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39m Catamaran designed and built for the Red Funnel Group UK, to operate busy daily commuter services from Southampton to Cowes on the Solent.

Red Jet 4 achieved the 35 knot contract speed fully loaded at only 80% MCR. At 100% the vessel exceeded contract speed by 3.1 knots. Achieving 38.1 knots at full deadweight and 41.0 knots when lightly loaded.

Red Funnel Groups operations director Tom Docherty said; "We are very pleased with the result - on time, on budget, faster and more efficient than specified. The well thought out light and airy passenger accommodation ensures a warm welcome and pleasant trip."

275 passengers
35 knots 29 t deadweight
Contract speed achieved at 80% MCR
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