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The Elco and Huckins boats made the best showing; although the Huckins edged the Elco 77-footer in speed (41.5 versus 40.2 knots), turning circle (305 yards in diameter compared to 407 yards) and pounding factor (the Elco pounded 60% more than the Huckins), [19] Elco took first place, and was awarded a contract to build 385 boats. [20]
The new Flipper models also received international recognition: the Flipper 600 DC was selected as a finalist in the European Powerboat of the Year competition in the category of boats under 25 feet. In addition, the Flipper 600 SC was nominated for Best of Boats 2014 in the category of pleasure boats.
Notable differences include the 90.5 metres (296 ft 11 in) long hull, [1] a top speed of 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph), [1] a flight deck that can take an AgustaWestland Merlin helicopter, [1] a displacement of around 2,000 tonnes [3] [4] and greatly expanded capacity for accommodating troops. [1]
The Heritage-class cutter, also known as the Offshore Patrol Cutter and the Maritime Security Cutter, Medium, is a cutter class of the United States Coast Guard (USCG), developed as part of the Integrated Deepwater System Program and built by Eastern Shipbuilding [4] and Austal USA. [5]
Trailer sailers that are readily towed by a car are generally shorter than 25 feet (7.6 m) length overall and weigh less than 5,000 pounds (2,300 kg). [34] Near-shore yachts typically range in size from 33–45 feet (10–14 m) length overall. [5] Offshore yachts typically exceed 45 feet (14 m) length overall. [36]
Center console (18 to 75 ft. (18-23m) power boats that have a large interior typically used for fishing, with its high speed performance design and engine also used in water sports. [4] Deck boats (25-35 ft.(8-11m) that are characterized by an open deck area and used typically for leisure activities. [3]
USCGC Argus (WMSM-915) is the lead ship of the Heritage-class cutters of the United States Coast Guard (USCG), and a part of the OPC (Offshore Patrol Cutter) Ship Type. She is the second ship to be named after Argus Panoptes, the first being USRC Argus, a Revenue Cutter Service ship which was decommissioned and sold in 1804.
The 37 ft (11 m) mast, 13.50-foot (4.11 m) boom and 8-foot (2.44 m) spinnaker pole can be built of wood, but most boatbuilders and owners now choose ready-made aluminum spars from a source that meets ITCA specifications, for low maintenance and high performance.