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8.6 metre High Speed Ferry/Dive Boat/Pleasure Craft

Developed for pleasure trips both inland and offshore, the Bobkat 8614 and 8615 are ideal for comfortable high speed ferrying of 12 to 20 passengers. The Bobkat 8614, with fully enclosed cabin has proven itself to be the answer to the requirements of customers who demand comfort, speed and safety even in adverse wind or sea conditions. Seating for 12 is provided, as well as a fully fitted helm and optional toilet and storeroom. 3600 Views are ensured for all passengers; seating arrangements to client's specification. The Bobkat 8615 is ideal for short distance and fair weather ferrying, and is the style of choice for tourist ferrying concerns in tropical areas around the world. Their cost-effctiveness makes the Bobkat 8614 & 8615 ideal and reliable ferries for a variety of applications.

These versatile craft can be produced with the propulsion options of your choice: anything from petrol or diesel outboards to powerful diesel outdrives or jets capable of producing speeds in excess of 40 knots. When powered by battery-electric propulsion systems, the ferry becomes a silent and environmentally super-friendly nature explorer with the lowest running cost!

The Bobkat 86x fibreglass catamaran range provides optimal stability and low hull resistance. Hydro-supportive Foil Technology assures superior maneuverability and directional stability. The unique tunnel steps create a two phase medium of water and air, dampening vertical accellerations, while the sponson configuration assures banking to the inside during turns. These unique features, combined with correct weight distribution and bow design allows for non-broaching in the heaviest of following seas. Six watertight compartments add to the safety factor that no monohull can equal.

SPECIFICATION Bobkat 8614
Length
m 8,62
Beam
m 3,25
Draft
m 0,5
Freeboard Transom
m 1,04
Freeboard Forward
m 1,24
Headroom
m 1,9
Displacement
metric ton 3,5
Fuel
l 800
Cruising Speed
Knots 30
Maximum Speed
Knots 40
Construction
GRP
Crew
1
Passengers
12

 

Bobkat 8615
Bobkat 8615 High speed ferry/dive boat/pleasure craft

Bobkat 8614
Bobkat 8614 High speed passenger ferry

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Last updated 13 April 2001