The King County Sheriff’s Office marine division has selected Moose Boats to build a new, 46' custom diesel electric hybrid patrol boat.
The model M1 will be powered by two Volvo Penta D11 diesel engines each producing 625-hp. The mains will be integrated with in-line twin Dan Foss electric motors — A first of its kind for public safety.
The King County Sheriff’s Office was able to purchase this vessel by utilizing GSA (Government Service Agency) discounted pricing with a generous grant made possible by Washington State’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funding.
“The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health.”
The new vessel will be a close collaboration between HamiltonJet, who has designed the electric propulsion system, Volvo Penta and Moose Boats. Current battery technologies manufactured by Corvus Energy will enable the vessel to run solely under electric propulsion for up to two hours at 5 knots. Integrated diesel drive engines will act to replenish batteries at a rapid rate with electric motor boost to enhance upper end speed performance.
Hamilton AVX Express will allow for tight-quarter maneuverability through joystick controls with Jet Anchoring capabilities. The system also includes a hand- held remote that will enable the vessel to be piloted from different places within the confines of the cabin.
A full complement of Raymarine electronics will integrate radar, chart-plotter, AIS, depth sounder and rear facing camera. A separate sophisticated tow sonar will have monitoring capability within the climate-controlled pilothouse. Other equipment includes ICOM VHF radios and department radios.
