1. Vessel: a. New and unused b. 32 to 34 feet in length Full Cabin Vessel c. USCG’s maximum carrying capacity of up to 12 passengers d. Minimum 250-gallon fuel tank e. USCG-required safety equipment about fuel, engine, and electronic wiring f. Constructed of welded aluminum g. Standard electronics for monitoring engine performance (digital gauge package) h. LED exterior scene lighting (forward, aft, port, and starboard) 2. Hull: The Contractor shall ensure good alignment of structural members, particularly where such members oppose each other on opposite sides of bulkheads, decks, or tank tops. In such cases, misalignment exceeding half the thickness of the thicker member shall be considered a cause for rejection. Where discontinuities of the structure are unavoidable, suitable brackets or other reinforcement shall be installed. All workmanship entering into the construction of the vessel shall conform to the highest standard of commercial shipbuilding practice and shall result in fair lines and smooth surfaces. Sharp and ragged edges or corners of structure that are unsightly or which could cause injury to personnel shall be removed, ground smooth, or snipped. a. The boat hull shall be longitudinally framed. Substitutions of equivalent sections or minor alterations in detail may be considered, provided they do not impair the structure’s efficiency, strength, or appearance. b. All welded heavy-duty aluminum construction, AISI 508X (5088, 5086, etc.) alloys, compatible with salt water. c. 22-25 Degree Deadrise d. 10–12-foot beam e. Foam Collar: wraps around the entire hull under gunwale OR D-Collar: wraps around the entire hull with added areas on the rear third of the vessel f. Nonskid - all walking surfaces and gunwale g. Access ramp or means of gaining access to the beach i. Description of access ramp or means of gaining access to the beach in a beaching or recovery activities 3. Engines: Twin or Triple Outboard Mercury Engines, including all necessary rigging, controls, hydraulic steering, and the ‘Mercury Joystick Piloting’ equipment. Engines shall be equipped with: a. Stainless steel propellers, ensuring required performance pitch standards b. Tilt steering wheel, stainless steel propellers c. Manufacture ‘Digital Gauge Package’ d. Law Enforcement Package: i. Emergency lightbar (blue) with hailer and siren ii. Radio installation (2), provided by City iii. AIS receiving VHF Radio (2) e. LED flood lights, remotely operated f. Dive Package: i. Tank holders ii. Dive ladder iii. Blue underwater lights on the transom g. Tow Package: i. Towing Taft rail ii. Rear Sampson post iii. Tow line spool h. Electronics: i. Garmin Chartplotter with radar and side-scan sonar ii. FLIR M364C or similar model iii. BlueForce AIS iv. 2000W Inverter/Charger with shore power plug (30 amp) v. Marine compass dimmable vi. 2 to 3 - 110 or 120-volt receptacles vii. 2 to 3 - 12-volt receptacles viii. Standard LED navigational and tow lighting as required by USCG i. Fire Fighting/Dewatering Package: i. No more than 500 gpm fire pump ii. Remote-controlled fire monitor with quick disconnect iii. De-watering capabilities j. Diesel cabin heater with diesel fuel tank k. Raw water washdown l. Long gun storage m. Anchor with windlass n. Workstation designed for crew to operate a laptop computer and report writing station o. Shock-absorbing seats 4. Trailer. New and unused - galvanized and light-duty commercial – trailer shall be ‘bunk’ style and must be certified to carry the designed vessel.
