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Bladerunner 35- RIB "Mosquito" |
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Navatek’s ETM
® Bladerunner-35 RIB,
developed in 2006, is optimized for very high speed. It features a multi-stepped hull and ventilated tunnel for air entrapment. It is a militarized version of ICE Marine’s successful commercial Bladerunner-34 sport boat. It is designed for use as an interdiction/boarding boat by first responders,
homeland defense, Coast Guard and military units. The 35-foot “Mosquito” has a 9.5 foot beam, can handle twin outboards up to 300 HP, and can carry 14 persons (a 12 man boarding party plus 2 crew) at a top speed of 44 knots (60 knots light load). Design features include:
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Superior stability and seakindliness in open ocean waves at all speed ranges (including zero/loiter speed)
- Shallow draft (21 inches) for near shore operations
- Wider gunwales and walk-around deck for safer boarding operations
- Hybrid inflatable/foam collar for safer alongside fendering
- High-strength, low maintenance, carbon-reinforced composite hull
- Reduced fuel costs/extended range due to low-drag hull form
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