56' Pilot Boat
Vigor is currently building two 56' Camarc Design pilot boats for the Port of Los Angeles.
Camarc pilot boats are widely acknowledged worldwide as the gold standard for design quality and reliable performance, particularly in more extreme environmental conditions. This smaller boat currently used throughout Europe, Australia and South America delivers the same consistent performance as the larger boats to the US mid-sized market.
The boat features a twin chine heavy weather hull form for excellent seakeeping. The design accommodates multiple heavy fender systems facilitating safer pilot transfers in challenging weather. An articulated rescue davit provides man overboard recovery. The overall design also maximizes the available horsepower and performance from a Tier III (non-catalyst) level engine.
Principal Characteristics
Length (Overall)
55'4" (16.9m)
Beam (Overall)
16'5" (5.0m)
Design Displacement
61,000 lbs (30.5 tons)
Fuel Capacity
660 gal (498l)
Water Capacity
66 gal (250l)
Top Speed (Approx)
~27 knots
Cruise Speed (Approx)
~24 knots
Engines
(2) CAT C18 ACERT, 803 BHP each Tier III meets current CARB emissions requirements (non-catalyst)
Transmission
ZF 665A-1
Propulsors
NiBrAl 5 bladed fixed pitched
GENSETS
Kohler 16kW
Other
Heavy Weather Integrated Popsafe Fendering 2 Crew, 8 Pilots Articulated Rescue Davit Furuno Navigation / Electronics System
Los Angeles Pilot Service Puts New Pilot Boats Into Service
