Absolute clueless idiots the lot of them.I wouldnt mind if one of them had a single valid alternative.Be great to bring along some of them on a 3am shout in the middle of a winter storm and see how much their expertise contribute.

The launch vehicle needs a twin turbo's.

You bet they wash it all down every time. The trailer has a powered drive, powered from the tractor by hydraulics afaik.

Yes they wash with fresh water

the boat was responding to a low urgency shout, the crew were taking their time, being safe,there is no need to rush and possibly make a mistake or damage equipment when taking a few extra minutes achieves the same result.

Not every location has a viable location for such quick launches. Especially seaside areas like this. They can only work with the surroundings on offer. As said in the description this was a non urgent launch to a broken down boat also. 12 minute launch is better than a 2 minute launch from a station 20 plus miles away, or no launch at all 🤷‍♂️👍🏻

Yes

Scotabot you try and do It any better

It is always those who know least about a topic that are heard above all others. That's because they have big mouths and little knowledge.

No

Cant you read? LOL It's EXMOUTH

The clue is on the boat EXMOUTH.

1. the boat was responding to a low urgency shout, the crew were taking their time, being safe,there is no need to rush and possibly make a mistake or damage equipment when taking a few extra minutes achieves the same result. 2. the lifeboats are strategically placed at locations where they are needed, sometimes that is in extremely tidal areas like this where the range of the tide and lack of consistent deep water rules out the above listed options.

Not every location has a viable location for such quick launches. Especially seaside areas like this. They can only work with the surroundings on offer. As said in the description this was a non urgent launch to a broken down boat also. 12 minute launch is better than a 2 minute launch from a station 20 plus miles away, or no launch at all 🤷‍♂️👍🏻

Scott Alvarez. Trust me, far more knowledgeable men than you have devised these launch systems. Each station is equipped with the best possible system for the terrain involved. As and when new technology becomes available it is utilised wherever possible. This , of course, is a highly expensive process. That is why we need every penny that you can spare, in order to maintain the excellent service we provide.

1. the boat was responding to a low urgency shout, the crew were taking their time, being safe,there is no need to rush and possibly make a mistake or damage equipment when taking a few extra minutes achieves the same result. 2. the lifeboats are strategically placed at locations where they are needed, sometimes that is in extremely tidal areas like this where the range of the tide and lack of consistent deep water rules out the possibility of a slipway launch used at other stations.

They have nearly 300 launch sites and slips only work at some of them.

Lives will be lost. Too bloody slow. Ridiculous.what happens when the machine has a mechanical fault. NO LAUNCH. Talk about going backwards instead of forwards with modernization. Should of kept the launch slips.

Slipways only work if there is permanent deep water to launch into, some coastlines around the UK don't have this and sometimes the tide can go out hundreds of meters

@@swedishkev they have slipways where they can, water needs to be constantly deep enough so there can't be large tidal changes in that area. They also have to consider the rate of erosion as in the past lifeboat slip ways have been lost due to erosion then they can't launch in an emergency!

@@swedishkev Exmouth, like most RNLI stations, never had a slipway. The tide goes out by over a mile so a slip would be pointless. This is the best method.

Philip Crockett at a guess Exmouth

Only works in certain working conditions.

Hovercraft are not suitable vessels for the waters that this station covers. However we do use hovercraft on the east coast. Mainly for mud flat rescues and the marshes. I hope this helps you.

Yes they are Bertrand - but only eventually !

If the boat had sunk that quickly even the almighty could not have saved its crew

The tide can go out by a mile or more in many places around the U.K. That isn’t viable and this is the best method.

Not every location has a viable location for such buildings. Especially seaside areas like this. They can only work with the surroundings on offer. As said in the description this was a non urgent launch to a broken down boat also. 12 minute launch is better than a 2 minute launch from a station 20 plus miles away, or no launch at all 🤷‍♂️😁

They use slipways and permanently moored boats where it is possible but at a lot of the places where they need a lifeboat station it is impossible. There's no point in having an exposed slipway that can't be used in rough weather, or a moored boat that's stuck in the mud or in a marina when the tide goes out.

Can’t do that in the majority of places because the U.K. is extremely tidal. The boat would be on the bottom dry for half the time and unusable.

