foam or equivalent.d) One layer of 450gm/m2 chopstrand mat.e) One layer of 300gm/m2 woven rovings.
vi. 20mm thick marine plywood plates shall be moulded in at the position of each footstrap.
vii. Two crewpersons footstraps and one drivers footstrap shall be screwed fixed to the deck using
stainless steel 4mm diameter round head screws and 25mm diameter washers.
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2.7 TRANSOM
i. The transom shall be a minimum thickness of 40mm, shaped to the pontoons and providing a
centre height of 380mm to cater for a standard 25-30hp short shaft outboard motor.
ii. Transom Lay upa) Minimum thickness 40mm.b)
Three layers of 600gm/m
2
chopstrand mat.c) One layer of 16mm thick marine ply.d) One layer of 600gm/m2 chopstrand mat.e) One layer of 16mm thick marine ply.f) Two layers of 600gm/m2 chopstrand mat.g) One layer of 600gm/m2 woven rovings.h) One layer of 600gm/m2 chopstrand mati) The whole to be finished in bright yellow gelcoat
iii. The transom shall have extra capping with a minimum strength equal to the material of the boat,
on the top side where the transom and pontoons meet.
iv. Two eye bolts with an internal eye diameter of 25mm shall be bolted through the transom. Each
bolt shall be of 8mm diameter complete with washer and nyloc nut or secured with loctite and
with not more than one thread protruding beyond the nut. All components shall be stainless
steel/chrome plated brass.
v. A Motor Safety Cable shall be supplied as shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-9C. The cable must be
flexible stainless steel of 4mm in diameter, PVC, or rubber sleeved, complete with a 70mm stainless
steel snag free snap hook at one end and a D shackle at the other end. The safety cable shall be
1000mm overall length with a 25mm eye on each end. The cable shall completely wrap around the
motor shaft so that it can be clipped back onto itself and shackled to the port side eye bolt. The
PVC or rubber sleeve shall encapsulate the crimped cable joint as well as the cable.
vi. The transom must be fitted with an approved Motor Bracket Wearing Plate as shown in detail on
Drawing No.s IRB/C1-12A and IRB/C1-12.1. The inner face shall have a 5mm minimum lip to
prevent the motor clamps from accidentally slipping off the transom. The wearing plate shall be of
one piece configuration (5mm minimum thickness), allowing it to be adjustable in height as per the
manufacturers operational instructions. All fixings shall be stainless steel.
vi. The transom shall incorporate two 60mm x 100mm self bailers (non return drainage ports) to belocated just above the floor level for rapid release of a heavy intake of water. Two additional
25mm diameter self bailers shall be provided below the floor fitted with a butterfly/flap device to
prevent water returning into the boat.
vii. The transom of the boat shall incorporate two (2) 60mm x 100mm self bailers (non - returndrainage ports) at deck level for rapid release of a heavy intake of water. The transom shall
incorporate eye bolts, one piece adjustable motor plate and motor safety cable as specified within
Class 1 IRBs - Transom. Removable drain plugs shall be fitted below the deck level to allow any
water to be drained from the underfloor space.
2.8 JOINS
i. All joins shall be constructed using resin saturated fibreglass mat, filled resins such as talc. Q-cellsor micro balloons are not acceptable. The hull, deck, transom and pontoon mouldings shall be
firmly joined together to form a single rigid hull. Where necessary, additional fibreglass reinforcing
shall be used to provide the additional strength required to avoid premature failure of the hull
when subjected to large surf conditions and in the event of capsize.
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ii. The pontoons shall be bonded to the hull with an approved tropical proof adhesive similar toSC2000. In addition, 100mm wide strips of pontoon fabric shall be bonded along the full length of
the pontoons internally and externally to provide a 50mm wide overlap between the hull and the
pontoons. Additional strip reinforcing shall be applied around the join between the transom and
the pontoons.
2.9 ACCESSORY BAGSi. One accessory bag 500mm long, 150mm wide and 250mm high, as shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-
4A, shall be supplied with the boat. The bag shall be secured in the bow on the starboard pontoon
by five reinforced webbing tie lines which are sewn into the bag. The loops for the tie lines shall be
glued to a separate patch then bonded to the boat.
ii. One tool bag 380mm long, 100mm wide and 150mm high, as shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-4A,
shall be supplied with the boat for housing a small container of tools. The bag shall be fixed to the
inner face of the transom by two stainless steel screws and large diameter washers.
iii. The bags shall weatherproof and manufactured from the same material as the boat.
