"Auckland Diver 399"

6.5m Offshore (by Ron Cooper) 140hp 4 Stroke Suzuki

Photos courtesy of Malcolm Brown

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Fibreglass hull of Auckland Diver begins to take shape.

The hull is placed on to the trailer.

The deck is glassed into the hull.

Another view of the deck.

The hyperlon tubes are constructed and tested for leakage.

No leaks!

Tubes are fitted to the hull. Grab handles and rubbing strake are fitted.

The boat is now ready to tow away!

The new engine is fitted.

Club members mucking in.

Final checks to the engine position.

Auckland Diver taking shape.

Fitting controls and electrics.

The helm of Auckland Diver.

6.5 metres is a big RIB!

Auckland Diver nearly ready to be launched for the first time.

The A-Team!

Photos courtesy of Neil Taylor

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Early sea trials at the Farne Islands.

Once ran in the 140hp 4-Stroke makes Auckland Diver a very fast RIB.

"Auckland Diver 399"