What is the Hull composed of?

5086 Marine Grade Aluminium

Deep V Hull (Sea Friendliness, Prone to Pounding)

What is the Length of the RBS 25'?

29 Feet 6 1/2 Inches

What is the Freeboard of the RBS 25'?

At its lowest point 1 foot

What is the Cabin/Superstructure composed of?

5052 Marine Grade Aluminum

What is the length of the Beam?

8 Feet 6 Inches

Highest Fixed Point When on a Trailer?

9 Feet 1/2 Inch

Highest Unfixed Point When on a Trailer with the Navigation Light Mast?

12 Feet 8 Inches

Highest Unfixed Point When on Trailer with Radar Dome?

11 Feet 1/2 Inch

Draft of Boat from Waterline with Engines Tilted Up?

23 1/4 inch

Draft of boat from waterline with Engines Vertical?

39 inches

Full Load Displacement

Fully Outfitted

4 Crew, 6 Passengers, or 9200 Pounds

(Watertight & Weathertight Integrity)

Aft Bulkhead of the Cabin

Hinged Weathertight door with Aft Facing Window

(Watertight & Weathertight Integrity)

Cuddy Cabin Door?

Weathertight door is located in the forward bulkhead and leads to the foredeck

(Deck Equipment & Fittings)

Tow Bit (Bow)

Located on Forward & Aft of Centerline

Accomadates the MK 16 Light Machine Gun Stand

(Deck Equipment & Fittings)

Anchor Shackle & Chain

Located in RB-S's Anchor/Ammunition Locker

3 3/8 inch galvanized anchor shackles by which a chain is joined to the ring of an anchor

(Deck Equipment & Fittings)

Fortress 7 lb. Anchor

Mechanical Device designed to engage the bottom of a waterway & through its resistance to drag and maintain a vessel within a given radius.

Located in Anchor/Ammunition Locker at the Bow Forawrd of the bit.

(Deck Equipment & Fittings)

Anchor Line

Very Heavy Line or Chain

Stored in the Anchor/Ammunition Locker

Care must be taken when anchoring to ensure that the anchor line fairlead is over the bow.

(Deck Equipment & Fittings)

Collar

Deep V, Rigid Mono-Hull, Stabilizing Closed Cell Polyethylene Foam Collar. Bolted directly to the outside of the hull and cannot lose Buoyancy or Absorb Water.

(Deck Equipment & Fittings)

Fenders

4 Portable Fenders made of Rubber Synthetic or Foam

Two are located in the Anchor Ammunition Locker and other two are located in the storage compartment under the port aft seat. They have eyes or longitudinal holes for attaching lines.

(Deck Equipment & Fittings)

Ensigns

National & Coast Guard Ensigns are located on Main Deck

(Deck Equipment & Fittings)

Towline (DBN) Reel & Cover

Fabricated Towline Reel mounted on Aftface of Radar Pod.

Equipped with a manual, adjustable break, 300 feet of 2 1/4 inch double braided nylon line. A Plastic cover is in place to protect this equipment.

(Deck Equipment & Fittings)

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

Transmits signal recorded by satelite coded to identify each specific boat that alerts search and rescue authorities.

406 MHZ is a category II, and is manually deployable.

(Deck Equipment & Fittings)

Lifting Points

Defender Class boats have four lifting eyes, Two located above the anchor ammunition locker and the other two located forward of the bulkhead of the aft lockers.

Each Eye is 9500 pounds.

(Deck Equipment & Fittings)

Tow Bit (Aft)

Incorporates handheld welded between the vertical tow bit & the equipment locker.

(Deck Equipment & Fittings)

Throw Line with Bag

Loosely Stuffed so it can pay out through the top when the bag is thrown to a man overboard.

(Deck Equipment & Fittings)

Two Fire Extinguishers

One is mounted on the Cabin Port Side on Heater, other is mounted on Starboard aft deck.

Designed for Class A,B, & C Fires.

(Deck Equipment & Fittings)

24 Inch Ring & Strobe Light

Ring is attached/mounted at the stern on the portside, attached to a polypropylene float line.

(Deck Equipment & Fittings)

Gun Mounts

On Bow & Aft and are used for mounting guns & towing.

(Deck Equipment & Fittings)

Mooring Lines

Two Mooring Lines Located in Anchor Ammunition Locker and are used to secure the boat to the anchor/deck/or mooring. Additional two mooring lines are located under the port aft seats.

