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RIB Report

Willard Marine, MetalCraft Inc. Launch Hybrid Aluminum/FRP RIB

Willard Marine Inc., and MetalCraft

Marine Inc., have launched and tested the first Aluminum/FRP hybrid RIB.

The new development is also the first identical standard U.S. Navy 730 hull ever built in aluminum. Coupled to the heavy duty MetalCraft built aluminum hull is a standard one-piece, molded

FRP deck assembly by Willard Marine.

The MIL spec'd FRP deck provides a durable and low maintenance interior finish and the molded shapes only avail- able with FRP production. Other advan- tages found with the FRP deck are lower costs of production and noticeable

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Polyurethane fabric by Wing Inflatables, which offers greater abrasion resistance than Hypalon or PVC. Wing also pro- duces a foam version of the collar.

The boat is powered by a 300 hp Yan- mar diesel engine and Mercruiser Bravo

One drive. The boat achieved in excess of 55 MPH in a 1-2 ft. chop condition during initial trials with two crew and full fuel. The weight saving of the hybrid was considerable and Willard engineers are sure it can be lowered even further as certain structural ele- ments of the deck assembly are now a function of the aluminum hull. A unique byproduct of the lighter weight is that the boat is not subject to a rollout in high-speed turns as the collar is high- er from the water than its heavier FRP cousin. This is a common problem for

RIBs as the air collar bounces off the water surface.

According to Willard's Product Man- ager, Bill Clark, the new concept of combining aluminum hulls with fiber- glass decks, "Is the best of both worlds."

It provides the most versatile platform for a wide range of customers, from towing applications to law enforcement and military operations. Willard Marine offers the hybrid boat to its government customers via its GSA contract.

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FORCE RIBs have a high level of sta- bility in adverse operating conditions.

The SEA FORCE line has been designed for the needs of Commercial,

Military, Coast Guard, Rescue, Law

Enforcement, Fishery Protection and

Large Yacht Tenders, and are available in sizes from 18 ft. models and larger.

Willard Marine, Inc. has manufactured and delivered large numbers of RIBs to the U. S. Navy for shipboard, shore- based and special operations support.

For additional information on the companies mentioned in this report, circle the number on the Reader Ser- vice Card in this edition or visit www. maritimereporterinfo. com.

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