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  MBNMS P/B Shark Cat  

 

 

The Montery Bay National Marine Sanctuary uses the P/B Shark Cat for emergency response, enforcement, inspections, buoy maintenance, diving operations, research, and education.

Sharkcat Vessel

Boat Description:

  • Fiberglass twin hull
  • Enclosed cabin and V-berth
  • Chart table and sink
  • Dive step and dive ladder (center transom)
  • Custom trailer

Specifications:

  • Manufacturer: Shark Cat Industries (now Noosa Cat), Australia
  • Production Date: 1988
  • Length: 30 feet
  • Beam: 9.9 feet
  • Freeboard: 3 feet
  • Draft: 2.5 feet
  • Cruising Speed: 30 knots
  • Maximum Speed: 40 knots
  • Range: 100 nautical miles
  • Lightship Weight: 3 tonnes
  • Maximum Crew Capacity: 10 adults
  • Maximum Deck Cargo Capacity: .75 tonnes

Propulsion:

  • Twin Yamaha 250 counter rotating outboard engines

Electronics and Safety Equipment:

  • Furuno surface radar
  • Furuno video depth sounder
  • Lowrance digital depth sounder
  • Furuno Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS)
  • VHF marine radio
  • Raytheon loud hailer
  • Magnetic compass
  • 406 EPIRB
  • Emergency life raft (4-6 person)
   
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