I have my very own 44ft MLB engineer EN3/MKCS William Collette Ret.who has very kindly agreed to help you with your engineering questions.
I was wondering where my old 44 went - 44346. It looks like the Army COE got it. Is it still in Monterey or did they move it? I was stationed at CG Station Monterey from 1975 - 1978. Lot of rescues/memories. --Phil
It is now at Portland Oregon and the owner has his own web site about the boat at http://www.mlb44.com Clive.