24' Minimum Drop Bow Dive - Search & Rescue Boat

The County of Kern is seeking a 24' Minimum Drop Bow Dive - Search & Rescue Boat. The boat should have a marine aluminum hull, a planing, deep "V" hull, and a midship windshield model. It should also have a steering and helm on the starboard side, and be capable of seating 2 people. The boat should have a 12-volt negative ground electrical system, and be equipped with LED lights, a Lowrance HDS59 LIVE sounder/GPS depth finder, and a Federal SmartSiren controller. The boat should also have a trailer that meets Federal and SAE requirements, and be equipped with a heavy-duty winch and a spare tire. The contract was awarded to ROGUE JET BOATWORKS, INC. and SILVER SHIPS INC. Some key features of the contract include: • The boat should have a minimum length of 24 feet • The boat should have a deadrise of 18 to 20 degrees at the transom and tapers to 40 to 65 degrees at the bow • The boat should have a beam width of between 100" and 110" • The boat should have a bottom width of between 75" and 96" • The boat should have a side height of 34" to 37" • The boat should have a transom thickness of a minimum of 1/4" • The boat should have a bow door with a minimum drop of 64" • The boat should have a stern with a walk-through door built into the transom on the port side • The boat should have a color scheme of white and gray, with aluminum compatible paint • The boat should have a bilge pump system with two Rule Industries or equal pumps • The boat should have a steering system with a three-spoke, cushion grip, tilt wheel • The boat should have a fuel system with a minimum of 80 gallons • The boat should have a trailer with a capacity that exceeds the weight of the boat fully fueled and equipped.