What has Munson been doing lately?

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.