Vessel Fitout

A general theme and standard of finish is maintained throughout the vessel. Wood accent trim is used extensively throughout. All interior head liners are quality vinyl. Cabin walls are mostly fitted with a vinyl or fabric covering. Saloon cabin sides around the window mullions and aft bulkhead are gloss gelcoat.

Master Cabin

The master cabin on the starboard side has a queen size bed with independent European wood slat springing. Space under the wood slats allows the area to breath thereby avoiding condensate buildup. A generous hanging closet space forward with under drawer units provides clothes storage. Facing the bed, hinge out units further complement the storage space over the chamfer panel. The aft bulkhead turns aft on the outboard side creating an interesting extra space that is suitable for a small bookshelf and LCD TV mounting that angles towards the middle of the bed head. An overhead hatch is strategically placed above the head end to provide ventilation. It allows immediate access to the foredeck and presents a view of the sky above while lying down. The hatch is fitted with a sliding screen and day shade. An opening port light is fitted to the outside cabin topside. An optional master cabin air conditioning unit can be fitted in place of the drawer storage if required. Two reading lights and a main cabin pelmet light provide illumination. The closet is fitted with a battery powered LED touch lamp. A 12 volt cabin fan provides extra cooling for warmer nights. The cabin and companion way floor is carpeted.

Guest Cabin

Head

Aft of the master cabin in the starboard hull is the shower and toilet. A basin is installed on a full length solid surface bench top with a facing mirror. Pressurised hot and cold water is on tap at the sink which has a pull out shower head that can be attached to the wall. The floor incorporates a shower pan which is fitted with an automatic sump pump. An interior hanging line is fitted under the ceiling of the head area for drying hand wash items. Fresh towel storage is provided on a timber rack on the outboard fascia of the companionway between the master cabin and head. All inside corners of the head area are radioused for easy cleaning and the floor has a non skid finish.

An electric salt water flushing toilet is at the aft end of the head compartment. The toilet pumps to an onboard holding tank that is fitted with both a deck pumpout and gravity drain. A towel rack is fitted to the aft wall behind the toilet.

Galley

In the port hull aft of the guest cabin is the galley. Facing inboard the galley is open to the saloon area above. The galley bench top is an L shape 2 metres long by 1.2 metres wide at the aft end. The bench top contains a three hob cook top and a sink. Ship stores and galley appliances are stored in cupboards at the back of the bench top (under the saloon port side settee). A refrigerator is located athwart ships under the aft bench top. Above the aft bench is a shelf for a convection microwave oven. Along the length of the outboard section of the galley is a wall mounted storage unit for plates and other items that are relatively narrow. Ventilation of the galley area is by way of a port light on the outer hull side, an overhead hatch and cabin fan. A vinyl floor provides for an easy cleanup.

The vessel electrical system supplies 240 volt AC power that is sufficient to support a convection microwave oven and other kitchen appliances such as a bread maker or toaster . The AC power is sourced from an inverter that uses battery power instead of having to run a generator set. The cook top is powered by LPG while the refrigerator is solar/battery powered.

Helm

The helm station is located centrally at the forward end of the saloon deck. Two seats are provided with the starboard position is geared for helming the vessel. An instrument pod and work surface accommodates the helm instruments on the starboard side and a laptop workstation to port. The vertical fascia on the starboard side of the helm area houses the main electrical switch panel and engineering instrumentation. Access to the rear of the electrical panel is made by a removable panel in the master cabin.

Vessel steering is hydraulic with the helm pump and wheel in front of the starboard seat. A morse control unit controls engine power and gearbox. Standard electronic equipment includes a VHF radio and a multifunction GPS chart plotter/fish finder. A rocker style switch panel controls "drive the boat" functions.

Saloon

The saloon area has a helm station forward with companion way stairs leading to the guest cabin and galley to port and the master cabin and head to starboard. A full length settee on the port side divides the saloon area from the galley below. A serving shelf above the settee back is accessable from both the galley and saloon. This feature allows a person in the galley to stay in touch with the saloon area. An L shaped saloon seating area and table is located to starboard. To the port side of the helm station is an audio/video player. A 1 metre wide companion way door is centrally located aft.

Overall the saloon area is large and airy. A fixed seating arrangement for nine people consists of three at the settee, four at the saloon table and two at the helm station. Six people can sit directly at the saloon table for meals by using two portable deck chairs.

Detail attention has been given to reducing heat buildup in the vessel. An overall objective is to avoid the need for air conditioning. Our sense is that most people want to be able to enjoy their anchor environment without having to close up the vessel and run a generator set to keep things cool. The forward glass has been angled more vertical and has a large roof overhang to reduce the solar load. The side glass has a solar film applied and incorporates a sliding blind arrangement to add privacy and protection from direct sun.

Ventilation is provided by a large hatch above the helm and by two port lights at the top of the outer window facets. The port lights can generally be left open as they have substantial rain protection by the overhanging roof top. On either side of the companionway, opening glass that is protected by the aft deck roof can be left open while the boat is unattended. In conjunction with the forward port lights, the boat enjoys flow through ventilation without fear of driving rain entering the interior. Two fans are placed either side of the helm.

Aft Deck

The aft deck has an area 2 metres long by 4.3 metres wide. A wide central companionway door joins the aft deck to the saloon. The port side of the door has a 140 litre front load dual drawer refrigerator. A seat extends across the curved aft bulkhead which has on either side a safety gate providing access to port and starboard stairs leading to each boarding platform. Large lazarette floor lockers are provided on either side of the aft deck. The boarding platforms are 0.4 metres above waterline to give easy access for dinghy boarding. The starboard platform has mounting provision for the a swim ladder. Davits extend from the rear of the aft bulkhead to hoist the dinghy which is held securely by tie downs. An optional electric capstan winch can be installed on top of the aft bulkhead to assist with moorig lines and fishing tackle. An addition aft cleat is mounted on the aft end of the platform where a horizontal lead is made to the dock.

Foredeck