First Production Run of Semi-Custom Patrol Craft
July 27, 1999
MetalCraft Marine, Inc. has completed the first production run of the company's semi-custom KF-22 Center Cockpit Patrol Craft for the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The 10 boat order is a joint procurement between the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the OPP.
The Patrol Craft is heavily built, yet light-weight, due to a unique construction process. A KF-22 has a .25 in. bottom, .1875 in. side plate, a heavily reinforced bow and .75 in. aluminum transom; yet, a base center console model weighs a mere 1,250 lbs., and can still carry three times its weight. Its lightweight design means the vessel requires little horsepower and fuel.
This version carries 160 gal. of fuel, and is outfitted with a Volvo 5.7 liter 265 hp engine, with stainless Duoprop drive leg. The propulsion system powers the boat into the 60 mph range in a matter of seconds. The series itself is available in 18-28 ft. lengths.
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