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BOAT OF THE MONTH

Moose Boats’ M2-38 Wide Cabin

Oil Response Catamaran oose Boats, an aluminum boat builder for mili- saying, “The new M2 will bolster CDFW’s oil spill response tary, law enforcement and ? re? ghting applica- and prevention efforts by serving as a swift, high-tech plat-

M tions in Petaluma, CA, is in the ? nal construc- form for on-water enforcement. First responders on the M2 tion stages of a new M2-38 Wide Cabin Oil Response can better investigate incidents and conduct oiled wildlife

Catamaran for California Department of Fish and Wild- recovery operations, using the vessel as its own command life. The catamaran’s 120 square foot cabin is equipped for center during coordinated response efforts. The M2 will also extended operations hosting four shock mitigating seats, a help ramp up security patrols, provide a dignitary and me- workstation, galley, dinette and cuddy cabin with a single dia platform, aid in equipment and personnel deployment, berth. A large head and shower enclosure is integrated into serve as a training platform, and facilitate fuel transfer in- the cockpit and externally accessed from the recessed cock- spections and ship documentation compliance checks.” pit. The M2’s bow is equipped with a heavy-duty push Moose Boats M2 Wide Cabin catamarans have been cho- knee and the foredeck is con? gured with handrails to assist sen by several agencies as a capable platform with consid-

Game Wardens with boarding other vessels for inspection erable deck and cabin space to accommodate the required purposes. The large jet guard/swim grid is equipped with a personnel and equipment. A single M2 catamaran can be custom integrated ? ush mounting dive ladder, crew safety con? gured for a host of duties including patrol, search and rails and an electric pot-hauler. rescue, personnel transport, ? re? ghting, CBRN detection,

With the now highly competitive federal grant funding side scan sonar monitoring, patient care, dive and multi-day opportunities holding individual project value caps under command operations while still remaining under the $1M $1M, most agencies seeking new vessels pursue a multi- cap, and without detriment to its core role as a response craft.

mission platform. In essence, when a grant for a new vessel Propulsion is provided by twin 425hp turbo diesel engines is awarded, the recipient agency is motivated to equip the coupled to water-jets and a 6kW diesel generator supports boat to perform as many duties as are foreseeable during larger electrical loads such as reverse-cycle air conditioning. its service life. The challenge for the agency, and the vessel CDFW’s new M2-38 is another prime example of the versa- builder, lies in ensuring that the craft to be delivered ad- tility and load capacity of Moose Boats catamarans. The M2- dresses all of the criteria without considerable operational 38 is simple to handle for daily patrol and work duties with compromise or exceeding the budget. additional cabin space and features to serve as a command or

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Captain, multi-day vessel as required. The new vessel will be delivered

Todd Ajari, commented on the new addition to their ? eet, to CDFW in Richmond, California in August, 2016.

M2-38 Wide Cabin Oil Response Catamaran at a glance …

LOA: 38’ – 10” Deadrise (aft): 15º Engines: Twin 425hp Cummins QSB6.7L

LWL: 30’ – 06” Draft: 24” Propulsion: Hamilton Jet HJ292

Beam: 13’ – 06” Max. Speed: 35 KT Marine Gear: Twin Disc MG 5075

Displacement: 21,000 lb. Cruise Speed: 30 KT Seating: Shox 2000

Fuel Capacity: 300 gallons Range: 240 NM Generator: Northern Lights

A/C: Dometic 27kBtu/hr Radios: Motorola/Icom Furuno TZtouch Nav

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