Rock Solid… a Munson Character Trait.
Our 34’ Series has proven to withstand an absolute beating that would destroy most boats. Yet a Munson will continue to get the job done for decades. Our 34’ landing craft are in service from the Arctic Slope to Antarctica moving supplies from icebreakers to McMurdo Station. It is a proven workhorse that is capable of transporting full size vehicles, first responders, and heavy equipment up to 4-5 tons.
Our clients say it best…
“The 34′ Munson is earning its money. It has carried many supplies and has driven in 8′ seas.”
Model: 34-54 Water Taxi
Canoe Island, WA: Located in the center of the San Juan Islands, Canoe Island French Camp welcomes 200 children and families each summer to study French language and culture within the security of the private island. The 34’ M/V La Reine (The Queen) is USCG certified for 20 passengers and is used as a ferry for the small island camp. The 18’ long cargo deck allows for transportation of large cargo and has removable seat lockers for passengers. Port and starboard side doors make boarding from the dock a breeze. Zipwake dynamic interceptors automatically control pitch and roll while underway and a Webatso cabin heater was installed for winter time operations.
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Model: 34-53 Utility
Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh is located at the confluence of three rivers: the Allegheny, the Monongahela, and the Ohio. This unique geographical feature provides scenic views and numerous recreational opportunities. The US Army Corps of Engineers uses this 34’ Munson for transporting equipment and personnel while maintaining the local infrastructure. Vessel outfitting includes a 12V bow door, port and starboard side boarding doors, lifting davit and 5kw diesel generator, air conditioner, diesel fired cabin and garmin navigation suite.
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Model: 34-52 Dive
Charleston, SC: The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Dive Unit selected this 34’ Packcat for use with underwater robotics, search & recovery and protection of maritime infrastructure. A 16 kW generator provides power to ROV’s, computers and dual rooftop air conditioners. The Suzuki 350 outboards are installed with Optimus 360 joystick controls, providing station hold capabilities during ROV and dive ops. Additional outfitting includes Shox 2000 suspension seats, Webatso forced air cabin heater, tinted windows, black out window shades, davit with 12V winch, tow post, and engine guard. The Raymarine Axiom Pro navigation electronics, Flir M-Series infrared camera, Whelen lightbar and underwater lights complete the package.
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Model: 34-51 Fire
Suffolk, VA: The City of Suffolk Virginia sits at the mouth of the Nansemond River at the south end of Chesapeake Bay. Outfitting on This 34’ Munson fireboat includes a Hale RSDM 1500 gallon per minute fire pump with TFT Monsoon R/C roof Monitor and manual bow station with V. U. M. and TFT Hurricane monitor, 5 kW Onan diesel generator, as well as twin 425hp Yamaha XTO Outboard Motors with “Helm Master” joystick piloting. The wheelhouse is equipped with a roof top A/C Unit, fire control console, Airwave suspension seats, Raymarine navigation suite, FLIR camera, dual EMS benches and an “American Safe Room” NBC positive pressure filtration system.
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Model: 34-50 OSR
St. Ignace, MI: Built in 1953, Enbridge Pipeline travels deep under the Straits of Mackinac for 4.5 miles, and has never experienced a leak in more than 65 years of operation. A pair of these 34’ Munson response vessels stand by in the event of a spill or fire. Each vessel is outfitted with a portable Munson “Fire Ant” self-contained skid mounted 500 GPM fire pump to allow the fire pump system to be quickly removed/installed on the main deck when needed. Additional outfitting includes port & starboard side doors, push knees, tow post, engine guard, Onan 5kw generator, Dometic air conditioner, Garmin electronics, and twin Mercury 300’s mounted on hydraulic jack plates.
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Model: 34-49 Tender
Cayman Islands: This finely finished 34’ Munson beach tender is used on board a 68m support yacht. The console T-top and windshield fold down, making the overall loading height under 2.5m. Accommodations include plush seating for 17 guests plus 2 crew, port and starboard side boarding doors and fully enclosed head compartment with hot water and Corian countertop. Additional outfitting includes Yamaha HelmMaster joystick controls, SeaKeeper 3 gyro stabilizer, Flexiteek decking, 3-point vessel lifting eyes, polished stainless railings, hydraulic bow door, Bob’s Machine Shop hydraulic jack plates, interceptor trim tabs, bow thruster, Raymarine Axiom Pro navigation suite and WeatherMax canvas boat cover.
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Model: 34-48 Sport
Ketchikan, AK: Known as the Gateway to Alaska, Ketchikan is the king Salmon capital of the world with world class fishing and an abundance of remote properties. Outfitting on this 34’ Munson landing craft includes an enclosed wheelhouse, forced air heat, head system, galley, 12v down riggers, fishing rod storage, side boarding door, lifting davit and 12v anchor windlass.
