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TowBoatU.S. #3

29' Ambar

TowBoatU.S. #3 is an aluminum hulled hybrid RHIB that was added to our fleet in 2008. Prior to its acquisition, the vessel served as one of Coast Guard Station Ft. Lauderdale’s fast response search and rescue boats. The vessel underwent a complete refit including repowering and many other unique customizations to suit our needs before she was launched into service in August 2008. The vessel is equipped with a full complement of salvage equipment and is primarily used to respond to salvage and emergency towing situations.

Specifications:

Classification:

  • Fast Response Vessel
  • 6 Passengers

Built:

  • 2001 Ambar AM 900, Mobile, AL
  • Refit Date: 2008

Dimensions:

  • Overall Length 29′, Beam 10′ 4″, Draft 3′

Mooring Systems:

  • Danforth Anchor

Machinery:

  • 2 – Suzuki DF300TX 300 HP V-6 Four-Stroke Outboard Engines

Capacities:

  • Fuel: 185 Gallons

Fuel Consumption:

  • 4200 RPM Cruise (35 Knots) – 35 GPH

Electronics / Navigation:

  • (2) Standard Horizon GX3000S VHF Radios
  • Raymarine ST60 Depth Finder
  • Simrad/Taiyo VHF Automatic Digital Direction Finder
  • Standard Horizon GPS Plotter with Depth Finder
  • ACR Remote Control Searchlight
  • High Frequency Private Communications System

Equipment:

  • 2 – Rule 8,000 GPH Electric Crash Pump
  • 1 – Rule 3,700 GPH Electric Crash Pump
  • 1 – Rule 1,100 GPH Electric Crash Pump
  • 1 – Brownies Hookah Rig
  • 1 – Scuba Tank
  • 2 – Jump Start Batteries
  • 2 – 5 Gallon Gas Fuel Cans
  • Full Complement of Salvage Gear

Range:

  • 180 Miles

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