Our customers think of us as inflexible
Inflexibility in a boat hull is a very good thing. The more rigid, the better. Munson Boat owners are well-aware of how rigid and inflexible their boats are, and tell us all about it. We regularly hear them referring to their Munson’s as “stout” – which we prefer.
The Munson 26’ Series is offered in both mono hull and catamaran and is available in 8’6” beam for easily trailering – or – 10’ beam if you want the most capable 26’ landing craft available. Whether your job requires a fire/rescue, research, diving, oil spill response or any number of other rugged workboat varieties, you can be confident that a 26’ Munson is built to stand up to the most demanding tasks.
Our clients say it best…
“The process of discussions, bidding/ordering, and building was an incredible and an enjoyable experience. Thank you for your professionalism and quality of work on our boat.”
Model: 26-59 Fire
Bullhead City, AZ: Located along the Colorado River, Bullhead City is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts with outdoor recreational activities, including boating, fishing, stunning beauty and proximity to Lake Mead and the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. This 26’ Munson landing craft is designed for shallow water fire/rescue response with an 11 inch static hull draft. Outfitting includes a Hale Attackmax 500 GPM Fire system and a Hamilton Water Jet 241 Series Drive coupled to a Kodiak 6.2 liter V8.
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Model: 26-58 Utility
Niagara Falls, NY: New York Power Authority operates this 26’ Munson as utility boat for the Niagara Power Project, New York State’s biggest electricity producer. The large walk through cabin incorporates seating for 4 personnel. Additional outfitting includes a tow post, engine guard, push knees, side boarding door and Simrad radar / plotter / sounder. Ice belt doubler plates were welded to the lower portion of the hull for winter operations.
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Model: 26-57 Fire
Laughlin, NV: Clark County covers an area the size of New Jersey and is popular destination for water recreation on the Colorado River. Clark County Fire Dept. selected this 26’ Munson jet boat for fire/rescue operations on the Colorado River. Outfitting includes a Hale Attack Max 500 GPM fire pump with bow monitor, bow & stern dive ladders, Garmin 8610xsv plotter/sounder, Flir M364C thermal camera, SeaDek flooring, vinyl wrap and trailer.
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Model: 26-56 Patrol
King Salmon, AK: Katmai National Park encompasses 6395 square miles in southwest Alaska. Park rangers selected this 26’ Munson for law enforcement, emergency services and rescue operations. The walk through cabin is outfitted with pilot & co-pilot suspension seats, port & starboard seat lockers for passengers, and Webatso forced air cabin heater. Twin Yamaha 150 outboards are installed on hydraulic jack plates to lift the engines vertically during frequent beaching operations. A tow post, engine guard and EZ Loader trailer complete the package.
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Model: 26-55 Sport
Roche Harbor, WA: This 26’ Packcat is set up to take full advantage of recreational activities in the San Juan Islands. The main deck is outfitted with outdoor seating, removable table, pot puller, downriggers and Burnewiin fish cleaning table and rod holders. The bow door includes a flip out ramp, removable railings and dive ladder. The cabin includes seating for six persons, porta-potti and flip up table. A Garmin 16” multifunction display and Webatso forced air cabin heater complete the package.
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Model: 26-54 Fire
Lake Tapps, WA: East Pierce Fire & Rescue operates this 26’ Munson on Lake Tapps, which has over 45 miles of shoreline with hundreds of waterfront homes and several parks. Twin 150 Honda outboards are installed on hydraulic jack plates to raise the engines vertically while underway for shallow water operations. Additional outfitting includes a side dive door, 2 dive ladders, Roll Control bottle racks, tow post, engine guard, push knees and Hale 500 GPM fire pump with TFT Crossfire monitor with quad stacked tips at the bow.
