The AB Inflatables watercraft replaces a model that was 20 years old and combines an aluminum hull with inflatable tubes, according to the city.
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West Carrollton Fire Capt. Adam Blake said the new 282-pound boat is much lighter than the department’s former 2,000-pound rigid inflatable model, and much easier to lift on and off of the trailer.
Blake said the boat performs well in swift or shallow water.
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