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BOATS & BARGES

Textron Marine Systems Wins $6.5-Million Contract

To Build Two SES Fireboats

Textron Marine Systems (TMS), a division of Textron Inc., head- quartered in New Orleans, La., was recently awarded a $6.5-million con- tract for the construction of two

Surface Effect Ship (SES), multi- purpose fireboats for New York

City. The announcement was made by TMS president John J. Kelly.

Reportedly, they will be the first

SES fireboats built in the U.S.

Scheduled for delivery in 1992, the SES fireboats will provide New

York City with several capabilities in addition to fire suppression, namely, search and rescue, security and patrol of the harbor, and pollu- tion monitoring.

The 70-foot by 20-foot fireboats will each be powered by two GM 8V 92TI marine diesels, rated at 450 shp at 2,000 rpm. A GM 6V 92TI diesel, rated at 400 shp at 2,300 rpm, will provide power for the lift fan, while a fourth engine, another GM 8V 92 TI, will provide power for the fire pump. The pumping capacity of each boat will be 7,075 gph at 100 psi at the pump.

An SES is a waterborne, air-sup- ported craft with catamaran-style rigid sidehulls. The SES uses a cushion of air trapped between the sidehulls and flexible bow and stern

Drawing showing the design of the SES multipurpose fireboats ordered by New York City from Textron Marine Systems, New Orleans, La. seals to lift the center portion of the hull clear of the water. Thus, the resulting reduction in drag produces greater efficiency and higher speeds.

A portion of the sidehull remains in the water and aids in maneuverabil- ity and stability of the ship. The air cushion maintains a smoother and better ride than most typical con- ventional planing hulls and catama- rans.

The N.Y.C. SES fireboats will be similar in design to craft used by the

Port of Tacoma. The Port of Taco- ma SES fireboats, the first such ves- sels used in the U.S., were built by

Vosper Hovermarine Limited,

Southampton, England, in 1982 and 1983.

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Spider Introduces New

Man-Rated Traction Hoist —Literature Available

Spider Staging Corporation has introduced the Spider Climber, a man-rated traction hoist backed by a 43-year history of experience in the sale, rental and service of hoist- ing equipment used in industrial construction and exterior mainte- nance. The "SC-40" Spider Climber features an average travel speed of 35 feet per minute, controlled de- scent capability, an overspeed brake sensor, 1,000 pounds of lifting ca- pacity and an hour meter for moni- toring usage and scheduling mainte- nance. Its unique modular assembly provides ease in operation, inspec- tion and maintenance. This unit is detailed in a full-color bulletin now available from Spider Staging.

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Brochure Detailing

Solenoid Valves

Circle Seal Controls is now offer- ing a free eight-page brochure which provides technical data and specifi- cations on Circle Seal's line of two- and three-way, two-position sole- noid valves. The guide is well illus- trated with photos and cutaway drawings, and explanations of how

Circle Seal valves provide a bubble- tight shutoff under pressure condi- tions ranging from vacuum to 6,000 psi. All of the valves described are available for either AC or DC use.

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