Interesting tinny video

[pmillar]

I'm not quite sure which forum is most appropriate so forgive me if it belongs elsewhere. Anyhow, you may find this little gem a bit interesting. It's an aluminum hulled jet boat our govt. is looking to use for coastal work. 50 mph and over 300 ft. long... not sure about the mileage though

My brother is an engineer at the shipyard that built it and has been out during sea trials in the gulf. She's almost ready to deliver. It's pretty neat if you ask me.

http://www.gdlcs.com/media-center/videos/lcs2-independence

 

[Stachi]

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That should put some fear into the pirates!

 

[jevery]

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Just watched a show on the Navy's new LPDs, amazing. The LPDs are diesel - I'm guessing the LCS2s are jet turbine. Speed looks to be over 50.

 

[puddle jumper]

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Looks like the bilge pump works good. They need to find the leek

Nice looking boat.

 

[JB]

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Rod holders. Where are the cotton pickin' rod holders??

 

[puddle jumper]

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Rod holders. Where are the cotton pickin' rod holders??

You took the words right out of my mouth

 

[pmillar]

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Just watched a show on the Navy's new LPDs, amazing. The LPDs are diesel - I'm guessing the LCS2s are jet turbine. Speed looks to be over 50.

Yep, turbines for power. They have jets in the front for quick maneuvering (and docking) as well as in the rear. It also has a heli pad for extended range in seeking out pirates/drug runners/terrorists or whoever needs proper attention

 

[Snobike Mike]

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That is a cool boat.

 

[aspeck]

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Can I find one of them on ebay or craigs list? I don't think I could afford a new one!