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Designed and Built by Blount

Imaginative design — quality construction — dependable service ... the hallmarks that 350-TON LIFT DOCK: A simple, mechanically synchronized self-locking, air controlled lift dock, 42' x 130' x 350 tons (size can be reduced), powered by one 50 HP electric motor.

Made entirely of simple weldments and readily obtainable equipment. Within the ability of a small boatyard with limited means. Can be built at considerable savings. Inspection of our dock by appointment. Plans, purchase lists and right to build one dock under patent $1,500.00 132' VISTA VIEW SIGHTSEER delivered to Acapulco interests. 700 passengers, complete with two restaurants, glassed in lounge, two dance floors and swimming pool. 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. 80' EASTERN RIG DRAGGER: Fifth in a series built for Southern

New England fishing interests. This vessel began fishing in Sep- tember and has stocked some impressive catches. In fact, almost as a harbinger of good luck, her builder ironed a swordfish off her bow on her trial run near Block Island. rfh ^ A ^ ^ 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 vessel 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. Cer- tification is for 440 passengers and up to 2 tractor trailers and 8 autos. have made the Blount reputation. When you next need a boat — consult the proven leader.

The versatility of the Blount yard is demonstrated by the variety of design — any type of steel vessel from 65 to 250 feet. All vessels shown here were built and delivered durina 1969-70 and may be seen at the scene of their operation.

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. 100' DOUBLE END VEHICLE FERRY: Delivered via the 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. 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 its own facilities and oper- ates on runs from New England, the Saguenay River and Great

Lakes to Key West, Fla., via either the Mississippi or the Atlantic

Intercoastal Waterway. 128' SIGHTSEEING FERRY: This 500 passenger Vista-View (Pat. applied for) sightseeing vessel operates with three 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. 117' JUMBO PARTY FISHING VESSEL delivered to Jersey Coast operators. This 16 knot ocean going fisherman sails 149 anglers to highline fishing spots 100 miles off the coast.

Blount Marine

CORPORATION

P. O. BOX 360 WARREN, R. I. 02885 (401) 245-8300 'Subject of Patent Applications U. S. Patent Office by Luther H. Blount. Invent or