(Deck Equipment & Fittings)

Trailer Screen

The RB-S is equipped with a trailer screen (windshield guard).

(Interior)

First Aid Kit

One First Aid Kt is stowed under starboard seats, in the aft section of the storage compartment, & contains four modules equipped to treat injuries normally encountered.

(Interior)

Boat Hook

Equipped with a Garelick Delux Telescoping Boat Hook that extends to 8' and is located on the aft cabin door.

(Interior)

Cabin Dewatering Pump

Located inside cabin, starboard side aft under starboard passenger seat.

Rated at 1100 Gallons per hour and has a built in float switch for automatic operation. It will turn on when water level reaches 2 1/2 inches & turns off when no load is sensed by the pump's impeller.

Discharge  located on the aft, starboard exterior cabin bulkhead.

(Interior)

Hand Bilge Pump

Located in the Cabin, under Starboard Aft Seat of the storage compartment.

(Interior)

Gear Bag

Under Port Aft Seat Storage Compartment

(Interior)

Tool Bag

Under Port Seat Center Section Storage Compartment

(Interior)

EEBD & CBR Equipment

Located under the starboard seats in center section of the storage equipment.

(Interior)

Batteries

Consists of three 12-V Gel Cell Type batteries mounted on the port side under the forward crew seat.

(Interior)

Boat Crew Survival Vests

4 Boat Crew Survival Vests are located on the seat backs or bottom cushions.

(Interior)

Binoculars

A pair of binoculars is located at the starboard bulkhead outboard coxswain chair.

(Interior)

Navigation Kit

Stored under the Coxswain's Seat, contains briefcase with Coast guard logo, charts, pencils, china markers, a stopwatch, & search patterns.

(Interior)

Helm

Mono Wheel is used to steer boat.

(Interior)

Windshield Wiper Controls

Mounted on the OHIP starboard Side, Depressing the switch will inject windshield wash solution.

(Interior)

Compass

Ritchie Magnetic Compass Mounted on the Starboard Dash Panel.

(Interior)

Spare Kill Lanyard

An extra kill switch clip is stored in a pouch in the cuddy cabin. The engine kill switch clip is inserted in the kill switch in order for the engine to start & run. Should the coxswain/operator fall away from the controls the engine will stop.

(Interior)

90 Degree Screw Driver

Boat has a 90 Degree screwdriver stored in a pouch in the cuddy cabin for turning screws, such as the manual release valve to manually tilt and lock the engine.

(Interior)

T-Allen Wrench

Stored in a pouch in cuddy cabin for removing bolts to secure the over hinged instrument panel to the interior cabin overhead.

(Engineering & Propulsion)

Tie Bar Assembly

1/2 inch solid stainless steel rod. Purpose is to provide equal uniform directional control of the engines, but does not interfere with independent trim, tilt, or throttle.

(Engineering & Propulsion)

Pressurized Hydralic Fluid Hose

Compatible with fluid that meet MIL-H-5606 Specifications, connects the helm with the twin, front-mounted steering cylinders mounted on the transom. The Hoses are routed through conduit to prevent chafting or contact & interference with the equipement or the hull structure.

(Engineering & Propulsion)

Fuel Tank & Fill Pipe

The Fuel Tank Vent line is integral to the fuel tank and connects to the vent. The propulsion fuel tank (gasoline) fuel cap is located between the port and starboard aft equipment lockers. The propulsion fuel tank & diesel fuel tank vents are located above & forward of the fill cap.

(Engineering & Propulsion)

Engine Throttles

The gearshift & throttle control for both engines is located on the starboard side panel. Each lever controls engine RPM & ahead or astern movement.

(Engineering & Propulsion)

Helm Pump Assembly

Mounted on the console & is a multiple position tilt system. The hydralic lines from the steering cylinder connect into the rear. An expansion tube/vent is installed in the top of the helm pump to allow for fluid expansion.

(Engineering & Propulsion)

Tachometers

Show engine speed in RPM. The Honda 225 engine is designed to idle at 650+/-50 RPM. They also have displays for engine operating hours.

(Engineering & Propulsion)

Windshield Wiper Bottle

Starboard Side Cuddy Cabin. Hold 4 Liters.

