The Navy's Long Overdue Smart & Deadly Patrol Boat Has Arrived

The Navy's Long Overdue Smart & Deadly Patrol Boat Has Arrived.
The Navy has been slow to adapt from a Cold War era 'blue water' Navy, focused on fighting set-piece prelude to WWIII engagements on the open ocean, to one where interdiction, territorial security, and special operations are also of a high priority. With this in mind, the Mark VI Patrol Boat is welcome arrival.
It has been reported that the Navy has received its first of ten contracted Mark VI Patrol Boats, with the service eyeing a fleet of 48 of the fast and deadly vessels. The delivery of the Mark VI would mark the first real patrol boat the Navy has bought since the 1980s, even though the Global War On Terror has demanded a craft just like it.
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[@FreeFallingAir]

Listening to that background music blasting and the text to speech at the same time spreads Coronavirus..

[@jakesigalmix]

Seriously if they give me a dollar ill just do it for them!

[@DruidicRifleman]

@@jakesigalmix you'd get Mark 6 right...

[@patrickchallis5063]

1st thing the crew does is go to the nearest auto parts store and buys a winch for launching and recovery of the RIB.

[@paleamigo8575]

🤣 for $15M they could've at least thrown that in.

[@TheAlex1962]

Longevity, dependability, and trustworthiness will be the key factors in the next few years. Go Navy!

[@JosephNordenbrockartistraction]

I just came for the cool music. When you get your outdoor shoes tired and you reach for the leash to GO OUTSIDE you have this music on every time.

[@nivid01]

The setup for recovering and launching that rubber boat is absurd! The designers can't be serious!!!!!

[@rajaabdulhassanrajaomar1213]

They are junior rank. For me with high speed boat no problem.

[@mundlkalli4396]

Totally agree......15 million $$ not even a winch......

[@ag1382]

Winch or roller slip way

[@kennethhudson8013]

Looks like they need a setup to keep from having to put the motor on like a cradle

[@TheRjfowler]

Raja Abdul Hassan Raja Omar a@2p

[@stavm1909]

All that technology and they cant come up with a better way to launch and retrieve the Z boat

[@sebastionhawk5565]

they need to have a winch, and, a platform on rollers for the launch boat

[@damienstuart3052]

stav m painful to watch that

[@guyh.4553]

H Apparently the Navy's never heard of Harbor Freight. $40 & you get an ATV winch that pulls up to 1500 LBS!

[@Toffie10]

@@sebastionhawk5565 I totally agree!

[@jimthvac100]

One bad thing about the rollers, they would be tripping and falling on them when they do other activities on back of the boat. plus it would make cargo stored there unstable. i am sure the Navy already considered rollers.

[@douggaijin]

We had PT Boats in WWII and PBRs in Vietnam. I thought the 21st century version would be much more advanced than this, especially at $15 million.

[@tc1uscg65]

I think launching the boat was a "Oh, wait" moment in the design.

[@josephkool8411]

Definitely an afterthought

[@stuartpedaso2949]

Rubber boat deployment and recovery is going to get the boat sunk and crew killed. They need to get that down to 45 seconds max and underway capable. IMHO

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

YEH! NO SHIT !!

[@MrFlyboy1313]

I don’t think they were trying to practice rapid deployment and recovery. They were taking their time in no rush.

[@tc1uscg65]

In anything other then flat seas, it's going to be interesting. Not even a "winch" to pull it on board.

[@stever8776]

Small boat should be Rigid hull inflatable with a more powerful engine, like our USCG Small boats. Also should have this craft should have a drive on ramp for small boat recovery. Plain rubber low RADAR signature boats should also be aboard for SEAL or RECON Marines deployment.

[@JD97711]

Less than 45 seconds !

[@peterporter5734]

Being a life long water lake/sea sailor and Navy Vet I see several simple improvements that would improve the effectiveness of the launching ability of the inflatable outboard skiffs.

[@pauldouglas1024]

Would one of those be an electric winch?

