Launching at Lake Manapouri
was a delicate affair
Top deck behind the bridge
notoriously high rainfall that demanded one of the most
useful design innovations: the ventilation and de-misting
features that leave Titiroa's windows clear. Real Journeys'
Paul Norris says it's the scenery the customers come for, so
including features to ensure they can, see out the windows
was a must.
"Creating an air gap between the glass acts as a
thermal buffer, so even in the worst conditions and with
a full complement of 138 passengers, the powerful air
conditioning should clear the windows within minutes," said
Real Journeys' naval architect, Drew Bryant. The doubleglazing also ensures the passage across Lake Manapouri is
as quiet as possible.
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LED lighting throughout makes her more energyefficient and recycling facilities are on board. Economical
"hand sweepers" have been installed for passenger comfort
to dry hands instead of using paper towels, and real crockery
is used instead of paper cups!
Real Journeys wanted to maximise passengers' experience
of the outside environment so implemented features such as
low windowsills, large for'ard windows and a polycarbonate
roof on the upper exterior deck. The main deck windows
feature gutters to keep them clear of rainwater.
15 months after being given the go-ahead, Q-West and
Real Journeys set out on an expedition, and trucked Titiroa
to Lake Manapouri, launching her in January 2012.
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specifications
MTU power hidden below
The café and main saloon
Construction
Length overall
Length waterline
Beam
Maximum draft
Hull draft
Deadweight (light ship)
Fuel
Sullage
Passengers
Service speed
Maximum speed
Engines
Installed power
Designer
Builder
marine grade aluminium
24m
22m
7.5m
1.8m
1m
55 tonnes
6000 litres
1500 litres
142
25 knots
30 knots
2 x MTU 12V2000 M70
2 x 788kW @ 2100rpm
Incat Crowther
Q-West Boatbuilders
