1/22/10 26/100 Sea Rescue Boat

In 1999 Matchbox was trying to branch out more in order to make 100 vehicles for the line, and with that we started to see more planes, boats, and even spacecraft.  One of those vehicles was the Sea Rescue Boat, the closest that you can get to a real boat or even a fishing boat.  The hull is metal and joins the upper part in white with plenty of details that include life guards and whip antennas.  There is no interior, but the stairs in the back lead to a radar antenna on the top, while the rear has black railings and a lip to open the lid that shows either the motors or more life vests (not sure of which).  To give this boat some motion small military wheels allow the boat to hover over land since this casting would be too heavy to float in water.  Out of all of the boat castings released this one seems to be the most realistic of the bunch, and despite being a rescue boat it has no problems masquerading as a fishing boat.

Specifications:

· Engine: 2 Detroit Diesel I-3 engines, 425 hp.

· Transmission: 1 speed direct drive

· 0-60 mph: 26 knots

· Real vehicle price: #500,000 est. 1999

Rating:  3.8 out of 5 stars