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Model: 34-47 Fire
Fall River, MA: Located along the shore of Mount Hope Bay at the mouth of the Taunton River, Fall River is the 10th largest city in Massachusetts. Fall River Fire Department selected this 34’ Munson fire/rescue vessel with Hale 1500 GPM fire pump and large cabin for EMS support. Additional outfitting includes push knees, tow post, engine guard, side dive doors, and 12V bow thruster. The cabin is outfitted with an EMS bench, SCBA bottle storage, head compartment, galley with sink, air conditioning and diesel cabin heater.
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Model: 34-46 Dive
Jacksonville, FL: Logan Diving and Salvage has been engaged in marine salvage and commercial diving operations for over 70 years. They operate several Munson dive boats including this 34’ used for equipment transport, marine inspection services, and commercial diving operations. Outfitting includes a walk around wheelhouse, two lifting davits, 4 way lifting eyes, push knees, tow post, engine guard, stereo, and an HP dive bottle rack.
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Model: 34-45 Survey
Portland, OR: Located on the Columbia River, the Port of Portland is Oregon’s largest and only deep draft container port. Dredging is vital for maintaining the river’s shipping channel. This 34’ Munson is used as a survey vessel for monitoring the navigation channel. Outfitting includes a walk-through cabin with seating for six, two work stations for using computers, 5 kW generator, roof top air conditioner and large thru-hull transducer well located at the LCG of the vessel.
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Model: 34-44 Sport
San Juan Islands, WA: M/V Scotch Rocks is an exceptional sport utility vessel designed to go anywhere in both comfort and style. Outfitting includes an aft helm station, side boarding door, bow thruster, fish cleaning station and crab pot puller. The wheelhouse incorporates a forward trunk cabin, head compartment with hot water shower, pilot and co-pilot suspension seats, convertible settee, galley with sink, stove, refrigerator, and microwave.
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Model: 34-43 Sport
San Juan Islands, WA: M/V Kittiwake is used to enjoy all that the San Juan Islands have to offer. Twin Volvo D4-260 HP diesel inboards easily provide a 25-30 knot cruise for travelling long distances. The open stern cockpit provides lots of room to fish and seat passengers. Volvo joystick controls make her easy to maneuver in tight quarters. Additional outfitting includes a side boarding door, hydraulic bow door, davit for pulling pots, Garmin radar/plotter/sounder and SiriusXM Bluetooth stereo.
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Model: 34-42 Utility
Haiti: World Vision has supported long-term programs focused on community development since 1959. The organization has also provided relief supplies and assisted with the recovery from major natural disasters. Their 34’ Munson is used to support their relief efforts as well as transport personnel and supplies. Outfitting includes flip up deck seating for 12 passengers, outboard motor guard, integrated anchor storage, and a canvas enclosure to protect the pilot station.
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Model: 34-41 Patrol
Suquamish, WA: Puget Sound is the home of the native Suquamish people. The Suquamish Tribal Police Department uses their 34’ Munson landing craft for marine patrols, dive operations, as well as crime and narcotics investigations. Outfitting includes D-rubber fendering, push knees, outboard motor guard, tow post, LED flood lights, search light , davit, walk around wheelhouse, SHOXS 2000 seats, and a hydraulic net roller.
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Model: 34-40 OSR
Stevens Village, AK: Stevens Village is a small, remote settlement along the Yukon River, in Central Alaska. Their 34’ Munson landing craft, the “Stevens Village Responder”, operates as an oil spill response vessel for the TransAlaska Pipeline. Outfitting includes a hydraulic boom reel, tow post, engine guard, push knees, side doors, lifting davit, washdown pump, LED deck lights, deck winch, cabin heat, and 12V fuel transfer pump for refueling small craft.
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Model: 34-39 Fire
Braintree, MA: Located in the Greater Boston area, the Town of Braintree’s coastal location provides direct access to port, rail, air and highway facilities. Their 34’ Munson fire/rescue boat is outfitted with a Hale 1500 GPM fire pump with bow & stern discharges and Class B foam system. The cabin incorporates two EMS benches for transporting injured patients, head compartment, galley with refrigerator and SCBA bottle storage. Additional outfitting includes a Garmin 7610 radar/plotter/sounder with side scan sonar, Flir thermal imaging night vision camera, port & starboard dive doors, push knees, tow post and outboard motor guard.
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Model: 34-38 Utility
Port Jefferson, NY: The Town of Brookhaven is located centrally on Long Island and bounded by Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. The Brookhaven Division of Harbors and Waterways uses this 34’ Munson for maintaining navigation aids, dive operations, environmental cleanup and emergency response calls. Outfitting includes bow push knees, lifting davit, tow post, port & starboard side doors and dive bottle rack. The outboard motors are installed on hydraulic jack plates for shallow water operations.
