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80' EASTERN RIG DRAGGER: Fifth in a series built for Southern New England fishing interests. This vessel began fishing in September and has stocked some impressive catches. In fact, almost as a har- binger of good luck, her builder ironed a swordfish off her bow on her trial run near Block Island.

Champlain Canal, this ferry became the fifth Blount

Double Ender to engage in Lake Champlain ferry service. She carries twenty automobiles in four lanes and makes 12 knots. 57' 500 H.P. TEST BED: Built and operated by Blount for research and development of power pods, sound attenuation and new offshore fishing methods. The propeller shaft and tailshaft bearing of this vessel can be removed and replaced without drydocking. 132' PASSENGER VEHICLE FERRY: This "TL" class ves- sel attained a speed of 21 m.p.h. on her trials. She is pod driven with two single and two double pods for a total of 3000 H.P. and operates regular service between Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Certifi- cation is for 440 passengers and up to 2 tractor trailers and 8 autos. 100' DOUBLE END TWIN SCREW FERRY: Delivered via the Erie Canal, this vessel joined two Blount sister ferries on a famous Lake Erie run between Sandusky and Kelley's Island. Powered by two 350 H.P. diesels, she makes 13 knots and carries 15 cars. 112' SIGHTSEEING FERRY: This 450 passenger Vista-

View (Pat. applied for) sightseeing vessel operates with two other Blount ferries on the Waikiki-Pearl

Harbor Tour in Hawaii. The vessel was sailed under her own power from Rhode Island to the Pacific

Island in 30 days. 112' CRUISE VESSEL: The first vessel of her type to offer smooth water cruise service on the inland waterways of the Eastern U.S. She offers 20 deluxe cabins each with head and shower and operates on runs from New England, the Saguenay River and

Great Lakes to Key West, Fla. via either the Missis- sippi or the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway. 65' SIGHTSEEING HULL: This 200 passenger hull was built as a "hull with engines only." The owner will finish the superstructure. She will operate out of

Bar Harbor, Maine for sightseeing in the Acadia

National Park. 85' PASSENGER FERRY: Built for fast and rugged service in the Straits of Mackinac on Lake Huron be- tween Mackinaw City and the very popular resort island of the same name. She is certified for 450 passengers and joins a second Blount ferry on the same run. *Subject of Patent Applications U.S. Patent Office by

Luther H. Blount, Inventor

BUOYANT LIFT DOCK* 200 net tons: Can drydock craft up to 130' long when moored in a smooth water bosin. Special- ly developed shoring allows fast docking and undocking. Available complete with self contained lift system, this unit can be towed anywhere and quickly activated.

Other sizes are available 100 to 500 tons.

Costs less than conventional drydock and is faster and easier to operate. Can be purchased ready built or plans and rights to build.

NEW FROM

BLOUNT

HI-SPEED COMMUTER BOAT* for deluxe urban area water transportation. All aluminum, 25 m.p.h., triple form hull.

Driven by twin pods removable from hull. Available at a cost range consistent with that of much slower commercial types. Hull also available in steel.

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BUILT BY BLOUNT IN 1969

These owners are depending on Blount Marine to fill their requirements and solve their design problems on all types of vessels. All of the boats shown here were built and delivered during 1969, and may be viewed at their scene of operations.

The variety of design demonstrates the versatility of our yard. We design and build any type of steel vessel from 65 to 250 feet. Imaginative design — quality construction — dependable service . . . these are the hallmarks that have made the reputation that Blount enjoys in the industry. When you next need a boat — consult trie proven leader.

Blount Marine

CORPORATION

P. O. Box 360 WARREN, R. I. 02885 (401)245-8300