Rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB)
Over-the-Horizon IV cutter boat
United States Coast Guard · United States
26 ft cutter boat launched from larger cutters for boarding and rescue beyond sight of the parent ship.
Specifications
Hull & dimensions
- Manufacturer / builder
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- Hull type
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- Hull material
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- Watertight compartments
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- Length overall
- 7.9 m (25.9 ft)
- Length at waterline
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- Beam
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- Draught
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- Freeboard at bow
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- Freeboard at stern
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- Displacement
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- Gross tonnage
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- Net tonnage
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- Min vertical clearance
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- Height to highest unfixed point
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- Height to highest fixed point
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- Number built
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- Year introduced
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- Year retired
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Machinery & propulsion
- Propulsion type
- Single engine, waterjet
- Engines
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- Engine manufacturer
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- Total engine power
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- Fuel type
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- Total fuel capacity
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- Fresh water capacity
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- Launch method
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Members-only
Operating limits (seas, surf, wind), towing and stability data, and detailed engineering specifications are available to Members.
Performance & capabilities
- Maximum speed
- 40 kn (74.1 km/h · 46 mph)
- Range
- 200 nm (370 km · 230 mi)
- Endurance
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- Crew complement
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- People capacity
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- Self-righting
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- Self-bailing
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- Ice operations capable
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- Max ice-breaking thickness
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- Medical facilities onboard
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Members-only
Operating limits (seas, surf, wind), towing and stability data, and detailed engineering specifications are available to Members.
Operational envelope & limits
Members-only
Operating limits (seas, surf, wind), towing and stability data, and detailed engineering specifications are available to Members.
Source citations
| # | Source | Type | Supports | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [1] | Cutter Boats fact sheet (Aug 2022) US Coast Guard Acquisitions https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Portals/10/CG-9/Acquisition%20PDFs/Factsheets/CutterBoats_0822.pdf | official | General | 2026-09-30 |