MV Sally Fox

History
NameMV Sally Fox
OwnerKing County
OperatorKing County Water Taxi
Port of registrySeattle, Washington
RouteVashon Island–Seattle
BuilderAll American Marine
CostUS$6.25 million
Laid down2014
LaunchedDecember 15, 2014 (2014-12-15)
Completed2014
In serviceApril 8, 2015 (2015-04-08)
Identification
General characteristics
TypeCatamaran passenger ferry
Length104.3 ft (31.8 m)
Beam32.9 ft (10.0 m)
Draft3.6 ft (1.1 m)
Decks2
Installed power2 x 1,800 bhp (1,300 kW) (biodiesel engines)
PropulsionFixed-pitch propellers
Speed
  • Cruising: 28 knots (52 km/h; 32 mph)
  • Maximum: 31 knots (57 km/h; 36 mph)
Capacity278 passengers
Crew3

MV Sally Fox is a passenger-only ferry built for the King County Water Taxi. The Sally Fox is 104 feet (32 m) long and has a capacity of 278 passengers seated in two indoor decks and outdoor balconies. The aluminum catamaran was built in 2014 by All American Marine in Bellingham, Washington for US$6.25 million (US$8.29 million in 2024 dollars), and is used primarily on the Vashon Island–Seattle route. The boat began operating on the Vashon route in April 2015, replacing two leased boats. The vessel was named for Sally Fox, a Vashon Island activist who fought for passenger ferry service to the island. It is the sister ship of the MV Doc Maynard, which entered service in 2016.