Launched in October 2004, this ice-strength, alloy metal, long range, prototype ship is dedicated to Arctic observation. The three main key strengths are its ability to be fully maneuverable in very shallow remote waters, its autonomy and its low running cost. It was designed to be as energy efficient as possible, relying for its heat and power on a high efficiency diesel-powered Whispergen co-generation system supplemented by renewable electricity produced by a bank of eight 175 watt Shell solar cells and a 1 kW FuturEnergy wind turbine.
Built for wintering autonomously, she has been designed as a simple and efficient year-long observation platform capable of resisting Arctic ice pressure if necessary. Eight people can be totally autonomous in winter conditions for one year.
Conceived and run by passionate owners, the vessel's main goal is to be an environmentally friendly educational tool about the most remote places on our planet, and can serve as a base camp for scientists, photographers, engineers and observers.
VAT may apply for European buyers, please inquire. Numerous photographs are available upon request.
Accommodations
The living space consists of a crew cabin and 3 guest cabins of 43 sq.ft. each. There is a galley, dining and seating area, bathroom, shower, laundry, and large workshop.
There is a 466 cu.ft. engine room, 325 cu.ft. aft storage area, and 417 cu.ft. stern storage area. The work space inside is 17.7' x 11.8' x 6.8' and the work space outside is 13.1' x 11.8'.
Electrical
Electronics & Navigation
Engine Details & Mechanical
Twin Perkins Sabre M92 181 hp (135 kw) diesels 7,500 liters fuel, diesel fuel Type 2,1; plus 600 liters fuel in genset tank Range in open water, 6800 nm @ 7.5 kt. wind/sea average
Whispergen high efficiency co-generation diesel system for heat and power (8) 175 watt Shell solar cells Engine driven alternators for main power while moving FuturEnergy wind turbine, 1 kW, mounted 39' up main mast, generates 2-5 kW/day of no-polluting power Custom turbine mount for vibration absorption
Sails & Rigging
Deck & Hull
Construction & Finish
Started in September 2003, the hull and the cabin deck construction took 7 months. The metal work completed, Aurora Magnetica was then transported by road to La Rochelle (France) for finishing.
Constructed of Strongal-reg-process; Marine aluminum, 20 mm thickness. 4 layers of insulation: 6mm of grained cork, 45mm of an high density polyurethane foam, 10mm of marine plywood, another 4mm of grained cork. 3 watertight bulkheads, 3 autonomous compartments.
Comments
Launched in October 2004, this ice-strength, alloy metal, long range, prototype ship is dedicated to Arctic observation. The three main key strengths are its ability to be fully maneuverable in very shallow remote waters, its autonomy and its low running cost. It was designed to be as energy efficient as possible, relying for its heat and power on a high efficiency diesel-powered Whispergen co-generation system supplemented by renewable electricity produced by a bank of eight 175 watt Shell solar cells and a 1 kW FuturEnergy wind turbine.
Built for wintering autonomously, she has been designed as a simple and efficient year-long observation platform capable of resisting Arctic ice pressure if necessary. Eight people can be totally autonomous in winter conditions for one year.
Conceived and run by passionate owners, the vessel's main goal is to be an environmentally friendly educational tool about the most remote places on our planet, and can serve as a base camp for scientists, photographers, engineers and observers.
VAT may apply for European buyers, please inquire. Numerous photographs are available upon request.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Details and information regarding this vessel are offered in good faith but we cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy
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agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This
vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, inventory change, or withdrawal
without notice.
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