Specifications.pdf

Vessel Specifications

Brand name or “or equal” requirement, must meet or exceed, based on the following specifications:

HULL:

• Length: 42’ Beam: 16’

• Hull Type: Planing Catamaran

• Class: USCG Subchapter “T”

• Capacity: Minimum of 30 passengers + 2 crew

• Hull thickness: minimum ¼” aluminum throughout, with 3/8” double plating on front 6’

• Watertight access hatches for pontoons

• Standard size and number of cleats

• Electric winch-operated anchor with 200 ‘ of 3-strand anchor rope

SUPERSTRUCTURE:

• Pilothouse: located at front of vessel o Raised by 15” with step to access from main cabin o Angled front wall on both port and starboard side of pilot house for better maneuverability for passengers on front deck o Aluminum console with storage underneath and (1) fixed (bolted-in) captain’s chair

• Passenger cabin: located to the rear of pilothouse o Overhead safety grab rails; room for PFD storage above rails along ceiling, or under seating o Interior cushioned seating in passenger area for minimum 30 passengers o Center aisle walkway to meet USCG standards for passenger access and emergency exiting o Access door connecting to rear deck must be ADA-compliant, with space to accommodate

(1) wheelchair at rear of passenger cabin

• Pilothouse and passenger cabin fully enclosed and weatherproof

• Pilothouse and cabin walls/ceilings paneled with white FRP

• Storage closet located somewhere in main cabin or pilothouse of vessel (2’ deep x minimum 3’ wide)

• Rear Deck: full width x approximately 6’ with side boarding doors and access door at rear of cabin

• Front deck: Full width x approximately 4.5’

• Side walkways: minimum 33” wide outdoor walkways with railings on both port and starboard sides of vessel, connecting front and rear decks (creating walkable surface 360 degrees around vessel)

• Must be USCG & ADA compliant (wheelchair accessible):

o Port and starboard side boarding gates/openings along rails in rear deck area o Rear sliding cabin door size o Railings along all decks and side walkways

WINDOWS/DOORS:

• Pilothouse doors:

o (2) sliding side doors with windows and locks (minimum standard width)

• Pilothouse windows:

o (2) forward facing windshields o (2) sliding side windows

• Passenger cabin doors:

o (1) ADA-compliant sliding rear boarding door with window and lock o Sliding side doors at center of main cabin to side walkways (minimum access width)

• Passenger cabin windows:

o (2) fixed windows on rear wall of cabin to left and right of rear access door o (6) large sliding side windows (or enough to cover full length of main cabin x a minimum of

3’ tall)

UTILITY SYSTEMS:

• DC Electrical system:

o remote battery switches; 12V o (1) battery for pilothouse) o (2) batteries for engine start o Automatic charger for each battery o (1) 12V power outlet and (1) 12V dual USB port in pilothouse o (1) fan in pilothouse and (2) windshield wipers o LED navigation lights o (4) LED dome cabin interior lights with backup emergency lighting o 500,000 CP searchlight o All electrical systems sized and protected according to ABYC standards

• AC Electrical system:

o Shore power inlet with cordset o (2) 15A GFCI receptacles

• Water system: Lake water wash down system for cleaning purposes

• Fuel System: Minimum 150-gallon fuel capacity

ELECTRONICS:

• Garmin GPS with transducer, or approved equal

• Garmin VHF radio with hailer and removable mic, or approved equal

• Wireless PA system with speakers in main cabin and decks

• Stereo/intercom system

• Compass

ENGINES & STEERING:

• Twin (2) Engines:

o (1) One Mercury 150HP outboards with counter rotation and 25” shaft length, or approved equal o (1) One Mercury 150HP outboards without counter rotation and 25” shaft length, or approved equal

• Hydraulic helm controls and steering

• Dual binnacle Mercury smartcraft vessel view, or approved equal

FINISHES:

• Anti-fouling bottom paint with epoxy primer (gray)

• High solid polyurethane gloss exterior paint (colors to match existing Voyageur tour boat) o Topside colors are sweatshirt green by Sherwin William and Natural Tan by Sherwin Williams, or approved equal. All paint shall be approved by requesting park prior to application.

o Rub rail colors are Briar patch Brown by Sherwin Williams or approved equal. All paint shall be approved by requesting park prior to application.

o Interior color should be a two-part gray poly with matching flake o All surfaces shall be properly prepped and primed prior to being painted

• Protective exterior clear coat

• Green vinyl striping and NPS decals

• Durable non-slip deck coating for floors/decks on all interior and exterior walking surfaces

TRAILER:

• Must conform to all Minnesota DOT regulations

• Must have proper gross trailer weight rating to safely transport vessel on public roadways

• Trailer tongue must be of pintle hitch design

• Must be equipped with either electric or hydraulic brakes per wheel

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• USCG-approved design must be submitted to Voyageurs National Park for approval prior to build

• Any sizes and dimensions of features/components listed above are approximations. Builder may make minor size adjustments to properly fit components. Should any feature or component sizes be in conflict with USCG requirements, the boat builder must adjust sizes/dimensions to meet all USCG requirements. Voyageurs National Park will be notified of such changes in writing by the builder, and the changes must be approved by the government prior to construction.

• The boat builder will properly profile the vessel (with twin 150HP outboard engines, filled fuel tanks, and maximum passenger load) for optimum stability, balance, and safety under full loaded conditions at top running speeds

DELIVERY

• Once USCG-inspected, approved and tested, vessel must be shipped and delivered to:

Voyageurs National Park Namakan District 9940 Cedar Lane Kabetogama, MN 56669

• Upon delivery, vessel must include:

o All operator/owner’s manuals and accessories o Original Bill of Sale, Manufacturer Statement of Origin documents, and title

• Delivery to be made 12 months after contract award.