Not every location has a viable location for such facilities. Especially seaside areas like this. They can only work with the surroundings on offer. As said in the description this was a non urgent launch to a broken down boat also. 12 minute launch is better than a 2 minute launch from a station 20 plus miles away, or no launch at all 🤷‍♂️😁

@@CymruEmergencyResponder just that as French... Most of our ramps are abandoned. Some old stations still belong to SNSM (our RNLI) but a lot are now private residences, and the rescue boats are docked ready to go. And we also have tides. I guess you have more coast line Without harbors always in water, and more coastline without any protection. I'd have to check, but I don't think we launch boats like that anymore.

@@RomainSandt yes, much of our coast has no deep water anchorage or harbour. Launching like this allows the boats to be launched at all tides in all conditions as well as providing protection from the weather in the boathouse when not on a rescue. Also allows for constant maintenance.

how about this one?.....kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gamJdKeW1MiskX0.html

It was a low urgency shout.

Not every location has a viable location for such quick launches. Especially seaside areas like this. They can only work with the surroundings on offer. As said in the description this was a non urgent launch to a broken down boat also. 12 minute launch is better than a 2 minute launch from a station 20 plus miles away, or no launch at all 🤷‍♂️😁

Howard, I suspect that you may be one of the aforementioned 'Class One' drivers? Delivering milk and cereals is substantially different to this. They do practise. If ever you get out of your centrally heated home or air conditioned cab and go to sea then you will be secure in the knowledge that experienced RNLI volunteers 'have your back'.

Agreed. They seem to be in competition with NYFD to see who can get into action the slowest.

@@mike.garnham Everything you own touch use and eat has been delivered on a class one truck including this lifeboat the gear they wear etc. So rest at ease.....we have your back.

Ever launched a lifeboat Howard? No? This is the best method for doing it and this was a non-urgent shout.

@@mike.garnham No one is doubting the dedication, discomfort and danger. May be the launching was meant to be casual. But if so why have a casual launch. It would be good to see the real thing. Men on the boat quickly putting on their gear, the door opens as the siren sounds, a guard at each side of the door. The tractors at full speed in a straight line, as it gets to deeper water it starts to lift as the engines are running, then away. Try to better times after multiple attempts. Getting in the boat 20 sec, driving to the sea 30 sec lifting and setting off 10 sec = one Minuit When you are ready, Let’s see it. Waiting in anticipation.

1. the boat was responding to a low urgency shout, the crew were taking their time, being safe,there is no need to rush and possibly make a mistake or damage equipment when taking a few extra minutes achieves the same result. 2. the lifeboats are strategically placed at locations where they are needed, sometimes that is in extremely tidal areas like this where the range of the tide and lack of consistent deep water rules out the above listed options.

The All Weather Lifeboats have a 10 minute launch target, from the crews being paged from home or work, travel to the Station get rigged in their kit and get on board. Then the Lifeboat has to be transported to the water. The tide goes out here so that could be up to 1/2 mile before they can launch. That is why there is no slipway. Remember these are Volunteers. They are not paid to do this and the RNLI is not funded by the Government

the boat was responding to a low urgency shout, the crew were taking their time, being safe,there is no need to rush and possibly make a mistake or damage equipment when taking a few extra minutes achieves the same result.

Not every location has a viable location for such quick launches. Especially seaside areas like this. They can only work with the surroundings on offer. As said in the description this was a non urgent launch to a broken down boat also. 12 minute launch is better than a 2 minute launch from a station 20 plus miles away, or no launch at all 🤷‍♂️👍🏻

the boat was responding to a low urgency shout, the crew were taking their time, being safe,there is no need to rush and possibly make a mistake or damage equipment when taking a few extra minutes achieves the same result.

Brian, you are one of many idiots who post stupid comments. The RNLI is a RESCUE service, tasked with rescuing ANYONE in peril at sea. They are a charity, the crew are volunteers and they do NOT get ANYTHING for the rescues they undertake.

No. Just no.

That's why most german lifeboats are lying in a harbour. No time lost on slipping the boat, no time lost waiting for shore crew.

This was a low urgency call.

@@beornlp7198 Good for you, but there are no deep water harbours for much of the UK coastline. Some areas here have huge tidal range too so there would be no water in the harbour...