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Hunt Design Home > Commercial & Govt > Pilot Boats > Hunt Designed Pilot Boats > Texas Class
The TEXAS is the first watejet pilot boat designed by Hunt Associates. For pilot boat applications, waterjets offer shallow water capability, reduced downtime when compared to conventional underwater gear (which is subject to damage from grounding and debris), and increased manueverability alongside ships and docks. Waterjets also allow uniform engine loading which results in both longer life between overhauls, and reduced vibration levels.
| Type |
69 ft. Twin Waterjet Pilot Boat |
| Launch Date |
April, 2005 |
| Owner |
Galveston - Texas City Pilots |
| Home Port |
Galveston, TX |
| Builder |
Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding
Somerset, MA |
| Length Overall |
69'-0" |
| Beam |
20'-0" |
| Draft |
4'-0" |
| Displacement |
50 tons |
| Power |
Cummins KTA 38
2 x 1300 BHP |
| Waterjets |
Hamilton 571 |
| Trim Tabs |
Custom interceptor-style |
| Speed |
30 kts. continuous service speed |
| Fuel Capacity |
1,500 USG |
| Water Capacity |
56 USG |
| Construction |
All Aluminum |
| Accommodations |
Seating for helmsman, navigator, 12 pilots.
Galley with dinette.
Head.
Berth for crew. |
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