[@semco72057]

That patrol boat looks great and if it performs as specified then it is a great asset for the Navy.

[@LEBARRON2009]

...DEFINITELY A "NEEDED" UPGRADE FOR OUR BELOVED NAVY ! SWCC BOAT CREW ! #USNAVYVETERAN

[@travisjett424]

"FSU_SEMINOLES" I’m enlisting and trying out for SWCC

[@nyrynbrett3798]

About time we should buy American patrol boats mark 4 two of them in channel could protect and worry large foreign naval aggression and move faster along coastal protection

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

8 years of Obama budget cuts.

[@davidbreen4727]

wow the navy finally got a beautiful new toy, looks deadly, could use maybe 4 small highly explosive torpedoes!!

[@jeffreymcarthur2427]

Has to be a better deployment and recovery system for the inflatable. In heavy seas the manual muscling may be extremely difficult. Good video though.

[@waynefletcher9884]

Jeffrey McArthur many knows what they’re doing

[@wot1fan885]

They need a simple hoist or wench for the rubber boats. Simple but would save time and probably all types of injuries.

[@Ms.Strahl]

You have to spell out Roman numerals as regular numbers in order for the text-to-talk program to properly recognize and pronounce them.

[@paleamigo8575]

Thanks for clearing that up.👍

[@raymondk007]

Why do you play the music so loudly when we are trying to listen to what is being said?

[@Kefoo_]

-- Kinda like listening to an incompetent president while suffering through the outcomes precipitated by his decisions!

[@Burhanontheranch]

Kevin Russbach over Marine One spinning!

[@derekheuring2984]

@@Kefoo_ Yes, listening to Obama was very annoying.

[@jeffrobdine]

@@derekheuring2984 How about corporal "Bone Spurs" ?

[@derekheuring2984]

@@jeffrobdine How about him what? Obama was glib and full of lofty yet empty words......as long as the teleprompter was working. Did you see what a fumble-mouth he became when it stopped working? Obama was groomed from the outset to be an empty suit bureaucrat and ideologue who didn't care how much his divisive race and class policies divided America. On the other hand President Donald J. Trump was groomed to be a businessman, not to mouth incessant Leftist blather like obama. President Donald J. Trump is at his best without a teleprompter or notes, has done amazing things for America, and his policies have lead to prosperity for all Americans, not just a few select special classes.

[@basilallen308]

No boat hoist or winch???? Did someone in the design team fall asleep?

[@conmcgrath7502]

Exactly what I was thinking....also, I think it needs more guns?!

[@sebastionhawk5565]

they need to have a winch, and, a platform on rollers for the launch boat

[@Wildcat5181]

@@conmcgrath7502 When I heard .50 calibers, I thought, "WTF, .50 calibers? Why not more chain and miniguns"?

[@keithshackleton3173]

Sorry, i don't think it would last five minutes in a scrap, underarmed.

[@benc1927]

At the end of this video all the sailors pitched in $20.00 and headed over to Harbor Freight for a winch.

[@TheYoda454]

A winch is a good idea...

[@thomasheyart7033]

A BM2 and I (OS2) were trying to line up a winch on a old wooden UB for our towed side scan sonor. While trying to line up the holes a young E2 said he didn't understand why we didn't just weld it. The BM2 said that was a great idea, why don't you go up to supply and see if they have any mahogany welding rods. And just like that the E2 skipped up to supply all proud that he was smarter than the 2 E5s. I turned to Boats and said that was the funniest come back ever. We laughed for a bit then I called supply and told them to tell the E2 that they only had oak. The E2 had to make 2 more trips before he got wise

[@geraldjencks2439]

U.S.C.G. should test these boats too. In the Gulf and Alaska they are needed. The California Coasties might have work for these boats too.

[@arnoldchildress8053]

Seems like they would have some kind of roller system they could roll the boat up on there

[@jaytrock3217]

I had a lot of fun on the Mark V SOC. Hope this thing is faster than what they are saying. Speed saved up many times.

