New Wave has been even busier in 2004 with repeat customers for these high quality vessels.
Our second 24 metre Aluminium Passenger Catamaran launched in April 2003. This high speed low wash ferry carries 220 passengers in comfort. Peter Verell of Palm Beach Ferries, the owner of Aqua Spirit (launched October 2002) was so impressed with the vessel he has bought another - "Crystal Spirit."
Excellence in finish and economy are just a couple of reasons that these boats stand out. The design of the hulls and motor configuration means the boat does not slam in a head sea and provides a smooth vibration free ride and the passenger layout is excellent.
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Specifications
| Vessel Type | Aluminium Passenger Cataraman |
| In survey to | USL Class 1C, 1D and 1E |
| Home Port | Sydney Australia |
| Owner | Palm Beach Ferry Service |
| Designer | Commercial Marine Consulting Services |
| Builder | New Wave Cataramans |
| Length Overall | 24.92 Metres |
| Length Waterline | 23.83 Meters |
| Beam | 7.76 Metres |
| Draught | 1.40 Metres |
| Construction Material | Aluminium |
| Main Engines | 2 x Cummings N143M 525 hp each |
| Gearboxes | 2 x ZF322A |
| Propellers | 2 x Rogers and Lough 28.5" 5 bladed |
| GPS, Colour Plotter and Radar | Ratheon |
| Steering | Hydrive Engineering |
| Winches | Muir Winches and Windlasses |
| Windows | Alfab |
| Seating | Transport Seating Technology |
| Painting/coatings | Jotum Paints |
| Fuel | 3000 litres |
| Maximum Speed | 27 knots |
| Cruising Speed | 24 knots |
| Passengers | Class 1D - 196, Class 1C - 100 |
