JULY 2019 • FOGHORN 39 MEMBERNEWS SINCE 1959,LP&A has built its reputation on designing unique vessels which meet our clients’diverse requirements.In addition to casino vessels,we also design a wide variety of vessels including dinner and overnight excursion vessels,auto/passenger ferries,research vessels, container ships,tugboats,private motor yachts and specialty projects. We enjoy an excellent reputation not only with shipyards,owners and operators,but also with the U.S.Coast Guard,the American Bureau of Shipping,and Bureau Veritas. Phone: (904) 221-7447 • Fax: (904) 221-1363 2300 Marsh Point Rd. Suite 303 Neptune Beach, FL 32266 matt@laypitman.com • www.laypitman.com • Full Service Vessel Design • Layouts • Structure • Outfitting • Mechanical systems • HVAC systems • Electrical systems • Feasibility studies • Stability analysis • Specifications • Concept designs • Vessel inspections • Shipyard and regulatory liaison 2019 Jan Feb FOGHORN Let‘s talk about it Is Electric Right For You? Torqeedo Inc. 171 Erick Street, Unit A - 1 Crystal Lake, IL 60014 T +1 (815) 444 8806 usa@torqeedo.com www.torqeedo.com In addition to ferrying this house, WSF also carries other unique cargo throughout the year. “We also move carnival rides back and forth to the island twice a year,” Faust said, “and livestock regularly.” When you carry more than 2.5 million riders annually, according to the 2018 Washington State Ferries’ Traffic Statistics Rider Segment report on 23 ferries, the chances of transport- ing out of the ordinary cargo increases. But, WSF takes it in stride. “I guess we have never looked at it as anything special,” Faust said about ferrying houses on its vessels. n The complex house move involved several vehicles and one ferry.