M o n A r k Delivers U n i q u e Fireboat To N e w p o r t N e w s Shipbuilding
MonArk Boat Company of Monticello, Ark., recently completed its largest and most unique fireboat, a 45-foot, all-aluminum craft built for Newport News Shipbuilding of Newport News, Va. MonArk vice president of marketing and sales Charles W. Mann said the boat will be used primarily for fire and security patrol along the 3V2-mile shoreline of the shipyard. It will patrol 24 hours a day operated by fully trained fire and security personnel.
Propulsion is by twin Detroit Diesel 8V-71N engines, each with an output of 325 bhp, providing a speed of 20.5 mph. Unlike most fireboats in its size range, which would normally use the propulsion engines to drive the fire pumps, the MonArk vessel features a fire system completely independent from the propulsion system, providing full maneuverability of the boat while pumping.
The fire system consists of two Hale 80FB pumps, each driven by a Detroit Diesel 8.2-liter engine rated at 240 bhp. Total output of the fire system is 4,000 gpm at 125 psi via three Elkhart Brass monitors, one forward and two aft. The forward monitor is remote-controlled and is rated at 2,000 gpm. The stream and direction patterns are regulated hydraulically and the monitor is capable of a 180-degree sweep. The two aft monitors are controlled manually and are each rated 1,100 gpm. All monitors are equipped with foam nozzles.
Four outlets are provided on the aft deck that enable dock fires to be fought through the use of hand hoses on shore.
The custom-designed cabin provides a near-panoramic view for the operator, giving him exceptionally good control of stream and direction.
Cabin accommodations include a galley with refrigerator, stove, and sink; there is an enclosed marine toilet. The air conditioned or heated cabin provides seating for five plus the pilot. The boat is equipped with a Westerbeke 6-kw genset; shore power may be used if needed.
Among the electronics are a Decca 370 BT 48-mile radar, a Raytheon DC 50 Fathometer, a customer-furnished siren/PA system, and VHF and UHF radios.
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