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May 2015

Pumpkin Island Ferry Construction – Week 13

By | Catamarans

All fabrication apart from handrails and a few small jobs is now complete and full welding of superstructure will be finished next week. The bow ramp, side door, stairs to upper deck and deck hatches fit well with the look and purpose of this vessel.

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View with bow ramp closed

alloy boat

Bow ramp shown in open position

Starboard side view

Starboard side view

Side door in open position

Side door in open position

View of port side forward seat and deck

View of port side forward seat and deck

Deck hatches allow storage for empty scuba tanks

Deck hatches allow storage for empty scuba tanks

aluminum catamaran construction

Stairs to the upper deck

Pumpkin Island Ferry Progress

By | Catamarans

Now into week 11 work on the ferry for Pumpkin Island in Australia is progressing smoothly. Full welding of hull and decks is complete and fabrication of the superstructure and upper deck is well underway.alloy ferryWindows and doors have been ordered and should arrive by the end of this month. Engines for this boat will be fitted in Australia so sea trials will also be done there.
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