An Archer replacement should begin with lifeboat seakeeping

What should replace the Archer-class patrol vessels in the Coastal Forces Squadron?

A robust small craft drawing on lifeboat seakeeping or CB90 practice would fit the mixed training, coastal, and Gibraltar mission better than a heavily armed miniature combatant.

The Archer class performs several modest but persistent jobs, including training, coastal presence, and operations around Gibraltar. Royal National Lifeboat Institution experience offers a useful starting point because its boats emphasize seakeeping, reliability, and safe operation with small crews. A CB90-style combat boat provides another reference for speed and military utility. The final design should follow the actual patrol and training mission rather than accumulate weapons that make the vessel expensive and hard to sustain.