Specifications include, but are not limited to: Airboat and trailer for the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism. Sixteen Foot open Airboat. A. Hull with Double Welded Aluminum 1. 16’ Hull Constructed of all Marine Grade 5086 Alloy Aluminum a. Bottom Thickness .190” (one solid sheet of material) b. Side thickness 1/8” (29” DEPTH IN REAR SIDE) c. Transom 3/16” (Water jet cut to precise shape) d. Deck 1/8” (Water jet cut to precise shape) e. Splash tray 3/16” (Water Jet cut for precise shape) f. Rear Corner gussets ¼ (WELDED TOP AND BOTTOM) g. Bulkhead 3/16 (100% WELDED NOT JUST OVER T-BARS 2. Overall Dimensions a. Length down midline 16’, width at transom 8’ 2”, grass rake 24” 3. Gussets will be fully welded top and bottom tying in sides and bulkheads a. 5 Heavy duty 2x2x3/8 T-bars running full length of bottom b. 2 Extreme duty extra strength 2”x3”x1/2 T-bars to connect to the main legs of the engine stand. 4. 2 ½” x3” I beam mid ship brace pressed into place, fully welded braces in the corners 5. Gunwales are extruded running full length (No Angle) 6. 3/8 UHMW Diamondslide Polymer on Bottom and sides of Hull (Compression Molded not extruded with silicone additive), aircraft riveted 7. Aluminum Non-skid flooring over T-bars for safety 8. Bulkhead 100% Fully Welded 9. Aluminum Flush mounted Deck hatch on bow with led interior light and shock assist arm 10. An eye will be installed with Heavy Duty Backing plate in center of bow. 11. Towing Eyes built into rear corners of hull also used for tie down straps. 12. Special ice bracing plates will be welded into rear sides of hull with an additional cross brace support system for ice use and extreme conditions. 13. SeaDeck or Non-Skid on Walking Surface 14. Boat to be painted olive drab or tan (color determined later) B. Engine and Exhaust System 1. 556 HP Marine LSA V-8 motor w/electronic throttle control pedal (EPA compliant) 2. Engine will come with an oil pan heater for cold environment, EZ oil drain line 3. Coolant Hoses will be Marine Grade with 2 Stainless clamps on each end. 4. Stainless Exhaust System, SS Headers with 3/8 flange, Stainless Flex, Mufflers, and clamps. 5. High Performance Aluminum Radiator, Oil Cooler engine Weather Cover, and new in-tank high performance Aeromotive fuel pump system. C. Propeller and Reduction 1. 3 Blade Composite Whisper Tip Carbon Fiber Whirl Wind Prop 2. A 2.3 Belt Driven Reduction Unit with upgraded Black Hawk Belt D. Engine Stand, Cage, and Rudders/Steering 1. Engine Stand / Seat 304 Stainless Steel 18 Gauge Square tubing as one integral unit. 2. Side by side operator seating with Big Man LE Seats to allow for gun belt. 3. Front Triple Seat Shell and Cushion designed to fit 2 officers with gun belts, with weather tight storage under full seat. All seats come with travel seat covers. 4. Additional storage around the inside of the hull where available. 5. Rubber mounts between engine and engine stand. 6. Prop Guard will be constructed of 304 Stainless Steel tubing covered with .135 gauge 2x4 stainless steel wire mesh. And 4x4” wire mesh up high for maximum airflow. 7. 60” Foam Filled aluminum rudders with positive cable steering mounted to top of rudders. 8. Left handed positive push/pull type steering with overhead cable to rudders.