Chameleon 3 · CH3M
The Basilisk.
The Basilisk is a Chameleon 3 (CH3M) Multipurpose Production Vessel — a purpose-engineered Protector Targa 28 with twin 250hp Yamahas, an Ultraarm stabilized crane, Motocrane remote head, and the only on-water climate-controlled DIT Dark Room in the industry.
Overview
Engineered for precision. Executed in excellence.
The Basilisk is not a camera boat with accessories bolted on. It is a Chameleon 3 platform designed from the hull up to consolidate three separate marine production rentals — picture boat, drone unit, underwater team — into a single, integrated vessel.
Reconfigure between Camera Arm, Marine Drone Control, and Underwater Command in minutes. Grade shots as they come in from a climate-controlled blackout suite. Coordinate the entire on-water production from one deck.
Specifications
Film slate.
| Vessel Name | Basilisk |
|---|---|
| Model | Chameleon 3 (CH3M) |
| Category | Multipurpose Production Vessel (MPV) |
| Platform | Protector Targa 28 |
| Length Overall | 28 ft |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass composite |
| Engines | Twin 250hp Yamaha outboards |
| Camera Crane | Ultraarm stabilized jib with Motocrane remote head |
| Wireless Video | Wave Central long-range RF, multi-channel |
| Live Grading | Cyanview shading and color control |
| VTR & Video Assist | LH Video Services rack |
| Interior Suite | Climate-controlled blackout DIT Dark Room |
| Configurations | Camera Arm Boat · Marine Drone Control · Underwater Film Command |
| Home Port | Miami, Florida (25.7617° N · 80.1918° W) |
| Operating Range | Worldwide |
MPV Ecosystem
Not just a boat. A synced fleet.
The Basilisk is the centerpiece of an interconnected Multipurpose Production Vehicle ecosystem — a mobile command trailer, aerial drones, underwater submersibles, and diver comms — all coordinated in real time from the on-board Dark Room. Full fleet awareness. Live multichannel video and audio across every asset on your shoot.
- · Mobile command trailer for staging, power, and remote directing
- · Aerial drone unit with long-range RF and telemetry
- · RC submersibles for underwater cinematography
- · Wireless diver communications
FAQ
About the Basilisk
What kind of boat is the Basilisk?+
The Basilisk is a Chameleon 3 (CH3M) Multipurpose Production Vessel built on a Protector Targa 28 hull, powered by twin 250hp Yamaha outboards. It is engineered specifically for film and television production, not adapted from a recreational vessel.
Can the Basilisk shoot outside Miami?+
Yes. The Basilisk trailers to any coastline in North America and mobilizes internationally with logistics support. Its primary base is Miami, where it operates daily out of Biscayne Bay and the surrounding waters.
How many crew ride onboard?+
The Basilisk carries a licensed captain, a camera arm operator, and a DIT / VTR technician inside the Dark Room. Additional crew — drone pilots, underwater operators, gaffers — ride depending on the configuration and shoot brief.
Book the Basilisk
One vessel. One invoice. One captain-led team. Send us your dates.