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We
have delivered work boats for the commercial market in configurations
from cray/rock lobster fishing, crab and abalone fishing, a personnel
water taxi for a Balinese resort to dive tender boats for a pearling company
mother ship. We
pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and work closely with you to
produce the most efficient, value for money, serviceable product.
2 x 12.5m Naiad Eco-tourers ("Sea Eagle"
and "The Shearwater") have been delivered to Tasmania and
are forging ahead in the Eco-tourism field field for Tasman Island Cruises.........another
venture by the award winning Bruny Island Cruises. This Company now
has 5 similar vessels operating - with another to be delivered during
the first quarter of 2008.
Specifications:
LOA..................
12.5m
Beam...................4.2m
Draught................0.9m
Displacement...... 5.6 tonnes
Propulsion.......... 3 x 275hp Mercury outboards
Fuel....................1800 litres
Water .................200 litres
Top speed............43 knots
This 12.6m Naiad water taxi is in service in Indonesia.
It is used to transport staff from Sumbawa to Amanwana Resort on Moyo
Island.
Specifications:
LOA....................12.6m
Beam..................4.1m
Draught...............0.6m
Displacement.......5.5 tonnes
Propulsion...........3 x 250hp Yamaha outboards
Fuel....................1500 litres Pax 42 + 2
Top speed...........40 knots
These twins are operating off the north west coast
of Australia. They were purpose built to travel with a diver, crewman
and gear from the mother ship to the pearl farm location and return.
They are basic, hard working vessels.
Specifications:
LOA....................5.8m
Beam..................2.45m
Draught...............0.4m
Displacement......900 kg
Propulsion..........not supplied by Kirby Marine
Fuel...................200 litres
Top speed..........unknown by Kirby Marine
A
keen Port Lincoln commercial abalone fishing company needed a vessel with
plenty of deck room, stable at rest and a well-performing sea going work
boat. His choice was a 7.3 Global Marine design Air Rider. It is simple,
beamy and maximises usable deck space.
Specifications:
LOA....................7.3m
Beam..................2.7m
Draught.............. 0.46m
Displacement.......1.7 tonnes
Propulsion........... 2 x 175hp Mercury Optimax
Fuel.....................320 litres
Top speed............46 knots
“Mystery”
is a 10m Air Rider used as a work horse to transfer personnel and equipment
in the oil and gas industry out of Karratha.
Specifications:
LOA....................10m
Beam..................3.5m
Draught...............0.6m
Displacement.......4.2 tonne
Propulsion.......... 2 x 275hp Mercury Verados
Fuel....................1000 litres
Top speed...........35 knots
“Air Assault” is a 7.3m Air Rider purchased
by a South Australian abalone Company. The owner is as proud as punch
with his acquisition (click here to read his
testimonial)
Specifications:
LOA....................7.3m
Beam..................2.7m
Draught...............TBA
Weight............... 2.7 tonne
Propulsion........... 2 x 150 hp
Fuel....................320 litres
Top speed...........40 knots
This
boat is in service off the West Australian coast and presents as a smart
yet practical working vessel. It is a Jim Wilshire design, very strong
construction - very impressive.
Specifications:
LOA....................18.3m
Beam..................5.25m
Draught...............1.65m
Displacement.......16.6 tonnes
Propulsion............1000hp V12 Caterpillar
Fuel.....................6000 litres
Water..................250 litres
Top speed............26 knots lightship
These three 12.5m Naiad Eco-tourers are in service
to Bruny Island Charters in the southern region of Tasmania, Australia.
They
have revolutionised the way tourists experience nature. It was hoped that
the record for the Bass strait crossing would be attempted, but time did
not wait and the conditions were less than favourable.
Specifications:
LOA....................12.5m
Beam...................4.2m
Draught................0.9m
Displacement...... 5.6 tonnes
Propulsion.......... 3 x 275hp Mercury outboards
Fuel....................1800 litres
Water .................200 litres
Top speed............43 knots
Click
here to view images of these
ecotourers under construction >>
At
sunrise this boat can be sighted docking at a local boat ramp laden with
fresh crabs destined for local Coogee's famous "Crab Shack". It is a 7
metre Global Marine Design, which has weathered many a morning on the
high seas.
Specifications:
LOA....................7m
Beam..................3m
Draught...............0.4m
Displacement......2.5 tonnes
Propulsion...........1 x 230hp
Fuel....................400 litres
Top speed...........30 knots
