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New projects and boats models by Smart Own from Dubai.
Smart Own and Gulf Craft spent 3 days in Kenya’s capital Nairobi to introduce their range of passenger boats, fishing boats and patrol boats to the Kenyan community and businessmen. Our visitors are convinced about the potential of the water transport business and many of them are planning to embark on this highly lucrative venture in the short to medium term. The superstar boat that attracted most attention was again the Gulf Craft Touring 36. The World’s best selling passenger boat is the boat of choice for the water transport entrepreneur.
Smart Own secured a deal with China Major Bridge Engineering Company Limited (MBEC) to supply a Gulf Craft Waveshuttle 56 Lounge Version for the Padma Multipurpose Project in Bangladesh. The Waveshuttle 56, a high speed luxury water bus will serve as a transport boat for the high rank government officials of Bangladesh during site inspection visits. MBEC is the main contractor in charge of the p
So what is the difference between a ferry and a marine shuttle bus?
A ferry is usually a large-size commercial boat with a large seating capacity. It is normally equipped with economical diesel engines that are fuel efficient but very slow. A typical ferry would cruise between 14 to 16 knots fully loaded. Unless it is a cruise ship, luxury is considered secondary in ferries.
The Touring 36 is not just a pretty looking small size passenger boat. This World famous vessel is also a robust workhorse that can operate in rough environments. The optional RINA classed heavy duty fenders protect the fiberglass hull of the Touring 36 from impact.
On the 2nd of March Gulf Craft reunited its dealers at the Dubai Yacht Club to go through the company’s vision and the industry’s latest trends. Mr. Erwin Bumps CEO of Gulf Craft Inc. presented the company’s current and future plans. The dealers were impressed by the new launches and the company’s expansion plans.
It’s a love story between the Angolans and the Transporter 32. Our entry level passenger boat has seen a strong rise in demand over the last 2 years to become one of the most sold small size passenger boats in Angola . Offered at a very competitive price, this high quality basic passenger boat is meeting the…
Something quite cool is coming soon to Cancun, Mexico and the Touring 36 is at the heart of it. Good luck to Wahoo Express and thanks for having chose SMART OWN boats.
Spotted: Touring 36 serving the local community of Freetown in Sierra Leone.
People wonder why shipping a boat costs so much? Because boats dimensions are so big they do not fit inside a conventional container. Hence they require special handling and extra space on the shipping vessel. Take a look at the shipping procedure of one of our smallest boats the famous Touring 36. It ships on…