The Short Fuse is a high speed recovery, winch and deployment vessel capable of 35 knots and while carrying 8 tonnes on the back deck can still achieve 22 knots. The vessel is surveyed for 20 people if you need to relocate staff in a hurry. The vessel is jet propelled can operate in 600mm of water and can pull up to any beach anywhere. With 1700 hp it is capable of recovering most vessels that are grounded. A large rear deck can take 10 metre lengths if needed.
GENERAL DETAILS   
Type: Crew/ Supply Boat 
Builder: Seaquest Marine 
Beam: 5.0m
Length: 17.36m 
Draft: 0.75m
Tonnage: 18
Launched: 2002 Hull
Const: Aluminium
POWER   
Engine: Twin V10 MAN kw: 575
Max Speed: 40 knots
Cruising: 30kts @ 2000RPM
Gearbox: 2 x Twin Disc 514 Reduction: 1.11:1
Jet Units: 2 x Hamilton 04001  
SURVEY STANDARDS   
Class: 3C Persons on Board: 20
Life Rafts: 2 x 10 man Life Rings: 2
ELECTRONICS
Auto Pilot:
 Saura Sounder: Furuno
GPS: Furuno GP31 Plotter: Hercules C Map
Compass: Saura Keiki VHF Radio: Icom
HF Radio: Codan
Available long, medium and short term lease only
Truckable and shipable.