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Pilot Boats

Model Jacobsen Pilot Services boat; Hike Navigator

Custom aluminum pilot boats, including a 57.7 ft, 28-29 knot boat for Long Beach and the 38 ft, 39 knot Hike Navigator.

Description

Hike Metal builds custom pilot boats designed for function, visibility, ergonomics, speed and safety. Pilot boats have been delivered to Jacobsen Pilot Services in Long Beach, California and to the Atlantic Pilotage Authority.

Jacobsen Pilot Services boat

  • Aluminum hull, 57.7 ft (17.60 m) LOA, 16.1 ft molded beam, 5.25 ft draft
  • 1,200 US gallon fuel capacity
  • 2 x Detroit Diesel / MTU 12V2000 rated at 965 bhp @ 2,100 RPM with DD6557 2:1 gearboxes
  • Speed 28-29 knots

Hike Navigator

  • 38 ft length, 13.3 ft beam
  • Two Volvo Penta diesels
  • Maximum speed 39 knots, 300 mile range

Specifications

LOA (Jacobsen)57.7 feet (17.60 meters)
Main engines (Jacobsen)2 X Detroit Diesel / MTU 12V2000 rated at 965 bhp @ 2,100 RPM
Speed (Jacobsen)28 – 29 knots
Hike Navigator length38 ft
Hike Navigator max speed39 knots

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