2.10 RESCUE TUBE AND TOW ROPE HOLDERS
On the starboard pontoon above the paddle (but not on top of the pontoon), two quick release
velcro straps shall be attached for the purpose of securing the rescue tube. The straps shall be
attached to the boat through two sleeves individually patched and bonded to allow unserviceable
straps to be replaced without ungluing the old and reglueing the new straps to the pontoon. Below
the paddle two additional straps complete with quick release velcro binding shall be similarly
attached to the pontoon for securing the 25 metre long tow rope; all as shown in detail on Drawing
No.s IRB/C1-1C, IRB/C1-2C, IRB/C1-15A and IRB/C1-16B.
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2.11 THE BOAT
i. The boat shall be designed to suit a 25-30hp rated outboard motor and be capable of planing whilst
carrying a minimum of four persons each with an average weight of 90kg.
ii. The maximum weight of the boat excluding outboard motor and fuel cell shall be 80kg.
iii. The two paddles shall be secured on the inside face of each pontoon with quick release straps ina safe and secure manner, as shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-14, so they dont become dislodged
during operation in the surf but are readily accessible.
iv. The bow of the boat shall incorporate a crewpersons bow rope, complete with standard synthetic
ski-towing handle, as shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-2C. The rope shall be 10 - 12mm in diameter,
soft synthetic nylon rope incorporating a minimum of four figure eight knots (for additional hand
grips). The rope shall be spliced to a reinforced patch and D ring on the bow; the complete
assembly shall be capable of continually withstanding a pull of 4.0kN in the forward and reverse
direction. (This rope is also used for attaching a tow line for towing other craft.)
v. The re-righting rope shall be a silver (white) polyethylene rope 6mm in diameter fixed to the
starboard pontoon and made to a length capable of re-righting the boat with one or two people.
The rope shall be housed in a pouch complete with D ring and be glued to the side of the boat.
An arrow 100mm in length, of a bright contrasting colour fabric (eg: yellow) to the pontoons, shall
be glued on the underside of the starboard pontoon clearly showing the location of the re-righting
pouch when the craft is upside down. The pouch shall be located so that the rope cannot reach the
propeller. The pouch, rope and re-righting handle shall be manufactured generally as shown in
detail on Drawing No. IRB/C1-5C.
vi. The port and starboard sides of the pontoons shall have the words SURF RESCUE sign written in
150mm high white lettering. The appropriate State Government Maritime Registration Number
shall be sign written in the required location. Additional club and sponsor signage may be
incorporated on the boat but shall be limited in area to ensure that the visual integrity of the SURF
RESCUE is maintained; all as shown in detail on Drawing No. IRB/C1-13A - Permissible I.R.B.
Signage. All signage paintwork shall incorporate a base paint and pigmentation that is compatible
with the Hypalon skin of the pontoons and spray dodger.
vii. The boat shall incorporate retro-reflective adhesive patches in the positions shown on Drawing No.
IRB/C1-10B - Detail of Reflective Tape Layout. The patches shall comply with Australian
Government Department of Transport Marine Notice 14/1980 dated 14th May 1980. 3150
Scotchlite SOLAS grade high intensity reflective flexible sheeting currently meets this requirement.
The patches shall be fixed to the boat in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
viii. A stainless steel divers knife and sheath shall be fitted to the port of the transoms internal face, as
shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-3C. It shall have a rounded tip and all fixings shall be stainless steel.
ix. All timberwork shall be finished in an approved marine varnish or two pack epoxy paint.
x. All screws and D rings shall be stainless steel.
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2.12 ACCESSORIES
The boat shall be supplied complete with the following extras:
i. Accessory bag
ii. Tool Bag
iii. Two paddles
iv. Divers knife and sheath
v. Foot or hand pump and flexible hose connectionvi. Pressure gauge marked to show correct inflation
vii. Motor safety cable
viii. Emergency repair kit with instructions
ix. Manufacturers Service Manual
x. Tow Rope (optional)xi. Flexible fuel cell (optional)
2.13 WARRANTY
Manufacturers warranty from the date of sale/purchase shall be a minimum:
i. Pontoons - 5 years against faulty materials and workmanshipii. Hull - 1 year against faulty materials and workmanshipiii. Transom - 1 year against faulty materials and workmanshipiv. Fittings - 1 year against faulty materials and workmanshipv. Floorboard - 1 year against faulty materials and workmanship
2.14 MEASURING JIG
i. The Manufacturer shall provide a V shaped measuring jig incorporating minimum and maximum( 5% tolerance) measurements to enable the National IRB Inspector to check the IRB for width and
V splay depth at a location set back from the bow at the join where the pontoons change from
angle to straight, immediately adjacent to the crew handles.
ii. The Manufacturer shall provide the jig and set of measurements for approval prior to manufactureof the IRB, to enable the following to be measured at the set location:
a) Width of boat 5%b) Width of boat where hull joins pontoon 5%c) Diameter of pontoon 5%d) Depth of keel from underside of pontoon 5%
iii. The IRB shall be measured with the IRB fully inflated to the manufacturers recommended correctair pressure.