(Engineering & Propulsion)

Hydralic Steering Pump

The Hydralic Steering Pump & Ram operates on standard hydralic fluid. Its a Five Turn lock to lock response & front mount system.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

Bus Bar

The RB-S has a 12 VDC negative bus bar cover located in the starboard deck locker.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

Anchor Light

Type of Marine signaling light that is a 360 degree white light that displays all around. White Anchor is atop the radar pod and should be visible for 2 nautical miles when anchored from dusk to dawn.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

Stern Light

Allows for other vessels to identify you & must be white in color and have a 135 degree Arc.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

Deck Floodlights

Located on the Port & Starboard sides on the radar pod.

Aft Floodlights are located on the the Port & Starboard on the aft frame of the radar pod.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

Radar Antenna & Power Supply

The Radar is a compact Raymarine 2-KW radome antenna that has a maximum range of 24 Nautical Miles. The Radome requires a 10.7 to 32-VDC input.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

VHF-FM Antenna

Located atop the cabin, portside

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

VHF-FM Antenna (Motorola)

Located atop the cabin, starboard side

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

Sidelights

Sidelights are a green color on the starboard side and red on the portside. Each showing an unbroken light over a horizon of 112.5 degrees.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment Interior)

DC Circuit Breaker Panel

12 VDC Main Power Panel incorporates a 75 Amp breaker for circuit overload protection & breaker for the electric cabin dewatering pump/breaker.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment Interior)

Underway Heater & Switches 

12,000 BTU combustion heater that utilizes diesel or kerosene fuel and is located inside the cuddy cabin port side behind an access panel.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment Interior)

Towing Masthead Lights

A Collaspable tow light mast and a lighting rod are stowed aboard the RB-S inside the cabin on the aft bulkhead , above the cabin door.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment Interior)

Interior Lights

Two Cabin Dome Lights are installed on the overhead of the centerline. Either have Red or White Illumination.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment Interior)

Voltmeter

Two Voltmeters, one for each engine are located on the OHIP. Provide Visual Indication of the voltage output of each engine's alternator. During operation the minimum voltage should be 12.7 volts.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment Interior)

Electronic Horn Button

12 VDC diaphragm type horn mounted on the forward port face of the radar pod. The switch is on the OHIP and produces a 106 decibel blast.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment Interior)

Law Enforcement Lights

The two blue law enforcement lights can be turned on using the light switch panel located on the starboard side of the OHIP.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment Interior)

VHF-FM Marine Radio

The Raymarine 215 VHF Transceiver is a microprocessor controlled digitally synthesized VHF transceiver. It provides two way communication on marine channels & monitoring of 10 seperate channels.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment Interior)

GPS Receiver/Chart Plotter/Reader

10.4 inch color LCD Screen & powerful X Band transmitter for reliable operation in all types of weather.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment Interior)

RD-30

Mounted on Transom, has programable alarm set points & menu selectable displays for water temperature & depth.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment Interior)

GP-37 WAAS/DGPS

Totally, integrated DGPS Receiver & Videoplotter. Can track 13 Satelites.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment Interior)

Automatic Identification System

Designed to be capable of providing information about the ship or other ships to coastal authorities. Collision Avoidance Tool.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment Interior)

Motorola VHF-FM Astro Spectra W9 Transceiver

Used for communicating on VHF Marine Band Frequencies. 146 to 174 MHZ and is located in the Cuddy Cabin.

(Electrical & Electronic Equipment Interior)

Loudhailer: Raymarine 430

Provides 30 Watts of output power to the loudhailer speaker on the forward face of the rador pod.

(Characteristics of Components & Accessories)

Propeller

Port Engine- Runs Counterclockwise

Starboard Engine- Runs Clockwise

Each Propeller is 14 inches in diameter & contains 4 blades

(Characteristics of Components & Accessories)

Lower Unit

Contains drive gears, propeller shaft & propellers.

(Characteristics of Components & Accessories)

Cooling System

Engine Cooling Systen consists of an impeller type pump & theromstat mounted on the engine.

(Characteristics of Components & Accessories)

Honda Engine

Model BF 225A, Puts out 225 Horsepower.

Holds up to 8 quarts of oil.

(Characteristics of Components & Accessories)

Fuel Tank

Capacity for 105 Gallons-Usable capacity of fuel while underway is 95%

(Characteristics of Components & Accessories)

Helm Dash Panel

Trim-Tilt Indicators, Tachometers, & Fuel Totalizer