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(@specialk)
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Did anyone go to Salt River today to see the new ferry? It sure is sleek!

I missed seeing it placed on the water. (Was there earlier but it was delayed due to a broken hydrolic line on one of the cranes) But I was back in time to watch them manuver it from the launch area by the bar, around the island, to the company docks. Almost entirely done old school...by hand. A very impressive operation.


 
Posted : May 10, 2016 9:52 pm
(@Treeman)
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christianed with cruzan???


 
Posted : May 10, 2016 11:49 pm
(@specialk)
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No. This all took place in Salt River Marina.


 
Posted : May 11, 2016 12:04 am
(@specialk)
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Here's a cool video recorded by Chris Hanley from his drone.

http://youtu.be/dQJ1sdBGtLY


 
Posted : May 11, 2016 12:09 am
(@alana33)
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Thanks for sharing.
It'll be interesting to hear how it handles on its sea trials.....and rough seas.


 
Posted : May 11, 2016 2:28 am
(@the-oldtart)
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What a gorgeous design and how thrilling to see her finally going into the water! This is really exciting for both islands and an affordable way to travel between the two. Awesome!


 
Posted : May 11, 2016 9:41 am
(@SkysTheLimit)
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Cool drone video! Thanks for sharing.


 
Posted : May 11, 2016 11:59 am
(@jonrobin)
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I can't wait to take a trip on it. It looks really cool.


 
Posted : May 11, 2016 6:07 pm

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