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  • Ray Hunt Design 75ft Aluminum Waterjet Pilot Boat
  • Ray Hunt Design 75ft Aluminum Waterjet Pilot Boat
  • Ray Hunt Design 75ft Aluminum Waterjet Pilot Boat
  • Ray Hunt Design 75ft Aluminum Waterjet Pilot Boat
  • Ray Hunt Design 75ft Aluminum Waterjet Pilot Boat
  • Ray Hunt Design 75ft Aluminum Waterjet Pilot Boat
  • Ray Hunt Design 75ft Aluminum Waterjet Pilot Boat

75ft Aluminum Waterjet Pilot Boat

Length, hull: 75'-7"
Length, waterline: 68'-11"
Beam, hull: 20'-6"
Beam, overall: 21'-11"
Draft, hull: 4'-0"
Fuel: 2,000 USG
Speed: 28 kts service speed
Power: (2) 1400 hp Cummins QSK38-M1 diesels
Waterjets: (2) Hamilton HM-651
Construction: Aluminum
Builder: Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding,
Somerset, Massachusetts

Profile & Arrangement

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"The entire Association loves her for her ride and comfort."

- Captain Ron Ward,
Alaska Pilots Association

This new 75' aluminum waterjet pilot boat for Valdez, Alaska is based on the proven Texas class boats working in Galveston. Central to the concept is size. At 75 feet, they are big enough to cope with all sea states. Propulsion is via big engines, 38 liters, and big waterjets. The engines are rated for continuous operation so service speed is top speed - 28 knots. With Alaskan weather entirely different than the Gulf of Mexico, the new boat has multiple heating systems to keep the interior comfortable, the windows defrosted and decks and handrails ice free.

Hull plating was increased for ice protection. Special skinned soft foam fendering was specified. Oversized deck lights are used to light boarding operations during the long northern winter nights. Two private staterooms are below for pilots. The pilot house has a galley aft, high grade seating for 4 pilots and 2 crew.