Gladding-Hearn Delivers New Launch To Galtex Pilots
The Galveston-Texas City Pilots has taken delivery of its fourth pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation.
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The Galveston-Texas City Pilots has taken delivery of its fourth pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation.
SHARE A Seakeeper 30HD stabilizing gyro will be installed to reduce up to 80% of the vessel roll at all speeds. Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding photo The Galveston-Texas City Pilots have ordered a fourth launch from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corp. Delivery is scheduled for in late 2022. With a length overall of 73.2'x23.3' and draft of 5.9', the all-aluminum, high-speed pilot boat features the Ray Hunt Design deep-V hull. It will be powered by three Volvo Penta D13, EPA Tier 3 marine diesel engines, each delivering 800 hp at 2,300 rpm, and integral to the engines’ triple IPS-Pod ...