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Pilot Boats
Custom built aluminum pilot boats with optimized hull designs for maneuverability, speed, stability, and reliable operation in challenging maritime conditions.
About the Pilot Boats
Pilot Boats
Pilot boats operate in the most demanding conditions a harbor entrance can produce, and they must perform safely every time. Each custom aluminum hull is engineered for speed, stability, maneuverability, and reliability, with self righting geometry, a heavily reinforced rub rail and fender system, and a transfer deck designed to protect the pilot at the moment of greatest risk.
Every weld is inspected to applicable USCG and ABS requirements, while the running gear is selected for decades of high cycle, all weather service rather than seasonal use.
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More About the Pilot Boats
01Capabilities
- Self-righting hull geometry
- Reinforced rub-rail and fender system
- All-weather pilot transfer deck
- Stable in 8 ft sea states
02Built For
- Harbor Pilots
- Port Authorities
03Accommodations
- Seating
- Shock-mitigating suspension seats for 4
- Kitchen
- Compact crew galley
- Bathrooms
- Enclosed marine head
04Custom Features
- Self-righting geometry
- Heavy-duty rub-rail & fendering
- All-weather transfer deck
- Towing bitt & recovery gear
WHY BREAUX'S BAY
Crafted With Precision and Built To Last
Every hull starts as a blank sheet. We engineer the boat around your mission, your route, and your operating budget — never forcing your operation into an off-the-shelf mold.
The Build
Process.
A transparent, milestone driven approach from initial design through final sea trials. At every phase, we build around the needs of the operator, ensuring the finished vessel performs exactly as intended.
Phase01
Consultation
Gather understanding around specific requirements including size, capacity, speed, and other custom features.
Phase02
Design
Develop a preliminary design based on the client's requirements & specifications.
Phase03
Navis Model
Build a Navis model of the pilot boat to test the design and make any necessary adjustments.
Phase04
Construction & Fabrication
Build the scale model of the boat and fabricate the hull, superstructure, and other components.
Phase05
Testing, Trials, & Delivery
Conduct sea trials to test the performance, stability, and handling of the pilot boat in real-world conditions. Deliver the finished boat, and provide necessary training to the crew on the operation, maintenance, and safety procedures of the pilot boat.
Phase06
Support & Warranty
Provide ongoing support and warranty to ensure the continued performance and reliability of the pilot boat. Available 24/7 to address any repairs or modifications as needed.
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