Mersey lifeboat for sale in top condition. Boat is top maintained. Speed With a top speed of 17 knots, the Mersey was our fastest all-weather lifeboat to be launched via a tractor-borne carriage when she was introduced to the fleet in 1988. Her launch and recovery system made her ideal for our beach-launching lifeboat stations. Manoeuvrability The Mersey’s propellers and rudders lie in partial tunnels set into the hull. The tunnels, along with the main and two bilge keels, provide excellent protection from damage in shallow water and during beach recovery or slipway operat... read more