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Three Seatek six-cylinder in-line models are pi; side-by-side in the patrol boat's narrow, performance hull. to the compact design of the cylinder in-line model, are pla side by side in the narrow hull. I despite the compact quarters, engines are reportedly readily cessible for servicing.

The tri-engined patrol boat 1 developed by F.B. Design anc based on a design which has pro successful in offshore racing. ' deep vee hull is molded from vanced composites.

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This version is also based on a t: and tested hull design, which previously been fitted with twin triple Seatek diesels. It is 50 long, and the Guardia di Fina version has a twin 580-hp Se; installation.

Similar Seatek engines have l supplied to the Swedish and S] ish Customs.

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This patrol boat, under evaluation by the Italian Guardia di Finanza, is powered by Seatek Diesels.

The Italian Guardia di Finanza has taken delivery of a pair of Seatek diesel-powered patrol boats, craft which are reportedly prototypes for a new generation of high perfor- mance patrol boats to carry out ar smuggling activities.

While the Guardia di Finar evaluates the prototypes, it has portedly already made the decisi to have the Seatek engines pov the craft.

The swifter of the two new v sels is a 46-foot version, which powered by three Seatek dies< type 6-4V-9D, which produce 580 in military form. The engines, c

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