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Jonesport – The Maine Marine Patrol has added a new patrol vessel to its fleet. The P/V Sentinel II, a 42-foot Calvin Beal designed hull, was launched recently in South Bristol and will be stationed in Jonesport. The vessel’s hull and top were provided by SW Boatworks in Lamoine, the engine was provided by Billings Diesel and Marine in Stonington, and the vessel was built and finished by Farrin’s Boat Shop in Walpole.
This is the second 42-foot Calvin Beal vessel Marine Patrol has been able to build in recent years; both vessels replaced existing patrol boats. “We were fortunate to be able to contract with Farrin’s Boat Shop again to build the Sentinel II and are very happy with the finished product. Farrin’s produces an excellent Maine lobster boat and was exceptionally accommodating during the build process,” said Marine Patrol Colonel Matt Talbot.
The P/V Sentinel II will replace the P/V Maine, a 25-year-old 42-foot Wesmac.
This vessel design has proven to provide a safe and stable platform for Marine Patrol Officers while hauling and inspecting lobster gear in both near-shore and off-shore locations. It will accommodate a 14-foot rigid hull inflatable (RHI) that can be carried on deck and used for at-sea boardings which are conducted to check vessels for compliance with marine resources laws.
Like the P/V Maine, the P/V Sentinel II will be assigned to Marine Patrol’s Section 6 (Harrington to the Canadian boarder) where it will be operated by Specialist Jason Leavitt.
The 42-foot P/V Sentinel II has a 15-foot beam and is powered by an 800 horsepower V8 MAN Tier III diesel engine with a ZF500-1A marine transmission.
“This new vessel will serve as the cornerstone for our officers’ at-sea patrol work in eastern Maine for years to come. I can’t think of a better place on the coast for Patrol to have a “Beals Island-style” patrol boat than Jonesport-Beals.” said Colonel Talbot.
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CAPTION & CREDIT FOR ATTACHED PHOTO: The Patrol Vessel Sentinel II is a new state-of-the-art addition to the Maine Marine Patrol fleet. Photo courtesy of Jon Johansen.