The crewboat LINDA IRENE provides fast transport for eight passengers in first class airplane seats.  It is configured for research support, but is available as a vessel of opportunity 

Built by Halter Marine
  Length = 65 feet  Depth = 9.6 feet
  Open aft deck = approx 24' by 15'. 
  Avg speed = approx 15 knots

Engines = twin GM Detroit Diesel 12v71s
Fuel consumption (avg) = 2.5 gallons per nautical mile
Fuel capacity (usable) = 800 gallons
Genset = 20kw (keel cooled Detroit Diesel 2-71)

Hull Material = Steel; Superstructure material = Aluminum

Deck Equipment:  HIAB SeaCrane

Wheelhouse Equipment:  Radars, VHF, GPS, depth meter