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Model: 34-37 Utility
Lake Havasu, AZ: Arizona State Parks uses their 34’ Munson as a multipurpose vessel for transporting work crews, heavy equipment, aids to navigation and fire fighting. Outfitting includes a side boarding door, cargo deck tie down pockets, lifting davit, tow post, wash down pump, 500 GPM fire pump, bow thruster, and triple axle trailer.
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Model: 34-36 Dive
Kona, Hawaii: Pacific Rim Divers is one of the premier dive companies on the Big Island. They currently operate a 34’ Munson dive boat that is USCG certified for 15 persons. Outfitting includes passenger bench seating, 30 dive bottle racks, hot water shower, camera rinsing table, snack table, water cooler, head compartment, port & starboard side dive doors, bimini top, lifting davit, large swim step with 2 dive ladders and triple axle trailer with extendable tongue.
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Model: 34-35 Utility
Houston, TX: ACCP specializes in transporting USDA and MARPOL regulated waste from cruise ships, Navy vessels and other maritime port waste needs. Their 34’ Munson is outfitted with a MaxiLift telescoping boom crane, air conditioned cabin with seating for four passengers, push knees, tow post, engine guard, lifting eyes, soft fendering system, generator, and triple axle trailer.
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Model: 34-34 Tender
Muscat, Oman: A pair of these 34’ tenders are used for transporting full size vehicles, divers, and personnel from the mothership. Outfitting includes seating for 15 passengers, side boarding doors, dive ladder, fresh water washdown system, 2000 watt inverter, battery charger, Garmin radar/plotter/sounder, stereo with 4 speakers, rubber deck matting, and 12V anchor windlass.
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Model: 34-33 OSR
Fairbanks, AK: The Rampart Responder operates as an oil spill response vessel for the TransAlaska Pipeline. Outfitting includes a tow post, engine guard, push knees, side doors, lifting davit, washdown pump, LED deck lights, search light, deck winch, cabin heat, and 12V fuel transfer pump for refueling small craft.
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Model: 34-32 Sport
Istanbul, Turkey: M/V Aurelia is used to access remote islands within the Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean. Outfitting includes interior seating for six passengers, head compartment, Garmin 1040xs radar/ plotter/sounder, flip-out bow door ramps, tow post, engine guard and triple axle trailer.
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Model: 34-31 Utility
Lake Minnetonka, MN: Lake Minnetonka is a boating paradise with numerous bays, peninsulas, parks, and islands. M/V Wetatanka services a private home located on Big Island, which is only accessible by boat. Outfitting includes port & starboard boarding doors, pilot & co-pilot suspension seats, aft seat locker, cabin heater, Garmin 1040xs plotter/sounder, and triple axle trailer. The outboard motors are installed on hydraulic jack plates for shallow water operations.
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Model: 34-30 Military
Middle East: These 34’ military landing craft incorporate a 23’ long cargo deck with removable seating for 20 troops, rubber deck matting and side doors for diving operations. Additional outfitting includes two Shockwave G-Force shock mitigating seats, deck crane, tow post, tow line reel, motor guard, and lifting eyes. Electronics include a Garmin GPS, depth sounder, loud hailer, VHF and battery charger. Twin 225 HP outboards provide a 25 knot top speed with 6000 lb payload.
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Model: 34-29 Utility
Seward, AK: Kenai Fjords National Park is home to some of the most breathtaking vistas in North America. M/V Halibut Cove is used to service Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge, located on remote Fox Island. The vessel is used to transport heavy equipment, vehicles, foodstuffs, and provide general support to lodge operations. Outfitting includes an elevated cabin for increased visibility, forced air cabin heater, anchor pulpit with 12V windlass, and trailer. Hydraulic jack plates allow the motors to be raised vertically for shallow water operations.
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Model: 34-28 OSR
Valdez, AK: The Yukon Responder operates as an oil spill response vessel on Alaskan Rivers intersecting the TransAlaska Pipeline. The Alyeska Pipeline company operates 6 Munson boats as part of their oil spill response program. The wheelhouse features forced air heat, an enclosed head compartment with flushing head, and a Garmin Navigation Suite. Other features include raw water washdown, A fuel transfer system and a four person settee.
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Model: 34-27 Sport
Lahaina, HI: No Ka Oi is a blue water fishing boat operating in the Hawaiian Islands. The offset wheelhouse is climate controlled and features plenty of seating and storage making her perfect for extended trips. A forward seat locker doubles as a fish hold and the independently controlled kicker produces the fast trolling speeds required for Hawaii fishing without running the main engines. Grey Line-X deck coating and a bow mounted table/fighting chair make the forward deck great for entertaining.