[@pookiedacat8364]

Beautiful!

[@vmtenn]

$15 million and it doesn’t have a winch to get the boat out of the water for chrissakes typical US government military

[@edwardschmitt5710]

Yeah It should be able to have a zodiak drive right onto it WTF is that?

[@murphmurph2124]

No shit, that is pitiful

[@justincase4892]

@@edwardschmitt5710 Exactly

[@carlfranz6805]

This is why God made enlisted and NCOs. Sheesh. 😎

[@billkohrman107]

It was designed by civilian engineers who probably graduated at the bottom of their class

[@agri-lifeorganicfarm2466]

Finally; this is what I've been wanting to see for a long time. The US should have hundreds of these. This is the kind of ships that should be used to combat piracy.

[@ballisticdan9135]

Feeling the wide-screen and PS5......NICE.

[@jamesconner3437]

From a Vietnam era guy, I question all the electronics (each Seal position in the boat has "internet" ?!) at the seeming expense of armor on the tall superstructure. Hadn't anyone in the Navy watched the Army for what newer RPGs and shoulder missiles can do ? Who are the Seals in the rubber boats gonna chat with if the PT bridge is all dead ?

[@franklucas3634]

I've been thinking of something similar. Like a (Militia Navy) that patrols the rivers, bays, and gulf.

[@firstname7950]

Say it with me "Coast guard"

[@barryfullick7981]

I'd be interested to know why the navy chose a single Hull deep vee design instead of a multi-hull, either a catamaran or triple ( so-called cathedral)hull. Both of these types have good characteristics for littoral operations. They are more stable weapons platforms contributing to higher combat efficiency. They are less wearing on their crew, and equipment due to their stability , again helping combat efficiency. They are much more fuel efficient, thus boosting rcombat radius and loitering endurance on patrol, and surveillance and escort duties, less frequent refuelling makes lower demands on support infrastructure and their shallower draft makes much more of the littoral seaspace accessible to them, making them better for close to shore, even right up to shore, operations. Greater deck space allows a safer less cluttered work space for the crew, and fewer compromises on weapons configurations. Why, with all these advantages to bring to the team, were they not chosen instead of the traditional single Hull design? Were they even considered? Were any objective competitive trials carried out? Was sclerotic bureaucracy a factor? Probably won't happen, but it would be interesting to get a view from the USN on these questions.

[@RobertJolly-fo8yo]

😊

[@jinyoungjung9406]

thank you.

[@rickeyburke2596]

It's about time, the teams have needed this for awhile.

[@challyho6375]

Did the designer of the boat forget maybe a winch system for the rib

[@aaahtex902]

The deckhands on that TENDER need to do dome paint maintenance!

[@shandonmeadows8620]

Now We’ve just got to see Jeremy Clarkson take this up the Mekong Delta LMAO! Nice job with a new bad ass vessel!

[@kenkelley5498]

I'd like one of these to do some skiing on the lake this summer...sure looks fun to drive

[@garvinhooper]

in a few years they will be sold as surplus and something newer and prettier will be what the Navy wants

[@lydiaanderson2870]

@Hello ken kelley, How are you doing?

[@claredegroff1491]

Seems like a winch to pull the inflatable up would be a real time & manpower savings

[@Republican_Extremest]

15 million dollars per vessel and it doesn't have a wench? Or a conveyer belt system of some sort that's crazy..

[@brunoonoahu]

It is nice to see that Chief chomping down on gum while in uniform. As well as not wearing any PPE while working the lines. GOOD JOB.

[@johnljacksonjr5074]

It’s Beautiful! I got a “ Woody “ at first site ! Smaller than a Corvette

[@johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555]

Cool looking boat.

[@seanpearce5809]

I dont know much about naval warfare but that boat looks like serious trouble for someone. You have to hand it to the Americans, they can build some excellent kit.

