SEATTLE — Washington state’s first hybrid-electric ferry has been temporarily taken out of service due to mechanical issues.
The Wenatchee ferry, which rejoined the fleet on July 24 after a 22-month conversion to a hybrid-electric system, experienced motor issues as it was docking at Seattle’s Colman Dock shortly after 10 a.m. on Friday, according to WSF.
Officials tell KOMO News that two of the ferry’s four drive motors briefly went offline. John Vezina, WSF Deputy Director, emphasized that the issue is not related to the ferry’s hybrid-electric nature…