In the 1930's, the Higgins Industries added on to a work boat. This new model was mechanically engineered to run in the shallow marshlands of Louisiana. The boat was built out of mahogany wood. The maple headlong at the bow of the boat allowed it to run over logs and other obstacles in the way. It could even run up on beaches without damaging the hull. This propelled engine allowed it to run through shallow draft. The boat itself weighed 6,000 pounds.It was 36 ft. long. Its speed was 12 knots. It could hold up to 36 war troops with their gear. The main beam was 10 feet. There was a hole in the rudder which allowed it to be repared in 2/3 of the time it would normally take.The ramp stayed above water at all times. This ramp allowed the soldiers to quickly exit and enter. Its two rudders allowed it to move off land very quickly and made it very maneuverable. The V/8 diesel engine could hold up to 80 pounds of diesel fuel. The fuel was pumped in through the rear of the boat. The driver was at a higher level than the rest of the crew. The boat had a double-layered wooden hull which made the bottom stronger.