Layout and Facilities
Within her 90-foot (27 m) length on deck and 21-foot (6 m) beam she's divided into three cabins. 12 bunks, a head and enclosed shower are forward. 18 bunks, two additional heads, another shower and a large common area amidships. Also amidships to port are a large refrigerator and freezer and access to the deck through the galley above.
The galley features a six burner propane stove forward, a day fridge to port and spacious counter space with two deep sink wells to starboard, the galley is comfortable to work in with ports all around, providing plenty of light and ample ventilation.
To aft lies the chart house with a large chart table and a wrap around settee that can be used for teaching, eating or even charting. The nav station to port is comfortable and readily accessible from the helm. Radar, GPS, VHF and SSB are all readily accessible. Below lies the master's cabin, an officer's cabin with two bunks, 4 crew bunks aft, a head with enclosed shower and access to the engine room below. An on deck cockpit provides additional teaching space as well as a pleasant location for al fresco dining.
A 3208 V8 Caterpillar diesel engine provides auxiliary power producing 315 brake horsepower (235 kW) at 2600 rpm while a Northern Lights 16 kW electrical generator powers the creature comforts on board. Coupled with a Village Marine 50 gph watermaker, she's fully capable of extended passages off shore.
Two and a half miles of running rigging support a total of 5,032 square feet (467 m2) of canvas on two masts and 13 sails, easily staying in light air and comfortable rail down in a stiff breeze at nine knots. Controlled by 85 lines on deck, there are plenty of opportunities for participants to learn and do.
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