Maritime Reporter, October 1993

<BODY> <div> Peterson Builders Delivers Ferry William Market To Miller Boat Line Damen Shipyards Delivers 22nd Damen Combi Coaster 125 Peterson Builders, Inc. (PBI) of Sturgeon Bay, Wis. delivered the ferry "William Market" to Miller Boat Line, Inc. of Put-In-Bay, Ohio. The "Market" is 96 feet long, has a 38.6-foot beam and is capable of carrying 26 cars and 260 passengers. Designed by Timothy Graul Ma- rine Design of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., major equip- ment on the Market includes: • Two Caterpillar 3412 DITA diesels, 605 hp @ 1,800 rpm, each with 54-inch by 44-inch 4- blade bronze wheel through Twin Disc MG-520 gears, 4.03:1 reduction • Two Northern Lights 33 kW; 120/240v/ 60Hz/l phase generators. PBI had previously built two other similar ferries for Washington Island Ferry Line of Door County, Wis. For more information on Peterson Builders, Circle 49 on Reader Service Card vessel is classed by Germanischer Lloyd + 100 A5. For more information on Damen Shipyards, Circle 57 on Reader Service Card M.S. Sandwater Equipment List Main engine Deutz MWM Generator engine Caterpillar Separators Alfa-Laval Coatings International Paint Propeller Lips Navigational aids Navicom Emergency boat davit..Schat Davit Steering gear Sperry Another Damen Combi Coaster 125 has been delivered by Damen Shipyards in The Nether- lands. The M.S. Sandwater was delivered to Krey Schiffahrts GmbH & Co. KG on June 29, 1993, the 22nd vessel in succession delivered of the Damen Combi Coaster 125 range. The 3,040-dwt vessel is 290 feet long, with a beam of 41 feet and a draft of 15 feet. The Sandwater is intended for sea and river trans- port of containers as well as bulk cargo. The hydraulically movable wheelhouse allows the vessel to pass bridges with low air draft. The Gladding-Hearn Delivers New Pilot Boat The San Francisco Bar Pilots has taken delivery of its first pilot boat built by Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, The Duclos Corp. Designed by the Somerset, Mass. shipyard and C. Raymond Hunt Associates of Boston, the 67-foot vessel, called the Golden Gate, has a deep-Vhull that reaches speeds of 25.5 knots. The twin-screw, all-aluminum ves- sel, which measures 18 feet abeam and draws six feet, is an all-weather boat powered by Caterpillar Diesel 3412 DITA engines, each rated 764 bhp at 2,100 rpm. The engines drive two 36-inch nickel- bronze propellers via ZF 2.5:1 reverse/reduction gears and Aquamet 17 shafts. For more information on Gladding-Hearn, Circle 53 on Reader Service Card solidur* Solidur Fender Facing on pier wall (top), and in canal system (bottom). Dock Fender Facings • Eases berthing—low friction • Reduces wear—abrasion-resistant • Protects docks—highest impact strength • Unaffected by chemicals • Non-pollutive—will not leak chemicals or splinter and break on impact • Unaffected by marine organisms • Will not rot—absorbs no water • Easy installation—light- weight, custom design • Cost-effective Distributed by ilFGoodrich Engineered Polymer Products 150 Division Drive Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 919-251-8000 Fax: 800-835-2575 A business unit of BFGoodrich Aerospace ©1992 The BFGoodrich Company , mpterinQ. m«in9 3" , .. ra,k powsu'ph'de meten >a ^ lav in When You Have To Seal It Right The First BoatLIFE® marine sealants are the first choice of the leading cruise, sail/cruise and commercial ship builders and owners - worldwide. We will be happy to discuss your specific requirements/ projects with you. SoofUFf FOR THE LIFE OF YOUR BOAT BoatLIFE is a registered trademark of - Life Industries Corporation 205 Sweet Hollow Road Old Bethpage, N.Y. 11804 516/454-0055 Fan 516/454-0452 50 Circle 203 on Reader Service Card Circle 294 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>