1996 Premium Boat Company 28 Parasail

1996 Premium 28' Custom Parasail Vessel

Hull Construction & Structure

• FRP hull bottom with cored topsides
• Cored FRP transom construction
• Overlap hull-to-deck joint with rubber rub rail and stainless steel insert
• Wood-cored FRP stringers with transverse frames and bulkheads (FRP tabbed)
• Aluminum swim platform, thru-bolted to transom
• Stainless steel bow and stern U-bolt eyes

Decks & Exterior Fittings

• Cored FRP deck with painted textured non-skid finish
• Foam padding installed on aft platform overlay
• Aluminum-framed helm buggy top
• FRP bow anchor locker with galvanized Danforth anchor
• Galvanized chain and braided nylon anchor rode
• Stainless steel wraparound bow/hand rails
• 5 stainless steel retractable cleats
• 2 stainless steel bow chocks
• FRP deck hatches servicing engine space, storage, and anchor locker
• Deck drains routed to waterline thru-hulls

Exterior Layout & Passenger Configuration

• Custom parasail vessel configuration
• Wraparound bench seating with integrated storage beneath
• Snap-on cushioned seating system
• Cushioned aluminum-framed leaning post at helm
• FRP side-console helm with under-storage
• Helm canvas cover included
• Integrated cockpit platform designed for passenger flow and parasailing operations

Propulsion System

• Engine: 2020 Volvo Penta D6-340A-G diesel
• Approx. 1,900 hours
• Adjustable, cushioned engine mounts thru-bolted to stringers
• Closed cooling system with heat exchanger
• Raw water intake with bronze seacock and strainers
• Volvo Penta electronic control system
• Alternator: 12V engine-mounted
• Raw water-cooled exhaust with stainless steel clamped bellows

Drive System

• Volvo Penta DPI-A drive system
• Electronic trim control via throttle switch
• Transom assembly and hydraulic steering integration

Fuel System

• 120-gallon aluminum diesel tank (reportedly replaced in 2020)
• USCG Type A2 fill system with deck fill fitting
• Racor 900 fuel/water separator with sight glass
• Parker SAE J1527 fuel lines (feed/return)
• Secure tank mounting between stringers with limber support

Electrical System (12V DC)

• Dual Continental M27-1000 battery banks (dated 05/2020)
• Blue Sea Systems rotary battery switch
• Helm-mounted breaker/fuse panel
• Integrated engine display with voltage monitoring
• USB charging outlets (Blue Sea Systems)
• Sleeved and organized wiring throughout

Steering & Controls

• Hydraulic steering system
• Volvo Penta hydraulic steering pump and trim system
• SKF steering wheel assembly
• Hydraulic lines reinforced with stainless fittings

Electronics & Navigation

• Volvo Penta digital engine monitoring system
• Kicker KMC2 stereo system with marine speakers
• Integrated engine gauges and display interface
• Helm-mounted control interface

Thru-Hulls & Below Waterline Hardware

• Bronze thru-hulls below waterline
• Stainless steel topside drains and vents
• Engine raw water intake thru-hull (aft bilge)
• Seacocks accessible and operational

Safety Equipment

• Type I adult PFDs (x8)
• Type III flotation devices (multiple)
• Throwable Type IV ring buoy
• Two 10BC fire extinguishers (2023)
• Navigation lights (port/starboard)
• Whistle and first aid kit onboard
• Oil discharge and trash placards installed

Bilge & Dewatering Systems

• Rule 1500 aft bilge pump (activated)
• Forward bilge pump installed
• Manual and float switch operation capability

Parasailing System

• Custom Chutes hydraulic parasail winch system
• Shaft-driven hydraulic pump system (4500 PSI rated)
• Stainless steel hydraulic reservoir with integrated valves and safety controls
• Equipment installed new in 2020
• System designed for commercial parasailing operations