Silverheels 18: Running

The Silverheels 18 running past the Port Townsend waterfront.

Overview

The Silverheels 18 features a "Softlite" Ionomer foam collar/fender on a fast, safe and seaworthy welded aluminum hull.

Our most recent Silverheels 18 was built for a client who will be carrying research scientists in the Aleutian Islands. They needed a vessel able to safely carry inexperienced personnel, provide a stable work platform while operating in rough water and withstand numerous landings on rocky beaches.

The “Softlite” collar provides full time fendering for laying against a ship or dock, diverts spray and gives additional positive flotation. It's the same collar used by the Coast Guard for the Motor Lifeboat fleet.

Specifications:

  • Length: 17'8”
  • Beam: 8'5”
  • Transom Height: 20”
  • Maximum H.P: 125
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