Courageous 28 Fire Rescue
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ETAL SHARK The Metal Shark 28 Courageous, shown here in full fireboat trim, is a rugged center console workhorse with a roomy cockpit, 20,000 lb. towing capacity, and a wide array of available configurations.

Helm Layout: The 28 Courageous features a full-height center console with three-panel glass windshield for optimum visibility. The dash and overhead electronics mounting pod combine to provide ample room for the mounting of engine controls, navigation electronics, and fire-fighting equipment. The vessel’s helm has been laid out for maximum versatility: a single operator can position the vessel while operating the fire pump and monitor, or alternately, the vessel may be controlled by one crew member while a second handles the fire-fighting equipment.

Available Fire Pump & Monitor System: This 28 Courageous features a Darley PDSE 1500 GPM fire pump paired with a dedicated Kodiak marinized 8.2L gas engine (shown here with cover removed) drawing from an oversized, center-mounted sea chest to allow for full flooded suction. Water-handling is accomplished via the forward-mounted Elkhart Brass “Scorpion” RF-controlled monitor featuring dual fixed-mount and remote controls. Two gated live handline valves are also supplied. This installation also includes electric priming pump, muffler, and exhaust system

Deck Layout: Thanks to its flared bow, wide reversed chines, and 10′ beam, the 28 Courageous is extraordinarily stable and dry, with a large roomy cockpit that is well-suited to rescue missions. Shown here with an electric davit with 500-750 lbs capacity and port-side removable dive door, the 28 courageous serves as an ideal working platform.

Available Dive Door: This large, removable door greatly facilitates water entry, especially considering the vessel’s ample forward freeboard. The door latches securely in place when not in use.

Extended Hard Top: The 28 Courageous is available with an extended hard top that covers the entire aft cockpit, providing shelter during rescue/recovery missions. Aft-mounted ladders provide easy access to the top’s non-skid coated working surface, where removable rails allow a crew to work alongside elevated structures. A short T-top, Bimini top, full canvas enclosure, and other top options are available.

Outstanding Performance: With twin outboard power, the Metal Shark 28 Courageous planes quickly and features responsive handling. Top speed when powered by twin 250-horsepower four stroke outboards is in excess of 45 knots. Metal Shark is an OEM supplier for all major outboard brands and can rig according to your preference or fleet commonality requirements.

Specifications (may vary based on customer requirements): LOA……………………………28’ Beam………………………….10” Draft…………………………1’10” Std. fuel cap…………….120 gal Weight…………….4,500 lb (dry) Max HP………………………500 Typical Standard Equipment: Heavy Duty Welded Aluminum Hull, Cockpit and Side Decks Foam Flotation Below Decks and in Gunnels Self Bailing Cockpit with 6” Scuppers Welded Aluminum Console with Side Access Door and Lexan Windscreen Pipe Style Leaning Post w/Cushion Full Transom Bulkhead (6) 8” Welded Cleats Welded Aluminum Bow & Stern Eyes 100 Gallon Baffled Aluminum Fuel Tank Hydraulic Steering with...