Metal Shark delivers catamaran to Fla.

JEANERETTE, La. – Metal Shark shipbuilding delivered a new excursion vessel Sept. 15 to Southwest Florida tour and charter boat operator Pure Florida. The “Sea Flight” is a custom 40-foot x 14-foot welded aluminum foil-assisted catamaran designed and built to USCG Subchapter “T” standards and configured to carry up to 33 passengers. Specially engineered forward and aft transverse hydrofoils elevate the hull at planing speeds to reduce drag, resulting in increased performance and fuel economy with modest power requirements. It’s powered by twin 440-horsepower Yanmar 6LY440 diesel engines and cruises at speeds in excess of 30 knots, and with a top speed of 40+ knots. The second Jutson-designed vessel of its type to be built by Metal Shark, Sea Flight’s layout has been optimized to accommodate a range of Pure Florida’s eco tours, dolphin watching cruises, and offshore fishing trips while offering a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable passenger experience. Pure Florida operates a fleet of 20 vessels at locations in Naples and Fort Myers, Fla. Metal Shark is a diversified shipbuilder specializing in the design and construction of welded aluminum and steel vessels from 16- to more than 300-feet for defense, law enforcement, and commercial operators. With three fully self-contained shipbuilding facilities in Mobile, Ala., and Jenerette and Franklin, La., and a dedicated engineering facility in Croatia, Metal Shark’s 500+ employees produce more than 200 vessels annually. (Source: Metal Shark 09/16/19) https://www.metalsharkboats.com/september-16th-2019-metal-shark-delivers-new-foil-assisted-catamaran-excursion-vessel-to-pure-florida/