MV Doc Maynard

Doc Maynard is a passenger-only ferry built for the King County Water Taxi. The Doc Maynard is 104 feet (32 m) long and has a capacity of 278 passengers seated in two indoor decks and outdoor balconies. It was built in 2015 by All American Marine in Bellingham, Washington for $6.25 million, and is used primarily on the West Seattle route.[3] The vessel was named for "Doc" Maynard, one of the pioneer founders of Seattle. It is the sister ship of the MV Sally Fox, which entered service in 2015.[4]

History
Name: MV Doc Maynard
Owner: King County
Operator: King County Department of Transportation Marine Division
Port of registry: Seattle,  USA
Route: West Seattle/Downtown Seattle
Builder: All American Marine, Bellingham, Washington
Cost: $6.25 million
Laid down: 2014
Completed: 2015
Maiden voyage: September 18, 2015 (2015-09-18)
In service: January 7, 2016 (2016-01-07)[1]
Identification:
General characteristics
Type: Catamaran passenger ferry[2]
Length: 104.3 ft (31.8 m)
Beam: 32.9 ft (10.0 m)
Draft: 3.6 ft (1.1 m)
Decks: 2
Installed power: 2 x 1800 bhp (biodiesel engines)
Propulsion: Fixed-pitch propellers
Speed:
  • Maximum: 31 kn (35.7 mph)
  • Cruising: 28 kn (32.2 mph)
Capacity: 278 passengers
Crew: 3

References
  1. Robinson, Patrick (January 6, 2016). "MV Doc Maynard will start the Water Taxi run Jan 7". West Seattle Herald. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
  2. "Water Taxi Passenger Ferry – 105′ Aluminum Catamaran". All American Marine. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
  3. Robinson, Patrick (September 18, 2015). "Newest water taxi MV Doc Maynard dedicated; Will serve West Seattle soon". West Seattle Herald. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
  4. "King County welcomes new addition to its water taxi family" (Press release). King County Department of Transportation. September 18, 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
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