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TOP BOATS 2021

Metal Shark

FIRE BOAT 2

A “NEXT-GENERATION” FIREBOAT powered by twin 550-HP Cummins QSB 6.7 inboard die- sels mated to Hamilton HTX30 waterjets with Blue Arrow control system via Twin Disc MG 5065 SC transmissions.

Fire Boat 2, delivered to Orange Beach Fire Rescue in Ala- This con? guration enables this fully-equipped 43- by 12- bama this summer, is the ? rst 38 De? ant NXT next-gener- foot ? reboat to cruise at 30 knots and reach top speeds in ation welded-aluminum monohull pilothouse vessel, a new excess of 40 knots while offering superb maneuverability model based on Metal Shark’s popular 38 De? ant platform. at all speeds. The 38 De? ant NXT is available with a wide

Utilizing the same proven hullform as the more than 100 range of propulsion types and can reach top speeds of more legacy model 38 De? ant vessels already in operation, the than 50 knots when powered by triple outboards.

new 38 De? ant NXT has an entirely new topsides arrange- For ? re? ghting, the Orange Beach ? reboat delivers a ment designed by Metal Shark’s in-house engineering team. ? ow rate of 3,000 GPM, with twin 1,500 GPM Darley ? re “Redesigning one of our best-selling models at the peak pumps driven via PTO from the main engines. Each pump of its popularity was not a task we approached lightly, but draws from its own dedicated in-hull sea chest, feeding a through our efforts we made signi? cant improvements to an central manifold with crossover capability, which in turn already outstanding platform,” said Metal Shark CEO Chris supplies the entire system. From the ? re control station at

Allard. “Orange Beach Fire Rescue’s new 38 De? ant NXT the port helm, ? ow is directed as desired via electronically- ? reboat and the multiple other ? reboats now in production actuated valves. The vessel is equipped with a remote-oper- are a direct result of our goal to consistently offer the industry’s ated Elkhart Scorpion EXM electric rooftop monitor, two most advanced designs through ongoing product evolution.” Elkhart Copperhead manually operated monitors aft, dual

Orange Beach Fire Rescue’s new 38 De? ant NXT is handline outlets, and a 5-inch Storz connection.

Moose Boats

LEONARD E.

REDON

A FIREBOAT WITH ENHANCED CAPABILITIES

The new 30-foot,10-inch ? reboat Leonard E. Redon entered service for the Rochester Fire Department in Up- state New York in June, greatly enhancing the agency’s on water ? re? ghting and rescue capabilities. 34 knots, the vessel is powered by Cummins QSB 6.7L

Among key features a roof monitor, a cockpit monitor, (850mhp at 3,000rpm) with TwinDisc 5075SC gears and a 5-inch large diameter hose Storz discharge, and the abil- Hamilton HJ292 waterjets.

ity to pump over 1,500 gallons per minute, according to Ken Royal, sales VP at Moose Boats, said, “The cata-

California-based boatbuilder Moose Boats. The new boat maran is an extremely stable working platform with a very also has an extended walk-around cabin con? gured with wide deck plan offering much larger cabin con? gurations three shock-mitigating crew seats, an incident command/ with deck level walk around capabilities. The wide separa- navigation station, an 84-inch patient bench with EMS tion between the two catamaran demi-hulls positions units storage below, and an integrated deck level head enclo- further apart than a mono-hull, resulting in a very high sure. Weather-tight deck boxes on the fore deck and aft level of maneuverability when cross vectoring jet streams. deck will house ? re? ghting foam and the additional valves, The reduced wetted surface area of the catamaran hull in- nozzles, tools and hardware necessary to respond to a wide creases ef? ciency and minimizes wake at planning speeds range of ? re and rescue scenarios. Capable of speeds up to with considerably less draft than a mono-hull.” 60 | MN November 2021