Lake Assault Boats to Deliver Two Patrol Craft to the U.S. Army’s Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point Base in North Carolina

Feb 5, 2020

Boats will support operations at one of the
world’s largest military distribution terminals.

SUPERIOR,
Wis. (February 5, 2020) –
Lake
Assault Boats, a leading manufacturer of purpose-built and mission-specific patrol,
rescue, and fireboats, will deliver the first of two 35-foot patrol vessels to the
U.S. Army’s Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU) base later this month. The
second vessel will be delivered in March; both were purchased through a GSA
schedule contract.

Located in Brunswick
County, North Carolina, MOTSU is one of the world’s largest military distribution
terminals in the world. “We are thrilled to place these powerful and versatile
patrol boats into service at one of our armed forces’ most important shipping
facilities in the country,” said Chad DuMars, Lake Assault Boats vice president
of operations. “It is especially gratifying to be selected by the U.S. Army and
through our GSA schedule contract.”

The identical craft are 35
feet long (excluding engines and engine guards) with a 10-foot beam. The V-hull
vessels are powered by triple 250-hp outboard motors capable of achieving a top
speed of 45 knots. Each features a fully enclosed pilothouse with cuddy cabin and
also has seating for ten persons. The hulls are protected by a polyurethane
foam collar wrap, and each carry dual weapon mounts (one forward and one aft) able
to accommodate up to .50 caliber machine guns.

The draft for each boat is
no greater than 18-inches when the motors are trimmed up and 24-inches when
trimmed down. “Despite the triple outboard configuration, and 750 combined
horsepower, the vessels are able to maneuver in shallow water,” explained
DuMars. Lake Assault Boats will provide eight hours of personalized training
when the boats are delivered.

MOTSU is the key
ammunition shipping point on the Atlantic coast for United States armed forces
worldwide. The base is located on the banks of the Cape Fear River and has,
within its borders, Governors Creek, Fishing Creek, as well as several smaller
bodies of water. 

Photo Caption: Lake Assault Boats will deliver the first of two 35-foot
patrol vessels to the U.S. Army’s Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU)
base later this month. The second vessel will be delivered this spring; both
were purchased through a GSA schedule contract.