![]() Co-owner of the vessel Joe Miller believes "the new vessel will save us over 2000 gallons of fuel per day when compared with our existing two vessel oper- ation". MTU 16V4000 M71's to provide a very fuel efficient vessel. The IncatĬrowther design was specifically developed with a combination of higher than normal freeboard and an interceptor based MDI ride control system to provide a very comfortable ride over the three and a half hour journey. The 120nm route is arguably the longest and roughest passenger only trip in the USA. Island to Key West on the southern tip of the Florida Key WestĮxpress specialize in providing a high speed ferry service between the ports of Fort Myers and Marco This vessel is expected to be launched during the northern summer. Managing Director Kevin Tibbs said "with the help of the value adding service of Incat Crowther, this is one of the finest vessels we have had the privilege of build- ing." Gulf Craft are also in the final stages of complet- ing a third Incat Crowther catamaran being built for service in Honduras. This is the second high speed vessel that has been built to an Incat Crowther design in the past two years and has now helped to establish a strong bond between the two organizations. The vessel was built by Louisiana based ship- builder Gulf Craft Inc. The vessel is powered by four MTU 16V4000 M71's producing 3305 BHP each coupled to Hamilton HM811 water- jets. For the thrill seekers there is seating on the upper deck for 54 who will be able to experience the true force of this vessel when under way at full speed. An outdoor seating area for 56 passengers is fitted aft of the mid deck cabin and protected from the elements by enclosed sides. There is a small fea- ture lounge at the rear of the cabin offering passengers a more relaxed atmosphere. The mid deck cabin has seating for 147 pas- sengers primarily seated in rows. A kiosk, providing pre-packaged food, snacks and gifts is located aft amongst casual lounge and kiosk seating. A centrally located bar provides full cocktail drinks service with counterside seating for 9. ![]() ![]() The main cabin contains seating for 268 passengers in a mix of lounge, bar and row seating. The vessel is a 52 m high speed catamaran ferry capable of carrying 513 passengers at a speed of 41.5 knots. Florida based operator Key West Express LLC, has taken delivery of its third Incat Crowther catamaran ferry for operation along the west coast of Florida between Fort Myers and Key West. ![]()
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