Aluminum RIB

New! 31FC132 PRO Full Cabin Hits the Water

31 FULL CABIN - 11’ BEAM

This new 31’ Full Cabin really hits on a lot of high notes for commercial operators no matter what field they serve. With a beam 12” wider than most vessels of its size it provides unmatched room and operational space for its crew. It also provides a safe platform to side tie with larger vessels for transferring crew members. Key design features shown below help achieve this.

With collars that are 24” longer and the engine taft rail installed the engines have a lot of protection when side tying to other boats.


Inside the boat you will find a very accommodating layout that can easily fit 10 adults.

The drivers and navigators seats feature the best from Shockwave Seats. they are bulkhead mounted and have the ability to flip the seat pan down for operations in a standing position or egress through the two large slider cabin doors.

As you transition into the cuddy you will find lots of spaces designed for gear storage, and a very accommodating bathroom location on the Port side of the boat.

The bow of the boat is specifically designed to accommodate passenger transitions onto larger boats. The large handrails were specifically located for personnel to have ample handholds while not blocking the operators eyesight when controlling the vessel. With the 12” larger beam, the gunnel flange depth was increased to allow easier transitions around the cabin of the boat.

Conclusion : This boat was designed to be the ultimate work boat for a variety of applications. Its foam collar offers safety, stability, and a soft side to interact with. The increased beam is immediately apparent with the added deck space, and wider flange for FWD egress around the cabin. Ergonomics and features make this boat perfect addition to any fleet.


Vessel Details:

Model Name——— 31FC132 PRO

Length —————- 31’

Beam —————— 10’

Weight ————— 10,500 lbs

Speed —————- 52+ mph

Engines ———— Twin Suzuki 350 Dual Prop’s

Fuel Capacity —— 200 Gallons

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The GT Coupe is a must see!

GT COUPE

LAUNCH OF GT COUPE SERIES

 

May 2018, brought the completion of LIFE PROOF BOATS first ever GT COUPE.  A sleek stylish 31’ vessel designed to compete heavy in the pleasure craft market. With a 3/4 cabin style (optional canvas bulkhead) the cabin space of the boat is open and inviting. The interior space is smart in its ability to be reconfigured for entertaining under the shade of the roof or open to the outdoors on the rear deck of the boat. Its fundamental features allow this boat to fit a wide range of boating lifestyle choices.

There are 3 optional configurations of the space behind the driver seat which allow the design of the boat to fit a galley, a 3rd suspension seat, or 2 additional bench seats. With the 2 additional bench seats there is room for 8 in the main cabin, and an additional 4 outside on the rear bench seat.

The cuddy interior offers opposing bench’s giving 6’7” of lay down length and with the center drop in filler panels the cuddy space is transformed into a single large berthing space. When nature calls there is also a full electric macerating toilet located on the port side of the cuddy.

Other key features that make this boat stand out, is the optional drop bow door, in deck fish boxes, optional FLIR camera, and designed to incorporate the very best in suspension seating. And for the fisherman out there, two Burnewiin universal accessory mounts are included in the base boat. They work great for grilling out as well since they double as a BBQ mount.

The GT Coupe Model starts at $300,000 and with options like paint, synthetic teak decking, and joystick piloting pricing can reach over $400,000.

 

Vessel Details:

Model Name ------------------- GT COUPE

Length --------------------------- 31’

Beam ---------------------------- 10’

Weight -------------------------- 10,500 lbs

Speed --------------------------- 55+ MPH with twin 350HP Outboards

HP Rating ---------------------- 1,250 HP (twin or triple configuration available)

Fuel Tank ---------------------- 200 Gallons

Water Tank ------------------- 40 Gallons

Black Water ------------------ 40 Gallons

Diesel for Heat -------------- 3 Gallons

 

 

Design Features of Note:

Self-Bailing Decks (even while static)

Optional Diesel Heat

Optional AC (with reduced holding tanks)

Galley Arrangement (sink, fridge, Microwave)

Windlass

Drop Bow Door

Electric Toilet

Large Holding Tanks

Gyro Stabilized Trim Assist System

 

CONTACTS FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

Micah Bowers – Sales

(360) 674 -7019 ext. 200

Micah@InventechMarine.com

 

Jenson Charnell – Sales

(360) 674 -7019 ext. 201

Jenson@InventechMarine.com

WorkBoat Magazine Reporting on Whale Tour Boat

Life Proof Boats delivers whale watcher to Washington state

By Ken Hocke on MAY 7, 2018

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New whale watcher is working the waters around San Juan Islands in Washington state. Life Proof Boats photo

Inventech Maine Solutions — builders of Life Proof Boats in Bremerton, Wash. — has delivered a 40’x12′ whale watching tour boat to Western Prince Cruises/Orca Whale Watch, Friday Harbor, Wash.

