UCD SAC Boats

UCD SAC has three boats available for use by its members. The first boat is a 6.5m Tornado RIB, she is called Adastra and is capable of comfortably carrying 10 divers. Our second boat is a 6m Ribcraft RIB called Barramundi and can comfortably carry 8 divers. Our final boat is a 4m Zodiac inflatable called Solea.

Adastra comes with a 150hp Mercury engine and is capable of speeds in excess of 35knots. Barramundi comes with a 90hp Mercury engine and is capable of speeds in excess of 30knots. Both boats are fully equipped with GPS, depth sounder, marine VHF radio, compass and navigation lights.

Both boats also carry first aid box, oxygen & oxygen regulator, flares and tool kit. Each RIB has two anchors.

Boats are at all times crewed by a trained CFT Coxwain.

UCD SAC members who progress to do the CFT Coxn course will train on one of these boats.

All queries in relation to boats, use of boats and boat maintenance should be addressed to the Boat Officer.