Looking back at the 2024 wave of CITY Construction, I noticed some similarities to this year's Coast Guard launch. Both subthemes started with a similar initial launch of a ~$50-60 range set, and a $100-110 range set, so assuming Coast Guard were to follow Construction's pattern, some set ideas I had were:
60*** Coast Guard Surfer Rescue [4+] (~90pcs) $15 - Coast Guard equivalent of 60450 Construction Wheel Loader from January 2025
Coast Guard raft, surf board, and a small terrain side build; 2 minifigures
60*** Coast Guard Rescue Seaplane (~500pcs) $55 [Could be like a partially modernized version of 60015/60164, but more in line with the current CITY build standards] - Coast Guard equivalent of 60466 Bulldozer from summer 2025
6 stud wide Coast Guard plane with brick built landing gear, new plane door element, and opening rear cargo bay; Civilian vehicle could be a fishing boat OR larger catamaran; 4 minifigures
60*** 4x4 Response Truck with Speed Boat (~380pcs) $40 - Coast Guard equivalent of 60478 Cement Mixer
Land vehicles could either be a 4x4 SUV [like a blend of 60412 & 60479], or a 4x4 pick-up truck, with a larger trailer, and brick built speed boat slightly larger than the one in 60417. Civilian build could be a life raft or a small island with lighthouse. 3 minifigures.
60*** Coast Guard Headquarters (~1200pcs) $120 - Coast Guard equivalent of the upcoming summer 60494 Dump Truck & Front Loader
Main build is the headquarters built on a brick built island style base, with a lower boat dock out front and helipad on the right. The main headquarters would be a two story administrative tower, connected to a 3 story lighthouse on the left [In theory almost a blend of 2008 and 2017]. Side builds could be a smaller helicopter, a civilian life raft or a fishing boat, and a Coast Guard raft. 5-6 minifigures.
Most sets would likely be similar to concepts LEGO has already visited in previous Coast Guard waves, but I thought I'd share some ideas I had if Coast Guard were to follow Construction's release pattern, (aside from the upcoming backhoe as I couldn't think of a Coast Guard equivalent to it).