[@gendaminoru3195]

not if the main gun if flopping around way up at the bow when this planning hull pitches wildly in mild chop. Not even stabilized Mk 38 mounts can overcome that much pitching motion on top of the heaving motion from swells. You can pack as many guns as you like, but if they cannot train on a target in typical conditions what the hell good are they. It seems with was really intended to be a riverine patrol boat for brown water only and not insertion of SEAL team over a long transit despite all the shock absorbing seats they dazzle us with.

[@duanekirkland139]

Row row your boat to war with the enemies within at home. We are coming for you. Who ever is against our nation and our foundation and our flag. And our Constitution. 11brv. Infantry. 1- 10 bill of rights.

[@ohwell2790]

@@gendaminoru3195 One or two RPG hits and there goes 15 million dollars.

[@psychalogy]

Oh well what’s the range on an RPG again, versus the range on a 25mm Bushmaster cannon?

[@Quincy556]

Notice the oldest and much more humble sea 🌊 going service in the background at the 7:37 mark 💪 💪 💪. I’m proud to be a puddle pirate.

[@firstname7950]

Coast guard already has a job, you should know this, Navy patrol boats have direct access to naval combat assets if needed, that's the big difference

[@Quincy556]

jerry metcalf learn how to read a comment dick lips 👄 we are talking age not role.

[@charlesmcfadden5019]

Great addition

[@marcs990]

Now a marine can travel in style. Did u see those business class seats in the back. Great 👍. No more sitting on the floor or a canvas seat.

[@sfen2405]

Content is most important. In war, info is important and how you get it doesn't matter as long as it is on time for implementation. jmo

[@BeardedDragonMan1997]

@Matthew Meditz ok

[@sawsawtv9802]

Damn..!!! This kind of Assault Boat is what the Philippines need. But due to lack of Government support and funding our Phil. Navy cant have this kind of boats. But the U.S Navy did definitely a good job and wise decision in having this kind of Fast Attack/ Patrol /Assault Boat which is the standard Variant: - Mark VI "Fast attack/ Assault Boat" is definitely a good boat for Patrol/ Interceptor/ Swarm attacks and Landing Assault mission.. but its better and more deadlier if they will produce other variants of Mark VI in which is optional if they will remove the Passenger section or just Increase its Length (35 m up to 39 m) in order to install more sophisticated weapons for a more powerful and effective variants of Mark VI such as: - Mark VI "Missile Boats" with (2) x single barrel Anti- Ship missile, (4) x Spike missiles in RCWS, (4) x Short range Anti-Air missiles in RCWS, (1) x 40mm in RCWS, (4) x 50 caliber and EWS/Radar Jamming device to be deployed together with Mark VI standard variant as a Fire Support Boats to protect other Patrol "assault" Boats in Landing Assault or "Swarm attack" intercepting mission from Larger enemy Armed Boats and Enemy Air strikes. - Mark VI "ASW" (Mine sweeper/ Mine laying/ Anti-Sub) Variant Boat for Quick Response Coastal Defense Patrol Boat equip with (1) x 40mm in RCWS, (4) x 50 caliber, (1) x Light ASW Mortar System, (2) x Single tube torpedo, (4) x Naval mines and (1) Towed Array Sonar to Track and engage enemy Submarines. with all this the U.S. Navy MARK VI Fast Attack Assault Group will be more deadlier and unstoppable.

[@KB4QAA]

Wow, you live in fantasy land. This boat is not capable of these missions. Your fantasies are completely inappropriate. Other larger ships (destroyers and minesweepers) a necessary for weight carrying or sensor purposes. Most minelaying is done either with aircraft (F-18 or P-8A Poseiden) or in rare circumstances by submarine. The small size of this boat means it could carry at best a couple missiles or maybe three mines (which are presently not designed for ship laying) and then it has expended it's load and becomes a useless vessel. It would be a one trick pony. Not a credible weapon system.

