The Vector-boats are mainly meant for private commuters, patrolling and surveillance
Alunaut – practical aluminium work boats Alunaut, a small craft producer on Saaremaa, specialises in the production of durable and robust aluminium boats in small series. Their other speciality is custom built projects – for example, a 60-foot unique aluminium boat was built for world cruising expedition. This year the company finished building its new and modern facility on Saaremaa and is now actively training new specialists. Although the factory is developing some models of its own, the main work is done as subcontracting for Swedish companies. The choice of models is practical: transport and work boats meant for coastal work and commuter services. Well-known brands are the Fred 25, Vector 23, Vector 28 and Aevotec 540. The Fred 25 was originally designed for people in wheelchairs as a fishing and recreational transport boat. Its special feature is an electric remote-controlled bow ramp which enables wheelchairs to roll on board and to be fixed securely at the skipper’s position. When needed, the Fred 25 can be equipped with an electrical lifting chair, which helps a person with movement difficulties to go swimming. In addition, the boat has an electrical bow thruster and electrical capstan in the stern, all remotely controlled. But the carefully considered solutions,
safety and practicality have turned the Fred 25 into a valued boat with inhabitants of the Swedish archipelago. The boat, with its comfortable bow ramp, is often used in transporting equipment and materials to small islands, or even in transporting animals.
Fred 25 was originally designed for people in wheelchairs as a fishing and recreational transport boat
The series of Vector-boats is mainly meant for fast private commuters as well as patrolling and surveillance. These high speed, light and safe aluminium boats are a popular choice with the coast guards of many countries; they are used by customs officials and police officers, and for environmental surveillance. One of the main requirements of this boat type is a comfortable cabin, as people who have to work on the sea need a normal working environment and proper protection from weather elements. See more at: www.alunaut.ee
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