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Island Explorer Specifications

island explorerIsland 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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Overall:

  • 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 Millennium hulls with 50hp 4-stroke motors,& sounders
  • 2 x 4.95 Trailcrafts with 115hp 4-stroke motor - towed behind - GPS & sounders
  • safety equipement
  • VHF radios for communication with mother ship
    and one another

Lounge and dining area:

  • seating for 12
  • table & shelves for equipment
  • 4hp 3-phase air conditioner
  • TV and video recorder
  • DVD/CD 5 Stacker sound system with B&W speakers
  • watch your video footage and copy to VHS
  • bring your own CD's and Movies.

Galley: (240v)

  • upright fridge/freezer
  • 2 microwaves
  • hot plates

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salon looking through to galley



dinghie

aft deck

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.

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 ($2 per minute)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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