Page 52: of Marine News Magazine (June 2015)

51 53

BOAT OF THE MONTH

Brunswick’s 850 D IMPACT

Brunswick Com- BCGP uses Wing mercial & Government collars because of their

Products (BCGP) group has quality and durability. introduced a new boat, a variation of These heavy-duty, mil- its 850 series RHIB, but one which has many spec polyurethane tubes of- signi? cant features and upgrades. The idea for the boat fer superior air retention and came from existing customers, driven in part from law en- abrasion and puncture resistance. forcement side. Still in production, BCGP already has four The new 850 D collar is a hybrid air/foam ? lled unit which 850 D Impacts on their backlog, with two being delivered mitigates the risk of de? ation if punctured. It will still keep this month to a southeastern state agency. The Edgewater, the same form and functionality if punctured or damaged,

Florida-based builder is in discussions with other custom- and the boat will remain operable. The non-marking collar ers. The versatile hull can be used for many missions, in- will not only protect both vessels but mitigates the risk of cluding combat, special operations, homeland security, law injury to of? cers.

enforcement, ? re/rescue or in workboat environments. The new offering offers much in the way of optional 850D Impact RHIB design takes advantage of Bruns- equipment and con? gurations; literally something for ev- wick’s existing designs. According to BCGP, there is no ery potential customer. For example the 850 D will offer other manufacturer building a ? berglass hard sided RHIB. an enclosed or open cabin arrangement, and will be able to

Combining the best characteristics of a standard ? berglass accommodate myriad engine con? gurations. hull with the bene? ts of a RHIB, the 850 D will provide The Brunswick Corporation, BCGP’s parent, does own customers with a solid ? berglass gunnel as well as a hy- Mercury. In an effort to help customers maintain ? eet con- brid air/foam ? lled collar which aids law enforcement dur- tinuity, a wide range of engine options – from outboards ing tactical maneuvers, where boarding another craft may to inboards – is available. Typically, engine choice is driven be necessary. The interior gunnel additionally allows for by the customer’s nearest OEM and service provider. Cus- stable footing when leaning on the gunnel as well as im- tomers can choose either inboard or outboard con? gura- proved mounting surfaces for additional options. tion. According to Brunswick, state agencies tend to prefer

BCGP’s 850 D IMPACT at a glance …

LOA: 27’-10” / 8.2 m Max HP: 500 hp / 373 kW Weight Capacity: 4,043 lb. / 1,833 kg

Beam: 9’-04” / 2.8 m Min HP: 300 hp / 224 kW Fuel Capacity: 150 gal. / 567 L

Draft: 18” / 46 cm Capacity Personnel: 17 Transom Height: 30” / 76 cm

Deadrise: 24” Weight: 3,400 lb. / 1,542 kgMaximum Engine Weight: 1,400 lb. / 635 kg

June 2015 52

MN