MEETING THE CHALLENGE

• Among the models Safe Boats International, Bremerton, Wash., brought to the 2022 International WorkBoat Show was a 39'2"×10' Safe 38 full cabin boat that has a range of 360 nautical miles at 34 knots. However, the 1,275-hp 38 can reach a top speed of 55 knots. The boat’s collar system is 100% Safe XDR-1 extreme duty reinforced with a blue rubstrake.

• Lake Assault Boats LLC, Superior, Wis., was also at the WorkBoat Show promoting its 22' and 24' rigid in atable boats (RIBs) engineered for fast re and rescue response. The boats can operate in as little as 12" to 14" of water.