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Shark Boats to showcase its Relentless and Defiant series of Patrol Boats
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Metal
Shark 28 Relentless
Agile and maneuverable, yet tough enough to withstand the harshest environments
imaginable, the 28 Relentless is the most versatile and customizable
craft in the Metal Shark patrol series. The multi-mission craft is ideally-suited
for a range of applications, from border protection and port security
to drug interdiction and gunship operations. The 28 Relentless also
offers Metal Shark’s most innovative option: the fully transformable
Optimus cabin.
Consistent Durability
Consistent quality is the hallmark of Metal Shark’s manufacturing
process. The company designs all of its hulls and components utilizing
advanced 3-D rendering software which, when combined with computer-guided
routers, ensures that every Metal Shark meets the rigorous standards
of even the most demanding operators.
The 28 Relentless’ structural integrity begins with the internal
structure of the hull itself. Welded from high-grade 5086 aluminum alloy,
the deck-height longitudinal and transverse structures interlock with
one another to form the boat’s incredibly rigid “skeleton.”
Additionally, the incorporation of bends in place of welds in key locations
affords reduced weight and increased efficiency while maintaining the
boat’s incredible toughness and durability.
Further contributing to the 28 Relentless’ strength is the boat’s
rugged, non-skid deck, which is fully welded to the hull, transverse
bulkheads, and longitudinal girders. The innovative deck design provides
unmatched strength while minimizing waste. Prior to final assembly,
the hull is filled with expandable foam, making the 28 Relentless not
only bulletproof (with the addition of the optional Optimus cabin),
but also allowing for level floatation when the boat is fully swamped.
Truly setting the 28 Relentless apart from other vessels in its class
is the boat’s fully-customizable Optimus cabin option. Featuring
air conditioning and heat, and sliding side and rear windows, the convertible
pilothouse design of the Optimus cabin offers all of the luxury associated
with a full cabin, but can also be quickly and easily converted into
an open center console with T-Top. Most importantly, all Optimus cabin
panels and windows can be enhanced with ballistic materials, rendering
the cabin – and its occupants – bulletproof.
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28 Relentless
With Optimus cabin and ballistic panels
(Picture: Metal Shark Boats)
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Customizable Versatility
In addition to its unparalleled build quality, the 28 Relentless boasts
an impressive array of standard features, including:
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A self-bailing cockpit with 6-inch scuppers,
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Six (6) eight-inch welded cleats,
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150-gallon baffled aluminum fuel tank,
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Hydraulic steering with stainless wheel,
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Navigation lights,
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Dual-switched batteries,
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two 2000 gallon-per-hour bilge pumps with auto/manual control
The 28 Relentless
also features port and starboard dive reliefs along the gunwales to
facilitate on-water boarding and recovery operations. Multiple engine
configurations also afford it a 20,000-pound towing capacity, making
the 28 Relentless the ideal search and seizure or fleet support platform.
While the boat’s durable construction and wide assortment of standard
features make it the perfect platform for any number of applications,
its list of fully-customizable options is what makes the 28 Relentless
truly unique. With a maximum rating of 600 horsepower (hp), the Relentless
can be configured to accommodate multiple engine configurations, including:
- Twin outboards,
- Twin diesel/jet
inboards,
- or twin diesel/outdrive
inboards
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28 Relentless
(Pictures: Metal Shark Boats)
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200-gallon fuel tank is also available for extended-range missions,
and optional shock-mitigating seats ensure crew comfort in even the
most inhospitable waters. Further enhancing the 1/4-inch welded aluminum
hull’s durability is a full protective collar. Depending on the
application, the 28 Relentless offers foam, foam/air hybrid, and full-air
collar options. Users selecting the air collar option enjoy the added
convenience of an onboard inflation/deflation system for close-quarters
maneuverability. For law enforcement and fire suppression applications,
the 28 Relentless also features optional gun mounts and tripods as well
as an integrated fire pump.
