WI-UPR MS RIV NAT - Custom Air-boat

SPECIFICATIONS WI - Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Law Enforcement Operations Custom Airboat and Trailer 1. Product Features Salient Characteristics: A. HULL WITH ALL WELDED ALUMINUM, NO SPLICING OF BOTTOM 1. 18’ x 81/2 FT Hull Constructed of all Marine Grade 5086 Alloy Aluminum a. Bottom Thickness: 0.250” *5086 alloy (no splices in bottom) b. Side thickness: 0.125” (29” DEPTH IN REAR SIDE) *5086 alloy (no Splices in sides) c. Transom: 0.190” *5086 Alloy Must be waterjet or laser cut for precise fit d. Deck: 0.125” *5086 Alloy and Must be waterjet or laser cut for precise fit e. Splash tray: 0.190” *5086 Alloy and Must be waterjet or laser cut for precise fit f. Rear Corner gussets: 0.250” (WELDED TOP AND BOTTOM) *5086 alloy water jet cut g. Bulkhead: 0.190” (100% WELDED, NOT JUST OVER T-BARS) *5086 alloy & waterjet cut h. 3/16 ICE BRACING PLATES WELDED INTO REAR SIDES OF HULL 2. Overall Dimensions Width on bottom of hull 84” of hull a. Width at transom (8’ 6”) on top 3. Width at Bottom 84” b. Center transom height 26” c. Side height 29” d. Deck length 42” e. Four Low Profile Pull up Tie Down Cleats -- 1 of 7 -- 3. Gussets will be fully welded top and bottom tying in sides and bulkheads a. Hull to include 5 Heavy duty 2” x 2” x 0.375” T-bars running full length of bottom b. Two additional extra strength 2” x 3” x 0.5” T-bars added for extreme conditions and connect to the main legs of the engine stand. c. Mid ship Gusset 2.5” x 3” I - beam (not a doubled T-bars) mid ship brace pressed into place maintaining important structural strength. Fully welded braces in the corners (not bolted together) 4. Engine stand will connect to hull in a minimum of 16 places. 5. Gunwales are extruded running full length (No Angle) 6. 8” to 10” Aluminum Walk Arounds 7. 4.5” Aluminum Tool Trays welded into hull under walk arounds 8. ( 1/2”) UHMW Diamondslide Polymer AR500S BLEND on Bottom of Hull (Compression Molded not extruded) with silicone additive must be installed with 5/16 solid aluminum rivet 9. 3/8 UHMW Diamondslide Polymer AR500S BLEND 8”TO 10” UP ON sides for extra hull protection must be installed with 5/16 solid aluminum rivet 10. Full width aluminum Non-skid flooring over T-bars for safety. Deck also to be non- skid. 11. Extreme Duty Grass rake 24” With step *nose roll to have 3/8 Aluminum pipe inside 12. 2 Rubber Bumpers Mounted on Grass Rake 13. Bulkhead 100% Fully Welded 14. Aluminum Flush mounted Deck hatch on bow with led interior light and shock assist arm, should be water resistant for dry storage. 15. An eye will be installed with Heavy Duty Backing plate in center of bow. 16. Extreme duty 3/8 Aluminum Towing Eyes built into rear corners of hull also used for tie down straps. 17. Cage, Engine stand will be blasted and Powder coated color of choice -- 2 of 7 -- 18. Nonskid will be BLACK BUT NO webbing INSIDE HULL, Black reflective Vinyl on Side of Hull 19. No rough edges will be left unfinished 20. TWO WASHOUT DRAINS IN TRANSOM B. Engine and Exhaust System 1. Marine LSX 525 horsepower Engine Levitator OR Marine Power 6.6 525 hp engine (or equivalent) 2. comes with 3-year warranty 3. Engine will come with EZ oil drain line 4. Engine will come with engine manuals. 5. All Coolant Hoses will be Marine Grade with 2 Stainless clamps on each end. 6. All Stainless Exhaust System with. Stainless Flex, 3” Mufflers, and clamps. 7. Engine to come complete with: High Performance Large Aluminum Dual Pass Radiator-bottom mounted, Inline fuel Filter, and Fuel Water separator. 8. Garmin 943 xsv with Nema 2000 connected to Engine C. Propeller and Reduction 1. Airboat shall include Ultra Quiet 3 Blade Composite 86” Sensenich Prop Designed to match the performance of this engine, reduction, and hull combination. D. A CENTURY DRIVE CH3 2.3:1 Ratio Belt Driven Reduction Unit with upgraded Belt E. Engine Stand, Cage, and Rudders 1. 1” Engine Stand and Seat package are all 304 Stainless Steel 16 Gauge Square tubing As one integral unit. All seats will be 4-point rubber mounted. 2. Engine is mounted at four points with rubber high performance mounts between engine and engine stand designed for Marine Engine. (Not Aircraft Mounts) 3. Both Upper Seats Will Have shock mitigation seat mounts on a low-profile custom aluminum box beneath for storage. -- 3 of 7 -- 4. Propeller Guard will be constructed of 304 Stainless Steel 18G tubing covered with .135 gauge 2” x 4” stainless steel wire mesh. And 4” x 4” wire mesh up high for maximum airflow. 5. Work Doors with Gas Shocks on Cage for Easy Engine access 6. Rudders will be 60” Foam Filled aluminum rudders with positive 8” throw cable steering mounted to top of rudders. E. Steering Steering will be left-handed positive push/pull type with overhead cable to rudders. 8” Throw Stainless Cable 1. All pillow block bearings will be Teflon coated with Stainless steel housings and Teflon locking collar. 2. All controls will have stainless steel rod end bearings. F. Fuel Tank 1. Fuel tank is constructed out of 0.125” 5052 aluminum with minimum 50 Gal. capacity and have a remote Fill) *marked Diesel fuel only 2. Fuel Tank will be mounted on engine stand with 4 rubber supports. 3. Assembly will include visual fuel gauge in instrument panel. Seating 1. Driver’s platform will have individual large full bucket seats for driver and passenger (2 seats) side by side BIG Man Executive Seats , seats will be upholstered and extremely comfortable. Gauge panel will be located between seats. Both upper seats will have seat heat option installed. 2. Additional 3-man bench on Dry Storage Box with Flip Style Lid G. Custom Instrument Panel 1. Instrument panel to be located on drivers right 2. Including Marine –type lighted Hour meter, Keyed ignition, Safety kill switch, several toggle switches with circuit breakers for lights, bilge pump and later added accessories, and minimum one accessory outlet charger …