For the Lochin enthusiast, we wanted to show you some of the more interesting builds. Some that offer a range of complexity or interest.

Rye Pilot Boat: Lochin 366 with unique wheelhouse
Working boats are often required to do multi-purpose roles and especially so in this case. The Rye Pilot Boat is required to undertake six roles, which makes the design of this Pilot Boat unique and different from the conventional loo and feel of a pilot vessel. The roles it must perform include: pilot vessel, police launch, river boat, tug, search & rescue & survey vessel.

These are some of the projects we are currently working on in conjunction with our associates...

LOCHIN 366 (SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION) PILOT / WORKBOAT- PORT OF RYE
This vessel is designed to fulfil a multi role from pilot transfer to general harbour duties and security patrol. She will be fitted with a bespoke wheelhouse design for crew transfer and undertake towing assignments and rescue duties as required. This craft will be fitted with twin Perkins 1100 series power units using remote ‘V’ drive gearboxes together with a plethora of equipment and navigation aids. She will join the ‘Rother 111’ - a Lochin 33 built some 30 + years ago ……………… we sometimes build them too well!!

No photo at lower level – perhaps show the 339 development as a Harbour Pilot?

LOCHIN 339 HARBOUR PILOT – (THE FIRST OF THE CLASS!)
In conjunction with the development of the 339 tooling we are gearing up to produce the first LOCHIN 339 in HARBOUR PILOT form. This vessel will enter production at our Newhaven yard later this year once the tooling is completed but we have already produced a mock-up of the wheelhouse environment to refine our think and prove our theories. Watch this space for regular updates and development!

LOCHIN 333 MOTOR CRUISER – (POSSIBLY THE LAST OF THE MARQUE!)
We are able to produce a small number of the 333 designs from our tooling but we anticipate this will be retired during 2011 once the 339 comes on stream.

Don’t forget the LOCHIN SHOP. We have a number of interesting mouldings that can enhance your existing boat should you be undertaking refurbishments!