Introduction Sailing schools need support boats that can perform several jobs well. Instructors may use them to supervise students, set course marks, carry equipment, provide assistance, and respond when a sailor needs help. In the changing wind, current, chop, and harbor traffic around New Bedford, the right support boat can directly affect the quality and…

Introduction For the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown, Massachusetts, a dependable inflatable boat or rigid inflatable boat is more than a recreational vessel. Its working fleet supports marine research, environmental monitoring, conservation programs, and authorized responses to entangled whales and other marine animals. When a boat contributes to work of this importance, reliability is…