Charles County Dive Rescue

Rescue Boat 13

 

This vessel was manufactured by Naiad Inflatables of Newport and is based on the mid-beam 10 meter law enforcement platform. It was custom configured for the team's specialized sonar & search operations. Powered by twin 300 HP Mercury Verados with a top speed of 44 knots. Her 250 gallon fuel tank provides a range of over 200 nautical miles at 35 knots cruise. 

 

The vessel is equipped with side scan sonars, as well as a concealed winch for the towed sonar array.  The cabin is configured for all-weather operations with a diesel Webasto heating/defrost system and a roof-top air conditioning unit powered by a Westerbeke 3.5 kW gasoline marine generator.  Helm and navigators positions are provided with Shockwave G-flip seating.  Diamond Sea Glaze side and aft doors offer convenient access to the working decks.  This model has a raised foredeck allowing for generous storage space below, including a head area and large foredeck anchor/chain locker.