Water Rescue Boats

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Mercury 470 Rigid Inflatable Boat & Lowe L1648 Jon Boat

The South Orange Rescue Squad owns and operates two water rescue boats. They are operated by South Orange Rescue Squad members who are trained and certified in Water Rescue, and are utilized during severe flooding incidents.

Mercury 470 Rigid Inflatable Boat

  • 15HP 4-cycle Honda Outboard Motor

  • Used in still and fast moving water

Lowe L1648 Jon Boat

  • 15HP 4-cycle Honda Outboard Motor

  • Used in still water

  • Donated to SORS by the United States Coast Guard

  • Generously upfitted and painted by Modern Auto Body of South Orange (343 Valley Street, South Orange, 973-763-1149)