The dock is not a destination Water Taxis are the unheralded workhorses of marine transportation. They are expected to perform reliably in all types of weather by providing safe, comfortable transport for passengers and crew. They must stand up to the rigors of performing these duties day after day without fail. At Munson Boats, we are continuously improving our water taxi models – making them more comfortable, quiet and environmentally friendly. Like all of our boats, the hulls of our passenger vessels are made from a minimum of 1/4 inch aluminum plate with double-thick reinforced keel sections for beach landings. The large bow door and optional side-doors enable easy boarding from dock, pier or beach, and a large list of cabins and seating options are available to ensure that your water taxi is right for the job.

Model: 26-46 Water Taxi

Avalon, CA: Catalina Coastal Tours transports over 180,000 passengers each year to Catalina Island. Their 26’ Munson is USCG certified for 12 passengers. Outfitting includes forward and aft side boarding doors, boarding stairs, bimini top, lifting eyes and fendering system for boat-to-boat transfers. Passenger seat lockers can be easily removed to transport bulk cargo when required.

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Packcat 150 hp x 2 42 mph

Specifications

  • Hull Length: 26 ft (7.9 m)
  • Beam: 10 ft (3 m)
  • Hull Type: Catamaran
  • Power: Evinrude 150 hp x 2
  • Propulsion: Outboard (25” shaft)
  • Fuel: 120 gallons
  • Speed: 42 mph, light ship

Model: 32-24 Water Taxi

Salem, MA: The Salem Maritime National Historic Site was the first national historic site established. Its purpose is to promote the maritime history of New England, and preserve the historic waterfront. The M/V Naumkeag is COI certified for 18 passengers + 2 crew for a regular route from Derby Wharf to a beach located on Baker's Island. Passenger seating is provided by cushioned seat lockers on the forward deck and a stbd. side door provides wheelchair access.

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Packcat 225 hp x 2 41 mph

Specifications

  • Hull Length: 32 ft (9.75 m)
  • Beam: 12 ft (3.6 m)
  • Hull Type: Catamaran
  • Power: Honda 225 hp x 2
  • Propulsion: Outboard (30” shaft)
  • Fuel: 150 gallons
  • Speed: 41 mph, light ship

Model: 36-7 Water Taxi

Islas Secas, Panama: Located 25 miles off the coast of Panama, Islas Secas is a chain of 16 jungle-clad volcanic islands. This 36’ Munson is used to transport tourists and facilitate diving operations in one of the most bio-diverse marine habitats in the world. Outfitting includes inside seating for 20 passengers, port & starboard dive doors, foredeck bench seating, dive bottle racks, two dive ladders, Garmin plotter/sounder, bow anchor windlass and 50 gal fresh water system.

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Packman 350 hp x 2 48 mph

Specifications

  • Hull Length: 36 ft (11 m)
  • Beam: 12 ft (3.5 m)
  • Hull Type: Monohull
  • Power: Yamaha 350 hp x 2
  • Propulsion: Outboard (30" shaft)
  • Fuel: 250 gallons
  • Speed: 48 mph, light ship

Model: 38-11 Water Taxi

Bridgeport, CT: The City of Bridgeport operates the M/V Lewis Howard Latimer to service Pleasure Beach, a barrier beach that was abandoned in the late 1990's after a fire on the bridge that connected it to the mainland. This US Coast Guard certified passenger vessel is outfitted with wheelchair accessible side doors, air conditioned cabin with seating for 20, Furuno NavNet electronics, and 12V bow thruster for tight quarter maneuvering.

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Packman 250 hp x 2 40 mph

Specifications

  • Hull Length: 38 ft (11.5 m)
  • Beam: 13 ft (3.9 m)
  • Hull Type: Mono hull
  • Power: Yamaha 250 hp x 2
  • Propulsion: Outboard (30" shaft)
  • Fuel: 200 gallons
  • Speed: 40 mph, light ship

Model: 48-2 Water Taxi

Lake Gantun, Panama: The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute operates this 48' Munson as a passenger trasnport between Gamboa and Barro Colorado island. The M/V Morpho is outfitted with an enclosed head compartment and seating for 30 passengers. A removable passenger pod located on the foredeck provides additional interior seating during the rainy season

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Packman 350 hp x 3 36 mph

Specifications

  • Hull Length: 48 ft (14.6 m)
  • Beam: 16 ft (4.9 m)
  • Hull Type: Mono Hull
  • Power: CAT 350 HP x 3
  • Propulsion: Konrad 520 Sterndrives
  • Fuel: 300 gallons
  • Speed: 36 mph, light ship

Model: 34-21 Water Taxi

Charleston, SC: Located in Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter was the site of the first shots of the Civil War. Park staff commutes to the Fort Sumter National Monument 7 days per week. A special stairway and railings were installed on the bow door to access the monument dock ladder and the wheelhouse offers seating for 14 passengers. A short sliding door at the helm allows the captain to operate/tie up the boat from the console without crew.

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Packman 250 hp x 2 43 mph

Specifications

  • Hull Length: 34 ft (10.5 m)
  • Beam: 12 ft (3.6 m)
  • Hull Type: Mono hull
  • Power: Yamaha 250 hp x 2
  • Propulsion: Outboard (30" shaft)
  • Fuel: 250 gallons
  • Speed: 43 mph, light ship

Model: 34-5 Water Taxi

Seattle, WA: Whether your destination is a dock, another vessel, a dive site, or a point on shore, Aluminator Water Taxi can get you there safely and on time. Based out of Seattle the M/V Aluminator provided diver support for the Pier 91 unexploded munitions disposal project. The wheelhouse features an enclosed head compartment, full galley and seating for six for passenger transport and six standard shipping pallets can be secured to the forward deck.

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Packman 310 hp x 2 46 mph

Specifications

  • Hull Length: 34 ft (10.5 m)
  • Beam: 13 ft-6 in (4.1 m)
  • Hull Type: Mono hull
  • Power: Volvo D6 310 hp x 2
  • Propulsion: Volvo Sterndrive
  • Fuel: 250 gallons
  • Speed: 46 mph, light ship

Model: 28-32 Water Taxi

Rockport, MA: The city of Rockport's M/V Thacher Island II transports up to 12 visitors at a time from the mainland to historic Thacher Island. Deck seating is provided by folding benches on the port and starboard hull sides. Special features include a Harken winch and line guide installed at the transom and special UHMW rollers on the bottom of the hull. The rollers allow Thacher Island II to be winched up a wooden ramp on the island for storage.

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Packcat 225 hp x 2 37 mph

Specifications

  • Hull Length: 28 ft (8.5 m)
  • Beam: 8 ft 6 in (2.6 m)
  • Hull Type: Catamaran
  • Power: Honda 225 hp x 2
  • Propulsion: Outboard (25” shaft)
  • Fuel: 80 gallons
  • Speed: 37 mph, light ship