ATLANTIC LAUNCH SMALL BOAT SERVICES
Welcome to Patriotic Excursions (dba Atlantic Launch), your premier maritime logistics provider. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we bring our passion and commitment to excellence to every project we undertake. We specialize in logistic support for both commercial and military operations, offering decommissioned US Navy boats that provide a stable and secure platform for the transportation of personnel and supplies. Our trailerable vessels are perfect for those who require a mobile and flexible logistics solution. With our excellent services and trusted experience, we are confident that we can meet and exceed all of your maritime logistics needs. Combining our naval speciality vessels with our traditional 48ft and 50ft launches, gives our clients an unparalleled tactical and strategic advantages that no one else can offer.
Use of a REAL Navy RHIB
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Inboard Cummins 6BT 210HP Diesel
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Mercury Bravo 2 outdrive with Cow stainless steel Prop
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Arch with Simrad radar, chart plotter on 9 inch screen, protective windshield
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VHF Marine Radio
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Wing Sponson with protective bra
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Meets or exceeds all USCG requirements
Patriotic Excursions vessels are recently decommissioned, seven-meter RHIBs (rigid hull inflatable boat) from the Atlantic and Pacific fleets. These vessels were used to support surface warfare and special operations activities in the Middle East and the greater Pacific Theater areas. Today, they have a different mission: to provide you with the advantages of either the RHIB Patriot, ‘Merica, or Merrimack.
MEET MERICA
'Merica is one of our RHIBs with some special features that make her perfect for when you need an elevated platform on a vessel with a small footprint.
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Simrad Radar & Chart-plotter & Fishfinder
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On 9 inch screen
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Upper Station with controls - great for tight maneuvering
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Saltwater washdown
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Mercury Bravo 2 outdrive with Cow stainless steel Prop
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Protective windshield
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VHF Marine Radio
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Wing Sponson with protective bra
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Meets or exceeds all USCG requirements
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Cruises at 30 mph
MEET PATTON
“Patton” is our 1995 Stewart & Stevenson M-1079 that serves as our mobile office, Tactical Command Center, and much more! Its four wheel drive drivetrain and central tire inflation system allows it to traverse any terrain with ease. Patton has its own generator, A/C, heat, VHF radio, WiFi, one-way windows, Command Board, multiple charging outlets, etc.
Meet Captain Jay
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7 years as a SWAT medic with the Virginia Beach EMS Department, founding member of the Marine Medic program.
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28 years experience as an educator makes him eager and able to customize tours and simulations for all age groups
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Grew up fishing and boating along the shores of Virginia Beach his entire life
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Licensed as a Captain, United States Coast Guard Master 50 Gross Tons
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Loves fishing, and learned the tricks of the trade in places such as Hawaii, Costa Rica, Mexico, the Florida Keys
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“Coach Leach” has a keen interest in the Chesapeake Bay’s restoration process and loves to share that knowledge with others
What gives our captains an edge?
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All are familiar with military and special operations
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Most are current or former members of the public safety community, EMS, fire department, or police department
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All have thousands of hours behind the wheel
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All are United States Coast Guard certified
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