2021 Custom Friday Island Ferry

Priced Reduced! Bring Offers! A very unique vessel ready for her next owner. This Jay R. Benford designed "Friday Island Ferry" was custom built by her owner over the course of many years (2014-2021). Marine professionals aided in the installation of the onboard electrical systems and inboard diesel propulsion engine conforming to ABYC standards.

This vessel was constructed utilizing the strip planking method with white cedar double diagonal planking covered with two layers of five-ounce cloth below the waterline, and one layer of five-ounce cloth above the waterline. The decks are made of fiberglass combined with core material.

Stem: Hand laid fiberglass over wood
Stern: Hand laid fiberglass over wood
Frames: Vertical Grain Douglass Fir
Floor Timbers: Vertical Grain Douglass Fir
Fastenings: Stainless steel
Deck Beams: Vertical Grain Douglass Fir
Decks: Fiberglass w/core
Keel: Vertical Grain Douglass Fir
Worm Shoe: None, fiberglass
Superstructure: Red cedar
Bulkheads: Marine plywood

- ELECTRONICS -
GPS: Simrad, multi-function
Autopilot: Simrad
VHF Radio: Uniden UM 15
Compass: Ritchie, magnetic
Depth Finder: Simrad, multi-function
Clock: Yes
Horn: Yes, hand-held air
Barometer: Yes
Bell: Yes
Miscellaneous Equipment: Side power bow thruster, 2 KW solar array w/4 panels and controller

- GALLEY -
Type of Stove: Eno, three-burner
Water: Fresh, hot & cold, pressurized
Refrigeration: Isotherm
Galley Equipment: Dickenson diesel cabin heater

- TANKS -
Fuel: Diesel
No. & Capacity: 4, 110 gallons total
Material: 5052 Aluminum
Location: Below deck, aft of engine
Water Tanks, No. & Capacity: 2, 100 gal.
Location: Below berth area Material: Cross link, poly plastic

- MACHINERY -
Make: Yanmar
Model: 4JH5E
Serial: E12415
No. Cylinders: 4
H.P.: 44
HRS: 22
Reduction Gear: Kanzaki KBW10
Approx. Speed: 8 knots
Year: 2011
Engine Cooling System: Fresh water
Fuel Pump: Injection type
Filters: Yes, Racor
Engine Generator: Alternator, belt driven
Controls: Twin lever, Morse
Stuffing Box: Yes, conventional bronze
Propeller: Bronze four blade, 24x20
Bearings: Cutlass type
Propeller Protection: Rudder and skeg
Rudder: Balanced, stainless steel
Bilge Pumps: 2 Rule electric w/auto switches

- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM -
Storage Batteries, Engine: (4) 8D AGM, (2) group 31 AGM
Lighting: Yes
Lighting System: 12-volt
Battery Charger: Engine driven alternator

Currently in the water and ready for your inspection!