CATC has committed to the development of a brand new, 150-passenger catamaran for KFT to feature to its 12-vessel fleet, with delivery anticipated in early 2014. Designed by Teknicraft of latest Zealand and constructed by All American Marine in Bellingham, Wash., the hot vessel will join two sister ships, the Aialik and Orca Voyagers. The ships’ design offers stability, spacious seating, wrap-around viewing decks, oversized, fog-free windows and LCD video monitors. A hydrofoil wing helps lift the catamaran up out of the water, decreasing drag, increasing fuel economy and making a smaller boat wake. “All of Kenai Fjords Tours’ vessels are custom-built for viewing Alaska wildlife and glaciers,” said Paul Landis, CATC president and chief operating officer. “We desired to develop the optimum vessel combining an unparalleled viewing experience with...
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