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The patented STABR system has been devel- oped to combine all the advantages of RIBs with conventional hulls. Its main features are to pro- vide an increased lifting surface at slow speeds, thus reducing planning time and increasing sta- bility. Two inflatable elements extend over about 50 percent of the hull length and help absorb the impact of waves ensuring a softer and more comfortable ride.

The STABR system uses two torpedo-shaped inflat- able stabilizers that extend across 50 percent of the length of the boat. The inflatable elements are attached with patented rail guides that are molded right into the hull and are protected by rubber strakes. They can be easily removed in a few minutes, even when the boat is in the water. The boat can be used without the STABR elements installed.

Moose Boats

M2 Aluminum Patrol/Rescue Cat

Moose Boats is known for its aluminum boats built for government, commercial and leisure customers.

The M2 has developed from Moose Boats' 340C patrol/security boat that was supplied to the U.S. Navy.

The Moose 340C and M2 are to all intent and purpos- es identical. The only difference being some purely

U.S. Navy equipment that is fitted the 340C. The boats are twin hulled with fine, high bows and sub- stantial fendering all round. Decks are walk around, surrounding a central wheelhouse, cabin arrangement.

Fitted with twin Cummins QSB 5.9 turbo diesels of 282kW, the M2 is propelled by a pair of Hamilton

HJ292 waterjets driven through Twin Disc MG 5075 gearboxes, providing power for a top speed of more than 34 knots and a cruise speed of 28 knots. At cruise speed, fuel consumption is 155 l/hr for a range of about 200 nautical miles. Like the Hummer, the M2 can be outfitted with a wide range of weaponry and equip- ment. Payload is over 2,000kg and bollard pull is 4.5 tons. The M2 is a rugged adaptable boat that is suited to a multitude of patrol, assault, rescue and workboat applications.

Moose Boats recently delivered a patrol boat to the

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The boat was designed to meet numerous mission specific needs to support the varied daily requirements within an around the Marina del Rey harbor- the largest man made harbor in the United States. The aluminum cata- maran hull is 33.5 ft. long with a beam of 13.5 ft. She is powered by twin Cummins QSB5.9. 380 hp turbo diesels that are capable of propelling the vessel at over 35 knots via twin Hamilton 292 water jets.

Her layout incorporates a full deck level walk-around cabin. Topside sheer is surrounded by a hybrid style foam/air composite collar that also wraps fully around her broad bow. A stern jet-guard working platform pro- vides for dive and rescue operations which are major parts of the sheriff's responsibilities. Dive gear stowage and a 600 ft. surf reel and tow post are inte- grated into the walk through stern area.

Willard Marine

High Speed RIBs

Willard Marine, with manufacturing plants in

Anaheim, California, was founded over 48 years ago, and is a leading sup- plier of RIB's and other military and commercial vessels in fiberglass and aluminum construction.

Willard Marine, Inc. under contract to and in conjunc- tion with Lockheed Martin Overseas Corporation, has delivered five Sea Force 730 RIBs to the Egyptian

Authority for Maritime Safety or EAFMS. These boats will be used as the Fast Rescue/Patrol Boats for the Egyptian Authority. The sale and delivery of these five boats to Lockheed Martin Overseas Corporation and EAFMS is just a small part of a turn key package which LMOC has sold to help develop an operational

Maritime Safety Authority throughout the country of

Egypt. Along with the sale and delivery of these boats, an in-country training package was provided to help familiarize the EAFMS in the operation and mainte- nance of the Willard RIBs. The Sea Force 730 RIBs were outfitted with the latest electronics as well as dual 225 HP Outboard Engines. At 45 Knots, fully loaded, these boats are an extremely stable platform for high speed RIB's of this size.

In addition to military applications, the Los Angeles

Sheriff's Department (LASD) has contracted with

Willard Marine Inc. for the design and construction of a 44-ft. Fast Response Boat capable of open ocean emergency responses in all weather conditions, includ- ing search and rescue, air-sea disasters, medical sup- port and transportation, surface-to-air transfers, dive operations and homeland security. This vessel will be operated by the LASD and will have a coverage area of 80 miles of coastline including the LAX flight path and

The ninth annual Multi-Agency Craft

Conference is set to take place on

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the Naval

Amphibious Base Little Creek, Norfolk,

Virginia.

MACC 2006 is a conference for devel- opers, operators and distributors of marine military products to view, dis- play or demonstrate new or enhanced marine military technology. The presen- tations at MACC 2006 will address the theme "Operations: Tactics and

Capabilities." MACC 2006 will close on Thursday, June 8.

On-site preparation for the confer- ence- which will include keynote address, technical programs, exhibi- tions, presentations, and in-water demonstrations- will start on Monday,

June 5, when exhibitors are scheduled for set up from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Boats will be docked on the premise and boat operators will have a meeting with har- bor security on the same day. Also, "A

Toast to MACC," a Kick-Off social at the Snug Harbor Club, will be held that evening. Presentations, demonstrations and exhibitions will begin on June 6 and end on June 8. All the events and in- water demonstrations will take place at the Naval Amphibious Base Little

Creek.

Although the MACC exhibitions will be held in a separate room, it will still be within walking distance from the pre- sentations.

All those attending MACC will have to register. The registration deadline is

Monday, May 29, 2006 (May 22 for for- eign nationals). There will be a registra- tion fee of $150, which will cover access to presentations, in-water demonstra- tions and exhibitions; three continental breakfasts; three lunch buffets; bever- ages and snacks; and one social event in the evening. Those planning to attend can register online at http://www.boats.dt.mil/MACC. Please note that on-site registration is only pos- sible for those with a Department of

Defense/military and/or retired military identification card.

MACC 2006 Set for Norfolk, Va.

Interceptor 38 Specifics

Length, o.a. 38 ft. (11.85 m)

Beam, max. 9 ft. (2.89 m)

Dry Weight 8377 lbs (3800 kg)

Fuel Capacity

Single Tank 190 Gallons (720 L)

Dual Tanks 340 Gallons (1440 L)

Range at 35 knots

Single Tank Over 300 nm

Dual Tanks Over 600 nm

Components and Specifications

Engine Twin QSB5.9 Cummins

Turbo Diesels

Horsepower 380hp@3000 rpm

Aspiration Turbocharged/

Aftercooled

Torque 875ft. lbs.

Injection Type Electronic

Displacement 5.9L

Marine Gear Twin Disc MG 5075

Propulsion Twin Hamilton

HJ 292 Water Jets

Steering and Controls Teleflex

Hydraulic

Length, o.a. 37.5 ft.

Length, w.l. 29.2 ft.

Beam 13.5 ft.

Draft (Max) 21-in.

Dead Rise (Aft) 15 degrees

Dead Rise (Entry) 45 degrees

Freeboard 45" at midship

Displacement 16,000 lbs (dry)

Fuel Tankage 300 gal

Water Tankage 28 Gal

Holding Tank 18 Gal

Cabin 12 sq. ft.

Cockpit 90 sq ft.

Max speed +34 knots

Cruise speed 28 knots

Fuel consumption at cruise speed 27galp/h

Range +285 nautical miles

Specifications

Length, o.a. 24 ft. (7.3 m)

Beam, o.a. 9 ft. (2.9 m)

Draft loaded 22-in. (0.6m)

Propulsion Dual 225 Hp Outboards

Engines

Electronics Radar, GPS, EPIRB,

VHF, AIS

Performance 45 kts +

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