This is a class of boats built by Metal Shark (also known as Gravois Aluminum Boats) in Jeanerette, Louisiana. They are replacing the hundreds of 25-footers built in response to the 911 attacks. Several other government agencies are buying the same boat design. Although the Coast Guard’s designation indicates they’re a 29-foot boat, the overall length is 32 feet and the sisters that are Navy security boats are given 32HS numbers.
This is a class of boats built by Metal Shark (also known as Gravois Aluminum Boats) in Jeanerette, Louisiana. They are replacing the hundreds of 25-footers built in response to the 911 attacks. Several other government agencies are buying the same boat design. Although the Coast Guard’s designation indicates they’re a 29-foot boat, the overall length is 32 feet and the sisters that are Navy security boats are given 32HS numbers.