Our flotilla of powerboats, motorboats and PWC were each purchased specifically for training. These craft are not charter boats that are used as training boats on their “days off,” they are specced specifically for their relevant RYA courses. The Chieftain fleet are all berthed across SWAC (Southampton Water Activate Centre) and our private boat yard, Mariners Wharf.
MOTOR YACHT (1 boat)
CHEROKEE – HARDY 28 (8.5m Motor Cruiser)
240 HP single screw Yanmar inboard diesel engine with a Z drive leg. The cockpit has 2 single seats, a fridge and quadruple bench. In the cabin there are 2 fold out double berths and the galley. .Raymarine Quantum Radar, 2 Raymarine Axiom MFDs (chart and radar displays) 2 Raymarine Instruments and AIS 700 Transceiver Icom Fixed DSC/VNF and Ocean Signal 406 MHz EPIRB
POWERBOATS (18 boats)
APACHE – XS700 (7.2m RIB)
Re engined with a new Honda 200 HP in Nov 2025. 180l fuel tank. Seating for 10, 2 Raymarine Axiom MFD, Raymarine AIS 700 Transceiver, Echo Sounder & Depth Instrument, Icom Fixed DSC/VHF and Wireless smartphone charging
Ribeye 785 – 7.8m RIB (2 boats)
One boat is fitted with Yamaha 200 HP, while the other is fitted with twin Yamaha 115 HPs.
Humber 6m RIB
Yamaha 80HP wheel steered outboard
Duver 25 Displacement Launch (1 boat)
Diesel powered, shaft driven displacement launch. Carries up to 12 passengers
Avon Searider 4m RIB (5 boats)
Each boat is fitted with a Yamaha 30HP wheel steered outboard.
RIGIFLEX 400 (4m Hard boat)
Tiller steered Mariner 25 HP, new in 2023.
RIGIFLEX 360 (6 boats)
These safteyboats are each fitted with a Yamaha 15HP
PWC (1 ski)
POLARIS 650 (Jet Ski)
Generous seating for 1, cosy seating for 2.
KEELBOATS (2 boats)
Sonar (2 boats)
Popular Solent keelboat designed by Bruce Kirby and raced at the Paralympic Games since 1996
SINGLE HANDED DINGHIES (37 boats)
RS ZEST (11 boats)
The most modern single hander on our fleet is loved by all levels of sailor.
RS QUBA (9 boats)
Single handed for youth or adults or add the jib to double hand.
PICO (4 boats)
Classic and immensely popular with beginner and improver children and adults.
ILCA / LASER (6 boats)
The world’s most sailed dinghy and a long standing Olympic Class.
RS TERA (6 boats)
Our smallest sailing dinghy is a fast and exciting 21st century single-hander that looks cool and makes sailing addictive. Suitable for smaller children.
RS AERO (1 boat)
Light weight, modern semi performance single hander.
CREWED DINGHIES (11 boats)
RS QUEST (3 boats)
Modern family or training dinghy for 2-5 crew with reefing and asymmetric spinnaker.
RS VISION (2 boats)
Popular training dinghy for older teens and adults. Includes an asymmetric spinnaker
RS VENTURE (1 boat)
A spacious dinghy for 2-6 sailors, popular for children’s taster sessions, groups and adult beginners and intermediates.
RS FEVA (3 boats)
A popular double handed boat for teens on a race pathway
VAGO (1 boat)
Formerly know as the “Laser Vago,” this high performance dinghy has an asymmetric gennaker and furling jib
4000 (1 boat)
Formerly known as the “Laser 4000,” this high performance double hander has racks, single trapeze and large asymmetric spinnaker
MULTIHULLS (3 boats)
DART 16 CATAMARAN (2 boats)
Suitable for 2 or 3 crew with spinnaker and trapeze options.
RS 14 CATAMARAN
14 foot modern catamaran for 1-3 sailors.
WINDSURF (13 boards)
STARBOARD GO (7 boards)
Often considered the ultimate board for progression and performance. The Go revolutionised windsurfing by introducing the widestyle concept. Designed to take riders from their first steps to their first carve gybe.
RED WINDSUP (6 boards)
Dual purpose Windsurf and Stand Up Paddle (SUP) board.
OPEN CANOES (8 boats)
PELICAN TOURING 17 CANOE (6 boats)
Very stable, high capacity (circa 419 kg) 17 foot canoe with 3 seats in each.
COLEMAN RAM-X-15 OPEN CANOE
15 foot classic canoe built in Canada. Capacity 300kg.
OLD TOWN DISCOVERY 169
17 foot open canoe, well known for stability and manoeuvrability.
PADDLE BOARDS (16 boards)
RED 10.6 RIDE (8 boards)
An all-round inflatable paddle board that blends stability and manoeuvrability
RED WINDSUP (6 boards)
Dual purpose Windsurf and Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Board.
RED MEGASUP XL (2 boards)
Large 17’ inflatable Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Board designed for groups of up to eight people.
TRAINING ENGINES (16 engines)
For Diesel Courses
| Brand | Horse Power | Size | Model | Typical Usage | Running or Static | RYA Diesel | Diesel Level 2 | Forthcoming AEC Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo Penta | 18 HP | 2 cylinder | MD 2002 | 24-29 foot sailing yachts | Static | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Yanmar | 29 HP | 3 cylinder | 3YM30 | 28-38 foot sailing yachts | Static | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Yanmar | 36 HP | 3 cylinder | 3JH2 | 30-40 foot sailing yachts | Running | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Perkins | 135 HP | 6 cylinder | Perkins 635 | Displacement workboats & 55-65 foot sailing yachts | Static | ✅ | ||
| Perkins | 175 HP | 6 cylinder | Perkins 6354 | Workboats & motor yachts | Running | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Perkins | 175 HP | 6 cylinder | Perkins 6354 | Workboats & motor yachts | Static | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Volvo Penta | 200 HP | 6 cylinder | TAMD-B | Work boats & motor yachts | Static | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Volvo Penta | Pair | Pair | 130S | Pair of Sail drive legs comm on sail yachts | Static | ✅ |
For Outboard Courses
| Horse Power | 2 Stroke Outboard Engine | 4 Stroke Outboard Engine | Outboard Maintenance Course | Yacht Maintenance Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selva | 80HP | ✅ | ✅ | ||
| Evinrude | 60HP | ✅ | ✅ | ||
| Yamaha | 50HP | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Yamaha 15HP | 15HP | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Tohatsu | 6HP | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Mariner | 4HP | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Yamaha | 3HP | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |