P717 | NAVIGATOR 14 SAR
The Navigator 14 SAR Search & Rescue & Patrol vessel is a high-performance search and rescue platform designed by KND featuring a rugged aluminium planing hull and a fully enclosed aluminium wheelhouse superstructure. Measuring 13.21 meters in length overall with a beam overall of 3.33 meters and a shallow draft of 0.42 meters, this robust craft is classified under Bureau Veritas (BV) standards and verified with HPi CE proof validation. Configured for a single-day operational endurance basis, the internal layout safely accommodates a 6-passenger complement alongside essential rescue resources supported by a 1,500-liter fuel capacity, 150 liters of fresh water, and a 42-liter waste water tank.
The vessel offers exceptional speed and intercept agility through two distinct triple outboard propulsion configurations. The baseline recommended arrangement utilizes three 300 hp outboards (900 hp total) to achieve a maximum speed of 56 knots and a cruising speed of 41.5 knots, consuming 148.5 liters of fuel per hour for a total cruising range of 377 nautical miles. For critical high-velocity operations, an upgraded setup provides three 400 hp outboards (1,200 hp total) that drive the maximum 6.54-ton full-load displacement craft to a blistering top speed of 63.2 knots and a cruise speed of 46.9 knots, yielding a 320-nautical-mile range with a cruise fuel burn of 198 liters per hour. Onboard electronics and climate control are powered by a 230 VAC and 48 VDC network supported by a recommended 2,590 Ah house battery bank and an 8.1 kW / 10.1 kVA generator that runs a 19,200 BTU/h air conditioning system.
Mission command and tactical situational awareness are directed via an advanced navigation pack centered on a 12-inch multi-function display (MFD) that fully integrates VHF DSC, an AIS-B transponder, an 18/24-inch dome radar, an autopilot system, and a 600 W sonar. Standard safety and compliance requirements are met with compulsory gear including a masthead light, stern light, sidelights, a magnetic compass, a sound signal device, a VHF radio, emergency flares, and navigation charts. True to its professional rescue and defense lineage, operators can further specialize the platform through optional extras such as weapon mounts, ballistic protection, and an integrated WC. These concept-level estimates represent preliminary specifications and remain subject to final design development and detailed naval engineering.





