We had a Arun Class boat, now a Trent Class.The crew today still preferred the Arun one. They take a lot to run, even when tied to the quayside. Thankfully here, (Troon) they get their fuel for practice at cost. I don't know if any of you have been to Poole and seen the size of their Headquarters, I was gobsmacked how big the operation was.
I come from RNLI stock in a roundabout way, the Moelfre RNLI station on Anglesey was connected to my mothers side of the family years ago.
Here, I am friendly with the ex Coxwain.
Iain.