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Enceladus is 38ft, has both sails furling, a 40 hp Volvo diesel motor, three double cabins and is wheel steer. She has beautiful mahogany woodwork and is fully equipped with stylish creature comforts and the latest technology. Everything on board is new.

Propulsion

  • An inmast furling main
  • Furling headsail
  • 40 hp diesel motor Volvo Penta - a tank of diesel is supplied

Safety

  • Lifejackets(8) including 2 for children
  • Flares
  • Three Fire Extinguishers
  • First Aid Kit
  • EPIRB with GPS automatic location
  • 2 x VHF (25w and 1w)
  • Grab Bag
  • Safety Lines
  • Inflatable(2.6m)
  • Outboard Motor (3.5hp)
  • Auckland Coastguard provides a NowCasting service through VHF giving the general weather forecasts, tide times, wind strength (average and gusts, at about ten locations), continuously 24 hours a day.

Navigation

  • Chartplotter with E charts of the sailing area, all loaded
  • GPS
  • Radar
  • Automatic Pilot (Simply press a button)
  • Physical charts and navigation instruments
  • Compass
  • Depth gauge
  • Wind gauge

Anchoring

  • Rocna anchor (60m chain) on electric windlass with remote
  • Anchor Alarm on GPS
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Creature Comforts

  • 3 double cabins (2 more could sleep in the saloon). Linen supplied for five nights or more.
  • Hot & cold pressure water
  • Two Showers
  • One head
  • Microwave oven & gas fired 2 burner top and oven
  • AM/FM & CD player(30CDs on board)
  • DVD Television ( some DVDs are on board, but bring your own)
  • Bimini
  • Transom boarding and swimming platform
  • Refrigerator
  • Cockpit table for drinks
  • Two sets of wet weather gear.