A Trifecta of Outboard Powered Multi-Mission Platforms

The multi-mission platforms were developed to be readily configurable from the builder as patrol boats, fire boats, and passenger vessels, and to be readily transportable over the road.  To make this possible, extra care was taken in the development of the hull form to achieve the desired flexibility.  As with all DLBA designs, the hull form is developed around the predicted weight and center of gravity of the platform.  The hull particulars were selected to encompass the wide range of design values for these multi-mission designs upfront; ensuring their high performance goals are met.  In doing so, the hull forms were developed without sacrificing ride quality, stability, and maneuverability.  They will provide a stable platform for the job at hand and ensuring the safest and most comfortable ride for the passengers irrespective of the selected configuration.

The platforms are can be outfitted with a wide range of outboard motors based on End User preference.  The three platforms are designed around the following propulsion arrangements:  the 32’ platform allows for twin outboards, the 36’ can have twin or triple outboards, and the 42’ has been developed for triple or quad outboards.  The designs were specifically developed around commercially available gasoline outboards and with the new diesel outboards from COX and OXE in mind.  The transom structure and geometry and well geometry were developed to support the weight and thrust of these robust power plants.