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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 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 warterline, 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!