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…
Fancy shit breaks We prefer to keep things simple…and built stout as hell. Overly elaborate designs may look good on a computer screen, but can fail in the real world. In a workboat, simplicity and reliability go hand in hand. Whether your job is in fire/rescue, research, diving, oil spill response or any number of…
Invest in a shore thing Regardless of the type of vessel you are looking for, having the capability and the confidence to access the beach directly is a huge advantage. Munson Boats are designed to be beached – over and over again. Rocky shorelines and concrete boat ramps are commonly used for landings (disclaimer –…
Keep It Simple, Stupid Bill Munson was introduced to the K.I.S.S. principle while serving in the US Navy on welded aluminum Swift boats in Vietnam. K.I.S.S. is a design principle first noted by the US Navy in 1960, stating that simplicity should be a key goal in design and unnecessary complexity should be avoided. This…
If you can find a better built boat… Buy it Bill Munson designed and built his first 40’ welded aluminum landing craft in 1984 for the US Army Corps of Engineers. That boat is still in operation today. It has successfully transported backhoes, tractors and heavy equipment for decades. Its Caterpillar engines have been rebuilt…
Redefining landing craft Professional mariners know that you can’t have everything you want in one boat. You must pick and choose what is most important. Many people think that you must trade comfort and speed for usefullness. The Munson 44’ Series demonstrates that you can have it all – comfort, speed and maximum utility. Our…
Give a wide berth Our customers understand the raw beauty of a form-follows-function design that is overbuilt and impervious to abuse. Our 48′ Series has proven to be an extremely capable design for transporting heavy cargo in rough conditions. If you are looking for the best workboat money can buy, then your search is over. Whether…
“You’re gonna need a bigger boat” It’s one of the most quotable lines in movie history. If you’re truly shopping for a bigger boat, the Munson 52’ Series has a lot to offer. Like all Munson Boats, our 52′ Series is a proven workhorse that can do many things – and do them all very…
It’s a workhorse and a thoroughbred The term Workhorse refers to a particular type of horse that was bred to haul heavy loads all day long without tiring. On the other end of the spectrum is the Thoroughbred. The Thoroughbred was bred to race. It can reach levels of performance that other horses simply cannot.…
Winning the coveted “Best Fireboat Builder Award” by Work Boat World Magazine was an impressive achievement. Winning it a second time is sensational. It gives testament to the quality and capabilities of our fire and rescue vessels.
