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BOATBUILDING

North River Boats’ Roseburg, Oregon facility

Credit: North River Boats repairs are easily accessible,” he explains, adding quickly, the transfer is complete,” Blocher explains, adding, “With “With regards to prices, North River’s prices are compara- the twin diesel jets it is very simple. The ability to adjust ble with other competitors. However, what sets them apart the buckets during transfer not only helps keep the hull from the competition is the customizability of their boats, against the ship during the transfer but allows the operator the after sales service and the working relationship we have to easily pull away when the transfer is complete. It is very developed with their staff.” important to work with Hamilton Jet on these pilot boats to get the cavitation ratio correct. Our background is with

Many Designs for Myriad Customers jet boats and we do an excellent job at making sure we pair

According to Mike Blocher, a key aspect of North Riv- the right hull with the right engine and jet combination.” er’s success is the ? rm’s ability to custom design for a wide Out of those plans come many different types of vessels range of customers. With two in-house designers, North and the ? rm has delivered or is in the process of building

River will reach outside to get help when appropriate. a wide variety of hulls. The portfolio, in addition to its

Blocher explains, “We have a great design team and gener- considerable recreational output, includes: ally do the majority of design and calculations in-house. 38’ Valor Fire Boat to North Kitsap Fire and Rescue in Washington State

For the times that we do need to sub-contract a certi? ed

Two (2) Fire Boats for the U.S. Army

PE we use Boksa Marine Design in Florida. We also use a 11 U.S. Navy Force Protection Large boats (? eet protection / law local PE in Seattle Washington for some of our US Coast enforcement vessel)

Guard Sub Chapter T Passenger Inspected boats.” 33’ – 38’ Pilot Boat with twin or triple outboard propulsion and standard cabin con? guration

The ? rm’s pilot boat designs are a perfect example of their design capabilities. “The twin diesel Hamilton Jet design is 40’ – 45’ Pilot Boat with standard cabin con? guration (Choice of twin jet or twin propeller) great for coming alongside ships at pilot transfer speeds. 45’ – 57’ Pilot Boat with choice of standard or aft cabin (Choice of

Traditional propeller designs can get ‘stuck’ to the side of twin or triple jet or twin propeller) the ship making it hard to pull away from the ship after

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