Do Senator boats really ‘rule the sea’? Watch us put a Senator 620 to the ultimate test...

Would you go to sea without the guarantee of positive buoyancy?

Positive buoyancy isn't merely a technicality thrown around by boat builders; it's a safeguard against the unpredictable nature of the sea. And to navigate the open waters without this guarantee is to take a gamble. A gamble that could cost your life!

In December 2023, a 9NEWS clip ( watch the footage here: https://bit.ly/42s9XuU ) emerged on social media of an Australian boatie and his crew. Setting out off the coast of Perth for what was expected to be a calm day on the water, the crew was unaware of what was to come.

The conditions at sea changed rapidly and their plate boat was struck by a series of volatile waves, causing it to capsize and become submerged within a matter of minutes! Quick thinking by the crew saw them activate their emergency flares and fortunately, a nearby vessel (uncannily a Senator 650) responded promptly, rescuing all crew members safely from the water.

While this story concluded with a happy ending, this frighteningly close call had our team asking the question, do Senator boats really ‘rule the sea’? It was time to back our claims with action and subject our Senator 620’s Guardian Chambers™ to the ultimate test - deliberately pumping over 2,000 litres of water into the hull under the supervision of the New Zealand Coastguard.

Spoiler alert

The Senator Guardian Chambers™ proved resilient against the substantial water on board. Resilience which stems from a design that sets Senator boats apart from standard plate boats. On all hard top Senator models, the hull’s buoyancy ring is sealed the entire way around the top of the gunwales, raising the centre of buoyancy and providing greater sealed buoyancy volume.

It is these unique Senator Guardian Chambers™ that provide our boats with unparalleled buoyancy that ensure you and your family have the best chance of making it home.

That’s safety that rules.

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