28 Relentless Specifications:
LOA: 28' 0"
Beam: 10' 0" (with collar)
Draft: 2' 0"
Fuel Capacity: 150 gallons
Deadrise at Transom: 22°
Max HP: 600 hp
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38 Defiant
(Picture: Metal Shark Boats)
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Metal
Shark 38 Defiant
In March 2011 Metal Shark Boats completed delivery of two (2) 38 Defiant
training craft to the U.S. Navy as a Force Protection Boat-Large (FPB-L)
Training platform. Designed for global deployment as a force/asset
protection vessel, the 38 Defiant fleet will be based out of Little
Creek Training Center in Virginia. With 19 Force Protection Boat-Small
(FPB-S) vessels - based on the Metal Shark 27 Defiant platform - currently
deployed to Bahrain for Naval asset protection, the Defiant platform
is already a well-known asset to Naval forces worldwide.
Versatility Redefined
Powered by twin 5.9-liter Cummins diesel engines and maneuvered with
Hamilton 292 Waterjets, Defiant intercepts would-be threats at a top
speed of 40 knots. Three (3) weapon foundation mounts and a gunner’s
tub ensure the crew’s safety, as well as that of vessels under
Defiant’s protection. Extensive electronics and a co-pilot’s
full set of throttle, bucket and shift controls provide unparalleled
visibility, as well as unrivaled control of the vessel itself. With
an eye toward crew comfort, 38 Defiant’s extended cabin offers
SHOX-brand shock mitigating seats, engine-driven heat and air conditioning,
and a private head.
Metal Shark has taken a new approach to collared craft with an innovative
foam collar that increases deck space and workable area while offering
ample protection for the craft and its occupants. The removable urethane-sheathed
solid foam collar combines the utility of a full foam collar with
the deck space and simplicity of a hard sided craft.
In addition to its unparalleled build quality, the 38 Defiant boasts
an impressive array of standard features, including:
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A self-bailing cockpit with 6-inch scuppers,
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Six (6) eight-inch welded cleats,
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300-gallon baffled aluminum fuel tank,
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Two helm seats with dual controls,
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Bow deck with storage compartment and hatch,
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Hydraulic steering,
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and two 2000 gallon-per-hour bilge pumps with auto/manual control
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38 Defiant
(Pictures: Metal Shark Boats)
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Specifications
LOA: 38' 2"
Beam: 11' 5" (with collar)
Draft: 2' 6"
Fuel Capacity: 300 gallons
Dry Weight: 12,000 lbs
Max HP: 1,200 hp
Consistent Durability
Consistent quality is the hallmark of Metal Shark’s manufacturing
process. The company designs all of its hulls and components utilizing
advanced 3-D rendering software which, when combined with computer-guided
routers, ensures that every Metal Shark meets the rigorous standards
of even the most demanding operators.
The 38 Defiant’s structural integrity begins with the internal
structure of the hull itself. Welded from high-grade 5086 aluminum alloy,
the deck-height longitudinal and transverse structures interlock with
one another to form the boat’s incredibly rigid “skeleton.”
Additionally, the incorporation of bends in place of welds in key locations
affords reduced weight and increased efficiency while maintaining the
boat’s incredible toughness and durability.
Further contributing to the 38 Defiant’s strength is the boat’s
rugged, non-skid deck, which is fully welded to the hull, transverse
bulkheads, and longitudinal girders. The innovative deck design provides
unmatched strength while minimizing waste. Prior to final assembly,
the hull is filled with expandable foam, allowing for level floatation
when the boat is fully swamped.
Metal Shark sells directly to qualified government and commercial organizations,
and custom-builds all boats to mission specifications. Metal Shark products
are also available for purchase using General Service Administration
(GSA) Supply Schedule 084. GSA pricing is also available to State, County,
and Municipal agencies qualifying under the 1122 Counterdrug Program.
A subsidiary of Gravois Aluminum Boats, LLC, Metal Shark specializes
in meeting the rigorous needs of its clients, including the United States
Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and various law enforcement and fire/rescue
organizations. Metal Shark's all-aluminum construction provides a solid,
durable, and low-maintenance platform built to withstand extreme conditions,
harsh environments, and years of abuse.
Visit Metal Shark during DIMDEX 2012 on stand N-207, USA Pavilion.
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