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February, 2006 • MarineNews 9 NEWS Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation delivered a new launch to the Charleston, S.C., pilots, the first in a new line of rigid bottom, soft-sided pilot boats from the Somerset, Mass.-based shipyard. The new jet-driven, all-aluminum launch measures 40 ft. overall. It has a 13-ft. beam, including the inflatable col- lar, and a shoal 2.4-ft. draft. Designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates of Boston, the deep-V hull features a steep 24-degree dead-rise at the transom that increases to a very fine entry forward. Ample chines and multiple spray-rails provide an effi- cient running surface and deflect spray away from the tubes to provide a dryer 3HP & 5HP Variable-Volume, 3000 PSI pressure compensated Hydraulic Power Units Gives you total control of winches, hoists, steering mechanisms all heavy duty hydraulic equipment! BUY DIRECT! SAVE! 3HPonly $ 775 STOCK No. VPU 360-VE Adjustable from 0-6 GPM, 230/460 volts, 60 hertz, 3-phase. Wt. 100 lbs. Optional electric motor below single phase motor, add $75. 5HPonly $ 850 STOCK No. VPU 560-VE Adjustable from 0-6 GPM, 230/460 volts, 60 hertz, 3-phase. Wt. 115 lbs. These Power Units have no match at these money-saving prices! 311 N. MORGAN ST. DEPT. 6909 CHICAGO, IL 60607-1381 ROBERTS ELECTRIC CO. Full purchase price BACK less trans- portation cost if unsuitable in ANY way! 1-YEAR GUARANTEE! Order Direct! Call (312) 829-1365 or Fax (312) 829-9679 or order on secured website www.hydraulicbargains.com To Make a Reservation, call 1-877-SEA-9494 11 North Square, Boston, MA 0 2113 Voice (617) 227-3979 Fax (617) 227-4005 inn@marinershouse.org www.marinershouse.org Starting at $ 50 per night including breakfast. Lunch and dinner offered daily. Guests must be active seafarers with proof of service. Affordable Luxury When You’re Anchored in Boston The antiquity and charm of the original Mariners House has been updated to include all the modern amenities, featuring completely renovated private rooms, private baths, elegant common rooms and all the in-room necessities of modern life. We now offer a variety of conference packages. Please call for details. 150 Years of Hospitality and Guidance to Professional Mariners MARINERS HOUSE Circle 239 on Reader Service Card Circle 226 on Reader Service Card Gladding-Hearn Delivers Rigid Inflatable Pilot Boat Vessel Data and Specifications Information Vessel Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fort Johnson Owner . . . . . . . . . . .Charleston Navigation Company Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding Architect . . . . . . . . . . . .C. Raymond Hunt Associates Length x Beam x Draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 ft. Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 ft. Draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5 ft. Hull Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deep-V/ RIB Main engines . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cummins QSL9-405M Gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twin Disc MG 5075SC Water jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2) Hamilton HJ292 Generator control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hamilton Electronics Supplier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MacDougalls Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MacDougalls Radar, GPS, Depth Sounder . . . . . . . . . . . . Furuno Compass . . . . . .Ritchie SS-1002 w/light and dimmer Loud hailer/siren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Furuno AIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAAB Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300 gal. FEBRUARY MN2006 2(9-16).qxd 2/3/2006 3:38 PM Page 9