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Model: 26-53 Research
Portland, OR: The USGS Oregon Water Science Center operates the 26’ R/V Melanie Ann, a hydrographic survey vessel. Specialty outfitting on this vessel includes moon pool in the aft deck with telescoping arm for deploying high power transducers and a davit with variable speed reel for deploying towfish based sonar instruments and sediment samplers. Additional outfitting includes a retractable bimini top over the foredeck, side boarding door, flip out dive ladder, Garmin navigation electronics, computer work station and an amber light bar.
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Model: 26-52 Patrol
Lake Travis, TX: Travis County Park Rangers are responsible for public safety, search & rescue and emergency medical response calls. Their 26’ Munson is outfitted with a lifting davit with 12V windlass, Whelen light bar, bow door dive ladder, Panasonic Toughbook docking station and 12” Raymarine Axiom Pro with 3D sonar module. A large locker is installed on the T-top roof for carrying stokes baskets.
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Model: 26-51 Utility
Anacortes, WA: Washington State DNR operates several Munson Boats including the 26’ M/V Perpetuity used to service DNR land in the San Juan Islands. Outfitting includes a full width cabin with seating for six, diesel cabin heater, tow post, engine guard, lifting davit and 12V anchor windlass. A large radar arch allows stowage of a dinghy on the cabin roof. Twin 150 HP outboards are installed on hydraulic jack plates for shallow operations.
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Model: 26-50 Dive
Olympia, WA: Washington State DOT is responsible for performing bridge inspections and prioritizing maintenance work on over 7300 bridges. They selected this 26’ Munson trailerable dive boat for conducting underwater bridge inspections throughout the state. Outfitting includes scuba bottle racks, large HP cylinder rack, port & starboard side dive doors and bow door dive ladder. The cabin is outfitted with seating for five persons, Webatso diesel cabin heater and flip-up work table.
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Model: 26-49 Utility
Columbia River, WA: Chief Joseph Dam is the largest hydropower producing dam operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The Army Corps uses this Munson landing craft for equipment and personnel transport, dam maintenance, and data collection. Outfitting on this vessel includes an offset heated cabin with seating for four crew members, integrated gunnel storage shelves, cargo deck tie down pockets, Garmin navigation electronics and a recovery ladder on the swim step.
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Model: 26-48 Fire
Grand Prairie, TX: The Grand Prairie Fire Department has been in existence for over 100 years. Their 26’ Munson fire/rescue boat is used on Joe Pool Lake, a large reservoir located just south of Dallas. Outfitting includes a Darley 500 GPM fire pump with Elkhart Brass Stinger 2.0 monitor with MasterStream nozzle, two 1.5” discharges for attack lines, rooftop stretcher locker, lifting davit, push knees, tow post, engine guard and dive ladder. The outboard motors are installed on hydraulic jack plates for extreme shallow water operations.
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Model: 26-47 Fire
Littleton, NC: Long Bridge Volunteer Fire Department is responsible for fire/rescue and emergency response operations on Lake Gaston, a 35 mile long reservoir with 350 miles of shoreline. Their 26’ Munson fire/rescue boat includes a Hale Attack Max 500 GPM fire pump with bow monitor and hose discharges, tow post, engine guard, dive ladder, Whelen LED light bar, search lights, Lowrance HDS-12 Gen3 plotter/sounder with StructureScan 3D module, and EZ Loader trailer.
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Model: 26-46 Water Taxi
Avalon, CA: Catalina Coastal Tours transports over 180,000 passengers each year to Catalina Island. Their 26’ Munson is USCG certified for 12 passengers. Outfitting includes forward and aft side boarding doors, boarding stairs, bimini top, lifting eyes and fendering system for boat-to-boat transfers. Passenger seat lockers can be easily removed to transport bulk cargo when required.
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Model: 26-45 Sport
Petersburg, AK: Petersburg is an island community that continues to make a living from the sea. The harbors attract the smaller cruise ships, private yachts and pleasure boats in the summer months. Leen's 26' Munson (used for sport fishing) is outfitted with bow down riggers port and starboard, 6 rod holders, port offset wheelhouse, starboard side door and a Safe-T-Puller with davit.
