Pilot Boat 1700 Series is configured as conventional twin-screw Pilot Boat. The vessel is designed by Camarc for multipurpose operations including ship-assist, pilot transfer duty, crew transport, etc. With a significantly low air draft and a shallow navigational draft, there are few places inaccessible for these Pilot Boats. 1700 Series can be configured for the maximum speed of 26 knots which is a really high performance for a steel hull vessel under 20 meter length.
1700 Series outfitted to high standards in a compact space for crew of up to 4 people. The lower accommodation deck consists of a combined mess and pantry, One quad crew cabins with a shared en-suite. The wheelhouse is designed for maximum all-round visibility from the forward control station, with conventional helm controls.
Standart Main propulsion comprises a pair of Volvo Penta D16 Diesel engines each rated 2 x 750hp at 1900 rpm, and each driving fixed pitched 0.86 m diameter propellers on conventional shaft lines.
