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Metal Shark Delivers Fire/Rescue Boat Metal Shark Boats delivered a 21 Relentless fire, rescue, and patrol vessel for Pendleton Rescue Squad's operations in Kentucky. A custom-built derivative of the U.S. Coast Guard's SPC-SW standard platform response vessel, the boat will serve as the Squad's primary rescue and firefighting vessel. A sister craft has also been built as a demonstration platform for Metal Shark's sales team, and is currently available for testing nationwide. Powered by a single 225 hp Honda outboard, Pendleton Rescue Squad's 21-ft. Relentless speeds to fire and rescue operations at 46-plus knots or greater (depending on engine package), and features a full complement of electronics, including a Garmin chart plotter and VHF radio, as well as an LED light bar and siren. Fire suppression opera- tions are aided by the boat's integrated, 500 gpm fire pump and bow monitor, while the pilot is kept dry thanks to a welded aluminum console and Lexan windscreen. With its progressive-deadrise hull design, the 21 Relentless handles the shallows with ease, while still providing a comfortable ride in rough seas. Welded from heavy-duty 5086 aluminum alloy, the boat can be fully customized to suit a wide range of law enforcement, security, and response mission require- ments. USN Christens Vessel at Austal USA The Navy christened the Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) Spearhead on September 17, during a ceremony in Mobile, Ala. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Kenneth Wahlman, U.S. Army (Ret.) will serve as ship?s sponsor. His daughter Catherine, a Staff Sgt. in the Army ROTC attending Virginia Tech University, assisted her father in the christening, Wahlman?s wife, Chief Warrant Officer Five, Linda Wahlman, supported from afar, while on deployment with the 645th Regional Support Group in Kandahar. The 338 ft. aluminum catamaran, Spearhead, is being constructed by Austal USA in Mobile, Ala. Spearhead and the nine other JHSVs under contract are ideal for fast, intra-theater transportation of troops, mili- tary vehicles, supplies and equipment. They are capable of transporting 600 short tons, 1,200 nautical miles at an average speed of 35 knots and can operate in shallow-draft ports and waterways, providing U.S. forces added mobili- ty and flexibility. The JHSVs also have an aviation flight deck to support day and night air vehicle launch and recovery operations. JHSVs have berthing space for up to 146 personnel and airline-style seating for up to 312.LeeShore Boats Delivers This new vessel was recently delivered to the Clallam County Sheriff's dept. in Washington State. The 26 LOA x 10' 8" collared patrol boat was designed by Antonio Salguero of Coastwise Marine Design and built by Lee Shore Boats in Port Angeles, WA. The boat was designed and built to meet specs set forth by the customer, which included 5000 lb ready for sea weight, 10.5 ft maximum trailered height, and 40 plus knots top speed with twin 175 Suzuki four strokes, all of which were achieved. The boat utilizes a CPI Products D shaped inflatable collar, 7 foot enclosed walkaround cabin with AJR sliding side doors and hinged aft door, folding radar arch and searchlight, below deck storage compartments, 100 gallon below deck tank, and removable fwd sampson post. The boat features a 64 mile Furuno radar with MFD 12 NavNet 3D, General Dynamics GD-8000 laptop com- puter system, electric gun locks, and law enforcement light package. A custom aluminum bunk trailer was builtby AllFab Trailers in Sequim, WA, which was designed to keep the trailering height within the Sheriff's specs. VESSELS(Photo: Courtesy Austal)(Photo: Courtesy Lee Shore)50MNOctober 2011MN#10 (50-57):MN 2011 Layouts 10/5/2011 10:07 AM Page 50