Keep It Simple, Stupid Bill Munson was introduced to the K.I.S.S. principle while serving in the US Navy on welded aluminum Swift boats in Vietnam. K.I.S.S. is a design principle first noted by the US Navy in 1960, stating that simplicity should be a key goal in design and unnecessary complexity should be avoided. This…
If you can find a better built boat… Buy it Bill Munson designed and built his first 40’ welded aluminum landing craft in 1984 for the US Army Corps of Engineers. That boat is still in operation today. It has successfully transported backhoes, tractors and heavy equipment for decades. Its Caterpillar engines have been rebuilt…
Redefining landing craft Professional mariners know that you can’t have everything you want in one boat. You must pick and choose what is most important. Many people think that you must trade comfort and speed for usefullness. The Munson 44’ Series demonstrates that you can have it all – comfort, speed and maximum utility. Our…
Give a wide berth Our customers understand the raw beauty of a form-follows-function design that is overbuilt and impervious to abuse. Each Munson 48 is a one-of-a-kind, purpose-built vessel that is engineered and built from the ground-up for your specific needs. If you are looking for the best workboat money can buy, then your search…
“You’re gonna need a bigger boat” It’s one of the most quotable lines in movie history. If you’re truly shopping for a bigger boat, the Munson 52’ Series has a lot to offer. Like all Munson Boats, every 52’ is individually customized for each client’s unique requirements and application. Our 52’ Series are used by…
It’s a workhorse and a thoroughbred The term Workhorse refers to a particular type of horse that was bred to haul heavy loads all day long without tiring. On the other end of the spectrum is the Thoroughbred. The Thoroughbred was bred to race. It can reach levels of performance that other horses simply cannot.…
