Everything you ever wanted to know about the Inside Passage (the catamaran not the waterway)

It's shiny and new and a local hit. The MV Inside Passage, operated by West Coast Launch recently held an open house for Rupertites to come along to chew on a donut and kick the fenders and such.

For those that may have missed their opportunity to ask a few questions, MarineLog magazine has featured the catamaran in a recent issue and has details about it on their website, including the the picture above.

Canadian yard delivers cat

MarineLog magazine

September 4, 2007

Now in service with British Columbian operator, West Coast Launch Ltd., the Incat Crowther 22 m catamaran MV Inside Passage was delivered last month by local builder Sylte Shipyard and was put straight into service running wilderness cruises from Prince Rupert.

The vessel is the first aluminum catamaran built by the yard, well known for high class aluminum sailing yachts.

It can carry 100 passengers at a service speed of 23 knots fully loaded.

The main cabin, furnished with Beurteaux Contour and Lounge seating, accommodates 80 passengers in an open, bright environment. The main aft deck features two toilet spaces, a storage space and the staircase leading to the next deck.

On the Upper Deck there is Beurteaux seating for 24 in the cabin and 20 Beurteaux Outdoor seats on the upper aft deck.

The vessel provides excellent viewing opportunities on all decks and a flying bridge allowing passengers to take in the impressive scenery that the British Columbian coastline has to offer.
Powered by twin Cummins QSK19MÕs each producing 800 hp, the vessel will have a service speed of 23 knots at full load.

Design Type: 22m Catamaran Ferry

Survey Canadian Home Trade Class III

Construction material Marine Grade Aluminum

Principal Dimensions

LOA 22.00 m

LWL 19.57 m

BOA 7.50 m

Draft (approx) 1.20 m

Passengers

Main Deck internal: 80

Upper Deck internal: 24

Upper Deck external: 20

Capacities

Fuel capacity 4,000 Liters

Fresh water capacity 400 Liters

Deadweight 12.14 tonnes

Propulsion

Engines 2 x Cummins QSK19M

Power 2 x 800BHP @ 2,100 rpm

Gearboxes 2 x ZF 655

Propulsion system 2 x Propellers

Speed 27 knots max