[@SelwynClydeAlojipan]

You are mixing the missions that this Mark VI boat was designed for with the missions of other more-lethal weapons platforms. This is a multi-purpose utility craft for carrying SEALs and Marine Recon or Coast Guard specialists to where they need to be. It's best weapons are its sensors and data network connections so other aircraft or ships can see what it sees and then target it with heavier or smarter weapons. This boat doesn't need to carry its own heavy weapons as long as it can point to something that the killer craft in the USN task force can shoot at.

[@groad6551]

So you want a frigate or a destroyer with all that weapons you mentioned. It's a small boat to hold all those systems. You just don't put weapons and expect it to function without a fire control system, electrical load distribution system, magazines, mag sprinkler systems, radar and radar antenna, sonar, etc to make that weapon function.

[@jimnielsen4076]

It's not a frigate or a destroyer. It might have a very small missile capability in the future at the loss of (I assume) of a 25mm chain gun. As of now it has 2 remote operated 25mm chain guns and 6 .50 cal m2 machine guns. I think that's a lot of firepower for this size of boat with the ability to substitute grenade launchers....

[@richardgalgano3636]

That skiff looks hard to get back in nice weather. Good luck boys. A small deck crane or roller with a winch would go a long way. Just saying 30 years commercial fisherman. You can have those ideas for free

[@hobodan665]

Beautiful boat… Danny like… I would re enlist for this duty… Seems like a great pirate boat killer.

[@MH5XXXX]

Looks like a spec ops type boat.

[@msploszaj]

I am plankowner of the USS Aries (PHM 5). I wish this type of ship was available. I would have loved to attach to a new patrol boat. Looks great.

[@JohnPrevette]

Outstanding!!!!

[@shawntepitts488]

Right on time

[@petervowden8826]

The just looks awesome but I question the launch and recovery operation of the RIB....especially in a hostile environment!?

[@Skywalker8562]

It needs ASROCs or the Swedish equivalent of the Hedgehog that finds a sub and magnetizes itself to the hull. Plus towed sonar or some kind of sonar. AA capability.

[@thegeneral3094]

It requires a voith Schneider propulsion system and a hydraulic tail lift ramp. And me to captain it I'm firm but fair and a combat expert.

[@robertalderman5614]

The Navy's new (and long-awaited) patrol boat needs a winch.

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

OH , Man that would have been nice to have back in '71 !!!!

[@kilgoretrout6136]

Inland service in the Navy?

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

@@kilgoretrout6136 BROWN WATER NAVY !! RIVER BOATS !SWIFT BOATS

[@kilgoretrout6136]

@@TOMAS-lh4er ok. No need to yell.

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

@@kilgoretrout6136 I just WRITE IN CAPS ! NOT YELLING !

[@tomthompson7400]

beautiful little boat

[@mikeellis4158]

Seats inside looked like they had wheelchair handles on them. It's granddaddy was the PT boats. Navy in Army camo? Plus never sure why Navy needed blue camo Bdu for every day wear.

[@raggsie100]

$15 + mil a launch and recovery slipway and / or hoist has to be a must . otherwise it is a magic vessel

[@sebastionhawk5565]

they need to have a winch, and, a platform on rollers for the launch boat

[@lydiaanderson2870]

@Hello Craig Mackellar, How are you doing?

[@raggsie100]

@@lydiaanderson2870 thanks for the reply , not in the market as such , im married. I don't get a hello from lady persons , im stoked Apologies for any missleads , take care

[@zanelile8192]

I like this one, a nice boat.

[@theresaocasio471]

Sick looking boat

[@ropeyarn]

If it didn't have to be airlift capable, I'd like to see five to seven more feet in length for larger fuel tanks and less crowding for the crew. Excellent design.

[@jamebrooke894]

Donald MacLeay Yes! Longer and with a stand off offensive weapons plant form. And build them now please.

[@gendaminoru3195]

this thing is a bunch of compromises and a case of requirements rum amok. Procurement people need to get their priorities straight as this thing solves very few of the complaints about the Mark V boat, and in some cases is even worse.

