PASSENGER FERRY 1983

Introducing the Playa del Carmen Passenger Ferry - a 108' steel powerhouse that stands as a legendary figure in coastal ferry service. Designed by the esteemed DeJong St Lebet, Inc. and constructed by St. Augustine Trawlers in Florida, this impressive vessel was built in 1983 to provide swift and dependable transport between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Following a refurbishment in 1999, she is ready to embark on her next journey, whether it be high-capacity passenger routes, cruise ship transfers, or specialized coastal operations. **Vessel Highlights** - **Year Built:** 1983 (Refurbished 1999) - **Builder:** St. Augustine Trawlers, St. Augustine, FL, USA - **Designer:** DeJong St Lebet, Inc., Jacksonville, FL - **Material:** Steel - **Location:** St. Augustine, FL, USA - **Registration Port:** Mazatlan, Mexico - **Registration Number:** 2503262621-5 - **Numeral:** X.C.P.Z **Dimensions & Capacities** - **Length:** 121' (36.88 m) - **Beam:** 27.56' (8.40 m) - **Depth:** 11' (3.35 m) - **Draft (Full Load):** 6.5' (1.83 m) - **Freeboard:** 4.277 m - **GRT:** 245.8 | **NRT:** 213.2 - **Deadweight:** 66.36 | **Displacement:** 42.86 - **Passenger Capacity:** Originally designed for 600, currently certified for 250 - **Ramp Height:** 7.21' (2.2 m) | **Upper Ramp Height:** 15.09' (4.6 m) **Power & Performance** - **Main Engines:** 3 x Detroit Diesel 12V92TA (Model 8123-7400) - **Total Power:** 1800 HP (600 HP each @ 1800 RPM) - **Speed:** 14-15.7 knots - **Reduction Gears:** Twin Disc MG518 & MGN 80 (4.06 & 3.52:1) - **Generator Sets:** 2 x GM 3-71N with LIMA 30kW generators - **Bow Thruster:** Schottel Model S-51, powered by GM 3-71N - **Shafts:** 4 inch Aquamet 18 | **Propellers:** 48 inch 4-blade Columbian Bronze **Safety & Equipment** - **Rigid Life Rafts:** 30 - **Self-Inflating Rafts:** 25 (10-person each) - **Air Supply Fans:** Hartzell Model MDA-28 DL - **Engine Controls:** Kobelt - **Capstan:** New England Trawler Equipment Co. 5-HP vertical electric **Certifications & Status** - **Type of Navigation:** Coastal Personal - **Permits:** To be renewed - **Route Permit:** Las Islas Marias (valid for 250 pax) - **IGS Certificate** - **Mexican Flag Registration Certificate** - **Current Maritime Safety Certificate** - **Hull Insurance** - **Civil Liability Insurance for 250 passengers** - **Updated Stability Book** - **Latest Dry Dock Entry:** November 2025 **Special Features** - Designed for the safe and efficient transfer of passengers from cruise ships at anchor, even in challenging sea conditions. - High maneuverability and robust hull construction ensure maximum safety. - Built by one of Florida's most respected shipyards, St. Augustine Trawlers, now St. Augustine Marine. This vessel is more than just a ferry; it is a legacy on the water, ready to serve or be transformed for your next big project. Interested in viewing her or need more information? Contact us today to take the helm of this iconic vessel!

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