WV Boat Purchase

Updated specifications included after questions from Industry. Questions are as follows and Specifications are updated 

1. T-top, do they want a canvas top or an aluminum roof top?
2. I don’t see anything listed for electronics or coms equipment, is there any requirements?
3. Specifies a fire fighting pump, but no nozzle system? Are they using a hose?
4. Were you wanting/needing a raw water washdown kit or bottom paint? 
5. I did not see any electronics listed.  Is there any kind of electronics packaged desired, or will this vessel just be totally bare bones, propulsion and steering?
6. “Lifting pad eyes shall be installed in the hull,” are these expected in the four corners, are these to lift the boat itself?
7. What is the range you are wanting to get with the vessel?  This will give us an idea of how big of fuel tanks to give you.

Boat specifications:

Boat design: Catamaran Hull Landing Craft

Hull length: 26 feet

Hull Material: ¼ inch aluminum - minimum

Beam: 8 feet 6 inches

Propulsion: Twin 150hp four stroke outboards

Bow Door Opening: 64 inch minimum

Hull shall include at least 2 structural bulkheads with the forward compartment being watertight. Inspection hatches shall be included.

6 welded cleats (3 per side) shall be included.

1 ¼ inch pipe railings shall be installed at 32 inches above main deck from stern to midship.

Two beaching wear plates shall be installed on the fore bow.

Two 26-inch side doors shall be installed (1 each side) Doors shall swing inboard and forward and lock in closed position.

4 scuppers shall be installed flush with the main deck in accordance with ABYC deck drainage requirements.

Lifting pad eyes shall be installed in the hull. Four Lifting Eyes designed and rated for lifting this boat while being placed for balance while being lifted.

3-inch D-rubber push knees shall be installed on each side of the bow. Push knees shall be ¼ inch double wall plate and extend to near the waterline.

Storage shelves shall be installed into the gunnel along both sides.

Storage lockers shall be installed on each side of the bow door.

The bow door shall incorporate a manual winch for raising and lowering. Door shall lock in the closed position and include a watertight seal.

Dual aluminum fuel tanks of a minimum of 60 gallons total shall be installed with sending units to a fuel gauge on the dash and two fuel/water separators with shut off valves.

A 12-volt air blower shall be installed in the fuel compartment.

A 52-inch T-top console shall be installed aft of the centerline with a 60 inch by 120-inch roof. Provide location for two-radio to be installed later by customer

Aluminum T-top includes four windows with aft leaning windshields.

Roof shall include pipe railings and vertical grab rails on each side.

A padded two person leaning post shall be installed at the operator console.

One exterior seat locker shall be installed forward of the operator’s console.

Two removable seat lockers installed along gunnel (one each side)

Install a pipe davit rated at minimum of 500 pounds to service the portside door, Place forward of the door. Approximately 80 inches high and 42-inch reach. Rotate 360 degrees and lockable every 90 degrees. Include a 12-volt Capstan with foot controls and a minimum 300 load rating.

Install a crucifix style towing bit.

Incorporate a tow line guard into the motor guard.

Install a towline protection screen forward of the tow bit.

Include a removable side door dive ladder and storage.

Install an onboard fire fighting pump with through hull suction fitting and isolation valve. Minimum of 100 GPM at 100 PSI on a 1 ½” x 50’ non collapsing rubber hose on a mounted reel. Pump shall be installed in a v

Include all standard safety equipment in accordance with USCG and ABYC.

Include trailer to meet all requirements of transporting this vessel.

Ship to Lowell Oregon.

Include operating and maintenance manual, two complete sets of keys and manufacturers Statement of Origin document.

Boat shall be delivered as a completed vessel.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

The vessel’s electrical system shall be 12vDC.

All electrical cable shall be marine grade copper tinned boat cable and labeled for each circuit.

Cables should be routed in wireways wherever possible. Wherever exposed to potential damage,

cables shall be protected with rubber.

Electrical cable shall be sized in accordance with the American Boat & Yacht Council.

All electrical cables shall be marked in accordance with the markings in electrical drawings.

All electrical switches shall be of a heavy-duty type and properly insulated.

The electrical system shall be grounded. In any case the hull shall not be used as part of a

galvanic feeding loop.

12V DC ACCESSORIES:

One (1) 12V 6 position waterproof distribution panel shall be installed on the console.

One (1) Pair of 12V self-parking windshield wipers shall be installed on the forward windshields.

Each wiper assembly consists of a fully sealed, marine rated wiper motor fitted with a heavy duty

pantographic wiper arm and matching blade.

One (1) 12V air trumpet horn shall be installed with momentary push button on dash.

One (1) 12V 2200 GPH bilge pump shall be installed with auto float switch.

One (1) 12V Depth Finder installed.

A radio circuit installed and wired, complete with VHF antennae and mount.

LIGHTING:

LED navigation lights shall be installed to USCG requirements.

Four (4) Rigid Industries M-Series dually LED Flood lights shall be installed on the T-top roof

This solicitation is for a 26 foot Catamaran Hull Landing Craft with trailer shipped FOB to Lowell Oregon. Delivery MUST be accepted no later than 15 September 2021. Please see the solicitation and the specifications in attachement 1.