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Nachshol Reconnaissance Boat
Stingray Interceptor-2000

The Israel Navy received the first Nachshol [Nashal] Reconnaissance Boat which is now docked in the Red Sea arena. The Nachshol Class Reconnaissance Boat was designed and constructed in South Africa by the Capetown based Stingray-Marine Group. The Stingray Interceptor-2000, built according to Israel Navy specifications, then joined the Dabur Class Patrol fleet. The boat's routine operations are conducted in the Gulf of Eilat. The boat was constructed with the most advanced technology and the most suitable for Dabur Class Patrol Boat operations. The boats are manned by the smallest team and at the lowest cost of all the patrol class boats. The boats structure, based on the Caterman design, allows for maximum stability during high-speed sailing in stormy water.

As one of the top South African Boat manufacturers, Stingray offers superior quality workmanship, cutting edge designs and super efficient hull designs. Both monohulls and catamarans are well proven and are recognised as the top performing hulls in the industry. The structural integrity of the hulls are unsurpassed.

The HORIZON INTERCEPTOR catamaran combines the advantages of low acquisition and maintenance costs with the highest level of safety , stability , crew comfort and performance into one compact craft. The catamaran or twin-hull concept has been employed in high-speed craft design for decades. The division of displacement and water plane area between two relatively slender hulls results in a large deck area, good meta centric stability qualities and consequently a small rate and angle of roll, in a relatively small vessel. The greater stability of the craft makes the maximum deck area available for equipment placement and also allows for great flexibility in deck layout in support of variable roles.

A combination of proven catamaran design, Hydro- Foil supported catamaran technology and Caterpillar marine diesel engines, provides the HORIZON INTERCEPTOR with an excellent level of versatility and economy even under the most demanding sea conditions. The advanced hydro-supportive foil technology allows an improved power to weight ratio and affords significant cost savings compared to conventional mono hull craft.

Superior maneuverability and directional stability are the result of a combination of symmetrical and asymmetrical hull shapes. Unique tunnel steps create a two phase medium of water and air, dampening vertical accelerations, while the sponsor configuration assures banking on the inside during turns. This, combined with the correct weight distribution and bow design, allows for non-broaching even in the heaviest following seas. The two counter rotating marine diesel engine option permits speeds in excess of 35 knots.

All command, surveillance and navigation equipment required to perform police functions, fisheries patrol, diver support and search and rescue operations are included: VHF radio, Compass with digital display, depth gauge, speed log heading repeater, radar antenna and radar display unit.

The wheelhouse features full engine instrumentation and control panels for all on-board systems with two shock absorbing seats. The two forward cabins sleep four in single bunks. A self contained head and wash basin is fitted on the port side. The galley on the starboard side is fitted with a fresh water sink and can accommodate a microwave oven, a cooker top plate and a domestic refrigerator. Ample cupboard storage space is also provided. The open plan saloon is provided with a built-in settee and dining table. The fly-deck is fitted with a dual helm.