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Munson 65′ Series

Model 65′ Series (model numbers 65-xx)

Largest Munson model: an offshore-capable 65 ft welded aluminum landing craft for ocean transport of payloads up to 20 tons.

Description

The Munson 65′ Series is designed for ocean transport and payloads of up to 20 tons, combining large fuel capacity for extended range with low draft for beaching and a sharp bow entry for heavy seas. The 65-2 Utility, built for a Dubai customer developing Palm Jebel Ali, carries a 45,000-pound payload with quad Mercury Verado 350 outboards, 4 auxiliary tanks for up to 3,000 gallons of diesel, hydraulic extended bow door, elevated air-conditioned superstructure and bow and stern thrusters (39 mph light ship).

Key features

  • Hull Length: 65 ft (19.8 m)
  • Beam: 18 ft (5.4 m)
  • Hull Type: Mono hull
  • Payload: up to 20 tons
  • Example power: Mercury Verado 350 hp x4 (65-2)
  • Propulsion: Outboard (65-2)
  • Speed: 39 mph, light ship (65-2)
  • Welded 1/4" 5086 aluminum plate hull with doubled beaching plates
  • Bow door for beach landing and loading

Applications

  • Ocean cargo transport
  • Island and coastal development projects

Specifications

Hull Length65 ft (19.8 m)
Beam18 ft (5.4 m)
Hull TypeMono hull
Payloadup to 20 tons
Example powerMercury Verado 350 hp x4 (65-2)
PropulsionOutboard (65-2)
Speed39 mph, light ship (65-2)

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