The venerable Metal Shark 27 Defiant, choice of the US Navy as well as law enforcement and port security forces from coast to coast, has now been redesigned to offer the same industry-leading features as its larger siblings in Metal Shark’s Defiant class. Thanks to its 8′ 6″ beam the 27 Defiant is easily trailerable. It is an extremely durable and highly versatile craft that, like all Metal Sharks, may be configured and customized to suit a wide range of mission profiles. Featuring a deep vee hull and power options up to 500 HP, the 27 Defiant will slice through the waves, and its wide reverse...

Pilothouse Design: The most immediately apparent advancement in Metal Shark’s Defiant class is the use of pillarless glass to substantially enhance visibility. The result is a near elimination of the dangerous blind spots which are an unfortunate drawback of conventional pilothouse vessels.

Windshield:The 27 Defiant’s front windshield is composed of a single piece of glass, with no center pillar to obstruct the view from the helm. This, coupled with the overall height of the windshield and windows, overhead spotter lights, and large side and aft opening doors, combine to provide an unprecedented level of visibility. The end result is a vessel that is substantially easier to operate, especially during inclement weather or night missions.

Construction & Layout: The 27 Defiant features fully-welded construction, foam flotation below decks and in the gunnels, and a durable collar made of solid foam encased in impact-resistant urethane. It offers reliable impact protection for the craft and its crew, and combines the utility of a full foam collar with the deck space and simplicity of a hard sided craft. The 27 Defiant is available in two configurations. In the Bow Cockpit model, (shown) a forward door provides through-cabin access to the open foredeck and optional .50-caliber machine gun mount, while the Cuddy Cabin model features...

Choice of the US Navy. The Metal Shark 27 Defiant currently serves as the US Navy Force Protection Boat – Small. In FPB-S configuration, the 27 Defiant features a more conventional windshield, but offers the advantage of a convertible pilothouse that folds down and stows away for transport.

SPECIFICATIONS: Length, Boat Only: Beam: Operational Draft Height on Trailer: (Mast Stowed) Weight, Fully Outfitted: Fuel Capacity (Std): KEY FEATURES: Bilge Pumps: (2) 3700 GPH Bow Bit & (6) 10” Cleats Collar:Solid Foam Wraparound Construction: Welded 5086 Aluminum Alloy Dash: Large, for Electronics and Controls Decks: Self-Bailing w/ Scuppers Dive Reliefs: Port & Starboard Electronics Mounting Pod: Overhead Fans: Overhead Circulation Fire Extinguishers: (3) Fuel/Water Separators: Racor (2) Defrosting System: Cabin Grab Rail Package Ladder, Removable Life Ring w/ Mount Lifting Eyes, Four-Way Lighting:...

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