Built in Brisbane and launched in September 2004 at a cost of approximately $2 million. Covers a distance of over 1000 nautical miles (1800 kilometres) per week.
Please find following relevant information regarding the Tangalooma Express that may be of assistance.
Type of Vessel:
Wave Piercing Catamaran
Length:
22m
Beam:
8m
Draft:
1.6m
Tonnage:
27 tonne (lightship)
Top Speed:
34 Kts Laden
Service Speed:
28 Kts Laden
Passenger Capacity:
120 pax
Crew Capacity:
2 Crew
Built:
2004
Builder:
Aluminium Boats Australia
Construction:
Aluminium
Main engine/s:
M.A.N. V12
HP:
2 x 800 Hp
Fuel Consumption:
220 L/Hr
Auxiliary:
2 x Yanmar
Generator:
2 x Stamford 22.5 Kva
Fuel Capacity:
2 x 1500 L
Water Capacity:
2 x 150 L
Additional Capacity:
2 x 6000 long range tanks (2000 nautical miles)
Navigation Equipment:
-Furuno G.P.S. Plotter / Sounder
-Furuno ARPA 48 nMile RADAR
-TMQ Auto Pilot
-Gyro & Fluxgate Compasses