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To this end, over 600 agencies worldwide, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, have invested in the boat system that has changed how they conduct water op- erations. But, perhaps, it is the smaller, less ? nancially en- dowed organizations that constitute Rescue ONEs most important customers. Neighboring communities only able to purchase one boat get the full bene? t of the system when they join forces on a particular incident or response by pooling resources. Thats economy of scale and utility. Thats Rescue ONE. FREEDOM 21 FROM SILVER SHIPS: THE AFFORDABLE LAW ENFORCEMENT PLATFORM For municipal police departments thirsting for a qual- ity maritime platform even in the leanest of times, Silver Ships has just the tonic for what ails them. Thats because, for about $128,000, they can obtain a ? rst rate, capable patrol vessel that not only puts them in the water, it does so with superior performance, too. That low entry price comes complete with a full trailer package and with a ves- sel that is capable of making speeds of up to 40 KT, using an Evinrude 250 engine, with a relatively shallow 18? draft that will also take them to just about any place where there is even the smallest amount of water. A host of optional upgrades completes the package for those municipalities with a bit more to spend. At the Sheriffs Convention in Charlotte, they even took their ? rst order. Silver Ships has provided, on a global basis, military, municipal and commercial users with work and patrol vessels for more than 27 years. On any given day in the factory, youll ? nd Law Enforcement boats side by side to US Navy program boats with a variety of state, Federal & DOD as well as foreign market mixed in. Their latest rendition, the Freedom 21CC,? built with marine-grade aluminum has the ability to work in shallow or open water, powered by single outboard and open deck area the 21CC was Purpose Built and ergonomically designed for single of? cer operations. The 21CC has a solid foam fendering system with side entry ports, plenty of dry storage as well as dedicated ? re- arms locker. The console is laid out to accept any type of navigational system commonly used as well as department speci? c electronics. The boat is designed to be safe, reli- able, ef? cient and most of all - intuitive for the of? cer to operate. LOA: 21-0Propulsion: Single Outboard Solid Foam Fender-ing SystemBeam: 8-6?Speed: 40+ Knots4 storage lockers Draft: 18?Full Walk Around ConsoleLockable weapon/ storageLow entry PriceUpgradable for Future Electronics Full Trailer Pack- age Standard Performance Speci? cations & Features: BOAT OF THE MONTH 46 MNAugust 2013MN August2013 Layout 32-49.indd 467/23/2013 7:28:46 PM