Our latest build the 10.85M Dive/fishing catamaran has taken longer than planned but is now ready for the launching trailer. We have used Nyalic clear coating to protect the alloy surface and anti-fouling will be applied the day before launching. We have high hopes for this vessel and the hull is the test-bed for future water taxis and ferries to be marketed in Australasia.
Coated with Nyalic protective clear coating
Ready for launching trailer
Our 10.85 meter catamaran is currently having mechanical installation completed and awaiting the electrical wiring and system. Q-SPD surface drives and Steyr 286 engines have been installed. The boat also has a Fischer Panda 8000i generator, air conditioning, water maker and a WASSP marine sonar.
Q-SPD surface drive unit
Steyr 286 Marine Diesel
Windows and doors have all been fitted.
Marine windows fitted
Cabin aft view in cockpit
Weeks 10 and 11 our factory was closed for the holiday break and we started work again on 9th January 2017. The client has issued a very long list of additional work which will add considerable time to this project. However, progress is good and we are about 75% through the extra work list into Week 14.
Window cut-outs are done, handrails complete, radar arch and cover frame on flybridge finished.
Door cut-outs done, aft platform complete.
Mounting for anchor roller and windlass complete.
At the end of week #8 and the cabin exterior, fly bridge and cabin bulkheads have been installed. Interior stairs down to the forward cabin and cabin floor plates are fitted. Almost all interior welding has been completed.
Last week we started construction of an 11.80M ferry to be shipped to Yeppoon in Queensland, Australia. This vessel will be powered by twin Yamaha 300HP outboards and is being built to survey. A special feature will be the forward boarding ramp and the boat will have passenger access to and seating on the upper deck.
New surveyed ferry for Pumkin Island, Queensland
We’re now fabricating the cabin for the Dive Cat and plating the hull of the Excursion Cat. There have been some problems to work through but progress is still good.
Keels are now being laid for the three boats being constructed for export. We are using high quality pulse MIG welding machines imported from Japan.
The welding machines will produce output current to 400 amps but this amount of current is rarely required.
We expect to have all three sets of keels laid by the end of Saturday ready for a Bhuddist blessing ceremony on Sunday.
48 Pax Ferry
Latest new build project is a confirmed order for three 10.85M aluminum power catamarans. There are three different versions to be built; Ferry, Dive boat and Excursion/Tour vessel.
The boats will be built to handle twin Yamaha outboards up to 350 horsepower and are to be designed for offshore use. Shown are the clients’ desired lay-outs.
The design is by Naval Architects Australia and will be completed within a few weeks. Boats will be constructed using CNC kitsets to be cut by a Singapore company. Shipping from Singapore by container normally takes less than one week so we will be able to get this order started quickly.
These power catamarans can be equipped with inboard diesels if required.
Basic Specification for the three boats:
Configured as Dive Boat
Open Tour or Excursion Boat
Standard USCG safety equipment to include 3 x 1.5kg fire extinguishers, 4 x life rings, 33 x standard life jackets (12 additional for the Excursion Cat).
