What has Munson been doing lately?

The National Park Service’s Submerged Resources Center uses their 32’ Packcat to continue their goal to inventory, document, and preserve submerged cultural and natural resources in our National Parks. Outfitting on their vessel includes a full width cabin with rooftop air conditioner, co-pilot station with cable passthroughs to the bow deck, 12V anchor windlass, lifting davit, bow door and side door dive ladders, tow post and engine guard.

Whether it’s accessing remote areas, hunting, crabbing or fishing; this 30’ Munson sport boat is built to take full advantage of the outdoor activities Alaska has to offer. Outfitting includes a 12V pot hauler, anchor winch, aft control station, Burnewiin bait cleaning table, diesel cabin heater, head compartment, galley with sink, stove and refrigerator, overnight berthing for 5 adults and Yamaha Helm Master EX joystick piloting with station hold capability.

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office operates this 28’ Packcat on Chickamauga Lake, a 58 mile long reservoir on the Tennessee River boasting 810 miles of shoreline.  Outfitting on their patrol boat includes Raymarine navigation electronics with dual 16” displays, Whelen light bar, FLIR thermal imaging camera, bow door and side door dive ladders, scuba tank rack, lifting davit, tow post and engine guard.

The East Priest Lake Fire Department selected this 26’ Munson to respond to fires, emergencies and search and rescue calls on the beautiful Priest Lake system in Northern Idaho. Outfitting on their vessel includes a 12V electric bow door, Zip Wake dynamic trim system, Garmin navigation electronics, Hale 500 GPM fire pump with bow monitor and rapid deployment hose bins with discharges on the main deck. 

Vision Subsea is an Alaska based underwater inspection services company that utilizes ROV’s and multibeam sonar equipment to provide high quality data collection. Their 26’ Packcat includes an offset cabin configuration with diesel cabin heater, fore and aft cable passthroughs in the cabin, a hose tree for a ROV dive umbilical, co-pilot survey station, blackout window covers, push knees and Tuff Trailer.

 Located in Western Washington, the San Juan Islands are home to twelve State Parks, eight of which are only accessible by boat. Washington State Parks operates a pair of these 24’ Packcat catamaran landing craft to transport personnel and equipment and maintain their remote locations. Outfitting includes a remote-controlled LED spotlight, anti-fouling bottom paint, VHF radio, Garmin navigation suite and a galvanized Tuff Trailer. 

Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife operates this 36’ Packcat as a patrol vessel in the San Juan Islands. It is also called upon to respond during severe weather to perform search & rescue duties. Outfitting includes an aft helm station, bow thruster, davit with 12” Hydroslave, in-deck fish holds, washdown pump, side boarding doors and dive ladder.

This 26’ Munson landing craft is used by the Cincinnati Police Department for patrol, security and emergency response along the Ohio River. Outfitting includes a 5kw generator, heated and air conditioned cabin, Garmin navigation suite, dive ladders, scuba tank holders, lifting davit, tow post and bow mounted push knees.

The Misty Fjords Ranger District uses their 26’ Munson landing craft to transport equipment and personnel to the remote areas of southeast Alaska. Outfitting includes a heated cabin with suspension seat, tow post, auxiliary kicker motor, trim tabs and a Garmin navigation suite.

The University of Washington Applied Physics Lab operates this 26’ Munson landing craft to perform a variety of tasks from sampling to surveying from Puget Sound to the Pacific Ocean. Outfitting includes a Thern lifting davit, Maxilift M110 telescoping boom crane, bow mounted push knees, Simrad navigation suite and walkthrough cabin with head compartment.

This 28’ Munson landing craft joins a fleet of other Munson landing craft to transport people and equipment throughout the many islands that make up Apostle Islands National Park. Outfitting includes a heated cabin, Raymarine navigation suite, lifting eyes, tow post, bow mounted push knees and integrated D-rubber protection along the port and starboard sides.

This 28’ Munson Landing craft is used to transport personnel and equipment to remote properties around New York City and Long Island. Outfitting includes a 12v bow door winch, bench seating throughout the wheelhouse, heated cabin, Garmin navigation suite, bow thruster, side boarding doors and a flip out pedestrian ramp.

This 30’ Munson Landing Craft is set up for sport fishing and used to avoid traffic while commuting to New York. Outfitting includes a heated cabin, rooftop paddleboard racks, enclosed head compartment, Burnewiin rod holder mounts with bait cleaning table, Garmin navigation suite, Sionyx night vision camera, LED flood light bar and a full vinyl hull wrap.

This 36’ Munson research vessel serves the John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory engage in activities across its various disciplines, including marine biology, ocean sensing, and naval technology development. Outfitting includes Volvo’s Joystick Piloting for station keeping and precise maneuverability at low speeds, a heated and air conditioned cabin, enclosed head compartment, 9.5kw generator, hydraulicly actuated stern a-frame, lift out stern door, roof top mounted hydraulic winch, side lifting davit.

The City of Sacramento Fire Department selected this 32’ Munson fire boat to provide enhance its firefighting and search and rescue capabilities for its first responders. The onboard fire system features Waterous CXT 1500 GPM fire pump that is plumbed to TFT Hurricane monitors with quad stacked tips at the bow. The walk through cabin includes a Dometic Dura-Sea air conditioner. Electronics include two Garmin 8610 10” displays and Flir M-364 thermal imaging camera. Twin Mercury SeaPro 300’s are installed with hydraulic jack plates for shallow water operations.

The Mohave Valley Fire Department chose this nicely finished 26’ Munson Jet Boat landing craft for fire/rescue operations on the Colorado River. Engineered for shallow water with an 11-inch draft, it features a T-top console with roll up security door, Hale Attackmax 500 GPM fire system and a Hamilton Water Jet 241 Series Drive coupled to a Kodiak 6.2L V8 engine.

