PREPARED FOR HER NEXT ADVENTURE: Formerly known as the JJ Brown, this vessel was built in 1967 for the U.S. Air Force and served at Tyndall, near Panama City, as a missile-retriever in the Gulf, tasked with locating and recovering sub-scale aerial targets in the Gulf of Mexico W151 Live-Fire Range until 1994. Following her military service, she was utilized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and later loaned to the Florida Marine Patrol (FMP) for federal fisheries enforcement and search-and-rescue missions over a span of 14 years. In 2008, after three decades of service and in need of significant repairs, she underwent a complete refurbishment by Derecktor in Dania, Florida. Renamed Gulf Sentry, this vessel received an extensive refit including a new hull from the waterline down, redesigned bow, upgraded engines, and improved electrical and plumbing systems, along with a revamped berthing area, galley, and pilot house, making her virtually unrecognizable from her original form. The Gulf Sentry features numerous eco-friendly upgrades, such as C32 ACERT engines that provide a cruising speed of 31 knots while complying with tier two emission regulations for better fuel efficiency and reduced smoke. The vessel eliminates external hydraulic systems to prevent oil loss, uses recycled materials for its cabin interiors, incorporates a fuel-fill system designed to minimize spills, and features redesigned shaft angles, rudders, and bottom for enhanced efficiency. A new launch well at the stern allows for deploying a rigid hull inflatable boat for search and rescue operations in rough seas. In excellent structural and mechanical condition, she is ready for any survey and sea trial and has successfully operated on 7-10 day missions at sea with rotating Alpha/Bravo crews to ensure continuous operation. This vessel is proudly US built and flagged.

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