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Applications Application Gerhard Ten Doornkaat is one of the German Sea Rescue Service - the DGzRS - high-performance search and rescue boats. Like many of the other DGzRS boats, she was built by Fr Fassmer GmbH, one of Germany's most renowned boatbuilders. Boat Details Gerhard Ten Doornkaat was repowered with an M215C engine with single grid keel cooling, which is coupled to an MG5050V Remote V-drive gearbox, following the successful repowering of her sister rescue craft, Juist. Once again, the repowering was achieved without having to resort to major structural changes to the vessel. Customer View "Naturally, the performance of the M215C on Juist had a significant bearing on the choice of engine when we decided to repower the Gerhard Ten Doornkaat. We needed to get more reliable, durable power than we had achieved with her original engine. We also wanted to improve her manoeuvrability, which is essential for any sea rescue craft." Gerhard Ten Doornkaat Length overall: 8.52 metres Beam: 3.1 metres Top speed: 18 knots   "Our experience had shown that fitting a lower revving, low stressed engine was a wise decision and had certainly boosted our confidence in the boat's constant readiness and ability to fulfil its vital rescue duties. The M215C's torque characteristics improved Juist's low speed manoeuvrability and enhanced the boat's acceleration, so we were confident that it was the right choice for the Gerhard Ten Doornkaat." Total Marine Technology in Action Issued by Sabre Engines Ltd, Wimborne, Dorset, England. BH21 7PW - www.perkins-sabre.com All Rights Reserved. Information correct at time of going to print.