2003 Willard Marine Ocean Technical 7.3M RIB

DESIGN COMMENTS & CONSTRUCTION:

The US Navy awarded Willard Marine Inc. a contract for two types of 7-m inflatable boats to service lifeboats and perform search-and-rescue missions.  The standard 7-m RIB was manufactured for 25 years. In 2001, Ocean Technical Services (Otech), a full-service shipyard and RHIB manufacturer in the New Orleans metro area, took over the government contract and modified the hull.

Otech’s unique hull is designed for exceptional performance, as the deep-vee flattens to a delta-conic planning curve at the transom. The hull bottom contains a concave of spray chines that run the full length of the boat. This provides a dry ride with exceptional handling in rough waters. The design was originated by Crompton Marine Ltd., who offered 18 years of experience building and testing RIB’s in hostile North Sea conditions. 

Otech hulls are a substantial transverse frame with complete longitudinal stiffeners, encapsulated in GRP running the full length of the vessel and supporting bottom spray rails. The deck is molded and purpose-built for quick tube replacement.

TUBES, HULL & DECK:

• Orca 866 commercial grade hypalon black tubes custom built by DinghyPro, Essex CT (2023)

• (5) chambers on Leafield A6 relief valves  

• Double thick tube rub rail in gray

• Rope handles on tubes 

• D-ring tube points

• Tube set is side bolted to the hull via backing plates

• Hypalon “drain sock” style deck scuppers

• Hull & console sprayed in black Awlcraft 2000 finish (2023)

• Petit Vivid anti-fouling bottom paint 

• Custom high flotation twin OB engine bracket (2023)

• EVA marine diamond patterned foam decking

• (2) S/S transom bollard cleats

• Custom FRP hard t-top w/ storage box & recessed lighting

• Lumitec aft deck lighting in t-top

• Custom helm & mate bolstered seating w/ flip-up option on anti-shock brackets

• Helm chair covers - gray

• Black starboard tackle center

• Marine City 13” aluminum upright steering wheel w/ knob

• All seating upholstery is black ultra-leather 

• Black orca cooler w/ cushion & backrest as forward seating

• Rear folding bench seat 

• S/S transom & bow lifting eyes

• Custom transom (5) rod holder

• Fortress throw anchor w/ rode

• Hella Marine anchor light

 

CONSOLE:

• Custom Starboard interior by a professional cabinet maker 

• The console cabinet houses switches & batteries allowing easy access 

• Dome light 

• Dometic porta-potty

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION:

• (2) Garmin 12” 1242XSV MFD’s (2023)

• Garmin 18xHD radar dome on SeaView mount 

• Airmar B150M thru-hull transducer

• ZIPWAKE Dynamic Trim Control head w/ auto pitch & roll control

• Yamaha Command Link display

• Ritchie compass 

• ICOM ICM300 VHF 

• Shakespeare Galaxy VHF antenna

• Fusion MS-RA210 stereo head w/ (4) Fusion speakers

ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING & OUTBOARDS:

• (2) 17” ZIPWAKE Interceptor trim tabs

• The entire electrical system was rewired (2023)

• BlueSeas push-button helm switching

• BlueSeas on/ off battery switching 

• Helm dash digital volt meter

• (2) West Marine G27 batteries 

• Rule 2000 bilge pump on a plus switch

• (2) 62-gallon in deck fuel tanks

• SeaStar hydraulic steering w/ tie-bar & helm

• Yamaha digital throttle control

• (2) 2013 Yamaha 200 HP LFXCA outboards w/ 1549 hours (Clocked 4/24)

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.