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70m Catamaran: Directors Shipyard (sail)

Discussion in 'General Catamaran Discussion' started by Qocean, Mar 17, 2005.

  1. Qocean, Mar 17, 2005
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    Qocean

    Qocean New Member

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    70m Catamaran: Directors Shipyard (sail)

    Has anyone herd anything about two 70m catamarans being or going to be built at Directors new plant in CT?
  2. CTdave, Mar 18, 2005
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    The new yard is only 30 min away from me. I might have to get out my spy camera. As of 4 weeks ago when I last drove by the yard, there were a few commercial ferry boats and one VERY large (un rigged) sailing yacht. There might be something inside though
  3. CaptPKilbride, Mar 19, 2005
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    CaptPKilbride

    CaptPKilbride Senior Member

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    Fast Ferries

    Derecktor Shipyards Bridgeport, CT has completed to date one fast ferry for the Alaska ferry system, and I belive more are on the way.

    Nice Ferry
  4. catmando, Mar 19, 2005
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    38 knots carrying 200 tons!! :eek: :eek: 42.5 knots light load, just awesome speed for something that big. Congrats to Derecktor Yards. :)

    Atlantic Coast shipbuilding may be the only heavy manufacturing industry left in this country. :(