One (1) 26ft Welded Aluminum Boat to Include: The boat shall be new, fully assembled, serviced, and ready to operate when turned over to the customer. The boat and all component equipment shall include all inspection certification cards. The warranty will include inspection cards/information, furnished in accordance with the manufacturer’s standard warranty policy. The boat and all component equipment (provided components excluded from vendor control) shall have all the latest changes and features as standard, whether called for in specifications or not. Hull: General: Dry planing hull with deep “V” bottom for rough water and wide planing chines or equivalent for stability. Hull must have a semi-rounded bow to increase work area with sides rising higher in the bow than stern. Design should reduce side-to-side roll while drifting. Rib and side stiffeners can be added if needed. Dimensions (or near equivalent): Length at midline (excluding transom deck) 26 feet Width at gunnel 8.5 feet Gunnel to deck depth 27 inches at the transom 35 inches at the bow Design: Deep “V” bottom Planing chine or equivalent Semi-rounded bow Integrated motor mounts Deadrise: 20 degrees (or similar) Materials: Bottom and transom 0.25-inch (1/4 inch) or greater 5086 alloy plate Sides 0.19 inch (3/16 inch) or greater 5086 alloy plate Deck 0.19 inch (3/16 inch) or greater 5086 alloy plate Deck: Deck will be 3-4 inches above true water line with continuous welding with no skips. Deck must also be self-bailing with scuppers, extending from cabin to bow. The deck must have heavy-duty support framing designed to withstand constant pounding from up to 1500lbs. of gear stored on deck. Deck must be non-skid Boat Accessories: − Appropriate automatic bilge pump(s) − Appropriate hydraulic trim tabs with rocker-switch control − Two heavy-duty 12-volt batteries and dual battery switch − Coast Guard approved navigational lighting (running and anchor) − Coast Guard approved horn appropriate for boat length − Hull zinc anodes as needed − Console mounted 12-volt windshield wiper − Pedestal chair mounted on deck inside cabin − Three console mounted 12-volt cigarette-style accessory electrical plug-ins − Five 10-inch aluminum cleats and an appropriate bow-eye setup for trailering − Raw water wash-down pump − Folding measuring table − Small built-in cubby storage along gunwales/inside of hull for various gear (knives, hooks, etc.)
