We dare the waves a life to saveSince 1933
We dare the waves a life to saveSince 1933
As a voluntary lifeguard service, we rely solely on your kind donations to run and maintain our services. Your support and any donation, is very much appreciated and will help us to continue to save lives.
PSVL own 3 vehicles required for our lifeguard duties. 2 vehicles almost indentical, but can you spot the differences?
Please click the boxes to find out more detailed information.
Portsea rescue mobile 1 is a 2018 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DI-D SG-5.
This is a very versatile vehicle and caters for our needs specifically for operations in the club, with the primary focus of carrying out lifeguard duties and winching the RWC up the beach.
Capable of seating 7 crew in comfort, excellent off-road capability alongside a 3500KG tow limit, also shares towing our rescue boat, this vehicle really does tick all the boxes...
Portsea rescue mobile 1 is a 2018 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DI-D SG-5.
This is a very versatile vehicle and caters for our needs specifically for operations in the club, with the primary focus of carrying out lifeguard duties and winching the RWC up the beach. Capable of seating 7 crew in comfort, excellent off-road capability alongside a 3500KG tow limit, also shares towing our rescue boat, this vehicle really does tick all the boxes.
Portsea Rescue Mobile 1 was purchased brand new, direct from Fownhope Mitsubishi in Hereford in late 2018.
At the beginning of 2018, it was announced that Mitsubishi were no longer building the Shogun and this particular vehicle was the last one for sale in the UK! This vehicle now works alongside our other vehicle Portsea Rescue Mobile 2.
Although this was purchased as a standard vehicle, Mitsubishi agreed to do the modifications required to be at the spec for us.
The modifications were completed in house by Dan Dobson at Fownhope Mitsubishi who did a fantastic job!
Portsea Rescue mobile 1 is capable of winching up to 9500ibs, it is fitted with 360 degree rescue and warning lights, it has all terrain tyres and roof rack capable of transporting goods on the roof.
This vehicle is also set ready to be deployed to emergency and is registered with the emergency services to transport crews in adverse weather during times of snow etc.
Portsea Rescue Mobile carries a first responder kit, Oxygen administration and a defibrillator at all times. The seats can also be collapsed to allow for a stretcher with a casualty to be recovered off road and brought up to a road ambulance.
It also provides sheltered first aid or lifesaving actions.
Unfortunately, our HQ boathouse is not big enough to house our vehicles, so it is kept at our storage facility at Fort Cumberland alongside our rescue boat.
Here we have 2 large polytunnels to house some of our larger assets, maintaining a safe and secure place free from the adverse weather conditions.
This means that Portsea Rescue Mobile is always ready to deploy alongside our rescue boat.
That's why your donation is crucial in Keeping us operational and saving lifes we thank you.
Portsea rescue mobile 2 is a 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DI-D.
This is a very versatile vehicle and caters for our needs specifically for operations in the club, with the primary focus of towing our rescue boat, Portsea Rescue 1.
Capable of seating 7 crew in comfort, excellent off-road capability alongside a 3500KG tow limit, this vehicle really does tick all the boxes...
Portsea rescue mobile 2 is a 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DI-D.
This is a very versatile vehicle and caters for our needs specifically for operations in the club, with the primary focus of towing our rescue boat, Portsea Rescue 1.
Capable of seating 7 crew in comfort, excellent off-road capability alongside a 3500KG tow limit, this vehicle really does tick all the boxes.
We purchased this vehicle second hand in 2013 to replace our old Toyota Hilux that had become uneconomical and served as our only vehicle between 2013 and 2019.
Now she still operates but alongside our newer vehicle Portsea Rescue Mobile 1.
This Shogun was purchased as a standard vehicle from Lookers prestige in Portslade for £18,500 in 2012.
We then had the vehicle converted with accessories added onto it to suit the demands of our club, which cost in the region of £1,5000.
A winch was bespoke fitted to the front chassis, rescue lights and PA fitted, we fitted more off-road bias tyres to allow it to be more capable on the shingle and finally added our club livery to it.
Portsea Rescue Mobile carries a first responder bag, Oxygen administration and a defibrillator at all times.
A stretcher is also carrie alongside vehicle recovery kit so we are prepared for most things that should arise.
The seats can also be collapsed to allow for a stretcher with a casualty to be recovered off road and brought up to a road ambulance. It also provides sheltered first aid or lifesaving actions.
Unfortunately, our HQ boathouse is not big enough to house our vehicles, so it is kept at our storage facility at Fort Cumberland alongside our rescue boat.
Here we have 2 large polytunnels to house some of our larger assets, maintaining a safe and secure place free from the adverse weather conditions.
This means that Portsea Rescue Mobile is always ready to deploy alongside our rescue boat.
That's why your donation is crucial in Keeping us operational and saving lifes we thank you.
Portsea rescue quad is a Yamaha Kodiak 700 all terrain vehicle.
Powered by the new high torque MK II 686cc engine - and featuring a compact chassis with a plush seat for day-long riding comfort - this extraordinary worker can carry a 140kg payload plus rider, and tow up to 600kg....
Portsea rescue quad is a Yamaha Kodiak 700 all terrain vehicle.
Powered by the new high torque MK II 686cc engine - and featuring a compact chassis with a plush seat for day-long riding comfort - this extraordinary worker can carry a 140kg payload plus rider, and tow up to 600kg.
The smooth-running Ultramatic® CVT transmission and 2WD/4WD mechanical system make this ATV ideal for towing and all day work.
Portsmouth and Southsea Voluntary Lifeguards, use this vehicle primarily to launch and recover the RWC from the beach and manoeuvre the trailers on the promenade.
It can also be used to conduct beach patrols or gain acess quickly to areas of the beach that are far away.
It is not road legal so does not get used on the road however this piece of equipment is invaluable for off road use.
Portsea eescue quad is kept in our HQ boathouse alongside the RWC.
It is ready for immediate deployment on the beach at all times.
That's why your donation is crucial in Keeping us operational and saving lifes we thank you.
