Redbay Stormforce 1650 LADY KATE

Boat Overview

The Redbay 1650 Explorer Cabin RIB, named LADY KATE, is a premier offshore-capable RIB built in 2018.

Construction and Design

LADY KATE is designed to endure the harshest sea conditions of the Irish Sea. Key features include:

• Exceptional lay-up weights


• Substantial structural reinforcement


• Hull shape crafted by experienced designers of pilot boats and commercial crafts

Performance and Capabilities

This RIB combines remarkable seakeeping ability with:

• A hand-built, luxurious three-cabin interior


• Power, speed, and versatility

LADY KATE excels in challenging operational areas, showcasing her ability to handle angry weather and high seas with ease.

Unique Characteristics

She is described as a big, beautiful brute, sharing lineage with the pilot boats of the Belfast Port Authority. This powerhouse RIB is unique, exceptional, and deeply cool, making it not suitable for the faint-hearted.