Silver Ships Inc., Theodore, Ala., has delivered a 48′×16′×4′6″ Endeavor survey boat to the Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District. Designed by naval architect Lou Codega, the boat is powered by twin Caterpillar C18 diesel engines at 803-hp each coupled to Twin Disc V-drive gears. The survey boat can hit a top speed of 28-plus knots and has a range of more than 300 miles operating at a cruising speed of approximately 25 knots. Navigation and communications equipment include two Ray-marine E165 radar/ chartplotters, two ICOM M506 VHF radios, and a Carlisle & Finch 12″ searchlight. Onboard electrical service is supplied by 12/24-volt DC power. A 21.5-kW Caterpillar C2.2 diesel generator and 60-amp shore power are provided, supplying 120- and 240-volt auxiliary power to the boat. The pilothouse offers 360° visibility from the operator's station and all interior spaces on the vessel are climate controlled.
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