Sir Max Aiten III – Engine Replacement Project Update We are pleased to advise that our new engines have now arrived in Jersey. A big thank you to Woodside Logisitics for kindly arranging the transport to Jersey and to Fetch & Karrie for assisting in the movement of them to the boat yard. Please watch this space for installation updates.
The Engines are En Route
Sir Max Aiten III – Engine Replacement Project Update We are pleased to advise that our new engines are now fully built and are on a lorry heading for Portsmouth. A big thank you to Power Torque Engineering Ltd for assembling these and Woodside Logisitics for kindly arranging the transport to Jersey. Please watch this space for arrival and installation …
Sir Max Boat Lift 16th January 2025
Sir Max Aitken III was removed from the water in a military style process as planned on Friday 16th January. The iconic sound of the Detroit engines has now been resigned to history but the new Baudouin engines will significantly enhance performance and durability. Sir Max is now sitting within the boat park whilst works progress with the engine removal, …
Engine Replacement Programme Update 16.01.26
We are pleased to announce that the new engines and gearboxes have arrived safely from France and are now with Power Torque Engineering Ltd in Coventry for final assembly prior to dispatch to Jersey in early February. We hope you find these pictures interesting.
Sir Max: Engine Update
Our engine refit programme for Sir Max Aitken III is progressing well, with quotations accepted and manufacture underway. We thank DK Collins and Motors Badouin for their support, which will enable us to offer a “best in class” lifeboat service to our island. Production is scheduled to be completed mid-December. Here are a few photos of the 6F21 engines during …
Sir Max: Major Refit
The JLA All-weather lifeboat, Sir Max Aitken III, to Undergo Major Refit in Jersey The Jersey Lifeboat Association (JLA) is proud to announce that its All-weather lifeboat, Sir Max Aitken III, will undergo a major refit in Jersey during early 2026 – a significant investment in the island’s independent life-saving service. Since its formation in 2018, the JLA has responded …
The Sir Max Aitken III is a Tyne-class lifeboat, entering service in 1987.
She has an overall length of 14.3 metres and a draught of 1.27 metres. Her steel hull and aluminium superstructure provide exceptional strength and durability. Designed with protected propeller tunnels and heavy bilge keels, the Tyne class is particularly well-suited to shallow waters and reef-lined coasts, making the Sir Max Aitken III ideal for operation around Jersey Since being acquired …
Baudouin Marine Engines
Baudouin marine propulsion engines are recognized worldwide for their quality, durability, and reliability. Baudouin’s products comply with the latest marine and inland shipping environmental standards. Baudouin engines are designed specifically for marine applications, optimized for easy and cost-effective maintenance