Description This former naval ship currently operating as a Research/ Exploration yacht and is offered complete with a set of Conversion plans for refitting to a luxury expedition yacht. This vessel's Class Society is the International Naval Surveys Bureau. I.N.S.B. and her Class is Commercial World wide E0 Ice C. She was built to a standard that few yachts ever attain. She was re-powered with a Caterpillar 3508 Diesel in 1991, and will cruise at 8-13 knots with a 8,400 nautical mile range at 8 knots. Most of the cabins, corridors, bath rooms and salons were rebuilt and upgraded in the last few years. Accommodations include a total of 16 beds (with potential for 20) in 12 single and 2 double occupancy cabins. There are 3 single cabins with bathrooms, Galley, mess room and day room, and a large office behind the bridge. There is a Second office / hospital,Freezer and cold rooms, Sauna and special room for smokers. This vessel is well-maintained and ready to go anywhere!
Accommodations The "MV Hydrograf" is a former naval ship currently operating as a Research/ Exploration yacht and is offered complete with a set of Conversion plans for refitting to a luxury expedition yacht. Currently registered in St. Vincent and the Grenadines this vessel's Class Society is the International Naval Surveys Bureau. I.N.S.B. and her Class is Commercial World wide E0 Ice C.
Built in 1967 at the Mjellem and Karlsen Shipyard AS, Norway she is 343 Gross Tons and 103 Net Tons; and built to a standard that few yachts ever attain.
She was re-powered with a Caterpillar 3508 Diesel in 1991, and will cruise at 8-13 knots with a 8,400 nautical mile range at 8 knots.
Ship's electrical requirements are supplied by two updated Generators that include: an Iveco Aifc 8061-M12, 79 Hp, New 1997 / generator 58 kWa and one Volvo Penta D5A - ATA, 150 HK, New 2007/ generator 65 kWa. She is equipped with a powerful 250 HP Brunvoll / Volvo TMD-120AK Bow Thruster.
Electronics, Navigation, Communications and safety equipment has been regularly updated in accordance with class requirements and the bridge is well-equipped with redundant systems suitable for world cruising.
Most of the cabins, corridors, bath rooms and salons were rebuilt and upgraded in the last few years.
Accommodations include a total of 16 beds (with potential for 20) in 12 single and 2 double occupancy cabins. There are 3 single cabins with bathrooms, Galley, mess room and day room, and a large office behind the bridge. There is a Second office / hospital, Freezer and cold rooms, Sauna and special room for smokers.
This vesseel is well-maintained and ready to go anywhere! Pack your bags, inspect, and you'll agree she's ready to circumnavigate as-is and priced right to allow for a conversion to step up the accommodations a luxurious notch or two.
Total of 16 beds (possible 20) in (12) 1-man and (2) 2-man cabins whereof (3) single cabins with bathrooms.
Special room for smokers.
(2) Offices.
Hospital.
Freezer and cold rooms.
Sauna.
Electronics & Navigation
Communication:
Full GMDSS Area 1, 2, 3.
MF/HF: Sailor Compact HF SSB RE 2100.
GMDSS: Sailor Compact HF SSB RM 2150.
VHF-DSC: Sailor RT 2047/ D-RT4822.
VHF: Sailor RT 144C.
VHF: Sailor C 4900.
VHF Hand held: Skanti 9110 2 stk. GMDSS.
VHF Hand held: Icom AD-90, 2 stk.
INMARSAT-C: Furuno.
AIS: Furuno FA-100.
MINI-M: Thrane and Thrane Satellite phone.
VHF-PEILER: Taiyo TD-L1550.
NAVTEX: Furuno NX-500.
GSM mobile phone and telefax.
Navigation:
Radar 1: Furuno FR2110 ARPA 72 mile.
Radar 2: Furuno FR1510 D ARPA 72 mile.
GPS: Furuno GP-70 Mark 11.
GPS: Furuno GP-36 DGPS.
Loran C: Furuno LC-90 Mark II.
Depth sounder: Furuno FCV-581.
Log: Furuno GP 70 Mark 2.
Magnet Compass: Bergen Nautikk.
Gyro Compass: SG Brown - SGB 1000.
Gyro Repeater: Lehmkul Electronic.
GPS Gyro Compass: Furuno, SC-110 with (2) speakers.
Autopilot: Robertson AP-45.
Chartplotter 1: Telchart 2022.
Chartplotter 2: Olex with (3) monitors.
Deck Equipment Topsides were high pressure water blasted in 1998. Gunnel was high pressure water blasted in 2005. Class Society: International Naval Surveys Bureau (I.N.S.B.). Class: Commercial World Wide E0 Ice C.
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