[@donkoh5738]

@ Donald .... this boat could be stretched a few feet and perhaps further modified to be sleeker on the top side. Being 'Airlift capable' however is part of the whole force-multiplier man! Hello? In the meanwhile, perhaps they could adapt a modular fuel tank(s) in the area of the optional troop transport seating?? Maybe extend the range another few hundred nautical miles as a stopgap option ?

[@SelwynClydeAlojipan]

The reason it is airlift capable is so that a small number of boats can be airlifted to anyplace in the globe that they're needed rather than being stuck in a home port in Florida and having to travel on their own to Dubai or Singapore for a few weeks at sea. It's useless having more size or mass when they can't be used where they are most needed.

[@spenner3529]

It’s really hard to see the sailors with that green camouflage.

[@TheDustysix]

Perfect for Duck Hunting.

[@jeffjames4064]

What sailors?

[@tc1uscg65]

At least it matches better then the blue sh1t they wear. A .99cent tarp from harbor freight works better.

[@seanmurphy2302]

Oh crap. Im gonna have to watch again. Missed the sailors.

[@brokerhc]

Designers never owned a trailerable boat?. Add a winch and rollers to launch and recover the small boat. Keep the engine mounted in the small boat while launching and recovering. Both the rollers and the winch can be removable to use ramp for other purposes.

[@nicholastom0588]

It's like pt-109 meets his big brother congratulations guys it's a beautiful ship and I hope many more follows her it's a great toast do the Navy and our services and as always all those who serve on these new boats may God bless them and keep them safe and the boat could be as fast as a blink of the eye that I like all colors of our flags will never run get it only the boat will

[@Homoprimatesapiens]

So many world war 2 equipment on this state of the art boat but zero missiles or even an ATGM type of weapon.

[@proximacentauri3627]

You weren't listening, they are arming them with missiles. Also the only thing WW2 about it is 6 M2 .50 cals on that configuration. An old design, but they still mist pirates with ease. The main weapons here are 2 stabilized 25mm rotary cannons which massively outguns all of their realistic opposition as a patrol boat.

[@psychalogy]

Doom Guy the 25mm Bushmaster chain guns they are armed with are not rotary cannons. Totally different beasts.

[@sebastionhawk5565]

they need to have a winch, and, a platform on rollers for the launch boat

[@karenlloyd5632]

WOW thank u for youtr service

[@jus4getLovv]

Nice design!

[@anneball683]

Does the navy make anything without computer. When elect grid goes down they need to still be able to operate

[@bartenderedge7450]

I wish if it was all major US cities for law enforcement Saint this for All Rivers and protect our Us soil

[@sekacity3425]

You soil your underwear

[@craighowell9135]

Thanks

[@kpalmer49]

Man I would love to be in there!!

[@jameshenderson40]

These guys are gong to have VA disability claims from pulling those boats like that.

[@carlfranz6805]

Vet Bod. It's like Dad Bod but worse back and knees. 😮

[@lapderyap6018]

@@carlfranz6805 l0985? 0

[@AZAce1064]

One of these men at 6:40 is wearing a prosthetic leg.

[@bigredc222]

This should be titled how to load and unload small boats, we hardly see any of the boat, what about the lower level with the galley, what about the engine room?

[@paleamigo8575]

I was thinking the same thing

[@jimbritt2874]

Nice clean training area 👍

[@ericpelote998]

A ww2 pt boat moves faster than 32 + mph

[@hungnguyen-tr4cn]

i remember few year back the US navy small speed boat got captur by Iran speed boat, the US navy men should not let the Iran capture and fight back with their technology modern boat..well too late now, i hope US navy do better on training on their men in the future.

[@leebenson4874]

So I'm sorry if I got your meaning wrong, but you think that the U.S. military personnel have the Authority to start a major International Incident? If that was the case I guess we can just go head and Destroy the world right now as that would be the out come. Politicians are the force in the free world that tells us when to pull the trigger!!!! SPC-Lee A Benson 11B U.S. Army (RET.)

