The canoe stern was a highly successful hull form established in the 1980's. The fine bow and stern design allows for easy penetration of waves and enhanced propulsion efficiency with good fuel economy.
Inspired by the traditional "Bangka" type of hulls of the tropical pacific and the incorporation of the canoe stern hull form, we adopted both technologies in designing and building our passenger boat.
The design opted for a catamaran (twin hull) type as it easily compliments the canoe stern hull form, and in most cases, are better passenger ferries than mono hulls.
why catamarans are better passenger ferries
Catamarans are inherently safer as it has a wider breadth compared to mono hulls of the same capacity, producing more reserve stability (Resistance to Rolling). Likewise the greater size means that it is less influenced by waves during normal operating conditions. In the unlikely event of damage, having two hulls means there are more watertight compartments and is capable of operation on a single engine if required.
Unlike the mono hulled displacement craft, the speed of the displacement catamaran is not restricted by the waterline length. A long, thin displacement hull allows to achieve high speeds with reasonable power. Supplemented with our Canoe Hull, the propulsion is greatly improved and the drag is considerably reduced.
Catamarans are typically much wider than conventional boats and are less prone to rolling which helps greatly reduce motion sickness for many passengers. The added width also means that there is more room for each passenger and this means greater comfort. Catamarans, in general, provide for a better cruising experience.