Vessel
Lengthening
for
A detailed
analysis of the cost of lengthening vs. construction of a new vessel was done by
the Owner. Portland Spirit President
Dan Yates determined that for their particular situation, the lengthening
project was economically preferable. Part
of this analysis was based on the ability to complete the project in sixty days,
and be back in operation to start the spring season.
The original
vessel was capable of seating 70 persons for dinner.
The new vessel can seat just over 100 people for dinner.
Many clients at Portland Spirit were requesting events that required the
100 person dining capacity, so the vessel fits a particular niche for the
Owners. The 18' lengthening
increased the Second Deck enclosed area by 10', with the remaining 8' on the
Second Deck being added to the open passenger deck aft.
The lengthened vessel remains a Subchapter T vessel at less than 100
gross tons.
The vessel was
cut in half just forward of the Engine Room bulkhead. The 18' section included a
void space that added two new tanks to double the capacity of the potable water
and sewage. Other major projects
included in the conversion were the following:
1.
Addition of the Second
Deck Head
2.
Addition of Walk-In
Cooler in the Galley
3.
Addition of Custom Buffet
by MSC
4.
Renovation of Interior by
MSC
5.
Addition of CO2
System to Engine Room
The vessel was
re-certified for 150 passengers plus 10 crew on Partially Protected Waters.
The Second Deck capacity is no longer limited by the Stability Letter.
Steel
fabrication for the conversion project was completed by Diversified Marine in
.