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3. CLASS 3 CAT HULL INFLATABLE RESCUE BOATS
3.1 GENERAL
The following covers a series of Inflatable Rescue Boat models grouped together and categorised as Class 3
Models covered are the fully inflatable type ranging in size from a minimum overall length of 3.75 metres to
a maximum overall length of 3.9 metres ( 5% tolerance) and a minimum overall width of 1.6 metres and
maximum overall width of 1.83 metres, incorporating a pontoon having at least three (3) separateinflatable buoyancy compartments and two (2) hijackers.
Class 3 Inflatable Rescue Boats shall fully comply with the requirements of the International Organisation
for Standardisation - Code ISO - 6185 - 3 Inflatable Boats.
Alternate features to those detailed in this specification and drawings will only be permitted if approved in
writing by Surf Life Saving Australia. Manufacturers who wish to offer alternate features shall refer to
Bulletin Procedure for the Introduction of New or Modified SLSA Rescue Equipment which details the
methods to be adopted to obtain SLSA approval.
3.2 DRAWINGS
The following drawings shall be read in conjunction with and form part of this specification. The
measurements shown on the drawings are in millimetres.
IRB/C1-1C General Arrangement Class 3-IRB Side Elevation and Section.
IRB/C1-2C General Arrangement Class 3-IRB Plan.
IRB/C1-3B Stern Details.
IRB/C1-4A Weatherproof Bags.
IRB/C1-5C Detail of Re-righting Rope and Pouch.
IRB/C1-6C Crew Hand Grips and Foot Straps.
IRB/C1-7C Detail of three Piece Hinged Floor.
IRB/C1-9C Detail of Motor Safety Cable.
IRB/C1-10B Detail of Reflective Tape Layout.
IRB/C1-12A Detail of Mark .1. Motor Bracket Wearing Plate.
IRB/C1-12.1 Detail of Mark .2. Motor Bracket Wearing Plate.
IRB/C1-13A Permissible IRB Signage.
IRB/C1-14 General Arrangement Paddle and Holders.
IRB/C1-15A General Arrangement Rescue Tube Holder.
IRB/C1-16B General Arrangement Tow Rope and Tow Rope Holder.
IRB/C1-17A General Arrangement Foot Strap Locations.
IRB/C1-18A Detail for Securing Fuel Cell to Floor.
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3.3 HULL
i. The hull of the inflatable rescue boat shall incorporate a pontoon, having at least three (3) separate
inflatable buoyancy tube compartments in sequence around the perimeter, sponson to sponson.
ii. The inflatable pontoon shall be a minimum diameter of 430mm and a maximum diameter of
475mm and shall be shaped to a conventional bow, (ie: one that comes to a point and not that of a
barge or wedge shape) and extend a minimum of 300mm aft of the transom before tapering to a
cone.
iii. The internal dimensions of the inflatable rescue boat shall be a minimum of 1.8 metres in length
from the spray dodger to the transom and a minimum width of 0.725 metres between any point of
the starboard and port pontoons. These dimensions are intended to and must allow for sufficient
internal floor area to enable expired air resuscitation to be performed on an outstretched (175cm
tall) adult patient.
iv. The boat shall be fabricated from a durable, impervious material, and shall be sun, oil and petrol
resistant, ie, polyester/nylon based material, 75 percent hypalon (outer layer)/neoprene or similar
(inner layer). NB: PVC based materials are not acceptable for the manufacture of the hull of the
craft but is permitted for the hijackers. The pontoon colour shall be air sea rescue red/orange. The
hull colour shall be the same as the pontoons, or as an alternative rescue yellow. The minimum
grade material used throughout the boat shall be 840 denier for nylon and 1100 decitex polyester
base cloth.
v. The bow of the boat shall be fitted with a spray dodger. Pontoons shall be fitted with chafing
patches at crewperson and driver seat positions, to prevent wear on actual pontoons as this craft
has two options to crew it do we need to look at adding a wear patch to the inner pontoon as well.
