FAST FERRY SPECIFICATIONS

Price: $3,200,000.00
Arrangement to inspect the vessel can be made through our office.

Long-term charter: Long term (5+ years) Bareboat charter is available to qualified charterer

Vessel Specifications: Friendship IV is an aluminum catamaran designed by International Catamaran Designs PTY., Ltd. (INCAT) of Sydney, Australia. The vessel was built by Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding of Somerset, Massachusetts and was launched in May 1994.

Capacity: 149 passengers (128 in the main deck, air-conditioned cabin, 26 in covered, second deck enclosure). Certified by the U.S.C.G. for ocean service up to 100 nautical miles offshore.

Vessel dimensions: 92'-2” LOA x 29'-10” Beam x 6' Draft

Speed: 29 knots fully loaded cruise speed, 32 knots light ship.

Power: Two, latest design l6V2000 Detroit Diesels (1,285 SHP at 2,100 RPM's) main engines and Twin Disc gears with a 2:48 ratio

Amenities: Friendship IV currently provides passengers with special amenities to maximize voyage enjoyment and customer satisfaction. These amenities include:

•  A walk around main deck - ADA Accessible, offering easy boarding and plenty of space for passengers requiring special assistance or the use of motorized devices for transportation. The entire main deck is designed so passengers have complete mobility and no loss of vision from the surrounding view in either the interior cabin or the exterior deck of the vessel. This versatility makes her well suited for whale watching, commuter and/or excursion services.

•  Air-Conditioned – The main deck cabin and pilothouse offer air- conditioning for the ultimate in passenger comfort. With the touch of a finger, the temperature can be set to the ideal for any time of year.

•  Galley & Bar - Located in the aft section of the main deck cabin this convenient galley and bar location offers plenty of storage and preparation space to serve 149 passengers without delay and does not obstruct passenger's views.

•  Booth-Style Seating -The interior of the vessel is designed with passenger comfort in mind. The booth-style, cushioned seating has window seating on either side of the vessel and has interior seating designed for long voyages.

•  Sun Deck Seating - On the second deck of the vessel, open-air, bench-style seating is available for passengers to enjoy the trip while sitting in the sun.

•  Covered Sun Deck Seating - For passengers' wishing to be outside but not exposed to the elements, Friendship IV also has covered seating on the second deck. This seating offers not only the feeling of being outdoors but also the ability to watch the Captain at work in the wheelhouse.

•  Private Restrooms - Located at the stern of the vessel, Friendship IV has three (3) private restrooms for passengers. Designed for all types of passengers, Friendship IV also includes a spacious handicapped restroom.

•  Video Monitors - For educational or entertainment purposes, Friendship IV is fully equipped with five (5) television monitors in the main salon of the vessel. This entertainment center features a VCR system with sectional controls from the wheelhouse.

•  Full audio - indoor/outdoor entertainment and public address system.

Operational Efficiencies: The Friendship IV was originally selected, in part, because of its superior operational efficiencies:

•  The vessel carries the maximum capacity of passengers (149) for complying with selected United States Coast Guard, Subchapter "T" regulations and only requires a total of three (3) crewmembers.

•  The vessel travels at 29 knots fully loaded using just two (2) diesel engines totaling 2,570 horse power and burns just 120 gallons of fuel per hour total! The ratios of 17.2 horsepower per person and 4.1 gallons per mile or .03 of a gallon per passenger mile are very low in relation to other vessels that go much slower and burn more fuel. Other benefits include cost savings in fuel, oil and maintenance.

Vessel History: Since its purchase in October of 1995 by Fast Ferry Holding company, Friendship IV has undergone continuous upgrades to the interior, exterior and mechanical elements:

•  VCR and television monitor system

•  Re-arrangement of seating

•  Trimble Differential GPS System

•  Air-conditioning

•  Retail cabinetry added to the galley area

•  Robertson Autopilot linked to the GPS System

Certifications: Current Certificate of Inspection Condition and valuation survey, dated 2002

Spare Parts Include: Propellers, propeller shaft, miscellaneous engine parts and deck spares.

Licensing: U.S. Coast Guard Inspected

Associations: Passenger Vessel Association

General Arrangement: You may download a PDF from the drawing in the upper right of this site.