TowBoatU.S. #3
29' Ambar

TowBoatU.S. #3, is the newest addition to our fast response fleet. Prior to it's acquisition, the vessel was utilized by Coast Guard Station Ft. Lauderdale. Purchased in 2008, the vessel underwent a complete refit including repowering and many other unique customizations to suit our needs before she was launched into service in August 2008. The vessel is equipped with a full complement of salvage equipment and is primarily used to respond to salvage and emergency towing situations.

Specifications

Classification: •  Fast Response Vessel •  6 Passengers   Built: •  2001 Ambar AM 900, Mobile, AL •  Refit Date: 2008   Dimensions: •  Overall Length 29', Beam 10' 4", Draft 3'   Mooring Systems: •  Danforth Anchor   Machinery: •  2 - Suzuki DF300TX 300 HP V-6 Four-Stroke Outboard Engines     Capacities: •  Fuel: 185 Gallons     Fuel Consumption: •  4200 RPM Cruise (35 Knots) - 35 GPH

Electronics / Navigation: •  (2) Standard Horizon GX3000S VHF Radios •  Raymarine ST60 Depth Finder •  Simrad/Taiyo VHF Automatic Digital Direction Finder •  Standard Horizon GPS Plotter with Depth Finder •  ACR Remote Control Searchlight •  High Frequency Private Communications System   Equipment: •  2 - Rule 8,000 GPH Electric Crash Pump •  1 - Rule 3,700 GPH Electric Crash Pump •  1 - Rule 1,100 GPH Electric Crash Pump •  1 - Brownies Hookah Rig •  1 - Scuba Tank •  2 - Jump Start Batteries •  1 - Jumper Cables •  2 - 5 Gallon Gas Fuel Cans •  Full Complement of Salvage Gear     Range: •  180 Miles