18m Whale Watcher Launched

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Construction is complete on our latest design, the 18.2 M Whale Watching Boat destined for operation out of Port Macquarie on the east coast of Australia. The vessel is being constructed at Marine Engineering Consultants P/L on the Gold Coast to the new Australian NSCV rules for coastal services carrying 100 passengers and 150 pax in smooth waters. Features include; Ample whale watching spaces, wheelchair friendly lower deck, excellent sea keeping, stable viewing platform, boom net,fuel efficient hull.

SPECIFICATIONS

Length                  (loa)                     18.21 Metres

Length                  (nscv)                  17.48 Metres

Length                  (lwl)                      17.20 Metres

Beam                                                 7.00 Metres

Depth                                                2.11 Metres

Draft                                                  1.40 Metres

Passengers                                         100 Pax (Class 1C) 150 Pax (Class 1C)

Power                                                 2 x Scania D12 60m   (525 h.p. @ 2100rpm)

Genset                                                1 x 25 kva Cummins

Speed      (loaded)                                24.5 Knots