1987 Breaux Brothers 49 built in Loreauville, LA : COI Passenger Ferry Vessel
The Inland Ferry “Palmetto Trader” is an Aluminum welded, twin screw, diesel-powered vessel with a square stern and raked bow. Subject vessel superstructure includes pilot
house on main deck with head starboard side forward and followed by guest seating.
Engine room access through aluminum hatch and ladder on lazarette deck. Antennas and radar equipment are mounted above the pilot house, along with radar wands, horn,
navigation, and communications antennas.
Vessel has a carrying capacity of 49 passengers or 42 passengers with 2,800 lbs. cargo/freight capacity.
Refit Feb 2018 – May 2020 : Stevens Towing Boatyard – Yonges Island, SC : USCG Sector Charleston Inspections during work
Certificate of Inspection Expires - April 30, 2025 : Next Drydock - March 31, 2025 : Previous Drydock – March 15, 2023
Passenger Capacity 49 Passengers & 2 Crew with zero lbs of cargo or 42 Passengers & 2 Crew with 2,800 lbs of cargo
Cabin Heated and Cooled by two self-contained units
Power Twin 2018 Volvo-Penta D13B BT
ZF500 Marine Gears
Tier 3, Cat 5 - Hours ~7,017
600 hp each at 1900 rpm
Cruising Speed at 75% Load – 19kts at 2100 rpm