After more than 20 years we will be replacing our current fire boat with a new version. The new boat has more safety features like radar (for low visibility conditions, emergencies seem to happen when the weather is bad) and a bigger motor for operations in a swift water environment like the Minnesota River as well as a ton of scene lighting. Additionally this boat has an onboard fire pump that can deliver over 350 gallons per minute, enough to support two handlines and provide a water based fire attack option for structures located on our numerous lakes. Notice that the front of the boat is not the traditional “V” shaped, but rather a blunt nose configuration. The blunt nose allows a landing craft style feature that allows the boat to easily unload it’s cargo of fire fighters and gear at the shore. The boat has enough capacity to carry an ATV along with a full compliment of fire fighters.
The pictures included here are of the construction process as of the end of December. We will have the new boat in service by the time ice is off of our lakes.
A view from the stern, looking forward
Side View shows the blunt nose construction. The hull itself is still a “V” shape from the waterline and below.
Strong construction is the hallmark of this boat builder.
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Well George it looks great already, hope everything is going well for you right now,
Paul