The vessel and its components shall be suitable for operation everywhere in Southwest Alaska and surrounding waters in all seasons. The vessel must successfully operate in the following environmental conditions: Ambient air temperatures: 70 degrees F to -10 degrees F, water temperatures between 65 degrees F and 30 degrees F, wind speeds between 0 and 45 knots, and wave heights up to 8 feet. • Hull: Welded aluminum, shallow draft. In the general design of a mono hull design with the ability to operate in seas up to 8ft with a self-bailing deck. • Length: Required length shall be 25 feet, not including transom or motor extensions. • Beam: Maximum beam of 9’. • Stability: Vessel must pass a stability test per USCG requirements for worst case load condition with the vessel operating in exposed waters. Also, vessel must have a collision bulkhead and additional watertight bulkheads, spaced so that vessel will not sink if one compartment is holed. • Cargo: The vessel must be able to carry deck loads of up to 1000 lbs...
