In August, 1983, the Jacksonville Naval Architectural firm of DeJong St Lebet, Inc. signed a contract with Transportes Maratimos de Yucatan y del Caribe, S.A. to design a 121’ X 27’ Xli’ - 600 passenger ferry boat, to provide fast service between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen, in Mexico.

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A combined effort with St. Augustine Trawlers, Inc., a St. Augustine, Florida based shipbuilder resulted in a mid-November delivery.

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The vessel was further designed to receive passengers from visiting cruise ships while at anchor at sea. Special hull construction and a high degree of maneuverability make this operation possible in complete safety under most sea conditions.

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Powered by three GM 12 V 92—TA engines rated at 600 shp each, the vessel obtained the required cruising speed of 15.7 knots.

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Major characteristics, Equipments and Suppliers are as follows:

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Length = 121'-0"

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Beam, mid. = 27'-0"

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Depth, amidships = 11'-0"

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Draft (full load) = 6'-0"

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Passenger Capacity = 600

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Speed = 15.7 knots

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Main Engines = 3-12v92-TA by Coastal Power Products

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Reduction Gears = Twin Disc MG518 and MGN 80, 4.06 & 3.52:1

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Generators Sets (2) = GM 3-71N engines with LIMA 30kW generators

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Bow Thruster Engine = GM 3-71N model 1034-7002

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Bow Thruster = Schottel Model S-51

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Shafts = 4" Aquamet 18

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Propellers = 48" 4-blade by Columbian Bronze

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Air Supply Fans - Hartzell Model MDA-28 DL

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Engine Controls - Kobelt

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Capstan - New England Trawler Equipment Company 5=HP vertical Electric