Vessel Specifications:
This section gives a high level view of a “World Class” dive vessel
Every great project starts in the engineering department. The concept of RVX 2.0 was put on the drawing board by a seasoned naval architect Mike LeMole of LeMole Naval Architecture. Mike took all the critical items, laid out a general arrangement and lofted the hull that was desired.
The 2D lofted hull was then sent to Specmar in Scappoose, OR. Legendary designer Steve Pollard took the design from LeMole and lofted the vessel in 3D. Because the boat is made of thousands of pieces of aluminum 3D design was a requirement. http://www.specmar.com/
The 3D model was then “flattened” and “nested” onto sheets ranging from 1/2” to 3/16” 5086 marine grade aluminum.
The “nests” were e-mailed to Bayou Metal Supply in Slidell, LA. The entire vessel was CNC cut and then shipped to the boat yard on a tractor trailer. https://bayoumetalsupply.com/
A full set of assembly drawings were provided by Specmar to Delaware Bay Shipbuilding and construction began.
The following video shows the major construction process over a 7 month period.
The vessel is stabilized with a Seakeeper 9 gyro that uses centrifical momentum to keep the 56,000 pound vessel from rocking sideways.
Cummins QSM-11 - 11 liter engines produce 670 horsepower each. ZF- VEE drive gears are mounted to the front of the engines to reduce the shaft angle.
Coltri- 9 CFM 5000 PSI scuba compressor with large filtration towers. https://coltri.com/
Cummins Onan 17 KW generator with hydraulic power take off. Custom hydraulic manifold. Soundown wet mufflers. AGM Batteries
Fire Boy fire suppression system, Arid Dry bilge drier to remove even the smallest amount of water to eliminate that musty boat smell from bilge water, axial fan to reduce condensation dockside.
Hydraulic diver lift descends 60” below the water line. The safest method to enter and exit the water.
Palfinger 4000lb. hydraulic crane
Walkaround wheelhouse. Note the Seadek on the floor.
Hydraulic bow winch
User friendly “AARP” steps get you to the upper level.
Top Deck with Seadek cushioned liner.
Wheelhouse with dual LLebroc captains chairs, air conditioning, table and bench for 6.
Garmin full electronics package with 3 multi function displays, autopilot, power steering, 3X windshield wipers w/ washer function, Zip Wake interceptor trim tabs, horn, hydraulic bow thruster, Glendinning throttle / transmission controls with trolling gears, Garmin VHF x 2 , space laser controls, hydraulic function panel, 12 Volt electrical panel, Starlink Satellite marine internet, Fusion stereo, Garmin cameras on deck and engine room and Flir night vision cameras.
Brass Builders Plaque. Hull# 1 Del Bay Ship
Safety railing and access stairs from Salon to wheelhouse.
Galley with oven, range, microwave, sink, toaster, refrigerator, freezer and plenty of storage.
Salon dining table, 12 Volt and 110 Volt / 220 Volt electrical panels, commercial grade AJR windows and doors. https://ajrmarinewindows.com/
Bunk room with 2 cozy beds, central vac system.
Master suite with queen size bed, overhead media, flip up storage under bed.
Head with fresh water Head Hunter toilet, stand up shower, polyurea floor lining, hot and cold water sink and linear floor drain.