The Subchapter T vessel has been approved for commercial coastwise service carrying 26 passengers and two crew. It is propelled by a pair of Hamiltonjet HJ292 waterjets which are powered by twin Cummins QSB 6.7 480-hp diesel engines with ZF 280 transmissions.

Capacities include 275 gals. of diesel fuel and 20 gals. of fresh water. Scantling, keel bar and plating was calculated using Lloyd’s G2 service area requirements.

During stability on-water tests, testing was considered with 200 lbs. per person simulated to cover any future increase in the Coast Guard’s recognized weight per passenger. The configuration of passengers seated, standing or moving to one side, passed the requirements with additional safety margins.

Western Prince Cruises came to Life Proof Boats for the newest addition to its fleet because they felt the boatbuilder was the best fit for this business model, Life Proof said. After understanding more about Western Prince’s operations, Life Proof drafted a conceptual model for the center console layout.

IMS designs and engineers all of its vessels in house. The new whale watcher is based on the family of Life Proof Boats 22° deadrise all 5086 aluminum construction monohull with closed cell foam collars. Final lightship weight was recorded as 15,330 lbs. During builders trials the vessel’s top speed was 43.6 knots with ¾ fuel and water, and five persons on board. During trials, which simulated a max weight load, the vessel recorded a cruise speed of 33.5 knots, burning a combined 35.4 gph, giving the vessel a 7.7 hours/258 nm range at cruising speed.

The electronics package includes a Simrad GPS/depth/radar, Standard Horizon VHF and Fusion stereo with a hydrophone connection to give clients the experience of listening to the underwater songs of whales singing. The console is set above the engine room giving crew maximum visibility with limited obstructions to seek out the waters of the San Juan Islands’ marine life. To assist with an unbalanced load, the vessel is fitted with a Zipwake automatic trim control system. The bow is configured with in-deck storage and a manual lowering drop-bow with a fold four-step ladder for beach landing.

Customers can enjoy 4″ thick cushions with durable black and red seats. Each seated position has storage inside the box, and forward facing seats include mesh pockets for storing small items during the journey. There is also a onboard fresh water plumbed flushing head in the forward trunk of the center console. In addition, the vessel carries automatic fire suppression, a brass “shark bell” warning bell, a 30-person IBA, multiple water-tight compartments and foam collars with additional buoyancy foam within the engine room and hull voids.

31FT GT Coupe to join new models for 2018

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Already announcing a handful of new models for 2018, Life Proof Boats is pleased to announce another model has finished the design phase is green lighted to start production first quarter of 2018. This project code named the "GT Coupe" is targeting a market of clients who love the feeling of a open cabin boat (no rear bulkhead) but have the option of snapping in a canvas enclosure to create a closed cabin compartment for those raining or cold days on the water. Lounging and entertaining guests is also a major focal point for this design driving a flush cabin deck and lots of seating options. This first production model will feature three suspension seats but available options for cabin layouts will offer an additional bench seat in lieu of the rear suspension seat. 

Interacting with the water is our class leading 22 degree, fine entry 31FT hull. Outfitted with twin 350HP outboards this boat will see speeds on the boarder line of 60mph. With Suzuki's new dual prop 350HP outboards and gear ratio you should easily be able to push this boat beyond the 60mph mark. 

Available with our signature drop bow door, and fold out ladder. This is sure a boat that will favor well with any boater looking to do some exploring. 

The list of amenities available is more than the fair share for the average boater. A flushing head, is standard on all models and the cuddy cabin berth is large enough to easily accommodate two adults overnight in comfort. 

 

 

Come find us at the 2018 Seattle Boat Show to find out more details. 

22FT RIB Finishes Design Phase & Heading to Production

We are proud to announce a new 22FT RIB design has been completed and the plate has been ordered to start construction. This design incorporated some of our new familiar design ques as well as a few new innovate approaches to the classic RIB center console configuration. 

As one of the fundamental boat styles used but both government agencies and recreational uses from the Pacific to Atlantic coasts we decided it was time for us to put our unique flair on it. 

With a 30" wide center console and seating on both the front and rear of the boat. You can easily accommodate any mission. The main bench seat at the helm can also be swapped with a suspension style, or jockey style bench seat. 

