Hawkes Bay

Vessel Information

Celia Knowles is an 11.7 metre AMF rigid hull inflatable with twin Cummins 480 horsepower driving  two Hamilton Jet units.  These can push the vessel and crew of six along in reasonable conditions at 35 knots (from the breakwater to Cape Kidnappers in about 25 minutes).

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Hawkes Bay CRV - "Celia Knowles"

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