Island Explorer Specifications


Island Explorer can comfortably accommodate 8 passengers in 4 x 2-berth airconditioned cabins. There is a toilet and separate shower as well as a full size washing machine, tumble drier and laundry sink.

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  • 20m all alloy construction charter vessel
  • Draft: 1.8mtr
  • Beam : 6.35mtr
  • Fuel range: 2000 nautical miles
  • Fuel capacity: 12500ltr
  • Speed cruising: 10 knots
  • Fuel consumption: 60ltr per hr
  • Powered by 2 x 470hp Cummins mains
  • 3-phase generator 25kva
  • Water capacity: 5000ltr
  • 6.5m3 freezer room
  • 6.5m3 cool room
  • Storage in tiller room

Dinghies:

  • 2 top deck loaded, 4.35 metre quintrex with 50hp 4-stroke motor & sounders
  • safety equipement
  • VHF radios for communication with mother ship and one another
  • 1x 4.95m Trailcraft with Suzuki 115hp 4-stroke and 1x 4.8m Tabs Jumbo with Honda 75hp 4-stroke (these boats are toed behind the mothership).

Lounge and dining area:

  • seating for 12
  • table & shelves for equipment
  • 8kW air conditioner
  • TV
  • DVD/CD player, sound system with back deck speakers
  • watch your video footage
  • bring your own CD's and DVD's.

Galley:

  • upright fridge/freezer
  • 2 microwaves
  • hot plates

Aft Deck:

  • 6mtr x 5mtr with hard top for UV protection
  • Table & ample seating
  • Barbeque (LPG)
  • Freshwater shower
  • Freshwater taps and sink
  • Saltwater tap and hose
  • High pressure 2000psi hose and gun
  • Chilled freshwater tap
  • Chilled storage for soft drinks etc.

For Deck:

  • Table and chrairs (seats 10)
  • Enjoy drinks and nibbles at sunset!

Safety:

  • 16 man inflatable life raft
  • 16 SOLAS life jackets
  • all safety equipment to USL standard
  • induction "safety at sea" prior to departure

Full electronics:

  • 72 nautical mile radar
  • sonar
  • colour fish finder
  • auto pilot
  • GPS/plotter
  • colour chart plotter
  • computerised navigation system
  • HF radio
  • VHF radio
  • portable VHF radio
  • satellite telephone 0145 116 113 ($5 per minute)
  • Accomodation area with 240v power points for other electronics

The Island Explorer on a clear day

The lounge area inside the boat

The back deck of the Island Explorer

One of the Island Explorer's dinghies

Another photo of the lounge area of the boat

Island Explorer in port

Dinghie speeding away to where the fish are


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