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Ferry InformationNew Passenger FerryThe Island will soon be serviced by a new passenger ferry. Information on the purchase, the process to put her into service, and the contest to name her are available on this page... Passenger Ferry
Throughout most of the year, parking at the Everett Public Boat Launch is free. Starting Memorial Day weekend there is a fee of $3.00 for Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets are available at the same kiosk where boat launchers pay to launch. The ticket must be clearly displayed on your dash or window. Please do not park your car in the gravel areas. Monthly parking tickets are available for $21 and whole season tickets are available for $75. If you plan to be there more than 72 hours you must register at marina security. Phone 425-259-6001 or e-mail security at diannab@portofeverett.com for more info or to register. Have your name, phone number, address, vehicle make, color and license plate number ready. Passenger Ferry Rates
A private charter costs $300 and includes a one hour layover. $50/half-hour thereafter. Contact the island office to arrange a charter. Passenger Ferry RulesTo assure safe passage, there are specific rules for using the passenger ferry. Click here to read them... Ultimately, though, the ferry captain has final judgment and authority. Passenger Ferry Inspection ReportsCargo BargeThe Hat Island Community owns and operates a cargo barge known as the Elsie M II. It is a converted "Landing Craft, Marine" hence the name LCM or Elsie M. It is a shallow draft boat capable of hauling a load 38’6" by 12’ but its lift gate will only accommodate loads 10’ wide. The vessel’s normal load limit is 30 tons. Any load heaver than 30 tons will require special planning considerations. With a normal load the barge requires a +3' tide to load or unload. Heavy loads may require up to an 8' tide to load. The vessel master will have final authority in determining if a load can safely be transported given configuration, tides, and weather conditions. The barge loads and departs from the Everett Public Boat Launch. To schedule the Elsie M II, contact the island office. COMMUNITY RUN―There is a prescheduled run the first Saturday of each month, except when the 1st Saturday is on a holiday weekend and as long as there is a +3' tide. Loading begins at 7:30am and departure is at 9:00am. Owners desiring to transport items on the Community run must contact the Island office to reserve space. Cost of each load will be determined by the vessel master at the time of loading. See example rates, below. Payment must be in cash or check at the time of loading. Cars and trucks will not be scheduled on the community run from April through September, but they may be loaded if space is available. No guarantees. VEHICLE TRANSPORT―Cars and trucks to be transported to the island must have a copy of the vehicle title before scheduling. The office will not schedule the run unless the owner has the title in their possession and the vessel master will not load the vehicle without a copy of the title at the time of loading. There will be no exceptions to this rule! A vehicle which shows up for a scheduled run without a copy of the title will be charged a no show fee. PASSENGERS―The Elsie M II is primarily a cargo vessel. It has space and PFD’s (personal floatation devices) for up to six passengers, including the skipper. The one-way cost of passenger transportation is the same as the passenger rates for the Holiday. Persons accompanying a paying cargo load do not pay for passage. Passenger space on the Elsie M II is first-come-first-served. Cargo Barge RatesCargo barge rates depend on the size and weight of what you are transporting, the day of the week, and whether the run is charter, shared, or community. A detailed description of the rates is available here... If you have any questions regarding rates, contact the island office. Cargo Barge Inspection Reports |
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