Propulsion packages can range from a single 115HP up to a 250HP outboard.

For pricing details please contact our sales team and so we can tailor the package better for your needs. 

 

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Diesel Center Console Launched

We are proud to announce the launching of our new diesel inboard center console line. With the heart of the platform in the form of a 6.6L Duramax Diesel putting out 500HP, and delivering the power through a Hamilton waterjet. At just under 6,300 lbs wet, the incredible power to weight ratio allows the boat to achieve sprint speeds in excess of 50 MPH. 

This is one of the first of many following high profile aluminum RIB's that will change the way the marine industry looks at RIB's. That is because it incorporates our new hybrid collar technology. With 20% air and 80% foam in the collar, your senses will tell you this is a typical inflatable. But the zipper running the whole length of the collar is a giveaway there is more to this boat. The zipper system gives the user ultimate control over servicing the collar. It is a game changer for the amount of control it gives the user in the event the separate, internal bladder is compromised. Because the other collar materials only protect the internal bladder from abrasion and UV rays, the lifespan of the collar itself is increased far beyond a conventional RIB. 

Also incorporated into the platform are the latest military grade suspension seats from Shockwave. The S3 mid back drop down seats incorporate 8" of suspension via Fox Float H2O shocks. And with the optional seat height adjustment package and drop down bolster seat, they allow the user to have the ultimate comfort in either a seated or standing position. 

While the displacement might be identical to your on road GMC pickup this engine has been massaged to give more power and handle the harsh marine environment. Coupled to a ZF transmission with optional push-button transmission selection and a drive line from Portland Drives lines, this power plant is incredibly quite and responsive. With one of the most remarkable aspects of the engine being its fuel economy, cruise on the platform seams to be around 32 mph while burning approx. 13 gallons/hr. 

 

 

Performance Diesel VGT-500

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Other fun features of the boat include the twin 7,000 lumen LED flood lights from PTLX, the electronically actuated windscreen, 5 ton flush mounted pick points, and Aquatrac PVC laminated foam decking. 

Boat Characteristics

Speed: .............................................  50MPH W/ 500HP 6.6L Duramax 

Hull Lengths Available: ................  28' 

Beam with Collar: .........................  10'-6" Inflated, 10' Road Width

Deadrise at Transom: ...................  22 Degrees

Deadrise at Entry: .........................  48 Degrees

All Aluminum Construction: .......  Alloy 5086 H116

Fuel Capacity: ................................  85 Gallons

 

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Living Up to The Name of Life Proof Boats

100% Foam Collar - It can handle whatever you come across. 

100% Foam Collar - It can handle whatever you come across. 

A lot of people see our boats and think that the collar around the boat is filled with air. It is not their fault, because most manufactures that put collars on their boats use air. Under low pressure, the air is put into bladders which are usually glued and sometimes mechanically fastened to the hull. Because of their inherent loss of flotation and stability if the collar were cut or ruptured they are required by the USCG to be segmented into multiple chambers so that if one fails, the boat won’t lose too much buoyancy. The concept works and has been a staple for many years in certain applications. 

But the USCG for the past 15 years has found a better technology, Foam Collars. They have found that they are more durable, remove the concern of puncturing or losing air, add more stability and are easier to repair or service. 

Life Proof Boats was founded under the principle of giving the recreational industry the safest platform we can. That is why we are a little obsessed with Foam. Just to be clear this is not the foam you find protecting your new TV when you pull it out of the box, or the two part mixed foams that other manufactures inject below their decks. Those foams hold water. Even the foams you have been told are closed cell and are injected under the decks of other builders will hold water over time. They are only closed cell at first formation when rigid. Over time as the boat stresses and shutters with stress as it is used, the foam cells crack and open allowing water to enter them. They also are not as resilient to fossil fuels or nitro methane products as the foams we use. We use closed cell polyethylene foam. 

FAST

Here at IMS, we are working on new collar technologies that will advance the industry. We have established a brand around this technology called FAST. It stands for Foam Air Stabilized Technologies. Our new foam, air, or foam/air hybrid collar systems are revolutionizing the industry. Mated with our patented collar attachment and installation systems, installation, removal, or repair of the collar will be smooth and easy. FAST has the ability to provide 100% foam, 100% air, or foam/air hybrid systems with any ratio of foam or air depending on your application. Our system also allows you to change the ratio of air to foam in the future by simply changing out the air bladder.
 

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