The drivers patch shall extend aft to the transom to prevent wear from the motor handle.
vi. A heavy duty sacrificial reinforcing Hypalon strip shall be fitted along the full length of the pontoons
and transom, internally, where the floor sections make contact with the pontoons and the transom,
to retard abrasions of the pontoons and the hull by the floor. This reinforcing fabric shall be at
least double the thickness of the hull fabric and may be achieved by two normal layers which shall
extend all the way around the inside of the boat.
vii. The top of each pontoon shall be fitted with an anti hogging strip extending from the aft of the
transom to the start of the spray dodger at the bow. The anti hogging strip shall incorporate
stainless steel eyelets for the life lines. The life lines of 12mm synthetic soft nylon rope shall extend
the full length of the anti hogging strip. The life lines shall be fixed through the eyelets so that each
loop will not slip. A minimum of 6 loops shall be incorporated along each anti hogging strip. The
Anti hogging strip, comprising of a lacing cuff, shall be offset to the outside of the boat
diametrically opposite to the line where the pontoon is joined to the hull.
viii. Provide three fuel line loops along the port pontoon just above floor level for securing the flexible
fuel line. Each loop shall be 75mm in diameter, 12mm wide by 2mm nylon webbing (marine grade).
Each loop shall be stitched and glued to a separate patch then bonded to the boat.
ix. The pontoons shall be fitted with three hand grips, one for the driver and one for a patient on the
port pontoon, and one for the crewperson on the starboard pontoon, and shall be of a soft type
Two rubber moulded lifting handles fore and aft on both the port and starboard side of the boat
attached no lower than the centre line of the pontoon. Another two will be fitted to the outside of
the cone section of the pontoon to assist with the correct method of lifting. In addition, provide a
lifting handle on the bow of the boat so that when it is lifted the handle does not squash the hand.
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x. The valves for inflating each compartment of the pontoons shall incorporate a feature such that the
non return butterfly section of each valve can be easily replaced by hand or with tools and without
damage to the pontoon. Valves which require the assembly to be unstuck from the pontoon are
not acceptable.
xi. Each pontoon valve shall be recessed (flush mounted) or approved valves located clear of the driver
and crewperson. The valves for the two main pontoons shall be located aft of the transom and the
valve for the bow pontoon shall be located at the bow on the port side under the spray dodger.Each valve shall be fitted with an air tight cap complete with security cord.
xii Two adjustable or non adjustable foot straps to be place on the port pontoon to be used by the
crewperson when crewing in the alternative position sitting on the floor.
3.4 HIJACKERS
i. The hull shall incorporate two separate inflatable compartments hijackers. The hijackers shallincorporate an additional 100mm wearing strip on the bottom for its full length to prevent
abrasion.
ii. PVC material may be used for the manufacture of the hijackers only. If PVC material is used thehijackers shall be double skinned and shall be covered in a layer of Hypalon for protection.
iii. A certificate shall be supplied to show that the hijackers can be pumped to the correct pressure.3.5 FLOOR DECKING
The floor deck shall generally incorporate the features depicted on Drawings No. IRB/
Detail of Flooring.
i. The floor deck may be of foam sandwich reinforced fibreglass or 12mm marine plywood re-
inforced on both surfaces with 195g/m bi-directional cloth and polyester resin construction
comprising two or three sections joined together with an approved fabric hinge or aluminium
hinges such that the floor deck can be easily inserted into the boat and removed. The floor shall
extend from the transom to the bow of the boat and shall be shaped and curved at the bow to
form a neat fit without the necessity of a thrust board. All sharp edges shall be removed. The
edges of the floor may have a strip of hypalon fabric glued to them by the manufacturer or their
approved agent, to prevent wearing.
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ii. The deck shall be fitted with an approved non slip cushion matting (EVA foam 13mm 165 - 195kg
m3). The non slip matting shall extend over the whole main deck area to within 50mm of the sides
and within 100mm of the transom. As an option the matting may be fitted to the bow section of
the floor. Whilst the main section of the matting may be grooved to aid the non slip feature, the
bow section of the matting shall not be grooved. The matting shall be a rescue red, rescue orange,
or rescue yellow in colour.
iii. Each floor section shall incorporate a minimum 840 denier nylon or 1100 decitex polyester
reinforced hypalon fabric two way hinging system for connecting the two sections of floor together
and allowing the floor to be easily inserted and removed.
iv. The floor shall be fitted with three adjustable foot straps that shall be covered with 3mm maximum
neoprene padding similar to windsurfer foot-straps, one for the driver and two for the crewperson.
