65′ River Gorge Explorer

The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, Tennessee has received delivery of a new high speed tour boat constructed by All American Marine.  The Tennessee Aquarium is located along the banks of the Tennessee River and is a major attraction, featuring an IMAX theatre, fresh and saltwater aquarium exhibits, and river tours.  The Aquarium’s new 65’ Teknicraft catamaran comfortably seats 70 passengers and is able to whisk them through the Tennessee Gorge at 50 mph.  The vessel features angled seating so each passenger can easily see out the windows or through the overhead sky panes.   An onboard concession kiosk is being crafted to offer guests refreshments.  Views of the gorge can also be enjoyed from the upper observation deck with 360 degree unobstructed viewing potential.

The 65’ x 23’ 6” catamaran is designed and constructed according to USCG subchapter T requirements.  The lifting effect produced by the Teknicraft hydrofoil and signature hull shape causes the vessel to draft less than a foot of water as the vessel cruises its 24 mile route up and down the river.  Power for the craft is supplied by four C-18 ACERT engines with 875 bhp at 2200 rpm and propulsion is supplied by four Hamilton Jet HJ 403 water jets.