Pilot boat 64 DEFIANT

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The Metal Shark 64 Defiant Pilot is a welded aluminum monohull vessel combining Metal Shark’s globally proven Defiant-class hull form with an efficient crew-friendly layout designed specifically for pilots. The 64 Defiant offers enhanced seakeeping, extended range, and large crew capacity, all in a comfortable layout designed to enhance safety and efficiency while reducing fatigue. Metal Shark knows that each pilot association has its own challenges and requires a pilot boat custom-built to its requirements. That’s why every 64 Defiant Pilot vessel is fully tailored to meet the specific needs of the customer. The 64 Defiant Pilot features a proven Metal Shark hull design that has been engineered and built to precise tolerances. To achieve its superior hull life rating, the vessel’s hull, deck, and superstructure are composed entirely of heavy, welded plates of premium 5086 aluminum-magnesium alloy. The Defiant-class running surface has been designed for maximum efficiency and performance. This efficiency, combined with the 64 Pilot’s durable construction, results in the lowest possible operating cost while at the same time assuring maximum performance. Thanks to its wide beam, pronounced reverse chines, and ample heft, the 64 Defiant Pilot is exceptionally stable while underway, at rest, and most importantly, during pilot transfer maneuvers. Metal Shark 64 Defiant shown here configured for Brazos Pilots Association and equipped with twin 803-horsepower Caterpillar C-18 diesel engines coupled to Twin Disc MGX5146SC transmissions and turning five-bladed 36” x 43” Nibral propellers. To meet specific mission requirements, the 64 Defiant may be equipped with inboards