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The MV Encinal<\/strong> is a passenger ferry<\/a> boat in the San Francisco Bay Ferry<\/a> fleet. It was retired from service in 2018 and was replaced by MV Hydrus<\/a>. While in operation, it typically served the Alameda Ferry<\/a> and Oakland Ferry<\/a> routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a capacity for 395 passengers, 20 bikes and is wheelchair accessible. It features two passenger decks, onboard restrooms and a snack and drink bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MV Encinal was built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, a shipbuilding and ship repair company in Freeland, Washington, at a cost of $2.1 million. It began ferry service in 1985.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vessel has two DD Series 400 engines and uses a propeller for propulsion. It can reach a service speed of 23 knots (26.5 miles per hour).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MV Encinal is constructed from aluminum, measures 27.4 meters in length and has a gross tonnage of 96 tons. It is fueled by Bio Diesel B5 and has a fuel capacity of 5,400 gallons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other retired ferries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n