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Boksa Marine Design, Inc. (BMD) has provided hull, structural and outÞ tting design for two recent Workskiff built boats, a 25-ft. RIB law enforcement boat and a 31-ft. RIB salvage and towing vessel. BMD managed the entire design of both vessels. The Þ rst, a 25-ft. Rigid Inß atable Boat (RIB), was designed for use by the Illinois Conservation Police, part of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The boat design can be altered as needed, with shortening to 23-ft. or lengthening to 27-ft. The boats are capable of being trailered for easy transportation. The second boat, a 31-ft. RIB utility vessel was designed for an Alaskan based marine towing and salvage company. Like the other boat, the 31-ft. RIB design can be shortened to 29-ft. and lengthened to 33-ft. The boats, developed and built by Workskiff, recently went through successful sea trials. Workskiff of Sedro Woolley, WA is a builder of custom aluminum boats for law enforcement, government agencies, education institutions and private industry. Kvichak Marine Industries , of Seattle, WA, recently delivered the M/V Samuel A. Church, a 50 x 15.5-ft. pilot vessel to the Crescent River Port Pilots (CRPPA) of Louisiana. A christening ceremony was held at the Southern Yacht Club of New Orleans before the vessel was delivered to its homeport in Pilottown, LA. Kvichak is currently building a second 50-ft. pilot boat for the CRPPA with delivery scheduled for September 2012. Designed by Kvichak Marine, the all-aluminum vessel is powered by twin Detroit Diesel 60 series engines rated for 600 BHP coupled to Twin Disc MG5114SC marine gears. Hamilton 364 waterjets are the chosen propulsors. This combination allows for excellent maneuverability and a top speed of 32 knots. The vessel has a Wing Hybrid fendering system and a roof boarding platform speciÞ cally designed for the CRPPA. Boksa Marine Design Supports New Workskiff Projects Kvichak Delivers Pilot Vessel to Crescent River Port Pilots VESSELSDraft (RFS): 2.75?Fuel capacity: 500 gallonsOverall length: 52.25?Beam, overall: 15.5?Top speed: ~32 knots Furuno navigation system Northern Lights 9 kW generator Fresh water capacity: 15 gallons2 crew and 10 passengersWing Hybrid fendering system Climate controlled pilot house500 lb MOB Davit w/12 VDC winchJuly 201252 MNMNJuly2012 Layout 50-58.indd 52MNJuly2012 Layout 50-58.indd 527/10/2012 12:55:59 PM7/10/2012 12:55:59 PM