Metal Shark’s 36′ Courageous, shown here in a custom configuration designed and built specifically for the U.S. Navy, is a rugged and reliable workboat platform well suited for law enforcement, fire rescue response, towing, hauling, or any other application where a large workspace and ample payload carrying capacity are key considerations. With the many optional features explained on these pages, this particular vessel serves as an example of the extent to which Metal Shark can customize a given platform to meet virtually any mission requirement. Metal Shark offers Courageous workboat models...

Custom 36 Courageous shown here with numerous special options including forward hydraulic-actuated A-frame and bow door, pusher knees, and trapezoidal heavy duty rubrail. Starting with a blank slate, Metal Shark can custom-build a Courageous center console workboat to meet your exacting specifications.

36 Courageous with custom three-sided helm enclosure (in lieu of standard center console), optional shock mitigating helm seating, in-dash electronics, overhead electronics mounting pod, and shock absorbing cockpit flooring. For this particular application, the helm enclosure has been designed to fold away for transport via C-130 aircraft.

Interior cockpit view showing optional forward hydraulic-actuated A-frame and bow loading door, shock-reducing cockpit flooring, and gun mount.

Optional hydraulic-actuated bow door facilitates vessel loading and landing operations.

Transom view showing raised aft deck overhang, hydraulic-actuated a-frame, and gun mount.

METAL SHARK Generator, batteries, and battery switches are accessed via large, gasketed hatches in the aft deck and cockpit wall. Sound reduction panels are strategically placed to insure quiet operation.

Metal Shark ALUMINUM BOATS Large port and starboard aft cockpit dive doors facilitate water access and retrieval operations. Shock absorbing cockpit floor panels are easily removed to reveal Versa-Track in-floor modular component system.

Enormous aft cockpit with in-floor Versa Track system to accommodate removable dive tank modules, welding units, or aluminum tool boxes (shown).

Custom-designed, optional aft deck overhang allows for maximum workspace while at the same time providing protection for the vessel’s twin outboard engines.

Vessel Specifications: Length, Boat Only: 36’ All specs vary based on customer requirements. Typical Standard Equipment: Heavy Duty Welded Aluminum Hull, Cockpit, and Side Decks Foam Floatation Below Decks and in Gunnels Self Bailing Cockpit with 6” Scuppers Welded Aluminum Console with Integrated Hard Top Two (2) helm seats Full Transom Bulkhead (6) 8” Welded Cleats Welded Aluminum Bow & Stern Eyes Baffled Aluminum Fuel Tank Hydraulic Steering with Stainless Wheel Navigation Lights Two 3,700 GPH Bilge Pumps w/ Auto/Manual Control Garboard Drain Plug Non-Skid Decks and Gunnels SPECIAL NOTE:...