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craft designed to protect lives, facilities and equipment, Blocher said. With propulsion is provided by Twin 250 HP Yamaha 4.2L four stroke outboard motors, cruising speed ranges from 27.9 knots to 29.3 knots, based on a full load or a light ship. Maximum speed with a full load is 39.2 knots. Key features include an enclosed cabin; heating and air conditioning; aft deck space for cargo; an overhead canopy for sun protection; a hybrid foam and air fender for hull protection, stability, and ß otation if swamped; multiple weapons foundations; adjustable outboard mo- tor crash-rope guards; diverÕs recovery ladders; a Furuno Navnet electronics package; FLIR Thermal Imaging; a Gentex intercom, VHF and UHF radios; NVIS compat- ibility and an emergency lighting package.The company is also scheduled to deliver several patrol or combat vessels to various federal, state and local agencies: These include valor models ranging up to 36Õ in length; Liberty models ranging from 38Õ to 40Õ in length and mul- tiple Sounder vessels. These boats will be used for law en- forcement patrol, Þ re and rescue and combatant craft. ÒWeÕre preparing for an eventual domestic downturn from U.S. budget cuts,Ó Blocher said. ÒWeÕve noticed re- ductions in quantities of boats purchased by government agencies. The time from proposal and bid to award has in- creased considerably. Additionally, you have continued is- sues within state and municipal funding,Ó Blocher added. ÒMost of what we see is grant funds that are Þ nally being spent. A lot of the grant funds come with stipulations that the state or county has to match funds, which they may not have in their budget. WeÕve seen some contracts get pulled or delayed because of lack of funding.Ò ÒFortunately, we are a very diverse company. We have a steady backlog of various boats, ranging from recreational to commercial and government,Ó Blocher said. ÒWe have CompanyVessels Value CustomersBacklogAll AmericanPatrol / Dive $2.5 millionLAPDSome ? PassengerBollingerFRC?s $1.5 billion (*)U.S. Coast Guard ?Some?MetalcraftPatrol / Response$840,000 eachUSCG / USN, othersProprietary Metal SharkPatrol / Intercept ProprietaryUS/FMS/State/Direct?Healthy? Moose BoatsCatamaran Dive$1.1 millionLAPDNone on this typeNorth River Harbor Patrol $3 millionU.S. Navy?Steady?Ocean CraftRigid Hull In atableProprietary Proprietary Proprietary Silver ShipsPatrol / RHIB ProprietaryU.S. Navy, Municipal5 months SwiftshipsPatrol Boats $100 million +FMS, Egypt, Iraq ?Some?Williard Marine RIBs$100 million +FMS (various)Through 2014 Representative U.S. Companies Delivering Patrol & Combat Vessels in 2013 Source: Company data / (*) depending on options exercised. May 201330 MNMN May2013 Layout 18-31.indd 30MN May2013 Layout 18-31.indd 305/3/2013 12:54:12 PM5/3/2013 12:54:12 PM