Beihai Bh9xl Oil Rig Survival Craft

This is a unique opportunity to own a Lifeboat /Survival Capsule off the World's Largest Oil Rig - The Hoover Diana! This vessel is powered by a 4-cyl Buhk engine and a single corkscrew stearing system. This Buhk diesel engine has appx. 80 hrs from mandatory monthly Coast Guard testing and burns between 0.4-0.6 gal/hr at 3500 rpm making it extremely efficient on fuel. This is not a free-fall boat that is dropped from the side of a ship . It has only been lowered by crane from platform to water. On the front and back of this boat, it has a 22,000# rated stainless steel hooks for lowering to the water . This vessel is constructed with a fire retardant resin along with a sprinkler system that sprays 25 gal/sec to prevent this vessel from external fire damage making it near fire proof. The vessel is made of fiberglass and foam making it practically unsinkable as well. It is designed to always stay upright even in violent waters , much like a sail boat keel keeps it upright without the deep keel to limit where you can navigate. The inside is empty leaving a blank slate for you to make it your own ie. Houseboat ,bug out boat ,party barge The middle is equipped with many water and air-tight storage compartments. There are 6 entry/exit hatches:. Front, back, and 2 on each side. This vessel was designed to hold 63 humans and protect them until they could reach safety. The conversion possibilities are endless. It is currently sitting on the hard in Houston, TX. It comes with the stand and there is a hoist on site. You will need to schedule pick up within 10 days of purchase. Contact Bluglassman Transportation for shipping quotes at phone emailO BOTTOM WORK NEEDED, READY FOR WATER