All screws and T nut fixings shall be stainless steel and have no sharp protruding edges.
v. The floor for the bow shall be fitted with silver (white) polyethylene rope 6mm in diameter,
complete with stainless steel 70mm long snag-free snap hook, for holding the flexible fuel cell in
four separate positions, as shown in detail on Drawing No. IRB/C1-1B, Detail for Securing Fuel Cell
to Floor. The selected fuel cell shall be secured in its correct position and at least 75mm forward
and clear of the crewpersons starboard foot strap.
3.6 TRANSOM
i. The transom shall be constructed by the following two methods, a minimum thickness of 36mm of
one laminate and of minimum strength equivalent to 36mm thick marine ply, shaped to the
pontoons and providing a centre height of 380mm to cater for a standard 25-30hp short shaft
outboard motor.
ii. Or constructed from grade aluminum 50mm box tubing, plate and mesh. The transom is attached
to the tubes by curved aluminum plates shaped to the tube and wrapping around at least one third
of the circumference of the tube. The longitudinal dimension of the plate is 200mm. The open parts
of the transom shall be fitted with mesh made of stainless steel with sufficient strength and size to
prevent the passage of hands and feet through them. The transom height shall cater for a standard
25-30hp short shaft outboard motor.
iii. The transom shall have extra capping with a minimum strength equal to the material of the boat,
on the top side where the transom and pontoons meet.
iv. Two eye bolts with an internal eye diameter of 25mm shall be bolted through the transom. Each
bolt shall be of 8mm diameter complete with washer and nyloc nut or secured with loctite and
with not more than one thread protruding beyond the nut. All components shall be stainless
steel/chrome plated brass.
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v. A Motor Safety Cable shall be supplied as shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-9C. The cable must be
flexible stainless steel of 4mm in diameter, PVC, or rubber sleeved, complete with a 70mm stainless
steel snag free snap hook at one end and a D shackle at the other end. The safety cable shall be
1000mm overall length with a 25mm eye on each end. The cable shall completely wrap around the
motor shaft so that it can be clipped back onto itself and shackled to the port side eye bolt. The
PVC or rubber sleeve shall encapsulate the crimped cable joint as well as the cable.
vi. The transom must be fitted with an approved Motor Bracket Wearing Plate as shown in detail on
Drawing No.s IRB/C1-12A and IRB/C1-12.1. The inner face shall have a 5mm minimum lip to
prevent the motor clamps from accidentally slipping off the transom. The wearing plate shall be of
one piece configuration (5mm minimum thickness), allowing it to be adjustable in height as per the
manufacturers operational instructions. All fixings shall be stainless steel.
vii. The transom shall incorporate two 60mm x 100mm self bailers (non return drainage ports) to be
located just above the floor level for rapid release of a heavy intake of water. Two additional
25mm diameter self bailers shall be provided below the floor fitted with a butterfly/flap device to
prevent water returning into the boat.
viii. Where the floor board meets the transom and transom baton, a 5mm thick sacrificial wear pad
shall be fitted to avoid the floor wearing into the transom or baton, as shown on Drawing No.
IRB/C1-7C.
ix. The transom baton (varnished marine grade softwood) shall be fitted with a minimum of three
6mm hex head bolts fitted through the transom and nyloc nuts and washers. All bolt heads, nuts
and washers shall be stainless steel.
3.7 ACCESSORY BAG AND TOOL BAG
i. One accessory bag 500mm long, 150mm wide and 250mm high, as shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-
4A, shall be supplied with the boat. The bag shall be secured in the bow on the starboard pontoon
by five reinforced webbing tie lines which are sewn into the bag. The loops for the tie lines shall be
glued to a separate patch then bonded to the boat.
ii. One tool bag 380mm long, 100mm wide and 150mm high, as shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-4A,
shall be supplied with the boat for housing a small container of tools. The bag shall be fixed to the
inner face of the transom by two stainless steel screws and large diameter washers.
iii. The bags shall weatherproof and manufactured from the same material as the boat.
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3.8 RESCUE TUBE AND TOW ROPE HOLDERS
On the starboard pontoon above the paddle (but not on top of the pontoon), two quick release
velcro straps shall be attached for the purpose of securing the rescue tube. The straps shall be
attached to the boat through two sleeves individually patched and bonded to allow unserviceable
straps to be replaced without ungluing the old and reglueing the new straps to the pontoon. Below
the paddle two additional straps complete with quick release velcro binding shall be similarly
attached to the pontoon for securing the 25 metre long tow rope; all as shown in detail on DrawingNo.s IRB/C1-1C, IRB/C1-2C, IRB/C1-15A and IRB/C1-16B.
