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Feature

Great Vessels of 2022

Moose Boats

MADISON LYNNE

Owner: Westar Marine Services

Builder: Moose Boats

Designer: Incat Crowther an Francisco-based Westar Marine Services this year superstructure and general arrangement in-house with col-

Sput into service its ? rst ever newbuild, the 75-foot laborative input from Westar. Engine, steering and joystick crew and cargo transfer vessel Madison Lynne, from Valle- maneuvering controls in both the raised pilothouse and jo, Calif. boatbuilder Moose Boats. The new vessel offers the upper level aft steering station provide captains with improved performance that ultimately allows Westar to optimal visibility for bow and stern operations.

expand its cargo and passenger carrying capabilities for its A Volvo Penta IPS (Integrated Propulsion System) en- wide and varied customer base. sures improved fuel ef? ciency, speed and maneuverabil-

Founded in 1976, Westar is today a women-owned and ity compared to other vessels in Westar Marine Services’ -operated company offering marine construction services, ? eet. Twin Volvo D13 turbo diesel engines with Volvo escort and towing, barges, water taxis and stores deliveries IPS3 drives provide ef? cient propulsion for the aluminum to the San Francisco maritime community 24/7 from their catamaran achieving a service speed of 25 knots and excep- home dock at Pier 50. tional close quarters maneuverability.

The company’s new Incat Crowther-designed alumi- “This build was a great collaborative effort between We- num catamaran will be used for passenger and cargo trans- star, Incat Crowther, Helmut’s Marine, Volvo Penta and fers in the San Francisco Bay. Operated by a crew of two or Moose Boats,” said Moose Boats’ general manager, Steve thee, it has carrying capacity of more than 15,000 pounds Dirkes. “To see a boat of this size walk sideways without of cargo and a passenger capacity of 28. At 75 feet long, the any bow thrusters is pretty incredible and a testament to vessel is the largest ever built by Moose Boats. the Volvo Penta IPS drives.

While Incat Crowther in Lafayette, La. provided naval “We appreciate Westar choosing us for this build and architecture services for the ? nal design and USCG Sub- hope they are as happy with their new boat as we are to chapter T compliance, Moose Boats designed the cabin have built it.” 60 | MN November 2022