The boat looks like a surplus LCM-8 Landing Craft that someone modified by adding the raised superstructure and bridge. I served two tours in Vietnam in the U.S. Army's 1098 MB Company and commanded an LCM-8 that did coastal cargo transportation out of Danang. They could carry up to 50 tons but could barely do 10 knots when fully loaded.

The San Juan Enterprise! Dan is the man!

So that's what watching paint dry is like ! : D

The main problem of this condition they must adjust the location of crane CG on center of floatation at load draft to prevent heeling or trim ,because the the CG of crane could not confirmed and it depends on the experience of captain.

When yer goin' fishing for the we beasties of the deep you 'ave to bring the right kinda kit.

there is always that guy standing there in the way that you can see in the mirror - giving you  directions.

Center the load!

Precio si está en venta

You don't realise how heavy the crane really is until the bow end of the landing craft sinks down into the water.

As far as truck dranes go, this one is by no means, "Giant"

Small?

nice vid

Pretty expensive fishing rod.......

putting the weight in the front for a long time. specially the ramp.

Good and steady camera work. Did you use a gimbal?

Wish I owned that ship,

those crane have a high center of gravity, saw one guy roll one , wasent a good day