Featured Vessel Series: Bulldog Boats RCB-75
Bulldog Boats designs and builds ultra-tough HDPE vessels, specialising in workboats for commercial applications.
It has vessels ranging from 3m to 16m, covering Crew transfer, SAR, Patrol, Diver support, and Autonomous Vessels.
So why is HDPE fast becoming the material of choice for many commercial operators?
- HDPE’s natural toughness and durability allow it to withstand impact from collisions with debris, rocks, or other vessels, reducing the risk of damage and costly repairs.
- HDPE is recyclable, making it an environmentally friendly choice for workboat hulls. Its low carbon footprint makes it the most sustainable option for boat hulls.
- HDPE hulls undergo no ageing and can endure prolonged exposure to UV rays without significant degradation, ensuring a longer service life for workboats.
- HDPE has a lighter density than water; it naturally floats on water. This helps the buoyancy of the vessels, increasing the maximum payload.
- HDPE’s durability and low maintenance requirements can reduce operational costs over the workboat’s lifespan. Less time ashore means more time on the water.
- Unlike metals, HDPE is inert and a suitable isolator; therefore, it doesn’t corrode, rust, or degrade when exposed to saltwater.