Big Cat Express
Gulf Craft Hull No. 452, M/V Big Cat Express, Incat Crowther Design, 150' x 34', 378 Passenger, Catamaran High Speed Passenger Commuter Vessel
Dimensions
| Length Overall | 151.00 ft. |
| Length Waterline | 128.00 ft. |
| Beam Moulded | 34.00 ft. |
| Depth Moulded | 13.25 ft. |
| Draft | 4.50 ft. |
| Deadweight | 55 LT |
Accommodations
| Cabin Dimensions | Fwd. Section - 50' x 32', Aft Section - 24' x 19' |
| Cabin Area | 2,056 ft.2 |
| Passenger Seating | Beurteaux Reclining Seats and Tables for 150 |
| Televisions | 3 - 48" Plasma Flat Screen Televisions |
| Sattelite Receiver | Samsung receiver with KVH Gyro Trac Antenna |
| VCR/DVD Player | 1 - Tuned into TV's |
| AM/FM Stereo Receiver | 1 |
| CD Player | 1 |
| Cabin Speakers | 19, Recessed Ceiling Mounted |
| Snack Bar | 1 |
| Passenger Heads | 4 |
| HVAC | Lennox - 30 Tons Total |
Capacities
| Fuel Oil | 6,000 USG |
| Fresh Water | 1,030 USG |
| Sewage | 440 USG |
| Main Deck Cabin Passenger Capacity | 150 |
| VIP Cabin Passenger Capacity | 80 |
| Deck 02 Exterior Passenger Capacity | 104 |
| Deck 03 Exterior Passenger Capacity | 44 |
| Total Passenger Capacity | 378 |
Machinery
| Main Engines | 4 x Cummins KTA-50-M2 |
| Horsepower | 4 x 1,800 BHP @ 1900 RPM - 7,200 Total BHP |
| Reduction Gears | 4 x NICO RGN122H, 1.74:1 Ratio |
| Water Jets | 4 x Hamilton Jet HM-651 |
| Generators | 2 x 75 Kw, 120/208 VAC, 60 Hz, 3 Phase |
| Generator Drives | 2 x Cummins 6BT5.9G2 |
| Ride Control | Maritime Dynamics Interceptors |
Performance
| Maximum Speed | 37 Knots @ 1900 RPM |
| Cruising Speed | 35 Knots @ 1800 RPM |
| Economy Speed | 29 Knots @ 1600 RPM |
| Maximum Fuel Consumption | 362 GPH @ 1900 RPM |
| Cruising Fuel Consumption | 298 GPH @ 1800 RPM |
| Economy Fuel Consumption | 217 GPH @ 1600 RPM |
Documentation
| Flag | USA |
| Certificate of Inspection | USCG Sub Chapter K |
| Stability Letter | USCG |
| Tonnage Certificate | Germanischer Lloyd |
| Radio Certificate | FCC |
Electronics
| Engine Controls | Hamilton |
| Steering Controls | Hamilton |
| Auto Pilot | ComNav |
| Radars | 2 x Furuno |
| VHF's | 2 x Standard Horizon |
| GPS | 1 x Furuno |
| Satellite Compass | 1 x Northstar |
| Depth Recorder | 1 x Furuno |
| Navtex | 1 x Furuno |
| Loud Hailer | 1 x Furuno |
| Single Side Band | 1 x Ray Marine |
| Equipment/Machinery Monitoring System | CSP |
| Ride Control | Maritime Dynamics |
Life saving and safety equipment
| Life Rafts | 15 x 25 Person Life Floats; 3 x 4 Person Life Floats |
| Life Jackets with Water Lights | 385 - Adults; 40 - Child |
| Life Rings | 4 x 24" |
| E.P.I.R.B. | 1 x ACR Electronics |
| Fire Suppression System | Kidde |
| Fire Detection System | Ansul |
Tonnage
| GRT | 95 Tons (US); 481 Tons (ITC) |
| NRT | 63 Tons (US); 169 Tons (ITC) |
VIP cabin accommodation
| Cabin Dimensions | 35' x 24' |
| Cabin Area | 840 ft2 |
| Passenger Seating | Beurteaux Reclining Seats and Tables for 80 Passengers |
| Televisions | 2 x 48" Plasma Flat Screen Televisions |
| Satellite Receiver | Samsung Receiver With KVH Gyro Trac Antenna |
| VCR/DVD Player | 1; Tuned into TV's |
| AM/FM Stereo Receiver | 1 |
| CD Player | 1 |
| Cabin Speakers | 6 Recessed Ceiling Mounted |
| Passenger Head | 1 |
| HVAC | Lennox - 30 Tons Vessel Total |
Snack bar equipment
| Beverage Coolers | 2 x Beverage Air |
| Ice Maker | 1 x Manitowac |
| Ice Bin | 1 x LaCrosse Cooler |
| Refrigerator | 1 x Whirlpool |
| Freezer | 1 x Whirlpool |
| Microwave Ovens | 2 x Amana |
| Coffee Makers | 2 x Bunn-O-Matic |
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Profile
Profile
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Sun Deck Plan
Sun Deck Plan
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Pilot House Deck Plan
Pilot House Deck Plan
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VIP and Pilot House Plan
VIP and Pilot House Plan
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Main Deck Plan
Main Deck Plan
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Snack Bar Plan
Snack Bar Plan
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