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Motor Lifeboat (MLB)

Versatile, proven and ready for duty

Motor Lifeboat MLB

Overview

Textron Systems' Motor Lifeboat (MLB) delivers outstanding performance in a wide variety of missions, including search and rescue, border patrol, law enforcement and natural disaster relief operations. Our rugged, 47-foot, all-aluminum MLB has proven itself during more than 20 years of service as a platform with unparalleled stability, reliability and survivability.

  • Self-righting in less than 10 seconds while remaining fully operational
  • Rugged construction with marine-grade aluminum
  • Elevated flying bridge for additional visual detection range for the crew
  • Controllable from any one of four operator stations
  • Recessed recovery wells on booth port and starboard sides for protected access to the water

Specifications

Towing Capacity 100 tons
Crew 21 (4 crew, 17 passengers)
Speed 25 knots (max speed); 22 knots (cruise)
Range 200 nautical miles (cruise)
Length 51 ft (15.6 m)
Beam 14 ft (4.27 m)
Draft 4.5 ft (1.4 m)
Fuel Capacity 437 gal (1,654 L)
Max-Wind 50 knots
Breaking Surf 20 ft (6 m)
Engine 2 x 490 hp CAT C12 engines, tier 1

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