Bad A$$ Boat

[Sinker]

Originally Posted by Floriday Today

Originally Posted by Floriday Today

Swift vessel stops at portShip heading to Guantanamo for mission

BY R. NORMAN MOODY
FLORIDA TODAY


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Short stay. The Navy's High Speed Vessel 2 Swift stops at Port Canaveral on its way to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. First deployed almost four years ago, the Swift is 320 feet long. Residents might catch a glimpse as it leaves the port sometime Saturday. Rik Jesse, FLORIDA TODAY
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PORT CANAVERAL - It's an eye-catcher.
The Navy's unusual-shaped, aluminum-hulled, wave-piercing catamaran is making a stopover in Brevard County.
The HSV-2 Swift arrived at the Air Force station next to Port Canaveral on Wednesday to load supplies headed to Guantanamo, Cuba.
"If Batman had a ship, this is what it would look like," said Navy Capt. Douglas Wied, as he showed off the ship Thursday, which sits high above the water.
Residents might catch a glimpse as it leaves the port sometime Saturday.
The Swift is in the middle of a six-month training mission with armed forces in Central America and the Caribbean.
The mission's aim is to share knowledge and expertise to counter terrorism, drug trafficking and to improve port security throughout the Caribbean.
First deployed almost four years ago, the Swift is 320 feet long. Jets push it through waves at speeds of up to 53 mph, more than fast enough to water-ski behind.
One deck holds two buildings for training rooms, similar to portable buildings used at some schools. Tanks and other heavy military vehicles can be loaded and unloaded easily. The ship also boasts a helicopter landing pad.
Trainers on the ship include personnel from the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, State Department and other military and governmental agencies.
"Our objective is to develop a persistent presence," said Wied, Task Group 40.9 commander.
The task group provides training to foreign militaries in small boat operation, professional noncommission officer development and combat medical training.
"We share our knowledge every day with our fellow sailors," Chief Petty Officer Floyd Flowers said. "It's enjoyable; the people are really friendly."
Senior Chief Petty Officer Marc Owins, who conducts leadership courses, said: "Everywhere we go we're well received."
The ship's unusual shape and speed also capture plenty of attention.
"They're kind of in awe," Wied said. "They're just fascinated by it."
Contact Moody at 242-3651 or nmoody@floridatoday.com.

Now that could be A LOT OF FUN - SPEED TROLLING and a LONG GAFF

[FishersDad]

Man, now THATS a boat!

[photoguy]

Does it have a bait tank?

[SoCalSteve]

Badass, yet still no match for BASSTUB

[Brad100]

Here's another picture of that bad a$$ boat and that's one big mofo!!



And here's a cool link to radical boat designs:

HSV-X1 - one of the Worlds Most Radical Boat Designs

enjoy!

[Carnivore]

AAAA I had one but sold it, striper makes a better one. LOL!!!!

[Sinker]

Originally Posted by Brad100

Here's another picture of that bad a$$ boat and that's one big mofo!!



And here's a cool link to radical boat designs:

HSV-X1 - one of the Worlds Most Radical Boat Designs

enjoy!

Brad100 - AWESOME LINK THANKS

[photoguy]

Originally Posted by SoCalSteve

Badass, yet still no match for BASSTUB

Well equiped with rod holders, I'll take the BASSTUB over the other