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St. John's Class Pilot Boat

52.6'x17' Ray Hunt-designed pilot boat with top speeds of 24 to 26 knots.

Description

The St. John's class is a 52.6'x17' pilot boat designed by Ray Hunt Design, with listed top speeds of 24 to 26 knots. Operators include Delta 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: 52.6'x17'
  • Top speed: 24 to 26 knots
  • Designer: Ray Hunt Design

Specifications

Dimensions52.6'x17'
Top speed24 to 26 knots
DesignerRay Hunt Design

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