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| Hull Mtrl: | Kevlar Composite PVC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hull Cnfg.: | Catamaran | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hull Designer: | Fast Cats Boat Works | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deck Mtrl: | Composite Carbon fiber | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disp: | 170000 (77111.5 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Range: | 400 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Cap: | 2000 g (7570 l) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flag: | USA |
Intro to Purrseaverance
Purrseaverance is a very fast Surface Effect Passenger Vessel. She is capable of carrying up to 185 passengers and is USCG inspected to carry 150. Her next inspection is due in August 2006.
Purrseaverance operates in a similar fashion to a hovercraft. The hulls have concave cavities run 80% of the hull which are pressurized with air from onboard lift fans driven electrically by the ships 175KW John Deere generators. These lift fans raise the vessel between 18 and 24 inches and effectively eliminate the vessels displacement. Purrseaverance is driven by four 1250HP Caterpillar 3412E diesel engines coupled to four ASD14 drives. There are two separate steering systems for back up.
Advantages of Riding on a Cushion of Air
· Because Purrseaverance rides on a cushion of air she is capable of very fast speeds in any load configuration. She is as efficient and fast whether with a full load of 150 passenger plus crew and staff as she is empty. The amount of lift can be adjusted depending on load.
· Because Purrseaverance has little displacement in the SES mode she makes virtually NO WAKE. Six inches at 100 yards has been recorded. In many areas where a fast ferry service would be a viable operation it cannot be supported due to the wake damage caused by conventional high speed craft. Purrseaverance has never had a wake complaint while operating in a well populated river in South West Florida where she was running several daily trips to Gaming Casinos situated off shore.
· In the SES mode Purrseaverance operates with a very reduced draft of about 18". This will greatly reduce the potential of damage from deadheads or other semi-submersed objects.
· The normal operational speed for Purrseaverance is 40 knots with no wake. She will be at operational speed in areas where previously there have been wake concerns and her speed is well in excess of conventional vessels. This will greatly reduce commuter time.
· The SES mode affords extraordinarily efficient operation. Fuel consumption is less than one third of that of conventional high speed vessels at similar speeds. At slower speeds (25 knots) fuel consumption is better then most slower boats also since the rpm's are considerably reduced. Furthermore, maintenance of the conventional Caterpillar 3412E engines and ZF gears are considerably cheaper than the exotic engines used in conventional high speed vessels.
The SES concept in the PURRSEAVERANCE form offers many advantages for the commercial passenger ferry operator. The construction of the vessel is the leading edge of technology using the proper blend of materials Kevlar, Carbon Fiber, PVC foam core and Epoxy. The materials and processes used have already proved themselves in the aeronautical and automotive industries and when properly used in the Marine environment the strength and durability of the vessel becomes "Bullet Proof". PurrSeaverance has proved herself as a reliable and cost effective operation with 100 plus mile runs to the keys or a top off the line shuttle boat to the off shore gaming industry. She is only now offered for sale due to transfer of gaming trade to the new Casinos on shore and the closure of offshore operations.
Additional Equipment
· 180 Type 1 life jacket, 50 children's. All fitted with whistle and lights
· 2 x 100 passenger inflatable life rafts with water, lights, paddles and painters
· 1 x Furuno FR 2115BB/6 Radar x band
· 1 x Furuno FR 2135SBB/12 Radar s band
· 2 x Nobeltec Visual Suite Navigational Plotting computers
· GMDSS Furuno
· 2 x Furuno FM 8500 DSC GMDSS VHFs
· 1 x Furuno FCV 600L Depth Sounder
· 1 x EPIRB/GPIRB Satfind 406mhz
· 1 x ACR RCL 600 A Searchlight
· 1 x Buell Stombas Air Horn
· 1 x Cortex Skyeye Satellite weather reporting system
· 1 x Mar PI-10 Intercom System
· 1 x Raytheon Ray430 Loudhailer/Listener
· KVH Tracvision Satellite TV Receiver
· Satellite Phone
· 4 x USCG Ring Buoys
· 1 x Cardiac Defibrillators
· 1 x Hydralic Windlass
· 1 x Danforth Anchor (150 lbs)
· 1 x Vacuflush Sanitation system with four Heads.
· 2 x 175KW John Deere Generators
Purrseaverance has a fully equipped Snack Bar Galley on the lower deck complete with soda machines icemaker and ovens for the preparation of hot snacks, Hamburgers and Hotdogs. On the upper level, which is considered the V.I.P. area, there is a fully equipped compact commercial galley and bar. This galley is capable of preparing more upscale menus.
A Point of Sale system allowing the processing of credit card charges via an interface through cellular or satellite phone is installed. A cash point ATM has also been installed on board but has recently been removed. The vessel is equipped with a full audiovisual system capable of playing CDs DVDs VHS and Satellite or Terrestrial television signals. This system is linked to19 color monitors located throughout the vessel.
Upper Deck
The upper deck has couch style seating and tables. There are six floor to ceiling windows allowing excellent views. There is a toilet situated aft on the port side. There is access to the open air aft deck which is sheltered from the wind by the structure of the upper deck lounge. The wheelhouse is located forward and accessed through a strengthened and lockable door. The upper deck lounge has a fully equipped bar and compact commercial galley. A high level of service can be offered from this facility.
Lower Deck
The lower deck is fitted with comfortable airline style seating with individual trays. There is storage for luggage in overhead luggage containers as found in aircraft as well as under the seats. A handicapped accessible toilet is fitted on the lower deck aft to starboard Two other toilets are situated on the lower deck.
Remarks
For the operator requiring a high speed passenger vessel, Purrseaverance will prove to be the best and most cost effective option.
For the adventurous Purrseaverance could form the basis of an extraordinarily fast and cost effective coastal yacht capable of cruising the shallows of the Bahamas or the treacherous fast currents of the Pacific North West or alternatively sprint from Cannes to St Tropez for lunch and return before sunset. The Owner prefers to sell Purrseaverance outright but will also consider lease or lease purchase options from established operators. New construction is available with delivery in approximately 18 months.
Disclaimer
All speeds, capacities, consumption, etc. are approximate or estimated; measurements can also be approximate. Specifications are provided for information only, and particulars herein obtained from sources believed to be correct, but are not guaranteed. Buyer should instruct his agent and/or surveyor to check all details for accuracy. Offered subject to prior sale, price and/or inventory change, or withdrawal from the market without notificatio