Navy Special Boat Operations.
Today in Dana Point.
Although a different sailor aboard said not Navy. (?)
Hailing from Coronado (San Diego).
Boat design based on offshore racing boat. Although these are ground-up built as military boats.
Solid aluminum. (My observation)
Diesel engines - I heard them idling.
Cruise speed - 40 knots.
Top speed - wouldn't tell me.
Radar evasive? - wouldn't tell me.
Weapons? - wouldn't tell me. Except yes those are machine gun mounts.
"Can I play with the throttles?"
"No."
"Can I check out the guns?"
"No."
"Can I look through the thermal imager?"
"No."
Really nice guys. Talked to me for 10 minutes, and were patient with my stupid jokes. Happy to answer questions... Even those they couldn't answer.
Today in Dana Point.
Although a different sailor aboard said not Navy. (?)
Hailing from Coronado (San Diego).
Boat design based on offshore racing boat. Although these are ground-up built as military boats.
Solid aluminum. (My observation)
Diesel engines - I heard them idling.
Cruise speed - 40 knots.
Top speed - wouldn't tell me.
Radar evasive? - wouldn't tell me.
Weapons? - wouldn't tell me. Except yes those are machine gun mounts.
"Can I play with the throttles?"
"No."
"Can I check out the guns?"
"No."
"Can I look through the thermal imager?"
"No."
Really nice guys. Talked to me for 10 minutes, and were patient with my stupid jokes. Happy to answer questions... Even those they couldn't answer.