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52 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News ? MAY 2013 PRODUCT FEATURE RIBS & PATROL CRAFT system capable of communicating with other maritime security partners.In response to requests for lighter weight patrol boats, Brunswick Com-mercial & Government Products (BCGP) developed a proprietary resin infusion construction process that results in a weight savings of up to 35% com-pared to traditional open-molded parts, the manufacturer claims. The lighter weight boats demonstrate better perfor- mance with lower horsepower, the abil- ity to carry heavier loads, and improved fuel economy. The challenge to BCGP was to ensure that the lighter weight res-in infused boats maintained structural in-tegrity equal to or greater than tradition-ally constructed boats. To achieve this, BCGP selected a speci Þ c laminate ma- terial designed to yield the lightest part possible without sacriÞ cing strength. BCGP also employ considerably more injection ports to ensure the fabric is ap-propriately saturated with resin while the excess resin (and weight) are re-moved via the vacuum process. BCGP offers optional resin infused production throughout its line of Impact RHIBs, 15-39 ft. North River Boats delivered the Þ rst eight of nine U.S. Navy Force Protection Large Harbor Security Patrol Boats un- der a contract valued at just over $3m, said Mike Blocher, Director of Sales. ?We?re scheduled to deliver the ninth boat in early July,? he said. These boats are based on the 36-ft. North River Val- or platform. The Navy Harbor Security Scania Powering the Riverine Command Boat (RCB)The Riverine Command Boats (RCB) built by Safe Boats International Inc. ? measuring 48 x 12 ft. and weighing ap-proximately 50,000 lbs. ? currently operate within the U.S. Navy. Each RCB has been powered by Twin Scania DI16 45M engines, coupled to Twin Disc marine gears, driven by Kamewa waterjets. The RCB is the U.S. version of the CB 90 (Combat Boat 90), which was designed by Swedish designer and builder, Docstavarvet AB. Additional facts about the RCB  Twin DI16 45M 850 HP @2300 RPM engines  45 Knot top speed  Last boat built in 2011 Kvichak BCGPPhoto: John Fleck PhotographyNorth River Boats MR #5 (50-57).indd 52MR #5 (50-57).indd 525/3/2013 2:13:58 PM5/3/2013 2:13:58 PM