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Navigator Project - Hike Metal

published on 11 January 2022 - 141 -

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Found on YouTube. Created by "Hike Metal". Originally published on 2022-01-10.

Hike Metal is excited to announce the launch a new vessel, here are the specs:

Introducing the new HIKE Navigator!

This 38' Pilot Boat has an impressive 13.3 ft beam.
Powered by two Volvo Penta Diesel engines, this vessel can run at a max speed of 39 knots (45MPH, 72KMH) and has a 300 mile range.

Hike Metal is a world Class custom boat builder offering unparalleled design of maritime engineering, production, and manufacturing of a variety of boats and ships for commercial, government, and private sectors.

Hike Metal are a world-class company of custom boat builders who are experts in the design, production, and manufacturing of a variety of boats and ships for all types of industries.

The types of Quality Boats we Build:

Government Ships – Coast Guard, DND (Navy), RCMP, Navigation, etc.
Pleasure Boats / Ferry Boats/ Transport Boats / Barges / Tour Vessels
Police Boats / Border Patrol Vessels / Fire Boats
Commercial Fishing Vessels
Research Vessels

Visit Us Online at:
https://hikemetal.com/

HIKE METAL
324 Milo Rd,
Wheatley,
Ontario, Canada
N0P 2P0

Wheatley

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But in principle it is problematic to approach the ship in such a small Pilot Boat in the wake from astern and cross the waves there. I remember an accident from Finland in December 2017 where the boat capsized and people died. Is this situation shown here...