Catamaran passenger ship Spirit of Matushka & Skana

aluminumhydrofoil

All American Marine (AAM) has delivered Spirit of Matushka & Skana, twin 150-passenger hydrofoil-assisted catamarans for Major Marine Tours. The vessels will operate out of Seward, Alaska, and will carry passengers on wildlife tours visiting Kenai Fjords National Park. These 87’ (LOA) x 32” Teknicraft Aluminum catamarans, are certified USCG Subchapter T. The semi-displacement catamaran hull for these vessels was developed by Nic de Waal of Teknicraft Design in Auckland, New Zealand. The design integrates the signature Teknicraft symmetrical and asymmetrical combined hull shape, bow wave piercer, and innovative hydrofoil system. This advanced hull shape was custom designed using digital modeling and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis. The hull design is complemented by Teknicraft’s signature integration of a wave piercer that is positioned between the catamaran sponsons to break up wave action and ensure reduced drag while enhancing passenger comfort. The vessel’s design offers all passengers a smooth ride and comfort as the hull provides a cushioned effect when encountering waves. These vessels include Hamilton Jet AVX controls which boast features such as the use of an intuitive Mouseboat controller as well as JetAnchor and Station Keeping modes. For the operator, one of the most valuable features of these vessels is the excellent fuel economy, consuming approximately the same gallons per nautical mile throughout the cruising speed range of 20 knots up to 30 knots, when fully laden. With a fuel capacity of 1200 gallons, this fuel-efficient design will be assisted by a fixed aluminum hydrofoil, enhancing its speed and stability at high speeds.