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Model: 26-44 Research
Nespelem, WA: The Colville Tribe selected the Munson 26’ for their research of diminishing Kokanee (a common freshwater fish found throughout much of the world). Outfitting includes an aluminum gill net drum, Kolstrand Bulkhead hydraulic line hauler, Kinematics Marine bow roller, T-top roof, secondary bow helm and lift-out side door.
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Model: 26-43 Utility
Coeur d'Alene, ID: The Coeur d'Alene Tribal Fisheries Program mission is to restore, protect, expand and reestablish fish populations to sustainable levels. Coeur d’Alene operates multiple Munson boats including this 26’. The newest Munson includes storage shelves incorporated into the port and starboard gunnel, bow locker with integrated step, wrap-around T-top, no bow door and a Ritchie compass.
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Model: 26-42 Patrol
Empire, MI: The National Park Service selected this 26’ Munson for servicing Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which covers 35 miles of shoreline and two historic islands on Lake Michigan. This 26’ patrol boat has a 10’ wide beam and large offset cabin for six crewmen and equipment in stormy conditions. Other options include a hydraulic bow door, side boarding door, cabin heater, lifting davit, dive ladder, LED light bar, Garmin radar/plotter/sounder, Motorola XTS-800 radio, Setcom wireless headsets, Flir infrared camera, solar battery charger, tow post and engine guard.
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Model: 26-41 Sport
Ketchikan, AK: Ketchikan is one of Alaska’s largest cities, and encompasses several remote settlements which can only be accessed by water. This 26’ Munson is used to transport equipment and supplies to one of these remote properties, as well as sport fishing, hunting, and crabbing. Outfitting includes an offset wheelhouse, forced air heat, Garmin navigation package, side boarding door, davit, 12v pot hauler, and trailer.
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Model: 26-40 Utility
Orcas Island, WA: Orcas Power and Light Cooperative provides electricity to 20 islands in San Juan County by way of submarine cables. Their 26’ workboat incorporates a 10’ wide beam and large offset cabin for transporting crewmen and equipment in stormy conditions. Other options include a side boarding door, two suspension seats, cabin heater, 1000 lb. lifting davit, Garmin radar/plotter/sounder, tow post and engine guard.
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Model: 26-39 Research
Lake Roosevelt, WA: Created in 1941 by the Grand Coulee Dam, Lake Roosevelt stretches 150 miles and is Washington’s largest lake. The Lake Roosevelt Fisheries Evaluation Program (LRFEP) monitors fish populations, limnology, and water quality. Their 26’ Munson is outfitted with a hydraulic gill net roller, hydraulic davit, side dive door, tow post and engine guard. The outboard motors are installed on hydraulic jack plates to facilitate shallow water operations.
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Model: 26-38 Dive
San Diego, CA: The City of San Diego Ranger/Divers performs water extractions of injured victims and provides underwater recovery operations. Their 26’ Munson is used as a dive/utility boat in City lakes, bays and coastal waters. Outfitting includes dive bottle racks, side dive door, bow door and side door dive ladders, umbilical hose trees, Honda WX15 dewatering pump, removable work table, flip-up bench seats, roof top stretcher locker, davit, tow post, motor guard and trailer.
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Model: 26-37 Utility
Tampa, FL: Tampa Electric Company has supplied the Central Florida area with electricity since 1899 and serves about 2000 square miles with a population of over one million. Their 26’ Munson is used at their Big Bend Power Station, situated on Tampa Bay. Outfitting includes a 6’ x 7’ enclosed cabin, MaxiLift 1 ton deck crane, side door, tow post, motor guard, Furuno radar/plotter/sounder, and triple axle trailer.
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Model: 26-36 Utility
Lake Powell, AZ: The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based and backcountry recreation. The National Park Service uses this 26’ Munson for managing nearly 2000 miles of shoreline on Lake Powell. Outfitting includes seating for up to 12 passengers, canvas enclosure for winter operations, foredeck bimini top, VHF and NPS Motorola radio, Raymarine radar/plotter/sounder, and tandem axle trailer.