3.9 THE BOAT
i. The boat shall be designed to suit a 25-30hp rated outboard motor and be capable of planing whilst
carrying a minimum of four persons each with an average weight of 115kg.
ii. The maximum weight of the boat excluding outboard motor and fuel cell shall be 110kg.
iii. The two paddles shall be secured on the inside face of each pontoon with quick release straps in
a safe and secure manner, as shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-14, so they dont become dislodged
during operation in the surf but are readily accessible.
iv. The bow of the boat shall incorporate a crewpersons bow rope, complete with standard synthetic
ski-towing handle, as shown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-2C. The rope shall be 10 - 12mm in diameter,
soft synthetic nylon rope incorporating a minimum of four figure eight knots (for additional hand
grips). The rope shall be spliced to a reinforced patch and D ring on the bow; the complete
assembly shall be capable of continually withstanding a pull of 4.0kN in the forward and reverse
direction. (This rope is also used for attaching a tow line for towing other craft.)
v. The re-righting rope shall be a silver (white) polyethylene rope 6mm in diameter fixed to the
starboard pontoon and made to a length capable of re-righting the boat with one or two people.
The rope shall be housed in a pouch complete with D ring and be glued to the side of the boat.
An arrow 100mm in length, of a bright contrasting colour fabric (eg: yellow) to the pontoons, shall
be glued on the underside of the starboard pontoon clearly showing the location of the re-righting
pouch when the craft is upside down. The pouch shall be located so that the rope cannot reach the
propeller. The pouch, rope and re-righting handle shall be manufactured generally as shown in
detail on Drawing No. IRB/C1-5C.
vi. The port and starboard sides of the pontoons shall have the words SURF RESCUE sign written in
150mm high white lettering. The appropriate State Government Maritime Registration Number
shall be sign written in the required location. Additional club and sponsor signage may be
incorporated on the boat but shall be limited in area to ensure that the visual integrity of the SURF
RESCUE is maintained; all as shown in detail on Drawing No. IRB/C1-13A - Permissible I.R.B.
Signage. All signage paintwork shall incorporate a base paint and pigmentation that is compatible
with the Hypalon skin of the pontoons and spray dodger.
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vii. The boat shall incorporate retro-reflective adhesive patches in the positions shown on Drawing No.
IRB/C1-10B - Detail of Reflective Tape Layout. The patches shall comply with Australian
Government Department of Transport Marine Notice 14/1980 dated 14th May 1980. 3150
Scotchlite SOLAS grade high intensity reflective flexible sheeting currently meets this requirement.
The patches shall be fixed to the boat in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
viii. A stainless steel divers knife and sheath shall be fitted to the port of the transoms internal face, asshown on Drawing No. IRB/C1-3C. It shall have a rounded tip and all fixings shall be stainless steel.
ix. All timberwork shall be finished in an approved marine varnish or two pack epoxy paint.
x. All screws and D rings shall be stainless steel.
3.10 ACCESSORIES
The boat shall be supplied complete with the following extras:
i. Accessory bag (optional)
ii Tool Bag(optional
iii. Two paddles
iv. Divers knife and sheath
v. Foot or hand pump and flexible hose connection
xii. Pressure gauge marked to show correct inflationxiii. Motor safety cablexiv. Emergency repair kit with instructionsxv. Manufacturers Service Manualxvi. Tow Rope (optional)xvii. Flexible fuel cell (optional)
3.11 WARRANTY
Manufacturers warranty from the date of sale/purchase shall be a minimum:
i. Pontoons - 5 years against faulty materials and workmanshipii. Hull - 1 year against faulty materials and workmanshipiii. Transom - 1 year against faulty materials and workmanshipiv. Fittings - 1 year against faulty materials and workmanshipv. Floorboard - 1 year against faulty materials and workmanship
3.12 MEASURING JIG
i. The Manufacturer shall provide measuring jig incorporating minimum and maximum ( 5%tolerance) measurements to enable the National IRB Inspector to check the IRB for width depth at
a location set back from the bow at the join where the pontoons change from angle to straight,
immediately adjacent to the crew handles.
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ii. The Manufacturer shall provide the jig and set of measurements for approval prior to manufactureof the IRB, to enable the following to be measured at the set location:
a) Width of boat 5%b) Width of boat where hull joins pontoon 5%c) Diameter of pontoon 5%d)
Depth of keel from underside of pontoon 5%
iii. The IRB shall be measured with the IRB fully inflated to the manufacturers recommended correctair pressure.
To ensure proper safety and construction standards are maintained on propeller safety guards
utilised by SLSA, the following minimum requirements shall apply to propeller guards- in use on IRBs
(Attachment 1).
