WORK BOAT WORLD: ST Engineering North America has named Robert (Bob) L. Merchent President and CEO of VT Halter Marine. Merchent joins Halter Marine with extensive ship ..
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Gladding-Hearn delivers new pilot boat to Virginia
The Virginia Pilot Association has taken delivery of a 55’10″x17’2″ Chesapeake-class MK II launch from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding. Its the ninth pilot boat built by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard for the Virginia pilots since 1983.
Since the first Chesapeake-class pilot boat was built by Gladding-Hearn in 2003, 22 boats have been delivered to 11 pilot associations throughout the U.S.
The Virginia pilots’ MK II launch incorporates the performance benefits of Volvo Penta’s IPS 3-pod system and Humph...
Virginia pilots orders a new pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn
The Virginia Pilot Association awarded a contracted to Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding to build a Chesapeake-class pilot boat. It will be ninth pilot boat built for the Virginia pilots by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard since 1983.
Since the Chesapeake-class pilot boat was introduced by Gladding-Hearn in 2003, 19 have been delivered to 11 pilot associations throughout the U.S.
The Virginia pilots’ new boat incorporates Volvo Penta’s IPS 3 pod system and Humphree interceptors. “The combination of the...
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Volvo Penta introduces next generation of D4 and D6 engine packages
With over 100,000 units delivered since its introduction in 2003, Volvo Penta has given its next generation D4 and D6 propulsion packages a comprehensive overhaul. They are available in three different variants: Volvo Penta IPS, Inboard and Aquamatic sterndrive.
The benefits touch on almost every aspect that boat owners consider important — including performance, reliability, durability, running costs and maintenance. The improvements also deliver a more enjoyable experience, with a more...