TowBoatU.S. Ft Lauderdale
Splashes a New Fast Response Boat

In Early August 2008 TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale completed a total refit of a 27' Ambar rigid hulled inflatable adding a fourth fast response vessel to our fleet. The boat was purchased in 2007 from Coast Guard station Ft. Lauderdale. This vessel was used by the station to respond to hundreds of search and rescue cases. TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale's fleet operations department began working on plans for the refit including a complete overhaul of the vessels hull, tubes, electrical systems, engines, house and deck. Spaces were custom fabricated to stow all of the vessel's towing and salvage gear including hawsers, bridles, crash pumps, dive gear and much more. The vessel was barrier coated and top coated in TowBoatU.S. red using Sherwin Williams products and twin Suzuki 300 HP 4 stroke motors were installed and rigged. The electronics package includes a depth sounder, 2 VHF radios, a Chart plotter, a automatic radio direction finder, a 406 MHz EPIRB and a high frequency private communications system. For a more comprehensive look at the refit process please click here to view the photo gallery. Christian Denhard, The supervisor of the Company's Ft Lauderdale office stated: "The vessel performed flawlessly in sea trials, achieving a top speed of 50 knots. Stability, speed and sea keeping abilities make this boat the flagship of our fast response fleet which will allow us to respond quickly and safely to vessels in distress." TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale is proud to be a part of this boat resuming her search and rescue role throughout the waterways and open waters of South Florida!

TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale provides towing, salvage, charter, launch and environmental services throughout south Florida and the Western Bahamas. For more information please contact our office at 954-525-5577.