New Wave has been even busier in 2004 with repeat customers for these high quality vessels.
Our 24 meter Aluminium Passenger Catamaran launched in October 2002. This latest design high speed low wash ferry designed by Paul Birgan CMCS has a top speed of 28 knots with 200 passengers and crew in comfort which is outstanding considering she is only powered by twin 580 hp Cummins diesel marine engines.
The high level performance of the catamaran is further highlighted by a fuel economy of 49 ltrs/hr per engine at a 22k to 24k cruise.
Click here to go to the Palm Beach Ferries web site.
Click here to see article on Aqua Spirit in Work Boat world November 2002.
Specifications
| Vessel Type | Aluminium Passenger Catamaran |
| In survey to | USL Code 1D and 1E |
| Home Port | Sydney Australia |
| Owner | Palm Beach Ferry Service |
| Designer | Commercial Marine Consulting Services |
| Builder | New Wave Catamarans |
| Length Overall | 24.92 Meters |
| Length Waterline | 23.83 Meters |
| Beam | 7.76 Meters |
| Draught | 1.40 Meters |
| Construction Material | Aluminium |
| Main Engines | 2 x Cummings QSMII 580 hp each |
| Gearboxes | 2 x ZF322A |
| Propellers | 2 x Rogers and Lough 28" 5 bladed |
| GPS, Color Plotter and Radar | Ratheon |
| Steering | Hydrive Engineering |
| Winches | Muir Winches and Windlasses |
| Windows | Alfab |
| Seating | Transport Seating Technology |
| Painting/coatings | Jotum Paints |
| Fuel | 3000 liters |
| Maximum Speed | 27 knots |
| Cruising Speed | 24 knots |
| Passengers | 192 |
