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S.V. PELICAN |
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A Charter Vessel for Bass Strait and Beyond. |
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Pelican is a sailing catamaran of 19 metres built specifically for open water charters. Based on Polynesian migratory vessels that have a 5,000 year heritage she incorporates the best of both ancient and up to the minute design. She is a fast, safe and efficient platform set up for marine research, film wor ,lk k and eco tourism. Comfortable without being luxurious her design and layout suit her for a variety of marine charter operations. Her traditional Polynesian lines set her apart from most modern cats. Like her namesake she is elegant and adaptable. Pelican is built to survey specifications 1B, 1C and 1D allowing her to carry up to 20 people for extended periods at sea, 40 for day trips in open water or 60 in sheltered waters, including a crew of between 2 and 5. Her shallow draft, maneuverability and stability will enable her to operate in estuarine, reef or open water with safety. She can also be beached and will sit comfortably on her stub keels. Accommodation is provided in eight separate 1,2 or 3 berth cabins. A designated office or laboratory space provides uncluttered work/computer stations for up to 3 people. The gourmet kitchen/galley can comfortably cater for a full complement and includes a small dining area for up to 6. The two separate bathroom/heads are each equipped with hot shower. But possibly Pelican’s best feature is the shaded central deck area between the hulls which provides a huge, flexible, open space uncluttered by boat or sailing gear. This can be utilised as a work platform, or curtained off to create a huge saloon, meeting or entertainment area. Excellent water access is provided by articulated stairways which lower at the stern making her an ideal dive platform. Two inflatable dinghies (capable of carrying up to 8 adults) can be accommodated aft ready to go and can be launched or retrieved in seconds. The wheelhouse accommodates the latest in communication and navigation systems and if necessary can be kept separate from the guest areas. The boats mechanical systems and workshop are located in separate engine rooms in each hull isolating all the noisy messy bits from the work and living areas. Pelican’s refrigeration and storage capacity will allow her to stay at sea with comfort for extended periods. On board facilities will include 3 phase and 240 volt power, satellite communications, phone, computers, internet access, video monitoring/playback, underwater cameras, scuba tank filling, dive/fishing gear as well as state of the art safety and navigation systems. Other facilities can be arranged by negotiation. We anticipate that Pelican should be able to maintain an average speed, in most conditions, of 10 kts whether under sail or power. Giving her a passage making capability of 240 nautical miles per day. Her twin 50 HP diesel sail drive engines are quiet and unobtrusive. She has a ketch rig with mildly roached, fully battened main and mizzen, and self furling jibs. Particular attention has been paid to the operational efficiency of all systems. Where possible solar, wind and water energy sources will be utilised and the use of toxic materials, finishes and processes avoided. BACKGROUNDIn 1998 after early success with 'If It Doesn't Kill You' our television series based around Redbill, a 1920's Broome Pearling Lugger, we started looking for a larger vessel. Unable to find anything that was entirely suitable we decided to build a vessel from scratch. We needed a vessel to serve as a platform for a range of social and environmental projects. It must be capable as an expedition vessel, comfortable at sea in all conditions, with facilities for a small community of people. It must be a model of environment friendly technology with an impressive sailing performance. We wanted a vessel with a traditional feel, to lend it appeal as a visual environment for making films, but were drawn to the many advantages of modern catamarans. After much research and consideration we arrived at a combination of elements from traditional Polynesian and modern catamaran designs. In November 1998 we began construction. The result is SV Pelican. IMAGESClick on image for enlargement
SPECIFICATIONS LOA .............................................. 19 metres
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