This is a strong, proven, seaworthy 145’ Catamaran Fast Ferry suited for open ocean and coastal sea conditions that carries up to 377 passengers. The sustained fully loaded service speed is 32 knots. The ferry is fully operational with rebuilt main engines in 2015.

The 145' Cat is perfectly suited for use as a commuter ferry in seaside US metropolitan areas or as a ferry for routes between Florida and the Bahamas or inter island Caribbean routes. It is well priced and the owners are seeking serious offers. US built, Jones Act Compliant with USCG COI.

General Specifications

Type: Passenger Vessel, High Speed
Class: US Built Jones Act Compliant, USCG COI, Current
Year Built: 2004
Builder: Gulfcraft, LA, USA
Gross Tons: 95 tons
Net Tons: 63 tons
LOA: 145’
Beam: 34’
Draft: 4’ 5”
Pax Capacity: 377

Construction

Hull: Welded aluminum
Fly Bridge: Welded aluminum, fully enclosed, pilot house
Hull Type: Catamaran
Bulkheads: 16, transverse

Machinery

Stabilizers: Marine Dynamics
Main Engines: 4 x Cummins Diesel, Model KTA-50 total 7,200 hp, all
rebuilt 2015
Propulsion: Hamilton Jet Drives, Model 651

Gauges:
Pilot House: for each engine, voltage 24 v, Oil Pressure, water temperature, transmission oil pressure, tachometer, fuel gauges, hour meters, CSP Monitoring System

Engine Rooms: Oil Pressure, Water Temperature, Exhaust Temperature, Gear Oil, Neutral Safety Switches, Emergency Shutdown Switches

Cooling Systems: Fresh Water Heat Exchanger cooled
Bilge Ventilation
Exhaust System: Wet exhaust, stern discharge
Sea Water Valves: 1.25”, 2”, 4” stainless steel, ball type

Fuel Filters: 6 x Double Racor Primary, Engine Secondary
Bilge Pumps: 3 x Baldor
High Water Alarm: Yes x 1

Generators: x 2 Onan, Model M66A, Fuel: Diesel,
Filters: Racor Primary, Engine Secondary
Cooling System: Fresh water heat exchanger cooled
Exhaust: Wet exhaust, stern discharge

Electrical System

Batteries: 6 x Deka 1231 for main engines, new 2015
Batteries: 8 x Deka 904D, new 2015
Battery Switches: Guest Master Switches
DC Breaker Panel: 1 located pilot house
AC Breaker Panel: 2 located one each in port and starboard engine room
Battery Charger: 8 x Charles 93-24605E
2 x Charles 92-12205SP-A
Shore Pwer Cable: Hubbell, 100 amp x 73 feet, 125/250 v
Steering System: Hydraulic, Hamilton Jet Drives, clutch controls, throttle controls

Plumbing & Tankage

Fuel: 2 Tanks, total 6,100 gallons
Fuel Piping: Aluminum with flex joints, 2 vents, 2 deck fills
Water: (2) Total capacity 1,000 gallons
Water Pressure: 2 x Jacuzzi Pumps/ Accumulator Tanks
Water Heater: 1 x Rheem x 30 gallons
Toilets: USCG Type III MSD, Make Royal Flush

Navigation and Electronic Equipment

VHF: 1 x Horizon Matrix, 1 x Horizon Spectrum
SSB: 1 x Furuno FS-103
GPS: 1 x Simrad NSS7
Plotter: Dell Computer/Navionics
Radar: Furuno FX22
Auto Pilot: Cam Nav 2001
Hailer: Raymarine RD 430
Compass: 2 x 6” Ritchie-Furuno Satellite
AIS: ACR 406 mz E.P.I.R.B.
KVH Trac Satellite System
Walkie Talkies: (4)
Closed Circuit TV System and Monitor
Clock

Deck Equipment & Ground Tackle

Anchor : 1 x Fortress FX 90 with nylon anchor rode
4 x Aluminum Deck Posts at port and starboard bow
4 x Aluminum Deck Posts amidships
Fenders
Docklines
8 Deck Boxes
Boat Hook
1 x Aluminum Boarding Ramp
Spare Lines

Fire Fighting

Built in: 3 x Kidde 150 lb. CO2 Systems
Portable: 6 x Dry Chemical 1A-103L 4A6DBC
Fire Pump: 1 x 208 v AC Crown Pump
Fire Alarm Systems: 1 x ANSOL-1Q-300 Kidde Alarm Smoke Detector Systems

Safety Gear

Aluminum Man Overboard ladder
Life Jackets: 420 (380 adult and 40 child)
Life Rings: 3 with painters
Life Rafts: 18 x Jim Bouy for 387 passengers total
Navigation Lights
First Aid Kit
Flare Kit
Air Horn
Search Light
Ship's Bell

Misc. Equipment

1 x Igloo Cooler
1 x Air Compressor, Speed Air
Bridge Deck Carpet
Electric Oil Change System

Cabin Layout

The main deck house has the galley aft. There are two condiment stations, one to port and one to starboard. There are 24 seats with dinette booths with 6 seats each outboard on each side. There are five dinette booths with 6 seats each in the center section.

The upper deck cabin has seating for 80. There are bulkhead mounted flat screen TVs forward and aft. There is outdoor seating for 104 passengers in the aft section of the aft section of the upper deck.

TV: 3, Sony, Panasonic, Vision
DVD/VCR: 1 x Sony
Dry Bar/Icemaker
Refrigerator: 1 x Whirlpool
Freezer: 1 x Whirlpool
Microwave: 3 x Panasonic
Sinks: (3)
Nescafe Coffee Maker
Samsung Cash Register
True Beverage Cooler
Soda Dispenser: 1 x Superior Beverage Oasis
Grill: 1 x Max Express
Food Warmer

This is one of the only Jones Act Compliant Fast Catamaran ferries available today. It is very well priced for a quick sale. Owners will consider serious offers.

Disclaimer:

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.