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saumon posted 05-01-2013 05:56 PM ET (US)
Saw that this morning on the newspapers:
http://tvanouvelles.ca/lcn/infos/regional/montreal/archives/2013/04/ 20130430-202553.html
http://www.chamblyexpress.ca/Actualites/2013-05-01/article-3230591/ Une-motomarine-hi-tech-pour-le-Service-dincendie-de-Chambly/1
A city in the south shore of Montreal ordered, 2 years ago, a beefed up PWC for whitewater rescue to BRP. At the press conference, they only show a sketch but the actual prototype PWC, now at the final tests stage, will be unveiled to the public in the first week of June.
I won't translate the whole articles but it's said to be:
- unsinkable
- unflippable
- shock resistant (can be dropped from 10 to 15 feet)
- turbocharged
- more resistant pump to damage caused by rocks and sand
And it cost $35K.
jimh posted 05-01-2013 10:09 PM ET (US)
Thanks for the notice about this new PWC from BRP. I think the French language translation says something like:
With their new watercraft, Chambly firefighters can this summer conduct rescues in whitewater, something they could not do before with their inflatable boat. With a virtually indestructible hull, this prototype is unsinkable.
This world premiere is the result of extensive research by the Center for Advanced Technology at the University of Sherbrooke, the company BRP and Fire Service Chambly.
If the watercraft finally arrive at destination in a few days, it is the result of a long process that began with the will of the Fire Department Chambly to fill a pressing need, namely to respond more quickly and safely in white and shallow waters.
"We currently have a small inflatable boat with which we must row. It goes on a quiet river, but the rapids, it's something else, "explains Stéphane Dumberry, at a press conference on April 30, stating that firefighters must often intervene in rivers to help either the injured or suicides. Since his arrival in 2007, the Director of Fire Service Chambly has witnessed at least six water-related deaths.
Wanting to remedy this problem, members of the Service went to the Montreal Boat Show, where they approached the company BRP to help them create their idea. "The response was overwhelmingly positive. Its leaders have offered to work with their Advanced Technology Centre at the University of Sherbrooke to develop this new type of watercraft, "says Dumberry.
EJO posted 05-02-2013 10:45 AM ET (US)
They could have gotten a Pioner Multi with a jet OB or a regular size Sport 17 and carry much more equipment, crew & people saved, bounce of rocks, etc. for less money.
http://www.pionerboat.com/models_pioner/pioner-multi
EJO posted 05-02-2013 11:09 AM ET (US)
here is another link to how they make these unsinkable boats
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abKTUi5Yd9s and a funny commercial showing some capabilities http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD3SEwp7k5c
saumon posted 04-07-2014 07:36 AM ET (US)
Update: the search and rescue PWC, named Sea-Doo SAR, will be unveiled in Indianapolis on April 10th.
Here's the press release: http://www.brp.com/en-us/company/news/ brp-present-sea-doo-watercraft-designed-emergency-response-fdic
The specs sheet: http://www.brp.com/sites/default/files/ sea-doo_sar_specification_sheet_en.pdf
And the promotional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0opbbmFhHA
boatdryver posted 04-07-2014 09:21 AM ET (US)
jet driven craft similar to this have been in use in conjunction with big water surfing events, not only performing rescues but launching the surfers at the tops of waves too tall for them to manually get into position for.
Excellent promotional video.
JimL
Tom W Clark posted 04-07-2014 12:55 PM ET (US)
My wife and I just got back from a week and a half on Kauai. Every big beach there that had lifeguards had a PWC on a small trailer that could be launched in the surf quickly.
While we were visiting Kilauea Lighthouse on a very windy and rough day watching a Whale breaching, I spied what looked like a small boat slowly and steadliy beating and pounding into the wind and waves. After a while it was within about a mile and I could see it was a PWC towing something.
There was an orange kayak about a 1/4 mile off the point and it did not look like there was anybody on or around it. As the PWC drew nearer, it became apparent they were investigating this kayak, which appeared to be anchored.
A ranger with a radio said the kayak had been there all morning so somebody called it in. The PWC was two lifeguards from Hanalei Bay. They checked the kayak then headed into the rocks to look for anybody stranded, found nothing and proceeded to cruise the shoreline.
Later that afternoon, we visited the beach At Hanalei Bay and there were the two lifeguards rinsing off the PWC on its trailer, It was a big Yamaha. It seemed well suited to the very turbulent conditions around Kauai.
saumon posted 04-07-2014 03:38 PM ET (US)
Aside: I know next to nothing about engine but, the power output not being specified on the specs sheet, I checked the Rotax website and found interesting to note that the power they can squeeze out of that same 1.5L block (the 1503 Rotax 4-Tec) can vary that much, ranging from 130hp for the DT version up to 260hp for the HO model, with the NA (which is the one on the Sea-Doo SAR) at 155hp and the SC at 215hp in between.
http://www.brp-powertrain.com/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-236/ 375_read-357/
But I don't want to start another "Power as a Function of Displacement" thread, I just find noteworthy that they can double the power out of the same block...