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Model: 26-35 Utility
Lake Powell, UT: Utah State Parks provides public safety and protects natural resources on Utah’s waterways. Their 26’ Munson is used for law enforcement, search & rescue and personnel transport. Outfitting includes a walk around cabin with seating for five, tinted windows, air conditioning, port & starboard side doors, push knees, tow post and engine guard.
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Model: 26-34 OSR
North Pole, AK: Alyeska Pipeline operates a pair of these 26’ Responder Class jet boats on the Yukon, Tanana and Copper Rivers. The shallow vee hull design allows the boats to operate in 1 foot of water. A Marine Power 430 HP V8 and Hamilton 241 jet provide plenty of power for towing in river currents. The center console T-top is outfitted with a canvas enclosure and forced air cabin heat. Additional outfitting includes flip-up deck seating, 12V washdown pump, tow post, and fuel transfer system with 12’ hose and nozzle for refueling smaller vessels.
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Model: 26-33 Utility
Ketchikan, AK: Southeast Alaska Power Agency provides electricity to Ketchikan, Wrangell and Petersburg. Their Swan Lake Hydroelectric Power Plant is located at the head of Carroll Inlet on Revillagigedo Island and is only accessible by float plane or boat. Their 26’ Munson is utilized year round for transport of materials and crew changes in inclement weather. Outfitting includes a 7’ x 8’ cabin with seating for six, forced air cabin heater, Garmin 740 plotter/sounder, anchor windlass, and trailer.
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Model: 26-32 Patrol
Friday Harbor, WA: The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office required an all-weather, fast response, beach landing, day/night patrol boat with a foam collar fendering system. Their 26’ Munson is outfitted with a full width cabin, two shock absorbing pedestal seats, passenger bench seats with work table, and a forward cuddy cabin with V-berth. Additional outfitting includes a Webatso forced air cabin heater, law enforcement LED lighting, Furuno radar plotter sounder, L3 AIS system, and Flir night vision camera.
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Model: 26-31 Patrol
Lake Claiborne, LA: In 1966, the Louisiana state legislature created the Claiborne Parish Watershed District. The Watershed District commission works with all to help assure that resources are protected and developed in the public interest. The Claiborne Parish Sheriff uses their 26’ Munson for patrolling the watershed to assure boating safety, as well as maintain channel markers and perform dive/rescue operations. A Hummingbird 998 HD SI sonar with AS 360SSI transducer provides extremely sharp underwater imaging and is also capable of recording underwater video.
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Model: 26-30 Sport
Sitka, AK: You don't have to walk the docks in Sitka very long before you spot a Munson. The newest member of the Sitka Munson fleet is this 26 Sport. It was designed to transport two ATVs to a remote property in the Southeast Alaska. It is outfitted with an electric pot hauler, Garmin GPS unit and an offset wheelhouse. The auxiliary outboard is mounted on a telescoping bracket and draws fuel from the main tank.
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Model: 26-29 OSR
Richmond, CA: The Chevron Texaco refinery in Richmond operates a fleet of five Munson boats including the Osprey. When an oil tanker arrives, it is immediately surrounded by containment boom to protect the surrounding waterway in the event of an incident. A transom engine bracket was installed to increase the cargo deck. A removable boom roller assists the crew in retrieving the boom.
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Model: 26-26 Utility
Panama City, Panama: The Panama Canal Authority Munson performs aquatic vegetation control activities within shallow rivers and emergency response support during oil spill incidents. Equipment includes a 12v bow door winch, walk-around wheelhouse, suspension pilot seat and 8 recessed cargo tie downs on forward deck.
