In September 2021, Brix Marine delivered the newest installment of its PAXCAT portfolio, a 32’ x 12’ catamaran GOAT 1 to the Qathen Xwegus Management Corporation (QXMC). QXMC is the business arm of the Klahoose First Nation, located on Cortes Island, B.C., Canada. The corporation, whose activities include forestry, aquaculture, tourism, and retail, operates the twelve-passenger vessel as a water taxi.
A traditional cedar brushing ceremony marked the vessel’s arrival at Klahoose Wilderness Resort. QXMC General Manager Bruno Pereira commented, “This process took more than a year going from design to delivery, but we couldn’t be happier. We were looking for a quality, custom build and working with Charlie Crane and the Brix team allowed us to make our vision happen. Our new water-taxi business could not start on a better foot.” Chief Kevin Peacey added, “I couldn’t be prouder to own this new vessel and operate this new business. It’s exciting to see our team establishing strategic foundations for future generations of the Klahoose Nation.”
Powered by twin Volvo Penta D4 270hp engines with Aquamatic DPI outdrives, GOAT 1 will provide quick and efficient transport throughout Desolation Sound. The 3212-CTC model’s full walk around configuration, combined with 2 side boarding doors port and starboard, allows for safe passenger access from stem to stern. Heated cabin, exterior-accessed head, and 12 individual passenger seats ensure comfort.
Brix Marine’s PAXCAT portfolio is a line of aluminum catamarans up to 52’ in length ready to be custom designed to each owner’s requirements.
| Model | 3212-CTC Water Taxi |
| Length | 32’ |
| Beam | 12’ |
| Owner | Qathen Xwegus Management Corporation (QXMC) |
| Designer | BRIX Marine |
| Builder | BRIX Marine |
| Hull Type | Catamaran |
| Power & Propulsion | (2) Volvo Penta D4 270hp engines with Aquamatic DPI outdrives
(2) 150-gallon fuel tanks |
| Navigation | Garmin 12” GPSMAP 8612 MFD/Sonar
Garmin 18HD+ 4kW radar 600W Transducer NMEA 2000 networking system Garmin VHF radio, hailer & antenna |
| Electrical | 12VDC system
(8) dual USB ports for passengers 30 Amp shore power |
| Deck | Walk through transom with hinged aluminum gate
Handrails around the perimeter and grab rails throughout Folding radar & antenna mast Roof access ladder (2) side boarding doors (port & stbd) (6) 11” tie up cleats Hinged anchor storage locker at bow |
| Superstructure | Walkaround main cabin
Interior overhead grab rails along the centerline |
| Accommodations | (12) individual passenger seats w/ dedicated USB outlets
Exterior accessed head w/ electric marine toilet HVAC- 18,750 BTU diesel heater |
| Water System | 25-gallon fresh water tank
25-gallon black water tank |