RUBY MAY, Latest WILDCAT 40 launched 5/11/07
'RUBYMAY' is the first Wildcat 40 full 'motor yacht' version fitted with a flybridge and the 9th Wildcat. Built for Frank Miller and Stuart Isbister of the Shetland Islands, she is to be used as a multi-purpose vessel combining roles of sea angling charters, passenger vessel, sightseeing and light cargo delivery and general work boat. Powered by Caterpillar 3126 engines @ 385hp she has a 27kts max speed on a 11,300kg displacement. She has additional heavy duty fendering with a lower belt and diagonals to protect her hull when coming alongside in the often exposed quays of the Shetland Islands. A removable stainless and teak bench seat provides passenger seating in the aft cockpit and can be removed for cargo carrying, which is facilitated by a HIAB crane with a 500kg lift. In addition a hauler / capstain is fitted at the transom. A stainless steel dive platform and dive ladder allows her to work with divers and features further fendering to protect the platform. Twin 75kgf bow thrusters, one in each hull gives her excellent maneuverability.
'Rubymay' was sea trailed in force 7, gust ing 8 on the 17 Nov 2007, we captured some great pics and there is a video of her which you can see from this link- CLICK HERE
See a video of her in gale force conditions, SEE THE VIDEO from this link CLICK HERE
The Wildcat 40 runs very level with a low 3.3 degree trim and a clean spray pattern, the additional hull length has improved her already excellent performance with a greater planning area.
The additional length gives her an even sleeker profile and provides her with possibly the most graceful lines of any commercial catamaran.
Her interior was specially designed to provide comfortable seating for 12 passengers. With high quality teak joinery throughout , the fit and finish is of a very high standard. Three LCD screens allow positioned throughout the seating area allow viewing of underwater action from her remotely operated, underwater submersible camera, which will allow passengers to see the Shetland Islands beautiful un-spoilt reefs.
Her comfortable helm position with excellent all round visibility from a new window design.
Her galley has been sighted below to increase accommodation in the main cabin, and there are two separate berths over the bridge deck with privacy for two crew members.
Her comfortable helm position with excellent all round visibility from a new window design.
Her galley has been sighted below to increase accommodation in the main cabin, and there are two separate berths over the bridge deck with privacy for two crew members.
Her clear aft deck provides a large work area whether its for angling charters, sightseeing or cargo transfer.
