St. Lawrence Utility Landing Craft

Name: St. Lawrence Utility Landing Craft
Brand: MetalCraft Marine

Model St. Lawrence ULC

Shallow-V high-speed, high-load utility landing craft from 30 to 65 ft, in production since 1991.

Description

The St. Lawrence utility landing craft is a shallow-V, high-speed, high-load barge in production since 1991. It is designed to reach planing speeds at full load with low horsepower, and MetalCraft states it has exceeded design specifications by as much as 25% in load carrying and speed.

Key features

LOA 30' to 60' (range up to 65 ft quoted)
Capacity 9,000 to 35,000 lb
Propulsion: outdrive, inboard, waterjet or outboard
Shallow-V planing hull for loaded speed

Applications

Construction, utility, island supply and government work requiring fast transport of heavy loads and vehicles to undeveloped shorelines.

Specifications

L.O.A.	30' - 60'
Capacity	9,000 - 35,000 lb
Propulsion	Outdrive, Inboard, Waterjet, Outboard

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Equipment

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Beta 25 marine diesel engine with shallow sump, 18.5 kW / 25 hp @ 3,600 rpm, supplied with a Technodrive SeaProp 60 saildrive or with adaptor kits for existing Volvo 110S/120S/130S, Yanmar SD20 or Bukh saildrives. EPA Tier III compliant.

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