The boat would provide a more versatile, fuel-efficient and capable rescue option than the current Zodiac RIBs and would complement the jet skis by offering greater stability, improved staff wellbeing, the ability to support multiple rescues, and better performance in rougher conditions. It would also strengthen operational capability during Clacton Airshow by supporting buoy laying, reducing reliance on external contractors and improving patrol coverage, while enabling Clacton Volunteer Lifeguards to reinvest the proceeds into a more suitable watercraft, further improving local water safety.