Hull: Length – 30’minimum. Beam – 10’minimum Aluminum hull construction –minimum 5086 alloy ¼” hull, 5052 alloy 3/16” sides Non-skid flooring – Marine Grade Aluminum Alloy, 3/16” minimum Semi displacement hull with full length keel Optimal design to incorporate operational vessel draft of 3 feet or less – to be approved by DES. Pilot house aluminum hardtop driving station with glass windshield, sliding windows on sides, full enclosure and door with lock. Heating system for pilot house – engine cooling system heater loop controlled with electric fan Electric windshield wipers. Driving station pedestal seat with cushion Fuel tank below deck – minimum 50 gallon capacity Self-bailing deck draining to the stern Tow post – 3” aluminum – mounted amidships forward of propeller Push Knees on the bow of the vessel Rub rail - to be installed on sides and bow of vessel – fabric covered foam or equivalent rubber D ring bumper that covers the bow and both beams of the boat Deck plates to access fuel tank (fittings and sender) and bilge (pumps and level switches) Propulsion: Minimum 300 hp Single engine inboard or inboard/outboard diesel– new motor and transmission Bow thruster with driving station mounted control – thruster power to be approved by DES Single binnacle control for combined shift and throttle operation Hydraulic Steering