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(E) OUTBOARD MOTOR
INTRODUCTION
The following specification outlines the requirements for the supply of outboard motors for use with
inflatable rescue boats.
An outboard motor is an engine that effectively propels an inflatable rescue boat.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
For the purposes of surf lifesaving, an outboard motor must be able to meet the following operational
requirements:
Occupational health and safety requirements;- Be of a suitable lifting weight for 2 people- Have means for a minimum of 2 people to lift and carry the motor- Not have any sharp edges or materials that will cause injury to the user
Be used with and provide suitable propulsion for SLSA inflatable rescue boats; Have the ability to operate in forward, neutral and reverse; Have operational and maintenance instructions supplied with each unit including a suitable roll-
over procedure;
Ability to attach a propeller guard to the motor; Be suitable and durable for beach and surf conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. LIFESAVING SPECIFICATIONS The outboard motor used shall be specified by the manufacturer as 25HP and must be listed on the
SLSA approved gear and equipment list.
Outboard motors should generally operate in an out-of-the-box condition, as supplied by themanufacturer. The only approved modifications to outboard motors that clubs and services can
undertake include:
- Remove Tilt mechanism- Remove Tilt lock mechanism- Remove In gear start lock out- Remove Turning lugs- Add Pull start cord extension- Add Stainless steel spin clamps- Add Cowling restraint straps- Add Toggle kill switch
- Add Tilt friction kit- Add Steering crush tube- Add Solid engine mounts- Add Solid stainless steel tilt bolt- Add Throttle linkage kit- Reinforce swivel bracket- Reinforce Stern brackets- Reinforce Steering bracket
Outboard motors must operate with the restrictor device in place; unless granted exemption (inwriting) by the State/Territory Director of Lifesaving and notified to SLSA.
Outboard engines can be either fuel injected or a 2 stroke carbureted engine.2. GENERAL CRITERIA
Outboard motors used in SLSA operations must be from a regular production run for Australia andnot in limited numbers or from a limited edition model.
NB: There may be additional outboard motor specifications for use in SLSA competition.
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(F) PROPELLER
INTRODUCTION
The following specification outlines the requirements for the supply of propellers for use with inflatable
rescue boats (IRB).
A propeller is an accessory to the outboard motor that effectively propels the IRB.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
For the purposes of surf lifesaving, a propeller must be able to meet the following operational
requirements:
Correctly fit and efficiently propel an SLSA approved outboard engine; Fit within an SLSA approved propeller guard; Be durable and suitable for surf conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Propellers are to be constructed of stainless steel.
2. BLADES Propellers are to have four (4) blades.
3. PITCH It is recommended that propellers have a nine inch (9) pitch.
4. DIAMETER It is recommended that propellers be ten inch (10) in diameter.
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(G) PROPELLER GUARD
INTRODUCTION
The following specification outlines the requirements for the design, manufacture and supply of propeller
guards for use with inflatable rescue boats (IRB).
A propeller guard is an essential safety item for IRB operations. It provides protection to the propeller and
to objects in the water in close proximity to the propeller i.e. body parts and marine animals.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
For the purposes of surf lifesaving, a propeller guard must be able to meet the following operational
requirements:
Occupational health and safety requirements;- Be of a suitable weight to be safely carried by one person- Not have any sharp edges or materials that will cause injury to the user
Be used efficiently in the surf with an SLSA approved propeller and outboard motor; Offer protection to the propeller and to other objects surrounding it in the water; Be suitable and durable for beach and surf conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS The guard shall be manufactured from 316L stainless steel, or other approved durable material of
equal tensile and strength.
2. FRONT SECTION OF THE GUARD The front section of the guard shall meet the ring section of guard such that the leading edge of the
propeller is set back at least 25mm from the leading edge of the ring guard, when measured 75mm
in from the outer edge of the ring guard.
They vanes shall be a minimum of 3mm thick by a minimum of 12mm wide. The leading edge vane shall be 3mm thick by 15mm to 25mm wide. The manufacturer may radius the leading edge of the vane to minimum of 1.5mm in addition the
manufacturer may shape the vane so that it shall remain 3mm thick till 6mm in then taper to a
point. The overall length and width of the vane shall remain 3mm X 12mm.
The front "face" of the guard shall incorporate vanes, such that the space between them shall notexceed 23mm.
Atest gauge comprising a rod or plate 3mm thick by 24mm wide of 24mm diameter shall NOT beable to be pass "horizontally'' through the front face of the guard.
The underside of the front guard shall be designed such that atest gauge comprising a rod of 60mmdiameter shall NOT be able to be passed vertically up through the bottom V of the front guard.
