An advisory group has recommended Skagit County replace the Gumes Island ferry with a plug-in, battery-powered vessel that can also use onboard diesel generators. The group spent seven months studying the issue and presented their findings on July 12, 2026. The proposed replacement would address aging infrastructure and environmental concerns while maintaining service to Guemes Island. Skagit County will now review the recommendation before making a final decision on the ferry replacement.
Guemes Ferry Advisory Group Recommends New Vessel
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- ✓An advisory group has recommended Skagit County replace the Gumes Island ferry“After seven months of work, an advisory group is recommending Skagit County eventually replace the Guemes Island ferry with a plug-in, battery-powered vessel whose electric motors can also be powered by onboard diesel generators.”
- ✓The replacement ferry would be a plug-in, battery-powered vessel“After seven months of work, an advisory group is recommending Skagit County eventually replace the Guemes Island ferry with a plug-in, battery-powered vessel whose electric motors can also be powered by onboard diesel generators.”
- ✓The replacement ferry can also use onboard diesel generators“an advisory group is recommending Skagit County eventually replace the Guemes Island ferry with a plug-in, battery-powered vessel whose electric motors can also be powered by onboard diesel generators.”
- ⚠The group spent seven months studying the issueNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The group presented their findings on July 12, 2026“Guemes ferry advisory group gives presentation — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0700”
- ⚠The proposed replacement would address aging infrastructureNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The proposed replacement would address environmental concernsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The proposed replacement would maintain service to Guemes IslandNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Skagit County will now review the recommendationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Skagit County will make a final decision on the ferry replacementNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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