1996 USMI RHIB

About This Vessel

This 1996 USMI RHIB, measures 36 ft, and is located in Vancouver, powered by 2x Cummins QSB5.9 380.00HP.

Includes custom trailer This rare opportunity does not come around often, especially in our unpredictable, West Coast waters. This modified 11 Meter Naval Special Warfare Rigid Inflatable Boat (11M NSW RHIB) is a high-speed, high-buoyancy, extreme-weather craft manufactured by United States Marine Inc. (USMI).This vessel is constructed out of composites / Kevlar with an inflatable tube gunwale made of reinforced fabric. This amazing RIB can operate in heavy seas and winds of 45 knots! These RIBs were used (and still are) by the U.S. Navy’s elite special operations force, the U.S. Navy SEALs, with the primary mission being SEAL insertion/extraction. The craft is also used increasingly by Naval Expeditionary Warfare in a marine interdiction operations (MIOs)/visit board search and seizure (VBSS) role, organic to LPD 17 San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships, with a Navy crew of three and a Marine Corps boarding team. The Navy VBSS variant includes a lifting bail for launch and retrieval from LPD 17-class ships.This lightweight rigid hull inflatable Naval Special Warfare boat is fast, durable, and relied upon by Tier 1 Special Operations Forces all over the globe. It’s highly maneuverable with it’s twin inboard cummins diesel engines paired with twin jets, making it one of the very best options for operating in diverse and challenging environments & scenarios. These boats brand new cost close to a million dollars to produce. Designed to be run in any variety of conditions, from shallow water at 50 knots to air drops from C-130 cargo planes - she's as rugged and versatile as they come. This boat is in great condition and is ready to take you on your next adventure. Amazing for Crew Transport, All weather fishing, Whale watching, Island tours, Eco tourism, Rescue Operations…etc. Asking: C$239,000 /approx. $ USDOriginal Hull build 1996 / re-commissioned in 2013 with twin cummins 5.9 380's, new tubes, electronics, wiring. Length: 35’ 11″ (11 Meters) Beam: 10.5 Maximum Draft: 2’ 11″ (0.9 Meters) Operating Draft: 1’ 8″ (0.5 Meters) Maximum Speed: 43 Knots Cruise Speed: 33 KnotsDisplacement: 13000 Lbs. Hull Construction: Kevlar FRP (Composite) Engines: Twin Cummins QSB 5.9 380 hp Turbo Diesels Propulsion: KaMeWa jet drives Crew / Guests: 14 FOREDECKForward bollardNew tubes 2013 Stored inside during the winter Boat is 13,500lbs Trailer is 5000lbs New tube wear protective cover4 welded stainless lifting eyesPort and Starboard T-trackForward bilge storage areaNumerous padeyes/tie downsDay and NIght LED deck lightingSecure lifelines all aroundTOWERFuruno Radar (closed array - black dome)Stryker oversize black powder-coated aluminum towerLoudhailerAdjustable forward facing LED light barAll around LED strobePort and Starboard deck lightsLED navigation lightsHELMFuruno touch screen MFDTriple helm seatsStandard Horizon VHFStart/stop switchesBattery switchesBattery parallelEngine controlsFull array of monitoring guagesCummins digital tachsRitchie fixed mount compassTrim indicatorsEmergency shut-off valvesFuel supply and return manifold2nd row seatingAir intakesSea dog hornNew Garmin GPS with Fish finder REAR DECKLarge cargo platformPort and starboard T-track and padeyes4 large stainless lifting eyes12V service plugsUSB plugsJet drive accessRear deck with additional T trackNon-skid throughoutStainless cleatsSeastop scuppers   ** Also includes 2 cannon Downriggers **  Pretty much everything on this boat has been stripped and redone, including tubes, decking, electrical and engines. ( Cats replaced with Cummins in 2013) There is no better USMI rib available on the market. Call today arrange a showing!The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is