PURPOSE The intent of these specifications is to describe and establish construction requirements for a heavy-duty airboat to be used by the COMMISSION as a workboat. The airboat shall be capable of transporting people in continuous operation during both high and low water conditions. The airboat will be used in harsh conditions. The airboat required and covered by these specifications shall be the manufacture's latest basic production model and shall be equipped with all new standard equipment in accordance with the manufacture's latest literature, a copy of which must accompany the bidder’s response along with any and all specifications necessary to verify that the unit either meets or exceeds each and every of the following: complete hull, engine cage, rudders, controls, elevated seating for five (5) occupants, 525 horsepower, 7.4L Levitator MS.70 airboat engine with propeller, produced by a manufacturer of airboats that has been in the business of constructing airboats for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months and has constructed a minimum of twenty (20) airboats since the company was established. An existing Commission trailer will be provided to the manufacturer for this airboat build. The trailer provided is a 2015 Ram-Lin tandem axle aluminum airboat trailer designed to fit a 15’ x 8’ airboat. GENERAL A. The airboat shall be fully operational upon delivery. B. The airboat shall conform to all federal, state, and marine safety regulations. C. The airboat shall meet eligibility for State of Florida Marine Vessel Registration. D. The airboat shall be constructed in accordance with or exceed industry standards for this type of vessel. The use of reconditioned or used parts will not be accepted. E. Marine Grade Aluminum Alloy to be used. 3. BOAT CONSTRUCTION 3.1. New fifteen (15) foot aluminum hull (one (1) piece bottom – NO splicing). 3.2. Eight (8) foot beam width. 3.3. Minimum, twenty-four (24) inch gunnel height at midship. 3.4. Minimum twenty-two (22) inch height of transom. Transom to have a minimum ten-inch (10”) splash guard extending to rear across entire width of stern. 3.5. Rolled non trip chine. Raised outside edge at radius. Lifting and turning strakes welded to hull. 3.6. Minimum 36" covered foredeck coated with a gray colored non-skid finish and lockable underdeck storage.
