Our Jet Boat
“Erie Guardian"
Transport Canada Registration Number C32266ON
Viking - Norsafe 750 Magnum Mark II - Large Console
“Erie Guardian” is a Transport Canada certified, commercially licensed, Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) approved, Fast Rescue Craft configured to deliver on multi-purpose tasks, including passenger operations.
With its inboard Yanmar 315 hp marine diesel engine powering a Hamilton Jet HJ241 water jet, “Erie Guardian” can reach speeds of up to 30 knots.
When used on passenger activities, two rows of bench seats are installed and secured in the bow area. These bench seats (2 people per row) provide a comfortable ride for guests during the tour.
The vessel has a complete outfit of safety, communications and navigation equipment onboard to keep our guests safe and secure.
Safety Equipment Embarked
First Aid Kit
Throw Bags and Heaving Line (2)
Life Ring (1)
Flashlights (2)
Life Jackets (one for each person on board)
Flares (6)
Fire Extinguishers (2)
Anchor and Paddles
Re-boarding Ladder
Manual Bilge Pump
Air Horn
Magnetic Compass
Radar Reflector
Specifications and Vessel Details
Overview
Type: Fast Rescue Craft (FRC)
Model: 750 Magnum LC (Large Console)
Built: Arendal, Norway by Viking-Norsafe Marine Ltd.
Year Constructed: 2007
Hull/deck material: Fire retardant glass reinforced polyester
Buoyancy material: Polyurethane foam
Fender: Polyethylene closed cell foam fender with double skinned heavy duty PVC cover
Self-righting Frame: Seawater resistant aluminum
Specifications & Performance
Length Overall: 7.70 m
Beam: 2.90 m
Height: 2.30 m
Capacity: Maximum 10 Persons
Color: Orange (RAL 2004)
Operational temperature range: -20°C to +40°C
Speed (with 3 persons): 33 knots
Mechanical
Propulsion: Inboard diesel engine with waterjet
Engine: Yanmar 6LYA-STP (315hp)
Waterjet: HamiltonJet HJ-241 with aluminum frame protection
Steering: Hydraulic
Instrument Gauges: Fuel level, tachometer audible alarm for temperature and oil pressure
Primary Cooling: Engine fresh water cooling with header tank and heat exchanger.
Secondary Cooling: Sea water circuit cooling heat exchanger with supply from waterjet
Exhaust System: Seawater cooled
Fuel Tank: 190 L capacity, seawater resistant aluminum