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Charleston Class Pilot Boat
75'x21' Ray Hunt-designed pilot boat with a top speed of 27 knots.
Description
The Charleston class is the largest listed Gladding-Hearn pilot boat type at 75'x21', with a top speed of 27 knots, designed by Ray Hunt Design. Gladding-Hearn has built pilot boats since its early decades and joined forces with C. Raymond Hunt Associates in 1978 to build the first pilot launch with a deep-V hull, which became an industry standard; the yard states more of its pilot launches operate in the United States than those of any other shipyard.
Key features
- Dimensions: 75'x21'
- Top speed: 27 knots
- Designer: Ray Hunt Design
Specifications
| Dimensions | 75'x21' |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 27 knots |
| Designer | Ray Hunt Design |
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