Anderson Township Fire/Rescue’s 24’ Munson Landing Craft is well equipped to serve the community on the Ohio and Little Miami rivers. Outfitting includes bow mounted push knees, rear tow post, aluminum engine guard, lifting davit, FLIR thermal imaging camera, Raymarine navigation package, enclosed wheelhouse with diesel fired heater and rooftop air conditioner and a Hale Attackmax 500 GPM fire system.

Roanoke Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department operates this 24’ Munson on Lake Gaston, a 35 mile long reservoir with 350 miles of shoreline. Outfitting includes a Hale 500 GPM fire pump with bow monitor and bow discharges, search light, Garmin navigation electronics, dive ladder and dive bottles racks. A fold down windscreen allows the vessel to transit under low bridges during high water.

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.

The mission of the Chesapeake Fire Department is to protect life, property, and the environment by providing quality emergency services and community risk reduction. The addition of “Fire Boat 4” expands their response capability to new levels with a 2500 gpm Hale 80 FC diesel powered fire system and twin Hamilton Waterjet with AVX precision joystick controls.

The National Park Service uses their 38’ Munson for crew transport, law enforcement, search and rescue. Outfitting includes triple 300hp Mercury outboards and bow thruster that is integrated with the Mercury joystick piloting system. Electronics include a Furuno navigation suite with open array radar, FLIR camera, cabin outfitting includes head compartment, galley with refrigerator and Wallas stove, redundant diesel cabin heater systems.

The remote areas of Northern Quebec are home to many Inuit villages.  This 38’ Munson is used to transport people and equipment between villages in this largely isolated region. Outfitting includes a heated wheelhouse, galley, settee, tow post, motor guard, davit Garmin navigation package and ¼” Ice belts along the port and starboard sides.

Barrow Seach and rescue is a division of Alaska’s North Slope Borough and operates their Munson from thaw to freeze during the arctic circle’s “midnight sun”. Outfitting includes a heated cabin, convertible dinette, pilot and co-pilot suspension seats, head compartment, Garmin navigation package, tow post and motor guard.  

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 25’ Munson is used for servicing aids to navigation, diving, and performing maintenance around the Dam. Outfitting includes a flip out dive ladder at the bow, adjustable push knees, 12” Garmin navigation package with radar, diesel cabin heater, lifting davit and port and starboard side doors.

San Diego Yacht Club’s 24’ Munson is used for ferry patrons and equipment from moorage to the island. Outfitting includes removable seats on the main deck, side embarkation steps, recessed tie down points in the main deck, tow post, motor guard and a Garmin MFD.

Biscayne National Park is located south of Miami and includes the northern most islands of the Florida Keys.  The National Park Service uses this 44’ Munson for transporting heavy equipment within the park including a Kubota tractor, dump truck and fuel tank transport trailers.

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.

Anne Arundel County Fire Department operates this 26’ Packcat, designed specifically to support dive rescue operations.  Outfitting includes a port side dive door with dive ladder, bow door dive ladder, Roll Control dive bottle racks, hose trees for surface supplied air, flip up seating in the bow and removable work table in the bow. 

Harpswell Fire & Rescue is responsible for emergency response operations on land contiguous with Cumberland County, called Harpswell Neck, as well as Orr’s Island, Great Island, Bailey Island and over 200 smaller islands.

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.  

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. 

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.

This 30’ Munson landing craft is designed to take advantage of all Homer has to offer as outfitting includes an enclosed wheelhouse with diesel fired cabin heat, head system, dual bunks, downriggers, pot puller, fish cleaning station, anchor system, diamond plate non-skid decking and jack plates for shallow water operation.

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.

BP Cherry Point is the largest refinery in the Pacific Northwest. The refinery is supplied mainly by tankers transporting North Slope crude oil from Alaska.  This 36’ Munson is outfitted for both fire/rescue as well as oil spill response.  A Hale 1500 GPM fire pump is plumbed to a rooftop monitor and bow monitor.  A Northern Lights 12kW generator has a hydraulic PTO to run portable oil skimmers. 

Lake Havasu Police selected this 28’ Packman as a patrol and dive/rescue vessel.  Outfitting includes port and starboard dive doors, dive bottle racks, 500 lb. lifting davit and bow door dive ladder.  A large canvas bimini top provides excellent shade protection during hot days. 

This nicely finished 25’ Munson is used to comfortably transport her owners and guests to and from their island home.  The cabin is outfitted with seating for 6 persons, cabin heater, Fusion stereo with subwoofer and a porta-potti.  Additional options include a side boarding door, dive ladder, 6 rod holders and downrigger mounts. Dual Garmin navigation displays, a Flir 364 infrared camera and Zipwake dynamic trim interceptors complete the package.

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. 

Kootenai County Parks & Waterways oversees and maintains 44,000 navigable acres of water and 25 docking facilities in Northern Idaho.  Their 35’ Munson is equipped with a Maxilift M.150 hydraulic crane for maintaining navigation buoys and anchors.  A portable skid mounted 500 GPM pump with monitor is used for firefighting operations.

M/V High End Hooker is a first class sport fishing machine. The cabin has a large galley, overnight accommodations and head compartment with shower. The aft cockpit incorporates 2 fish holds, downriggers, tackle storage and cleaning station. The bow is outfitted with a Maxilift M110 deck crane with Hydro-Slave pot puller. Additional outfitting includes a 12V anchor windlass, side boarding door, SeaDek flooring and vinyl hull wrap.