| Statistics | M.V. Pacificat Explorer |
| Place Built | Vancouver, BC |
| Year Built | 1998 |
| Vehicle Capacity | 235 |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,000 |
| Length | 122.5 m |
| Gross Tons | 1,900 |
| Service Speed | 34 knots |
| Horsepower | 33,500 |
Special Notes:
- The PacifiCat Explorer was the first of the 3 fast-ferries built for BC Ferries in the late 1990's and early 2000's.
- The PacifiCat Explorer and her sister ship, PacifiCat Discovery are the fastest ships in the fleet (34 knots), have the highest horsepower (33,500 horsepower), and the newest ships in the fleet as of 2002.
- For lots more notes and facts, visit my Pacificat Feature page.
- For some comments on the passenger experience on the PacifiCat's, visit my FastCat Experience page.
| Year | Event |
| 1998 | June - Launched at North Vancouver. |
| 1999 | June - PacifiCat Explorer made her inaugural run between Departure Bay, Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay. |
| 2000 | January - The PacifiCats were pulled out of regular service, not meeting expectations. |
| 2000 | BC Ferries put the PacifiCat's up for sale. |
| 2003 | March 20 - The PacifiCat's arrived at Canada Place in preparation for the auction on the 24th. |
| 2003 | March 24 - The PacifiCat's were sold to Washington Marine Companies. The PacifiCat Explorer was auctioned off for $4 million (US). |
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