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Model: 34-25 Patrol
Austin, TX: The Lake Patrol Unit is responsible for patrolling Lake Travis and enforcing the Texas Water Safety Act. The Lake Patrol Unit responds to calls for service on Lake Travis and assists other law enforcement agencies, along with Austin/Travis County EMS, and the local fire departments that respond to calls on Lake Travis. Their Munson is outfitted with 2 roof top air conditioners, a 7.5 kW generator, and a Raymarine C series electronics package with 12" display.
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Model: 34-24 Sport
Port Alsworth, AK: The M/V Jay Hammond is in service at the Samaritan's Purse Foundation lodge in western Alaska. The lodge offers sightseeing, fishing and kayaking opportunities free of charge to wounded military servicemen and women and their spouses. Designed to be wheelchair accessible extra wide cabin doors and fold away seating were integrated into the wheelhouse. Other features include forced air cabin heat and kayak racks on the wheelhouse roof.
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Model: 34-23 Dive
Washington, DC: The FBI Underwater Search Evidence Response Team is responsible for locating evidence underwater as large as a jet engine and as small as a bullet. Computer work stations with overhead 21" monitors allow the Dive Team to analyze data during operations. Other special features include storage for 14 SCUBA bottles, Kohler 5Kw generator, and a highway legal gooseneck bunk trailer. Special padeyes were installed on the boat and trailer allowing secure transport in C130 Hercules Aircraft.
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Model: 34-21 Water Taxi
Charleston, SC: Located in Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter was the site of the first shots of the Civil War. Park staff commutes to the Fort Sumter National Monument 7 days per week. A special stairway and railings were installed on the bow door to access the monument dock ladder and the wheelhouse offers seating for 14 passengers. A short sliding door at the helm allows the captain to operate/tie up the boat from the console without crew.
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Model: 34-17 Military
Seattle, WA: The U.S. Coast Guard Icebreakers Healy, Polar Sea and Polar Star operate four "LCVP" (Landing Craft Vehicle - Personnel) as tenders and research platforms during polar exploration missions. An extensive shore power system supplies engine block heaters and AC heating units installed in the engine room and wheelhouse. This "life support" system ensures that the LCVP is always ready for immediate deployment in arctic conditions.
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Model: 34-8 Survey
Vancouver, WA: David Evans & Associates is a recognized industry leader in accurate, high-precision hydrographic and geophysical surveys for environmental, engineering and scientific applications. Their new 34’ Munson trailerable survey vessel incorporates an open transom design with hydraulic A-frame and deck winch for deploying various instruments. Rotating sonar arms are installed along the port & starboard sides. A 9kW generator provides power for two Dometic rooftop air conditioners and onboard computer systems. A large survey desk was provided with two CPU racks installed on shock mitigating mounts. Additional outfitting includes a head compartment in the cuddy cabin, Garmin electronics package, and dual control stations with Volvo joystick piloting and dynamic positioning.
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Model: 34-5 Water Taxi
Seattle, WA: Whether your destination is a dock, another vessel, a dive site, or a point on shore, Aluminator Water Taxi can get you there safely and on time. Based out of Seattle the M/V Aluminator provided diver support for the Pier 91 unexploded munitions disposal project. The wheelhouse features an enclosed head compartment, full galley and seating for six for passenger transport and six standard shipping pallets can be secured to the forward deck.
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Model: 34-4 OSR
Richmond, CA: When an oil tanker arrives at the Chevron Texaco refinery in Richmond it is immediately surrounded by containment boom to protect the surrounding waterway in the event of an incident. When a tanker arrives the Wharf Raider 1 deploys containment boom by backing around the ship. Special round corners were incorporated into the transom to provide more control while vessel is in reverse. A removable hydraulic boom roller assists the crew in retrieving the boom.
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Model: 34-3 Utility
Sequim, WA: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Refuge System acquire the land base necessary to protect diverse natural communities. They provide survey and boundary information of Service lands which involves the transport of heavy equipment to remote jobsites. Hydraulic transom jacks allow shallow water operation and a 6000 lb. tractor is secured to the main deck with flush tie-down pockets. The wheelhouse features forced air heat and flip up work table.
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Model: 34-2 Sport
Hoonah, AK: The M/V Humdinger is an overnight sport fishing boat in Southeast Alaska. The offset wheelhouse offers an enclosed head compartment with hot water shower, convertible settee and a galley cabinet. A trunk cabin forward of the main console provides sleeping for two. Fishing equipment includes three 12v downrigger mounts and rocket launcher style rod rack. A forward helm station lets fisherman control the boat within arm's reach of the gear.