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28' Catamaran Fire Boat

28' Catamaran Fire Boat
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28' Catamaran Fire Boat

Product catalog summary
Overview: Armstrong Marine specializes in manufacturing high-quality aluminum fire boats designed for emergency response. These vessels are built to be reliable, versatile, and tough, ensuring they can handle various emergency situations effectively.
Key Features:
  • Reliability: Armstrong fire boats are designed to provide a sturdy platform in multiple sea states, with integrated equipment for quick and dependable use.
  • Versatility: The boats are adaptable to different emergency scenarios, offering maximum flexibility in the field.
  • Toughness: Built with strong hulls, these boats are fast and rugged, allowing operators to push limits during emergencies.
Product Offerings:
  • The Transformer: A monohull fire boat designed in two pieces for easy shipping worldwide. It features a fully enclosed cabin and fits in a standard shipping container.
  • 35 CAT FIRE & RESCUE: A 35 ft catamaran with a full-width walk-through cabin, crew seating for four, and powered by two Yamaha 300 HP outboards.
  • Outboard Catamarans: Twin hull configuration for stability, with options for outboards providing speeds over 45 knots. Equipped with hydraulic bow ramps and engine-driven pumps.
  • Diesel Jets: Catamaran platform with diesel inboard engines and water jets for speed and maneuverability. Features include multiple monitors, foam systems, and de-watering valves.
  • Red Storm: A 56 ft vessel with an aft-leaning pilot house, six shock-mitigating seats, and powered by two diesel engines and water jets.
Operational Procedures:
  • Pump Engagement: Steps include decreasing engine RPM, shifting marine gear to neutral, engaging the pump, and advancing engine RPM to operating pressure.
  • Pump Disengagement: Involves reversing the engagement steps to safely disengage the pump and adjust the jet buckets for maneuvering.
Technological Innovations:
  • The Thief: Utilizes drive-through pumps integrated into the vessel's drive line, allowing for precise control and efficient use of engine power for both propulsion and firefighting.
Contact Information: Armstrong Marine has locations in Port Angeles, WA, and Hubert, NC, with contact details provided for inquiries.
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Manufacturers of Quality Aluminum Boats Fire Boats

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There’s STRONG . . . . Then there’s ARMSTRONG.

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Serious Vessels--Serious Jobs RELIABLE-No surprises. In emergency response situations, surprises mean danger. You need a vessel that provides a sturdy platform in multiple sea states and equipment that is integrated into the boat for quick, dependable use. Armstrong fire boats are designed and built specifically for the job you do. VERSATILE-No two emergencies are the same. When you respond, you need a vessel that adapts to the situation as well as you do. These boats give you maximum flexibility in the field to react in the capacity that is required. TOUGH-Failure is not an option. You train...

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Destination: anywhere. Imagine the flexibility of a boat with a fully enclosed cabin that fits nicely in a standard size shipping container. Armstrong is a step ahead of the remote location issue. Designed in two pieces, this monohull fire boat can be delivered anywhere in the world that can be reached by a shipping container. The comparatively low shipping cost combined with the value of the Armstrong vessel makes this the most competitive package in the industry.

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35 CAT FIRE & RESCUE Length: 35 ft Beam: 13 ft Class: According to ABYC Superstructure: Full width walk through cabin Accommodations Crew seating for four & captain Galley package Head package Electrical 12VDC system 30 Amp shore power inlet Power 2 x Yamaha 300 HP outboards

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Outboard Catamarans The twin hull configuration results in a big boat feel and platform more stable than the monohull alternative. The walk around work deck comes standard with a hydraulic bow ramp for beach access or dive support. Multiple choices for outboards provide sprint speeds of more than 45 knots. Engine driven pumps are mounted on the aft deck with proper sea chest suction. The system can be plumbed to one or more monitors.

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TWIN DIESEL JET CATAMARANS Diesel Jets Adding to the advantages of choosing a catamaran platform, diesel inboard engines paired to water jets combine speed with maneuverability to make the ultimate fire fighting vessels. Diesel engines are known for longevity while water jets also offer low maintenance costs. The resulting vessels offer an extended operating life and long-term value for the investment. The fire systems include options for multiple monitors, foam system(s), de-watering valve(s), and more.

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PUMP ENGAGEMENT 1. decrease engine RPM down to idle 2. shift marine gear/clutch to neutral 3. place jet buckets to neutral 4. shift pump transmission (pump engage), confirm pump engagement light is on 5. shift marine gear/clutch to drive 6. advance engine RPM up to pump operating pressure. Note: When the pump is engaged, the jet is also operating with the buckets in the neutral position. If the operator needs to maneuver to keep the boat on station, then the operator can engage the jet to forward or reverse. PUMP DISENGAGEMENT 1. decrease engine RPM down to idle 2. shift marine gear/clutch to...

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THE THIEF Maneuverability and accurate positioning are of utmost importance in emergency situations. Hull design, propulsion, and fire fighting systems must be chosen to give operators precise control of the vessel. To enable this, Armstrong utilizes drive through pumps (also known as split drive shaft pumps) in our diesel jet drive fireboats. This integrates the fire pumping system into the vessel drive line via a gearbox and a clutch. Controls for the pump are located at the helm station. This pump and drive type provides the ideal solution for fireboats. As multiple monitors engage to spray...

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Red Storm Length: 56 ft Beam: 15 ft Class: According to ABYC Superstructure: Aft leaning pilot house Accommodations Six shock mitigating pilot house seats Galley package Head package Electrical 24VDC system 50A 120/240VAC 50Hz shore power inlet 30kW diesel generator Power 2 x 750-1200 diesel engines 2 x ZF 500 transmissions 2 x 360-410 mm water jets

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There’s STRONG . . . . Then there’s ARMSTRONG.

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151 Octane Lane Port Angeles, WA 98362 Tel: +1.360.457.5752 Fax: +1.360.457.5753 270 Hogans Road Hubert, NC 28539 Tel: +1.910.708.1295 Fax: +1.910.708.1318

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.