US Coast Guard 47-foot Motor Lifeboat conducting surf training outside of Manasquan Inlet, NJ | Shore Boats

The U.S. Coast Guard's 47-foot Motor Lifeboat is unsinkable, thanks to its low center of gravity, high buoyancy, and watertight integrity, operated by surfmen trained in a rigorous 6-year program for advanced water rescue. | Interesting Engineering

13K views · 120 reactions | Have a look at the United States Coast Guard's (@uscg) 47-foot Motor Lifeboat banking into Indian River Inlet while taking advantage of Hurricane Erin's offerings this past week. If that isn't impressive boat handling, we don't know what is. Via @brrrrt_corp #USCG #hurricaneerin #uscgtraining #boating #boats | Power & Motoryacht Magazine | Facebook

All boats can capsize but not all of them sink. The 47-foot Motor Lifeboat (MLB) of the US Coast Guard is specifically designed to be unsinkable. Its ability to remain afloat is crucial for the Coast Guard, as they frequently rescue individuals caught in storms. The MLB's watertight cabin and hull, combined with its low center of gravity, enable it to stay buoyant even if it capsizes. Additionally, the MLB's low center of gravity allows for quick flipping of the boat back upright. #boat #capsize