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Model: 26-25 Fire
Lemont, IL: The CITGO Lemont Refinery Emergency Response Team operates this Munson as an oil spill response boat in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. Boat was built to pass through an invasive species barrier located near the refinery. Equipment includes a Hale Class 1 Attack Max 450 GPM fire pump, dual 2.5" discharges, 30 gallon Class B foam system, lifting eyes, Whelen LED Emergency light bar, and LED flood lights.
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Model: 26-23 Survey
Olathe, KS: Garmin International operates trailerable hydrographic survey vessels. Each boat features a foredeck moon pool with a derrick designed for deploying the latest high power survey transducer. A Kohler 5EKD 5kW gasoline generator provides power for survey equipment and cabin air conditioning. A Garmin 7212 plotter/radar/sounder navigation suite includes an autopilot system.
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Model: 26-22 Research
Galveston, TX: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District fondly known as the "Custodians of the Coast". They operate their Munson on missions including flood risk mitigation, ecosystem restoration and military construction. It is also capable of launching and retrieving an ATV during shoreline protection and regulatory missions. Special features include wheelhouse window tint, roll down shades, a Kohler 5kW generator and a collapsible RAM mast.
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Model: 26-10 Utility
Fontana Lake, TN: At 480 feet, Fontana Dam is the tallest concrete dam east of the Rocky Mountains and forms Fontana Lake with a shoreline of 240 miles. The National Park Service operates this 26’ Packcat for transporting ATV’s and work crews to remote areas in the Smoky Mountains National Park Complex. Outfitting includes a 3” tow post, engine guard, push knees, Garmin GPS plotter/sounder and Tuff tandem axle trailer.
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Model: 26-9 OSR
Wainwright, AK: The Umiaq Corporation operates the M/V Seahorse Island and sister ship M/V Crescent Island in support of their onshore contingency response program contract with Shell Oil in the Chuckchi Sea. Designed to be multi-purpose response platforms, each boat was fitted with a 6" tow post and tow screen to allow them to tow fully laden barges and other equipment. The wheelhouse features a portable head and forced air cabin heat.
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Model: 26-5 OSR
Oooguruk Island, AK: Pioneer Resources set up shop in Prudhoe Bay in 2002. Their goal was to streamline processes and reduce costs in landscape previously dominated by larger oil companies. Alaskan oil producers must be committed to environmental protection and responsibility, so Pioneer operates a Munson as part of its incident response action plan. Cold weather features include forced air cabin heat and aluminum storm window covers for arctic storage.
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Model: 26-4 Utility
Southhampton, England: The Munson is is one of our more versatile platforms. We can customize vessels to suit all of our client's needs. This Munson Utility based in England was built around a Yamaha power plant and TRP stern drive rather than our standard inboard power plants to ensure that the owner has immediate access to maintenance and service support in their home port. The forward deck features tie down rails perfect for securing ATV's.
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Model: 26-2 Sport
Camano Island, WA: M/V Miss Tuffy II is the private sport fishing boat of a Camano Island resident. The wheelhouse features forced air heat, teak effect decking and a refrigerator. A head compartment with flushing head can be accessed from an interior wheelhouse door. To make the boat easy to clean and slip resistant, Line-X deck coating was applied to all walking surfaces. The single Volvo D4 power plant offers great fuel economy and range.
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Model: 26-1 OSR
Theodore, AL: Response Resources provided oil spill response management support to the BP demobilization and decontamination effort in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Four Bayou Responder OSR's paired with Munson recovery barges are at work in the gulf. Special features include tow protection screens, under gunnel storage shelves and large push knees. Flood lighting on the deck let the vessels operate 24 hours a day.
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Our clients say it best…
“The process of discussions, bidding/ordering, and building was an incredible and an enjoyable experience. Thank you for your professionalism and quality of work on our boat. I have spent several hours on the boat checking everything out and observing the quality and craftsmanship even down to the wiring schematics provided to us in the manual. Our shop manager stated “of all the boats we have ordered not one has provided us with this level of information.” With this being said we will be inviting Munson on all our future boat replacements.”
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