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Big Cat Express Catamaran
155 ft jet-powered catamaran with a shallow 4.5 ft draft, cruising at 33 knots.
Description
The Big Cat Express is a 155 ft jet-powered catamaran and sister ship to the Key West Express. Its shallow 4.5 ft draft, which the company says makes it friendly to the marine environment, lets it use shallow-water ports such as Fort Myers Beach.
Key features
- 155 ft length, 34 ft beam, 4.5 ft draft
- 33-knot cruising speed
- All-aluminum construction; turbo diesel engines with jet propulsion
- State-of-the-art electronics and navigation equipment; complete Coast Guard certification
- Three decks, air-conditioned interiors, two exterior sun decks and outside seating
- Full-service galley and bar and flat screen satellite TVs
Applications
Scheduled passenger service between Fort Myers Beach and Key West.
Specifications
| Length | 155 ft |
|---|---|
| Beam | 34 ft |
| Draft | 4.5 ft |
| Cruising speed | 33 knots |
| Propulsion | Turbo diesel engines with jet propulsion |
| Hull | All aluminum |
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