GENERAL: The airboat shall be fully operational upon acceptance. The airboat shall conform to all federal and marine safety regulations. The airboat shall be constructed in accordance with or exceed industry standards for this type of vessel. Reconditioned or used parts will not be accepted. The airboat shall be only constructed with 5086 Marine grade aluminum alloy only. The airboat will be designated for year-round operation in lakes, rivers, swamps, bays, and mudflats. HULL: V-CRIMPED SIDES - Standard Automotive Hull shall be 15' long with an 8' beam, with V-crimped sides. Hull bottom to be one piece, with no splicing. 24" sides and 22" Transom, at center height. Hull bottom: .190 = (3/16"} 5086 Marine Grade Aluminum -Turning Chime bottom Transom: .190 = (3/16") 5086 Marine Grade Aluminum. Bulkhead, bow cap and sides: .125 = (1/8") 5086 Marine Grade Aluminum. 1/4" UHMW black polymer installed w/stainless steel counter sink screws 7 - 2"x 2" x 1/4" aluminum T-bar stringers .190 Aluminum gussets on every T-bar, at transom. .190 Aluminum gussets under transom splash plate. 10" transom splashplate - reduces/ eliminates backwash 6" painted walkarounds w/non skid surface. 1-3" Aluminum I-Beam cross braces. All walkable decking areas to have non-skid surface. 0. 16" x 26" recessed aluminum deck lid w/ stainless steel lock and hydraulic lift cylinders. Two 1" drain plugs. Heavy-duty stainless-steel bow eye. Reinforced transom tied down eyes
