WHEKETERE
Specifications
Owners: Whale Watch Kaikoura
Designer: Teknicraft Design
LOA: 25.25m
Beam: 9.2m
Draft: 0.9m
Passengers: 116
Cruise Speed: 30
Fuel Capacity: 4000 Litres
Survey: MNZ, Part 40A
Engines: 4 x Scania DI16 076M Marine Diesel
Propulsion: 4 x Hamilton HJ364 Waterjets
Construction: Marine Grade Aluminium
Launched: February 2022
WHEKETERE Overview
Wheketere was launched in February 2022 by Q-West Boat Builders for Whale Watch Kaikoura. The vessel was designed by Teknicraft Design as a passenger catamaran. This is the seventh boat that Q-West have built for this client. The vessel is a sister ship to the recently launched Te Ao Marama, both vessels are larger than the rest of the fleet and incorporate new technology; along with grandstands for great passenger viewing and VIP lounges and decks.
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