About the Vessel
Firefly Specs
LOA: 49ft.- 0in. | Beam: 20ft.- 3in. | Draft: 3ft.-9in. | Disp.: 11.9 tons
USCG Inspected. Capacity for 32 passengers, plus additional captain and mate
'Beachable' design with an extendable ramp for off-loading passengers in natural spaces
Aft lifting platform, provides ADA access and the ability to load 10 tandem kayaks
Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries (Capacity for 48 x 165Ah x 51V)
24 solar panels covering the roof, supplying energy
Capable of plugging into a 50-amp outlet for battery recharge while docked
Continuous travel at 8 mph for 70 miles on battery supply
"The technology aboard Firefly offers a unique opportunity to engage students with real-time engineering and environmental data, creating learning experiences they simply can't get in a traditional classroom."
Nigel Calder - Renowned Author & Marine Systems Expert
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Firefly Virtual Tour
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