The Atlantic 75 is a B class lifeboat. Constructed of a GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) rigid hull with inflatable sponsons. The sponsons are extremely durable and made of Hypalon coated Nylon material. The twin Yamaha outboards each producing 75 hp are modified at the RNLI's Inshore Lifeboat Centre at Cowes to prevent water entering in the event of a capsize. This allows them to be restarted when the vessel is righted.
The Atlantic 75 was on station as a stand-by boat from 2002 until 2009. During this time the station had various boats from the Atlantic 75 relief fleet. Since 2009 the station has only had one boat, which is the Atlantic 85.
| Category | Inshore |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 1994 |
| Length | 7.5m |
| Range | 3 hours at maximum speed |
| Speed | 32 knots |
| Weight | 1.5 tonnes |
| Crew | 3 |
| Construction | Rigid hull inflatable |
| Launch type | Moored afloat |