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Galveston Class Pilot Boat
Large Ray Hunt-designed pilot boat of 70 to 75.7 ft with top speeds of 29 to 33 knots.
Description
The Galveston class is a large Ray Hunt Design pilot boat, with listed vessels of 70'x21', 73.2'x23.3' and 75.7'x20.6' and top speeds of 29 to 33 knots. Operators include Galveston pilots and the Lake Charles (Calcasieu) pilots. 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: 70'x21' to 75.7'x20.6'
- Top speed: 29 to 33 knots
- Designer: Ray Hunt Design
Specifications
| Dimensions | 70'x21' to 75.7'x20.6' |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 29 to 33 knots |
| Designer | Ray Hunt Design |
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