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Author	Topic: BRP to launch a new rescue PWC
saumon	posted 05-01-2013 05:56 PM ET (US) Saw that this morning on the newspapers: http://tvanouvelles.ca/lcn/infos/regional/montreal/archives/2013/04/ 20130430-202553.html http://www.chamblyexpress.ca/Actualites/2013-05-01/article-3230591/ Une-motomarine-hi-tech-pour-le-Service-dincendie-de-Chambly/1 A city in the south shore of Montreal ordered, 2 years ago, a beefed up PWC for whitewater rescue to BRP. At the press conference, they only show a sketch but the actual prototype PWC, now at the final tests stage, will be unveiled to the public in the first week of June. I won't translate the whole articles but it's said to be: - unsinkable - unflippable - shock resistant (can be dropped from 10 to 15 feet) - turbocharged - more resistant pump to damage caused by rocks and sand And it cost $35K.
jimh	posted 05-01-2013 10:09 PM ET (US) Thanks for the notice about this new PWC from BRP. I think the French language translation says something like: With their new watercraft, Chambly firefighters can this summer conduct rescues in whitewater, something they could not do before with their inflatable boat. With a virtually indestructible hull, this prototype is unsinkable. This world premiere is the result of extensive research by the Center for Advanced Technology at the University of Sherbrooke, the company BRP and Fire Service Chambly. If the watercraft finally arrive at destination in a few days, it is the result of a long process that began with the will of the Fire Department Chambly to fill a pressing need, namely to respond more quickly and safely in white and shallow waters. "We currently have a small inflatable boat with which we must row. It goes on a quiet river, but the rapids, it's something else, "explains Stéphane Dumberry, at a press conference on April 30, stating that firefighters must often intervene in rivers to help either the injured or suicides. Since his arrival in 2007, the Director of Fire Service Chambly has witnessed at least six water-related deaths. Wanting to remedy this problem, members of the Service went to the Montreal Boat Show, where they approached the company BRP to help them create their idea. "The response was overwhelmingly positive. Its leaders have offered to work with their Advanced Technology Centre at the University of Sherbrooke to develop this new type of watercraft, "says Dumberry.
EJO	posted 05-02-2013 10:45 AM ET (US) They could have gotten a Pioner Multi with a jet OB or a regular size Sport 17 and carry much more equipment, crew & people saved, bounce of rocks, etc. for less money. http://www.pionerboat.com/models_pioner/pioner-multi
EJO	posted 05-02-2013 11:09 AM ET (US) here is another link to how they make these unsinkable boats http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abKTUi5Yd9s and a funny commercial showing some capabilities http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD3SEwp7k5c
saumon	posted 04-07-2014 07:36 AM ET (US) Update: the search and rescue PWC, named Sea-Doo SAR, will be unveiled in Indianapolis on April 10th. Here's the press release: http://www.brp.com/en-us/company/news/ brp-present-sea-doo-watercraft-designed-emergency-response-fdic The specs sheet: http://www.brp.com/sites/default/files/ sea-doo_sar_specification_sheet_en.pdf And the promotional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0opbbmFhHA
boatdryver	posted 04-07-2014 09:21 AM ET (US) jet driven craft similar to this have been in use in conjunction with big water surfing events, not only performing rescues but launching the surfers at the tops of waves too tall for them to manually get into position for. Excellent promotional video. JimL
Tom W Clark	posted 04-07-2014 12:55 PM ET (US) My wife and I just got back from a week and a half on Kauai. Every big beach there that had lifeguards had a PWC on a small trailer that could be launched in the surf quickly. While we were visiting Kilauea Lighthouse on a very windy and rough day watching a Whale breaching, I spied what looked like a small boat slowly and steadliy beating and pounding into the wind and waves. After a while it was within about a mile and I could see it was a PWC towing something. There was an orange kayak about a 1/4 mile off the point and it did not look like there was anybody on or around it. As the PWC drew nearer, it became apparent they were investigating this kayak, which appeared to be anchored. A ranger with a radio said the kayak had been there all morning so somebody called it in. The PWC was two lifeguards from Hanalei Bay. They checked the kayak then headed into the rocks to look for anybody stranded, found nothing and proceeded to cruise the shoreline. Later that afternoon, we visited the beach At Hanalei Bay and there were the two lifeguards rinsing off the PWC on its trailer, It was a big Yamaha. It seemed well suited to the very turbulent conditions around Kauai.
saumon	posted 04-07-2014 03:38 PM ET (US) Aside: I know next to nothing about engine but, the power output not being specified on the specs sheet, I checked the Rotax website and found interesting to note that the power they can squeeze out of that same 1.5L block (the 1503 Rotax 4-Tec) can vary that much, ranging from 130hp for the DT version up to 260hp for the HO model, with the NA (which is the one on the Sea-Doo SAR) at 155hp and the SC at 215hp in between. http://www.brp-powertrain.com/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-236/ 375_read-357/ But I don't want to start another "Power as a Function of Displacement" thread, I just find noteworthy that they can double the power out of the same block...