Comments:
A working RIB based on the Bladerunner 35 hull, the Mosquito was built by Navatek
Ltd in Hawaii as a research boat and demonstrator. The semi-RIB layout gives
tremendous load space and the performance in a seaway coupled with great static
stability which allows a large number of passengers to stand along the gunwale
at the same time, makes her an ideal boarding boat amongst other duties. Navatek
conduct research into a large number of unusual hull forms plus foils, interceptors
and lifting bodies – often using sophisticated electronic ride control
systems – and, in conjunction with ICE Marine, the Bladerunner AEM type
is part of their portfolio.
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