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There are literally thousands of different applications for commercial boats. We've built boats with giant dive doors so that trained Bottlenose dolphin could swim into the cockpits for research purposes. We've built gunboats, tow boats, law enforcement, fire, rescue, EOD boats, harbor master boats, utility boats, dive boats, salvage boats and hundreds more. Each application has its unique challenges and requires specific features and options to address the requirements of the mission.

We've addressed just the tip of the iceberg in some of the applications below. But if you don't see exactly what you need, it doesn't mean we can't do it. Just means there's not enough space to show everything. So if you've got a weird request, just ask... assuming it has to do with boat construction, that is. As a side note, we've discovered having a .50 caliber gun mount on the bow typically gets you preferential treatment at the ramp.

MISSIONS

• Fire / Rescue
  

  In fire and rescue work, the emphasis is usually on the rescue part. More than 90% of calls are to get people out of trouble. That often means going out in water too rough for most small craft, in low visibility and high wind, which puts a premium on BCGP's Impacts and Whalers because of their superior lateral stability, sea keeping capabilities and flotation. Even if they take water over the bow, they drain and keep going - so a rescue operation doesn't end up with the rescuers in the water.

  Impact RIBs are popular rescue boats because their inflatable collars reduce the risk of impact or injury in a recovery situation in high wind and waves.

  On the other hand, rescue doors on fiberglass Whaler hulls make it easy to get victims into the boat or divers in and out of the water. The deck is just four inches above the water, so personnel don't injure their backs trying to pull a couple of hundred pounds of weight over a two-foot gunnel. And rescue rails keep victims and divers in close contact with the vessel and out of danger of the props.

  When you actually have the task of fighting a fire, BCGP has you covered. We offer an extensive array of marine pumps, lights and electronics to get you to the scene so you can do your job.
  
  BCGP fire/rescue boats meet a wide range of requirements for coastal, inland lake or river applications. You can get a turnkey boat with all the options you need or a basic platform ready for you to add your own equipment.

  Fire/Rescue Client List

  
  Fire/Rescue Video (Click below).

  
  
• Law Enforcement/Homeland Security
  
  

  A lot of law enforcement is routine stop-and-check work. BCGP gives you your choice of fiberglass or RIB platforms.
  
  The inflatable collars on our Impact RIBs simplify boarding and reduce the risk of damage to your vessel or the subject vessel. The collars also afford lateral stability so that a shift in personnel or weight to one side does not lead to disaster.
  
  Our Whalers are similarly  equipped to handle that part of the job. Extra-heavy rub rails prevent damage when you come alongside a yacht that costs half your department's annual budget. Good ergonomic design keeps officers comfortable and effective on extended patrols. Law enforcement Whalers also feature optional  rescue/dive doors just four inches above the water to make it easy to pull victims or divers aboard.

  Whether you choose an Impact RIB or a solid fiberglass Whaler hull, you have a vast array of options to customize your boat. Light bars with various lens color options are available to match regs in your locality. Crash rails protect your engines when towing boats or debris. Choose from hundreds of available options including communications gear, gun lockers and custom graphics to get exactly the boat you need.

  Law Enforcement Client List

  Law Enforcement/Homeland Security Video (Click Below).

  
  
• Special Ops / Combat
  
  

  Military operations are probably the toughest of missions for any boat. The boats are beached, chronically overloaded, and subject to conditions where ordinary craft would be unfit for service.
  
  BCGP boats are built to take it. In one test, marines put a thousand rounds of automatic weapons fire into a Whaler hull and it stayed afloat. Our rugged, low-maintenance, durable boats keep on running. We offer lightweight, shallow-draft models with unequaled lift capacity for inshore or riverine work, and deep-V, high-freeboard hulls that can handle offshore conditions. Some models are designed to fit into C-130s and sling under choppers to get to remote locations fast.

  Every special ops/combat boat we build is configured for its specific mission. Load capacity, speed requirements, maneuverability, agility and stability are all matched to the mission. A long list of available equipment includes gun mounts, communications gear, electronics and more. Primary systems like electrical, propulsion and fuel are standardized to simplify logistics, repair and training requirements. The result is higher craft availability rates and the flexibility of having crews that are qualified to operate and maintain all craft in the unit. And U.S. forces can order them right off the GSA schedule, so there's no procurement hassle.

  Special Operations Client List
  
  

  Special Ops Video (Click below)

  
  
  
  
• Workboat
  
  

  Brunswick Commercial & Government Products workboats come equipped to do just about anything - with davits and winches, dive doors, electronics, you name it. You can outfit your boat as a harbor tender, tow boat, charter fishing boat, commercial diving boat, pilot boat, environmental workboat, shuttle to offshore drilling platforms or just about anything else short of laying a transoceanic cable... and we just haven't been asked to make one of those yet.

  People who work on the water swear by BCGP boats. A lot of them have first-hand experience with Whaler's unsinkability (there's nothing like sitting in a boat that's full of water and realizing that you're still afloat to make a believer out of you). Low maintenance helps, too. Because at the end of a hard day, the last thing you need is a few more hours of boat cleanup.

  Whether you outfit one of our Impacts or Whalers,technical support from BCGP is a big plus. Our team helps you configure a boat that's exactly right for the job you want it to do. And we're there for you for as long as you keep the boat. We even back your boat with a limited warranty that is longer than most other boats can be used in commercial service. You've got a tough job. We build a tough boat.

  Workboat Client List