Edgewater, Fla. (October 6, 2009) – Everglades’ Commercial and Government Division recently delivered another commercial law enforcement vessel since entering the marketplace. The 21 CC was sold to the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Department located in Southeast Minnesota. The 21CC patrol boat will be in service in the Mississippi River and Lake Byllesby waters separating the northwest portion of the county from Wisconsin.
“I’ve been at this since 1986, and have ordered a lot of boats over the years…this has been, without a doubt, the best experience I’ve ever had purchasing. Mike Collins did a fabulous job of keeping us updated with photos as the boat came through the line and he was more than flexible with any special requests we made. Rest assured that Everglades will get some great word-of-mouth advertising in this part of the country.” Kris Johnson, Goodhue County Operations Sergeant.
According to company President, Stephen Dougherty, “Our first commercial prototype, the 35 Full Pilot, generated interest worldwide and we are beginning to see returns on that initial investment. Our production and engineering facilities are a perfect fit for a wide variety of custom boat applications. We specialize in building marine craft that require more than your average run-of-the-mill specifications.”
The 21 Center Console series is a vessel equally comfortable patrolling inland waterways and lakes or near shore bodies of water. Standard specifications include commercial rub rails, heavy duty trim tabs, unsinkable RAMCAP construction, self bailing cockpit, nonskid decking, vinylester resins and lockable/customizable storage throughout. Command helm features ample room for optional navigational equipment, AirPax marine switches and a leaning post/seat with footrest. LOA, 21’ 7”, Beam 8’ 6”, 3,400 lbs dry weight.
About Everglades
Everglades, based in Edgewater, Fla., is a leading manufacturer of premium offshore and inshore boats. Founded in 1999 by Bob and Stephen Dougherty, the company is famous for its patented RAMCAP construction process, which makes all Everglades virtually unsinkable. Everglades Commercial & Government Division produces a full line of unsinkable, innovative and customizable vessels capable of multiple maritime applications. Over the past six years, Everglades has been recognized with three coveted recreational marine industry awards.