Watercraft for the Entertainment Industry
All your production needs to get the shot... in, on or underwater.
About Us
2nd Unit Rentals provides all facets of marine support for your film or television production. Picture boats, camera platforms, surface safety kits, dive gear... We can supply all your vessel and equipment needs in one place, for an efficient and stress free shooting schedule. Our Marine Coordinators can handle everything from script b
2nd Unit Rentals provides all facets of marine support for your film or television production. Picture boats, camera platforms, surface safety kits, dive gear... We can supply all your vessel and equipment needs in one place, for an efficient and stress free shooting schedule. Our Marine Coordinators can handle everything from script breakdown and budgeting, to providing qualified and experienced personnel.
Our Personnel
TONY GUIDA
Tony is a Stunt Coordinator and Marine Coordinator for movies and television. A member of SAG-AFTRA with 35 years of experience in the industry and over 45 years experience on the water. Tony is a diver certified by PADI, NAUI and SSI as well as municipal rescue training with NYS SCUBA team and has US Coast Guard accediation.
His knowledge and experience will be invaluable to your production.
MIKE GUIDA
Mike is a SAG-AFTRA member who works as a stuntman and safety diver. Mike has 20+ years experience as a diver and is a PADI Dive Instructor Trainer. He has municipal rescue training by the NYC SCUBA team and has experience in Air/Sea rescue helicopter operations. He holds multiple certifications as a Public Safety Dive Instructor and holds a USCG 100 Ton Master license. Mike can speak from real life experience and teach anyone to be comfortable in the water and proficient diver.
CHRIS COLUMBO
Chris is a 25 year veteran of the entertainment industry. He is a SAG-AFTRA stuntman and stunt coordinator. Chris brings his experience in Municipal Fire Rescue as well as his knowledge as a NYS Swift Water Safety Instructor to every production.
A sample of Our Fleet
Law enforcement or military amphibious assault boat.
Bris 13.5 ft. inflatable "Zodiac" style boat with solid aluminum deck. Powered by a 15 HP Mercury two stroke outboard.
Trailerable
*additional inflatables available in various lengths and capacity .
16' Flat bottom Skiff
This is a 16 ft. Carolina Skiff. This is a flat bottom, fiberglass boat with a shallow draft powered by a 25 HP Mercury. This boat can get into smaller bodies of water with very little water and be used as a camera platform. Our platform enables us to achieve the required shot where other options can't.
Trailerable
* additional skiffs available in various lengths, capacity a
Law enforcement or rescue boat
The 24' RHIB boat has an inflatable gunwale, solid hull and center console with T-Top. It is powered by a reliable twin Yamaha 150hp outboard motors. It comes equipped with an aluminum dive/recovery ladder as well as emergency light bar.
Trailerable
* additional RHIB boats are available in various length, appointments and colors.
Day sailing pleasure boat.
This 24 ft Columbia sail boat is powered by the wind, captured in its mainsail and jib. The cabin interior is finished beautiful Mahogany, has a small galley, a head and berth. Can be rigged with an outboard if necessary.