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
48 lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries
24 bifacial solar panels covering the canopy, supplying energy
Capable of plugging in five 50-amp power cords 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
See Firefly's cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art classroom capabilities!
