Function: Search and Rescue/Law Enforcement





Description: The 47' motor lifeboat is designed as a first response rescue resource in high seas, surf & heavy weather environments. They are built to withstand the most severe conditions at sea, and are capable of effecting rescues at sea even under the most difficult circumstances. They are self-bailing, self-righting, almost unsinkable, and have a long cruising radius for their size. This boat is the replacement for the aging 44' MLB fleet. There are (presently) 40 operational, being added to monthly. The total (to be delivered over five years) will be about 200.





General Characteristics, 47' Motor Life Boat



Length, Overall:

47 feet





Maximum Range:

200 miles





Maximum Speed:

25+ knots







Special Characteristics:

Self-righting (if overturned, the vessel will return to an upright position in eight seconds or less)





Crew:

Four Enlisted personnel (one coxswain, one engineer, two crew)