UMA 17 MC
Four seasons rescue boat,
conceived for extreme
conditions and icy waters
* Moving by icepushing
The UMA17 is the rescue boat awaited by all public and naval security services to rapidly and securely execute rescue missions in icy winter conditions.
It is actually adopted and deployed by the canadian coast guard, Montreal fire and security department, and by numerous others urgency services.
Inspired by the competition ice canoe, the UMA17 was conceived by a familly which confont the Saint-Lawrence river for many generations. Tested in extreme conditions and approved by Canada Transports, the UMA17 is the fastest rescue ice boat and is ready for its final mission : save lives.
Its robustness allow it to securely face up the ices and the reefs for many years. Its maneuverability and its lightness assure a precise and fast navigation. Its versatility and navigation qualities in free or icy water permit this boat an all-year long usage.
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Length : 5.18 m (17 ft) Width : 1.83 m (6 ft) Height : 0.71 m (2 ft 4 in) |
Capacity : 5 persons (4 rescuers) Weight Empty : 125 kg (275 lbs) Weight With Motor : 189 kg (415 lbs) |
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Propulsion : Outboard motor, icepushing* and oars Color : Any color available in the S i c o palette | |
* Icepushing : Secure and efficient propulsion method on ice with shoe studs help
- Light, it can easily maneuvered in free water and in all ice conditions
- Very fast launching from anywhere. No ramp required
- Secure in troubled water and unsinkable with the recommended crew onboard
- Ally perfectly intervention rapidity, versatility, lightness, robustness and security
- Operating and maintenance cost much lower than any other rescue boat
- Approved by Canada Transports, the UMA17 is the fastest rescue ice boat
- Concept with an internationl patent
- Constructed in epoxy reinforced of flexible and unbreakable kevlar fibers
- Vacuum manufacturing with a state-of-the-art technology from the aeronautical domain
- Fitted accessoiries and many options available
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Videos are in French language only. They will be translated soon. Sorry for the inconvenience. |
UMA17 Television show 'Salut Bonjour' of March 17th, 2015
UMA17 Television interview by TVA news
UMA17 in action
UMA17 rescue simulation
UMA17 Approval tests by Canada Transports
