Metal Shark 42 Fearless Pretty Work

Boat Overview

The 42 216 Metal Shark PRETTY WORK is the boat for people who don’t have time for breakdowns.

Powered with Quad 350hp Mercury Verados she’s NO slow responder!

What started in 1986 with Gravois Aluminum Boats—crafting tough, custom rigs for Gulf Coast fishermen—has grown into one of the most trusted names on the water.

Today, Metal Shark is the #1 small boat provider to the United States Coast Guard and a go-to builder for the United States Navy, United States Army, and United States Air Force.

Why? Because they build boats to match the mission—no shortcuts, no cookie-cutter designs. Everything from layout to electronics can be dialed in exactly how you want it.

From first call to final delivery, they’re hands-on every step of the way.

Built tough. Built smart. Built for real work.

Construction

• All aluminum 5086 certified marine grade alloy


• Hull bottom plating a minimum of 1/4”


• Hull side plating a minimum of 1/4”


• Hull deck plating a minimum 3/16”


• Extrusions and plating used for Transverse frames, Bulkheads and longitudinal frames a minimum of 1⁄4” thickness


• All hull frames fully welded excluding limber holes


• Transverse frames minimum of 36” on center Vertical Keel plate a minimum of 3/8” thickness


• Hardware 316 L or custom manufactured aluminum

Propulsion

• 1000 hours


• Quad Mercury 350 Verado in Cold Fusion


• Digital Gauge Package


• Joystick Piloting with Skyhook


• Second Station Controls

Accommodations

• Bogantech Synthetic Teak Flooring


• Fully Enclosed Marine Head w/Holding Tank


• Wilsonart "Skyline Walnut" interior panels


• "Fog Microdot" Formica


• Console sink


• T-Top with three sided glass windshield


• Folding crows nest upper station


• Folding transom seating


• Forward seating


• Folding bait station seating (fore and aft facing)


• Refrigerator


• Sunpad lounge


• Twin 50 qt coolers under helm seating

Fishing

• Cockpit bait station with 50 gallon live well, tackle storage, 4 swivel rod holders, and 6 fixed rod holders.


• Transom 50 gallon livewell and four 6” x 20” tuna tubes


• 10 Rod holders in each gunwale and 20 in the sunpad lounge


• 12v electric reel outlets


• Carbon fiber outriggers and center rigger


• Transom 10 rod rack

Rigging

• One piece dive door


• Freshwater wash down


• Raw water wash down


• Electric capstan

Electrical & Lighting

• Mill spec tin coated copper wiring throughout


• All wiring labeled on both ends for quick identification


• All terminals and connections are covered with adhesive heat shrink


• 6 battery system


• Digital switching


• Shore power & charger


• LED flood lights


• Underwater lights


• Cockpit LED lighting


• 12V AC w/charger and dedicated battery bank

Electronics & Navigation

• Triple Garmin 7616 package w/autopilot


• JL Audio 8 speaker package

Manufacturer Info

Metal Shark is a leading shipyard supplying custom vessels for commercial, defense, and law enforcement applications worldwide. The company traces its origins to 1986, when Jeanerette, Louisiana-based Gravois Aluminum Boats began producing custom welded aluminum fishing boats for recreational anglers and commercial fishermen. Over the years, the Gravois family developed a loyal following among demanding Gulf Coast fishermen due to the rugged quality of their boats, which were often highly customized to suit the buyer’s needs.

In 2005, Gravois Aluminum Boats turned its attention to government and commercial market with the launch of Metal Shark. Since its launch, Metal Shark quickly established itself as a leading producer of custom aluminum boats for law enforcement, military, and commercial entities. The company has experienced exponential growth under the stewardship of its actively involved owners, who have consistently re-invested in facilities, personnel, and technology. Today, Metal Shark is the number one small boat provider to the U.S. Coast Guard and a leading supplier to the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, and the militaries of partner nations worldwide.

While Metal Shark often makes headlines for its numerous large government programs, these are just a part of the story. Increasingly, state and local law enforcement offices, fire departments, pilots associations, commercial interests, and recreational customers are turning to Metal Shark, too. The driving forces behind this continued success are an unwavering commitment to innovation through design and engineering excellence, proven durability, and unparalleled customer support.

Metal Shark understands that no two customers’ needs are exactly alike and the company prides itself on being highly adept at anticipating and accommodating the demands of unique mission profiles. Metal Shark routinely modifies vessel plans to meet very specific requirements. Customization may entail anything from altering the physical dimensions or capacities of the vessel, to the installation of specialized equipment and accessories. Layout, electronics, seating, and virtually any other aspect of the vessel’s features may be determined by the customer. With its in-house team of degreed engineers and naval architects, Metal Shark often designs a bespoke model exclusively for the purpose of meeting a particular set of requirements.

More than simply a boat builder, Metal Shark serves as a top-to-bottom solutions provider, routinely partnering with our customers to assist in all phases of boat buying, building, delivery, and ownership cycles. From working together to determine the perfect boat for their mission requirements, to on-water delivery and training, customers trust Metal Shark to be with them every step of the way.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.