[@beerthug]

@@leebenson4874 Politically correct way to call yourself gutless.

[@rafaelmelendez1854]

What's with the camouflage rigs. What happened to the old dungaree?

[@andrewporter4636]

Rafael Melendez Fashion Police under Michelle Obama ordered the switch.The crew also had to pass PC & SJW's Exams to be sure the enemy's feelings weren't hurt or offended while some crazed deplorable from Maine or Texas blew their head off. I sincerely hope those directives have been rescinded never to see the light of day again. Just one more example of the cultural Marxist,alt left total disconnect from the reality our armed forces live & die in.Defending our homes, families & our liberty from enemies foreign & domestic is a bloody,nasty & to often thankless task.The leftist academic Democrats appear to have forgotten this.They should pray every night that this nation still breeds enough smart,knowledgeable kind & quiet men who are also mean ,bloodythisty,viscous killers when called to defend our one of a kind country.Don't tread on us.

[@kennethhudson8013]

Nice looking craft and deadly

[@forrestwiley9866]

This is quite a carry over from our "Swift Boats' PCF back in "Nam days....Go NAVY

[@lydiaanderson2870]

@Hello Forrest Wiley, How are you doing?

[@dmkays]

Please deliver 65 of these to the United States Coast Guard.

[@jarednelson1634]

only sixty five lol

[@geraldsobel3470]

You mean, if they even paid their wages? What a pathetic joke.

[@gendaminoru3195]

these things are more like CPB H&I and force protection craft than for insertion of SEAL teams and blue water combat.

[@spongehead1354]

WOW I want one!

[@marksolarz3756]

Mercury Motors! Nice choice! Millions of fisherman can’t be wrong! Well go with that!

[@thomaskelly336]

All that money and no winch it takes 1/2 the crew to recover the skiff

[@kdrapertrucker]

One less thing to break. It's not like they will operate ribs all the time. That boat is small enough to go where the rib can.

[@pitviper1445]

Great platform....but dealing with the rib that was is a nightmare. They need a rapid deployment/retrieval track system to deal with it all while underway down range.

[@gustavoortizdiaz7265]

Nice fish finder screens!

[@1moderntalking1]

Millions of $$ and the poor seals have to waste so much energy just to launch and recover those smaller rubber boats...(I shake my head)

[@bobcassells6690]

They could’ve put a high-speed wench on the back of that patrol boat You could pull the small boat and the man read all the water at the same time

[@AndrewVelonis]

A high speed wench is what the sailors look for when they get shore leave

[@dunruden9720]

Mark Vee Aye. Me, well, I would say Mark 6! JOBS FOR HUMANS!!

[@volley6man]

That boat is the CCB (Coastal Command Boat) and has been replaced by the MKVI. Somewhat similar appearance but not the same. MKVI has a ramp on the back for launching and retrieving the zodiacs or CRRCs.

[@kevinmccorkle7476]

Perfect for pirate eradication!

[@davidthurston3346]

Boats unnecessarily ugly, like everything these days....but what's really impressive is the amputee who is still involved in his trade. Awesome.

[@keithsage7258]

This would be one hell of a great fishing boat.

[@shagwaaone1432]

Cool boat

[@originalman4494]

The Hamilton water jet buckets will fail soon . Im sick amd tired or repairing them

[@thomashoward9806]

Not too mention how much fuel a jet uses. Astronomical.

[@Veremetrix]

The boat needs a frickin winch in the aft to deploy and receive the raft! Great that they chose Mercury for their motor.! Hooya!

[@garyjohnson4575]

Nice ride Navy!!

[@kashmirha]

Wow! That soldier has an artificial leg, using it flawlessly in a physically intense situation. Pretty futuristic. 6:36

[@craigwolfe2221]

Navy's record, and the "new" ships of the Navy haven't performed that well lately. running aground is a serious issue. arson, accidents, leaked classified data, etc..