General Specifications
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| Name | CARIBBEAN FERRY |
| Style | Vehicle Ferry |
| Builder | Blount Boats Inc. |
| Hull | Displacement |
| USCG Certified | Yes |
| USCG Dry Dock | August 2025 |
| USCG Official Number | 537026 |
| Route Certification | Lakes, Bays and Sounds |
| Passenger Capacity | 107 |
| Vehicle Capacity | 24 vehicles (48 tons) or 15 vehicles with 2 larger trucks less than 70,000 lbs. (100 tons) or 11 vehicles with 4 medium trucks 40,000 lbs. (102 tons) |
| Gross Tonnage | 94 |
| Net Tonnage | 64 |
| Speed (approx.) | 12 knots |
| Built | 1971 |
| LOA | 132′ |
| LWL | 116′ |
| Beam | 37.5′ |
| Hull Depth Depth | 10.6′ |
| Freeboard Depth | 3.6′ |
| Draft | Water 7’ Air Draft: 35’ |
| Displacement | 191.97 long tons |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Deckhouse Material | Steel |
| Tank Capacities | Fuel: 3,900 gallons-steel Waste: 1,000 gallons Potable Water: 560 gallons |
WHEELHOUSE
- Control station with engine instrumentation (i.e., tachometer, engine oil pressure, ammeters, hour meters)
- Murphy model ST5-AS bilge alarm system bilge alarm system
- Pneumatic jog stick steering
- Rexroth pneumatic clutch and throttle controls
- Pneumatic signal horn
- Upholstered helm seat
- Standard Horizon model GX1250SA VHF marine radio
- ICOM model IC-M412 VHF marine radio
- Furuno model 1731 Mark 3 radar system.
- Furuno model GP39 GPS navigation
- JRC model JLR20 satellite Compass
- Furuno model FA150 AIS
SALON (MAIN DECK)
- Upholstered seating and joiner work with 35 seats and bench seating to port and starboard (NEW 2015)
- Crew quarters with locker
SNACK BAR (MAIN DECK)
- Three partition stainless steel sink
01 DECK
- 14 fixed benches with seating for 56 (NEW 2015)
- Electric bow capstan
- Two PFD lockers
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Two 50 kW 440-volt 3 phase generators each powered by Detroit Diesel model 371 3-cylinder marine diesel engine (2,559- and 2,024-hours March 2024)
- Two 50 kW 440-volt 3 phase generators each powered by Detroit Diesel model 371 3-cylinder marine diesel engine (2,559- and 2,024-hours March 2024)
- 220 VAC shore outlet
- 120 VAC duplex outlets
- 7 12 VDC 8D enclosed heavy duty batteries.
- Internationally approved navigation lights (i.e., port light, starboard light, stern light, masthead light, anchor light)
- 220 VAC shore outlet
- 120 VAC duplex outlets
- 7 12 VDC 8D enclosed heavy duty batteries.
- Internationally approved navigation lights (i.e., port light, starboard light, stern light, masthead light, anchor light)
HULL, SUPERSTRUCTURE AND DECKS
- 3/8” welded steel plate hull
- 6 watertight compartments formed by 5 transverse bulkheads.
- Hydraulic loading ramp (RENEW 2010)
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND ENGINE DETAILS
- Four Detroit Diesel model 12-71 12 cylinder 340 hp @ 1800 rpm (hours – 1 – 1,151 (REBUILT 2018), 2 – 1,292 (REBUILT 2018), 3 Estimate 5,000 (REBUILT 2000), 4 – 63 hours (REBUILT 2020) – hours March 2024
- Twin Disc model MG-514 reverse reduction gears (3:1)
- Four 316 grade stainless steel 4” diameter shafts
- Four 44” X 34” 3 blade NiBrAl propellers.
- 25,000 BTU air condtioner
- 240,000 BTU hot water radiant heat furnace
HEADS
The vessel is equipped with two unisex heads, each containing the following:
- Toilet
- Ssink
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- 107 type III adult size personal flotation devices
- 11 type III child size personal flotation devices
- Three Jim Buoy 30” life rings
- Two Viking 50-person inflatable buoyant apparatus (IBA)
- One 10-BC, one 2-A, two 40-B & two 40-B:C fire extinguishers
- Pyrotechnic distress signals
- Anchor
- 2 stations including: approved rubber lined hoses with brass or bronze fittings, brass or bronze nozzles, brass or bronze hose bibs.
EXCLUSIONS
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Accommodations & Layout
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Remarks
The CARIBBEAN FERRY is in fully operational condition.
Exclusions
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