34 Atlantic Freedom THE SKIPPER MARCH 2015 Atlantic Freedom moves Peter Lynch onboard Atlantic Freedom Well known Howth fisherman Peter Lynch has recently invested in a purpose built inshore potter/ netter. The Atlantic Freedom (S78), a 9.95m Cygnus Typhoon arrived at the East Coast harbour after Peter steamed from Cape Clear Island off the West Coast of Cork earlier this month and is currently undergoing some minor maintenance before potting for whelk. The Atlantic Freedom was built in 2009 at North Wales by Irish Sea Fishing Boats, Holyhead. The vessel was built as a fast workboat and because of its unique design there is no slamming when offshore in poor weather. Irish South and East Fish Producers Organisation Congratulations and Best Wishes to Peter & Julie Lynch & Family 18 The Mall, Waterford City Tel: 051 853627 Mobile: 085 2469164 Email: [email protected] The Atlantic Freedom’s overall dimensions are, Length 9.95m, Beam 4.1m and a draft of 1.4m, the vessel is constructed in GRP. The Atlantic Freedom is powered by a Daewoo L126 engine and gearbox supplied by Watermota, the vessel will cruise at 12 knots and has a top speed of 18 knots. The single 4-blade 26-inch propeller is protected behind a full length keel and enclosed skeg/ rudder. The Typhoons have a 4m molded beam and the over-developed chines that were first seen in the Cyclone giving a big stable platform while working in poor conditions or at speed. The forward wheelhouse is very spacious and the crew’s comfort is also well attended to with two berths forward beside the galley, there’s also a toilet aboard. The vessel’s electronics package includes Furuno Radar and Sounder, Sodena Plotter, GPS, EPIRB and 2x ICOM VHF’s. There is also a Webasto heating system installed to help demist the windows in the wheelhouse to give good visibility. The 4.1m beam on the Atlantic Freedom gives plenty of deck space for working and carrying the pots ropes and nets which were sourced from Swan Net Gundry. On the deck, there’s a Spencer Carter one ton line hauler and the rear gantry is designed to compliment a net hauler with a net flaker. A 250 kg cargo winch is used to lift the catch from the hold. The spacious hold can store 40 boxes of fish or shellfish. A native of Howth , Peter come from a large fishing family and he began his career on his father John Lynch’s boat, the John Martin. After 10 tears he moved to the family’s next vessel the Eblana where he spent the next ten years alongside his brothers John and Brendan. The staff at The Skipper would like to wish the Peter and Julie and family every success with their new vessel Atlantic Freedom. MARCH 2015 THE SKIPPER West to East Atlantic Freedom 35 Seawork_300x101_Layout 1 12/12/2014 12:22 Page 1 Inside the Wheelhouse of Atlantic Freedom 16-18 June 2015 ABP Port of Southampton, UK Atlantic Freedom COMMERCIAL MARINE & WORKBOAT EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE Seawork International is the biggest and fastest growing event for the commercial marine and workboat sectors in Europe, attracting 550 international exhibitors and 7,350 high-calibre visitors from 70 countries ● Provides a one-stop shop for buyers and maritime sector specialists ● Visitors and exhibitors from the commercial fishing sector ● Source products and services relevant to your industry ● Dive Tank showcasing products for the commercial underwater industry ● Walk on and trial more than 60 vessels on the pontoons ● Learn from industry leading experts in topical seminars ● Test real products with over 550 international exhibitors in attendance ● Events and demonstration schedule from true innovators in your industry ● Network with maritime professionals in numerous restaurants and bars Contact the team on +44 1329 825335 or [email protected] Atlantic Freedom seawork.com A Mercator Media event