The saloon dinette
When in passenger ferry mode, there is a tubular framed
canopy that bolts on to the cockpit deck plating, along with
rows of seating mounted on alloy frames that also bolt to the
deck. Passenger egress is either through the robust side-boarding
doors, or over the back of the deck.
Outwardly, the boats look identical. They are fitted with a
rubber tyre (ex aircraft) fendering system around the squared off
foredeck and transom, which allows the Skipper to nudge up to
structures and other vessels or to hold station while transferring
people or cargo.
While some might not describe them as ���pretty���, we believe
they are bloody good looking workboats, as well as being pretty
slick in the heels, and the fact that the owner has taken the
A small and functional galley
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