The following information is for the design of a luxury water taxi to potentially operate in and around coastal waters. The parameters expected are as follows:
- Each vessel should have the capacity to carry 40 to 50 persons
- Each vessel should have wheelchair access
- A maximum air draught of 3.2m is required to allow the vessel to transit under bridges
- Capable of speeds around 12-14 knots
In addition to the above, the proposed design has been developed to incorporate the following characteristics as a minimum standard:
- Low wash characteristics to reduce environmental impacts of shore-side erosion
- Construction materials where practical are to be recyclable; i.e, Aluminium and Glass
- Powering requirement where practical is to be of renewable resources; i.e, Solar power or Bio-diesel
| Vessel specification | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Catamaran |
| LOA: | 15m |
| BOA: | 6m |
| Twater: | 0.87m |
| Tair | 3.2m |
| Displacement: | 16-18 tonnes |
| Deck area: | 80m² |
| Speed: | 14kts |
| Passengers: | 54 + 4 wheelchairs (inc deck access) |
| Crew: | 2 |
| Power: | 2 x 100hp Electric/Bio diesel supplied by 70m² of roof mounted Solar panels |
| Construction: | Aluminium hull and superstructure with glass panels |
These particulars are for guidance only. It is expected that the design will evolve further as interested parties express their requirements.
You must be logged in to post a comment.