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Image Marine Delivers Cruise Catamaran for Private Operation

Image Marine has delivered White

Rabbit, a 118 ft. (36m)-cruise catamaran for private operation in Asia.

Image has a background in supplying high quality customized vessels to the commercial live-abroad sector, however,

White Rabbit is the first to be built exclusively for private operation.

With a cruising speed of approximate- ly 20 knots, the vessel is based in Singa- pore and will be used for coastal cruis- ing to destinations such as the Philip- pines, Indonesia and the Asian Region.

Facilities aboard the White Rabbit are spread throughout two decks with the spacious upper deck dedicated to the owner's suite, bridge and captain's cabin.

Custom designed to meet the needs of the owner, the master suite features full- length windows on both sides of the room to optimize ocean views.

Accommodating 12 guests, (six locat- ed in the main deck and six in the port hull), White Rabbit accommodates five crewmembers in four twin bunks (locat- ed in the hulls) with communal bath- room facilities. The captain's cabin is located directly aft the wheelhouse accommodates two and has a private ensuite and study area. Other crew amenities include a mess area also locat- ed in the hulls.

The main deck aboard White Rabbit is focused for onboard entertainment with a dining area seating 10, a bar and large lounge, and entertainment area. The interior features "Tropicane" style furni- ture throughout with a mixture of soft neutral colors — shades of blue and yel- low. Located parallel to the dining area is a spacious, well-equipped galley with adjoining breakfast bar. A small study station is located aft of the lounge area in addition to ample storage space throughout. Entertaining is also extend- ed to the upper deck fly bridge with an outdoor seating area and space for deck chairs and sun lounges.

The catamaran also features water sports and recreational entertainment with the provision of two jet skis locat- ed forward on the main deck and two 17 ft. (5.3m) Aquapro rigid inflatable ten- der vessels located aft on the main deck.

Both the jet skis and tender vessels can be launched via a manual davit system and used for general transport purposes.

Kencord marine carpet is featured in all outdoor deck areas.

Additional features aboard the vessel include a Sontech Surecom intercom system throughout, a fully equipped laundry and storage space for perish- ables (located in the hulls) and addition- al refrigeration/freezer facilities.

White Rabbit can be operated from one central helm with four viewing sta- tions wash with access to a fish finder.

Some of the extensive electronics equip- ment featured in the vessel's wheelhouse includes a Saura AT3000 Auto Pilot,

Furuno FCV600L echo sounder, Saura magnetic compass and two Furuno 1832 band radars.

Safety equipment includes two 'RFD'

Survival 20 person self-inflating life rafts complete with hydrostatic releases, chocks, and conforms to SOLAS requirements. Ample lifejackets for adults and children are provided, and the two 17 ft. (5.3m). Aquapro rigid inflat- able tender vessels located aft on the main deck can function as rescue craft.

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Main Particulars -White Rabbit

Class Lloyd's Ship Register

Length,(o.a.) 118 ft. (36 m)

Length, (w.l.) 106 ft. (32.4 m)

Beam, (molded) 39 ft. (12 m)

Hull Depth (molded) 12-ft. (3.7 m)

Hull Draft (approx.) 5-ft. (1.5 m)

Passengers: 12

Main Deck Cabin ... 4

Lower deck Cabin .. 6

Upper Deck Cabin . 2

Crew: 5

Main Engines 2x MTU 12V 2000M90 2x ZF BW190A

Propellers .2x 'Veemstar"NiAlBr 5 blade

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An entertainment/lounge area is a prominent feature onboard White Rabbit.

The vessel is powered by a pair of MTU 12V 2000M90 engines driving ZF gearboxes.

White Rabbit— the 118 ft. (36 m) cruise catamaran constructed by Image Marine for private operation in

Asia — has a cruising speed of about 20 knots.