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Research and Hydrographic Survey Boats

Model HIKExplorer; Hike Hydrographic; CCG Vessel Shark

Aluminum and steel research and hydrographic survey vessels for Great Lakes and Canadian coastal waters.

Description

Hike Metal builds research and hydrographic survey boats in aluminum and steel for Great Lakes and Canadian coastal work.

Projects

  • HIKExplorer: 11.61 m research boat derived from the 30 and 40 series, with stern drive propulsion by two Volvo Penta D4-240 engines, for Great Lakes research
  • Hike Hydrographic: 9.35 m aluminum hydrographic survey workboat with cabin, Near Coastal Voyage Class II, built to Transport Canada TP 1332; 10.46 m LOA, 2 x Volvo Penta D6-380 with Konrad 660B stern drives and a Seakeeper 3 gyroscope
  • CCG Vessel Shark: 52.7 ft (16.06 m) steel semi-displacement research vessel with 2 x Caterpillar C-12 (300 BHP each), twin screws, 16 knots

Specifications

HIKExplorer length11.61 Metres
Hike Hydrographic LOA10.46m
CCG Shark LOA52.7ft (16.06m)

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