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Small Boats Operations

Nancy Foster carries four small boats which may be used for a wide range of activities including personnel and cargo transfer, rescue operations, and diving.

NF1: Rescue Boat

  • AMBAR 550 SOLAS approved
  • Length: 17.5 ft (5.5m)
  • Weight: 2,950 lbs .
  • Motor: 90 hp 4-stroke outboard
  • Capacity: 7 Persons
NF 1 lowerd NF 1 water

NF2: Mercury 570

  • Length: 17.5 ft. (5.5m)
  • Weight: 1,700 lbs.
  • Motor: 90 hp Outboard.
  • Capacity: 7 Persons
NF2 NF 2 water

NF3: RHIB AMBAR 550

  • Length: 17.5 feet (5.5m)
  • Weight: 3,500 lbs
  • Motor: Diesel 100hp inboard, Jet Drive
  • Capacity: 6 Persons
NF 3 hoisted NF 3 water

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