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The Metal Shark 75 Defiant is a welded aluminum pilothouse vessel designed for use in law enforcement, tactical fire fighting, pilot operations, or other missions where fast response, all-weather capability, large capacity, and extended range are key considerations. Like all Metal Sharks, the 75 Defiant may be fully customized to meet virtually any mission requirement. The 75 Defiant sets a new industry standard for tactical firefighting vessel technology.

The 75 Defiant features a proven Metal Shark hull design that has been engineered and built to precise tolerances. To achieve its superior hull life rating of 30+ years, the vessel’s hull, deck, and pilothouse structure are composed entirely of heavy, welded plates of premium-grade 5086 aluminum alloy. Thanks to its wide 21’ beam, the 75 Defiant is extremely stable yet surprisingly fast, and its stout welded aluminum hull crushes waves to deliver a smooth and stable ride.

At the heart of the 75 Defiant’s crew-friendly design is its spacious, clutter-free deck arrangement and expansive, open work spaces that allow for easy, surefooted passage from bow to stern. Wide, non-skid walkways feature low-level LED lighting for night missions, and careful consideration has been given to the placement of all rails and grab handles. Crew members may safely traverse the vessel, day or night, even in adverse weather conditions. A durable foam-filled collar provides impact resistance during alongside maneuvers; while port and starboard dive recesses and the full-width swim platform provide easy access to and from the water.