The front section of the guard shall be shaped such that it provides a minimum clearing of 5mmfrom the motor skeg and gear case housing or fit against the skeg and gear case housing.
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3. RING SECTION OF THE GUARD The ring section of the guard shall fully shroud the propeller extending at least 25mm in front of the
leading edge of the propeller (when measured 75mm in from the leading edge of the ring guard)
and returning in line with the trailing edge of the propeller.
The ring guard may have perforations or openings such that:--
A test guard comprising a rod of 13mm in diameter shall not be able to be passed through anysingle opening
- The ring guard shall be manufactured from 3mm 316L stainless steel or other approveddurable material of equal tensile and strength
- The leading and trailing edge may have a minimum radius of 1.5mm4. ATTACHMENT
The guard shall be a fixed to the motor by means of a minimum six 8mm (or equivalent size)stainless steel bolts, washers and nyloc nuts. A minimum of 4 bolts, washers and nyloc nuts shall
secure the guard to the anti-cavitation plate on either the top or under side. The guard shall be
secured at the skeg by two bolts, washers and nyloc nuts.
The complete assembly shall be securely fixed to the motor in an approved manner to withstandthe forces and stresses applied during violent manoeuvres of the IRB, including beaching.
5. STAMPING OF PROPELLER SAFETY GUARDS Propeller guards are to be stamped by the manufacturer with a coded number to allow
identification of the guard.
E.g. Manufacturer Name/Approved Serial Number/Year of Manufacture/
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(H) FUEL CELL
INTRODUCTION
The following specification outlines the requirements for the design, manufacture and supply of fuel cells
for use with inflatable rescue boats (IRB).
A fuel cell is an effective way of storing fuel for IRB operations.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
For the purposes of surf lifesaving, a fuel cell must be able to meet the following operational requirements:
Occupational health and safety requirements;- Be of a suitable weight to be safely carried by one person when empty- Not have any sharp edges or materials that will cause injury to the user- Safely store fuel with no leakages
Be safely stored/secured in an inflatable rescue boat; Have the appropriate attachments for an SLSA approved outboard motor; Be suitable and durable for beach and surf conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS1.1Fuel cell The fuel cell should be of the flexible/collapsible variety that is suitable for the storage of
inflammable substances such as fuel.
The material of the fuel cell should be puncture and leak resistant.1.2Fittings The fuel cell inlet and outlet fittings should be of machined brass. These fittings are to be suitably
covered to minimise the change of injury to users.
2. GENERAL2.1Capacity Fuel cells should have a minimum capacity of 20L and maximum capacity of 25L.
2.2Connection The fuel cell should have a suitable connection method that allows the cell to be secured safely in
the IRB. These connections are to be suitably covered to minimise the change of injury to users.
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(I) RESCUE WATER CRAFT (RWC)
INTRODUCTION
The following specification outlines the requirements for the supply of rescue water craft for surf life saving
operations.
An RWC is a motorised, high speed rescue craft used to negotiate the surf and reach a patient in difficulty.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
For the purposes of surf lifesaving, a rescue water craft must be able to meet the following operational
requirements:
Occupational health and safety requirements;- Have appropriate mechanisms to easily and safely manually handle- Not have any sharp edges or materials that will cause injury to the user
Offer the user efficiency and stability when negotiating surf conditions;- High speed maneuverability in white water- Low speed maneuverability- Efficient operation in shallow waters
Be suitable and durable for beach and surf conditions; Easily and safely launched/retrieved by two (2) persons; Easily and safely operated by one (1) person; Tow an SLSA approved rescue sled with at least two (2) persons on the sled. Have operational and maintenance instructions supplied with each unit including a suitable roll-
over procedure;
Comfort for long periods of operation.SPECIFICATIONS
1. GENERAL RWC must have a minimum of three (3) person capacity (including the rescue sled). It is preferable that the RWC is of the fuel injected type. RWC must have the ability to reverse. RWCs used in SLSA operations must be from a regular production run for Australia and not in
limited numbers or from a limited edition model.
2. HULL The RWC must be constructed and manufactured in accordance with ISO standard for construction
of jet skis.
The hull must have a central towing point at the rear of the craft with the ability to have additionalstabilising points on the outer extremities.
The RWC must have a towing hitch and is recommended an operator handling strap be attached tothis.
It is recommended RWCs are fitted with a keel guard to the underside of the RWC along the centreline to protect hull from general wear and tear and running the RWC up the beach. The keel guard
should run from below the front tow hook to the water intake (grill).
It is recommended that RWCs be fitted with straps to prevent front bonnet, glove compartmentand seat from dislodging.