About this tender
The JT 19 RB is the SOLAS-rated rescue boat version of the JT 19. At 5.98m LOA and 2.44m beam, it is the largest of Castoldi's three SOLAS rescue boat sizes (alongside the 14 RB and 18 RB), and the variant we tend to recommend for yachts above 500 GT operating under LY3 rules where deck space allows the larger footprint. MED Type Approval covers the regulatory compliance.
Same Volvo Penta D3 driveline as the standard JT 19, with the addition of Castoldi's RI.SE.R. recessed self-righting system in the stern peak. SOLAS-certified passenger capacity is six (5+1). Visually the boat is hard to distinguish from the non-SOLAS 19, which makes it a practical choice for yachts where the rescue boat doubles as a working guest tender.
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At 5.98m LOA the 19 RB is the largest of Castoldi's MED type-approved rescue boats. For yachts above 500 GT where deck space and lift capacity allow, the 19 RB gives the most usable working footprint of the three SOLAS sizes. Cat C-style hull form provides the seakeeping needed for genuine rescue work in unsettled conditions.
Same Castoldi self-righting system as the smaller RB models. Recessed in a stern peak, the inflatable balloon and tank meet the SOLAS self-righting requirement without external apparatus. The boat retains the visual identity of a guest tender, which matters when the same craft does dual duty.
Volvo Penta D3 marine diesel coupled to Castoldi waterjet, with global parts and service support. The driveline is the same proven setup used on the standard JT 19, with the engine sized appropriately for the additional rescue equipment weight.
MED Type Approval Certificate covers the rescue boat regulatory requirement on commercial yachts. The certification is recognised globally for SOLAS compliance, and Castoldi's documentation supports the audit trail required by class societies and flag states.
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Castoldi · Albairate, Italy
Tell us about your yacht, your programme, and the missions 19 RB/ SOLAS needs to handle. We come back within 48 hours with a written assessment - fit for the brief, lead time, and trade-offs against alternatives in the same band.
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