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- 3. What is Hydrofoil? A boat whose hull is fitted underneath with wings (foils) that lift the hull clear off the water to increase the boat's speed SeaBus, LLC. HYDROFOIL ADVANTAGES Higher top speed Improved sea keeping in rough seas Reduced fuel consumption Increased range due to lower fuel consumption Wave dampening Dry ride Improved load
- 4. What is inside of Ferry? SeaBus, LLC. HYDROFOIL ADVANTAGES Modern Luxury Relaxing Social Breathtaking views Ocean Class River Class
- 5. Problems Worth Solving • Chronic traffic congestion on and resulting in increased stress level and vehicle related pollution • Accidents resulting from having a “ ” • Long commute resulting in: Employment Limitations Real Estate Stagnation Tax Revenue Loses • Limited Bus and Train service between Virginia coastal cities and Capital Region • Limited Escape Routes from Coastal communities for Hurricane Evacuation SeaBus, LLC.
- 7. Our Solution • SeaBus will offer a WORLD-CLASS way of rapid marine travel from Virginia and our National Capital to coastal communities on the Eastern Seaboard. Utilizing existing waterways, and emphasizing the Colonial Trail of Virginia, SeaBus will create a unique travel experience between Washington, DC and VA Beach and beyond • Given the fabulous resources of Virginia's rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, and the constant Interstate traffic quagmire in Central and Coastal Virginia, a round trip water route from Washington, DC to Virginia Beach on a high speed state of the art hydrofoil ferry is an idea, whose time has come. It will benefit Virginia with new jobs, infrastructure, tourist attraction and tax revenue • Hydrofoil travel is an ABSOLUTE NOVELTY to the American consumer, who is unfamiliar with this Fast, Safe, Modern, Economical, Exhilarating, and Environmentally Friendly way of enjoying our scenic waterways • SeaBus will engage in further discussions with Federal, Local and Military authorities to be included in Government Emergency planning and become a partner in Humanitarian Efforts SeaBus, LLC.
- 8. Our “GREEN” Solution SeaBus ferries are a "greener" way to travel, cutting more than 2/3 of CO2 exhausts per one boat trip. For example, Washington, DC – Virginia Beach: SeaBus with CAT Marine diesel with 300 passengers, trip time – 3.5hrs. 75gal/h *2 engines*3.5h=525gal ~150 cars, distance: 210 mi 210mi / 21mpg = 10gal, ~1500gal total SeaBus, LLC.
- 9. Destination - Virginia Beach! SeaBus, LLC.
- 10. Virginia Beach – Getting Around SeaBus, LLC. Cheap UBER transportation With bikes on board – you are mobile! Free hotel shuttles Local transportation – The Tide and Trolley
- 11. Target Market Market size: Washington to VA Beach 2,470,000 prospects $200 average annual spending , 54% ($494M) Roanoke to VA Beach 585,000 prospects $100 average annual spending , 13% ($58.5M) Richmond to Norfolk 200,000 prospects $100 average annual spending , 4% ($20M) Richmond to VA Beach 1,300,000 prospects $100 average annual spending , 29% ($130M) $702.5M • NYC to VA Beach – – 729,000 prospects • Philadelphia to VA Beach – – 588,000 prospects SeaBus, LLC.
- 12. Competitors How Our Solution Is Better Private cars No Traffic Jams, “Greener”, Can Relax after at the Beach Greyhound Bus No Traffic Jam, Cleaner, “Greener”, Faster, “Upscale” Commute Amtrak Lower Price, “Greener”, Faster, Direct Route to the Beachfront Airplane Lower Price $$$ ! Stress Free! Direct Route to the Beachfront, Save Time at Airport Transfers! Competitive Landscape SeaBus, LLC.
- 13. RVA – Jamestown settlement – 46nm, 1 hr RVA to VA Beach – 110nm, 2 hrs RVA to OBX – 150+ nm, 3+ hrs RVA to Jamestown, VA Beach and OBX SeaBus, LLC.
- 14. Sales channels Marketing activities • Mobile web apps • Internet websites • On-board of the ship • Ticket offices • Local Travel Companies with incentives • Partnerships with state and local governments & VA military installations • Local Radio ads • News bits on local TV stations • Boardwalk hotel partnerships • Google and travel-related sites ads • Big Board advertising • “Name the BOAT!” contest SeaBus, LLC.
- 15. Estimated Time to Implementation Phase 1 - high-level design of a hydrofoil vessel’s features and specs – 45 to 60 days Phase 2 – detailed design and construction - 15 – 20 months SeaBus, LLC.
- 16. Year: 2016 Length: 104‘ Engine: Twin Diesel Engine Fuel: Diesel Passenger capacity: 140 Cruising Speed: 30 kts Maximum Speed: 36 kts Beam (ft) 32’ Draught (ft) 4’2’’ Ships Currently for Sale Year: 2016 Length: 14.3 m Engine: 2Х Volvo Penta D6/370 Engine Fuel: Diesel Passenger capacity: 40 Cruising Speed: 40 kts Maximum Speed: 43 kts Beam (m) 4.8 Draught (m) 1.4 SeaBus, LLC.
- 17. Richmond River Terminal SeaBus, LLC.SeaBus, LLC.
- 18. SeaBus Terminal - Ideas • Fast design and installation-2-6 months • Good returns on investment – multipurpose structures • High quality European modular floating structures SeaBus, LLC.
- 19. SeaBus Terminal – More Ideas SeaBus, LLC. Floating village of retirement community Floating office of mixed use complex Floating restaurant and fueling station Floating restaurant Floating marina and cafe Floating entertainment complex
- 20. Community Benefits • Environmental Awareness • Clean River Campaigns • Homeland Security • FEMA Considerations • Reduced Land Travel Risk • Expansion and Re-emergence of Coastal Economic Viability SeaBus, LLC.
- 22. Next Steps • Exchange Contact information • Book the next planning meeting • Who needs to be in the room next time? • How do we rate? red/ yellow/ green: Concept Feasibility Demand Public sentiment Timing • What are your top 3 comments/ questions/ concerns we should address immediately? SeaBus, LLC.