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We
will
be commencing
Charters
in
2010.
Regrettably there has been a major delay by the boat builder due to
unforeseen circumstances. Yes, we are upset but there is little we can do! I
have just visited the factory in Cornwall during November 2008 and work is
progressing SLOWLY. I am told the vessel will be ready for transportation for
April 2010. We will see!
The hull of the vessel and superstructure are bonded together. The process of
fitting out the vessel, installing the engines and stern gear are now under way.
One engine was in place during my visit. All of the structural work is
completed.
Please watch this space for an update. Please do not call or leave email
messages for bookings charters until you see an update that our vessel has
arrived and is ready for charter.
When the vessel arrives we still have to add the electronics package, install a
generator, fit out the bathroom, install outriggers & a fighting chair etc.
Many
thanks........Capt. Tony Allen.
PLEASE NOTE: The
pictures featured below are of a sister ship pictured in Padstow Harbour,
Cornwall, United Kingdom in 2006.
"Electric Blue 111"
will operate from DON'S DOCK, JOHNS PASS, MADEIRA BEACH, FLORIDA.
She
is a Powerglide 40 Port Isaac Catamaran Sportsfisher powered by 2 x 400HP IVECO
Diesel Engines which
gives the vessel a cruise speed of 26 knots and a top speed of 32 knots. Our
vessel will have a range of just over 700 miles!
We also carry
100 gallons of water which can
also be heated via a 11 gallon calorifier for hot water or even a shower! If it's a hot
day you can relax in our 16,000 Btu air conditioned saloon, that's of course if you do no
suffer from "Mal de Mer". Otherwise the Flybridge may be the place for you?
Whilst in our galley you will notice the vessel has a heated electrical hotplate,
oven, microwave,
refrigerator/freezer and a automatic coffee maker. We also have a beautiful
bathroom and berths.
The vessel is also equipped with a
shore power connection when at the dock.
Navigation and
Fishing finding:
1. 1 x ICOM
M602 VHF
2.
1 x ICOM M502 VHF (Tower).
3. Si-tex ColorMax 15
Digital GPS/W.A.A.S/Plotter + Video Camera picture of cockpit relayed to lower
helm
4. Si-tex Explorer Plus Charting system for Navigation + 19" monitor and Dell PC
for downloading pictures
5. Simrad CE44 Radar/GPS/WASS/Fishfinder/Plotter 50/200Khz
6. Simrad CE44 Repeater (This is on the tower).
7. Simrad CR44, 4kW 48 n mile Radar Open Array.
8. Simrad CE40 GPS/WASS/Fishfinder/Plotter 50/200Khz
9. Simrad Robertson Autopilot AP25 Upper & Lower Stations.
10. ICOM M710 MF Radio
11. Two
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Safety
Equipment:
1. AVON OCEAN 8 man Liferaft with hydrostatic
release.
2. ACR Class 1 EPIRB/GPS with hydrostatic release.
3. SART
4. 8 Life Jackets Adults.
5. 2 Lifejackets Children's size.
5. USCG Flare pack in canister.
6. USCG First Aid Kit.
7. ACR Rapid Ditch Bag
8. 2 x 30" Life ring's
9. 2 x Manual Bilge Pumps
10. 4 x Electrical Bilge Pumps
11. Jabsco 2" electrical/mechanical deckwash/
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Fishing
Equipment:
1. Tracy Tournament Fighting Chair for the big one!
2. 28' Lee's Double Spreader Out Riggers.
3. Lee's Centre Rigger
4. Six in deck Lee's Deck rod holders
5. 30 gallon Transom Live well
6. Cockpit sink and tackle centre
7. Two Large Insulated in deck fish boxes
8. Insulated Freezer Bait Box 12volt/120volt
9. Extensive Range of Fishing Rods & Reels (See below)
10. Jabsco Electric Salt & Fresh Water Wash Downs
11. Hydraulic Winch + anchors, chain & rope a plenty.
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Electrical
System
1. 7Kva Northern Lights Generator 1500 rpm supplying
120 volt & 12 volt
2. Xantrax Prosine 2.0 Inverter/Charger 4500 watt
3. 11 gallon Calorifier/120 volt Immersion Heater
4. 16,000 Btu Air Conditioner
5. 2 x 128 amp hour Engine Starter Batteries
6. 4 x 128 amp hour Deep Cycle Auxiliary Batteries
7. 1 x 128 amp hour Generator Starting Battery
8. Xantrax Battery Monitor
9. Hubbell 50amp 125/250 volt Ship-to-Shore
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Northern Light Generator
Tracy Tournament Fighting Chair
For
fishing equipment the boat has a lot of gear.
1. 6 x PENN 4.0 High Speed Reels on Ugly Sticks.
2. 6 x
PENN 6.0 High Speed Reels on CALSTAR or
Ugly stand up rods.
3. 4 x PENN INTERNATIONAL 30SW on CHAOS & PENN Rods.
4. 2 x
PENN 6.0 High Speed Reels with 60lb Monel Wire Line on CHAOS 50-100lb Wire Line
Trolling Rods.
5. 2 x PENN 4.0 High Speed Reels with 30lb Monel Wire Line on CHAOS
20-30lb Wire Line Trolling Rods.
6. 2 x PENN Formula 15KG
TWIN SPEED REELS on Chaos Rods.
7. 2 x PENN 80T on specially made bent butt trolling rods, by
Indian Rocks Tackle.
8. 1 x SHIMANO 80T on a PENN Rod.
9. 6 x CHAOS light spinning
rods with Penn 6500 or 5500 reels.
10. 4 x FOUR PENN 130T REELS on PENN
Trolling Rods.
The vessel also has an great assortment of
lures on board for every individual need including a vast stock of the famous
Eddystone Lures. As
we have so much gear we no longer keep it all on board for security reasons.
Of course you may
bring your own favorite tackle with you if you wish.
If your travelling from abroad this is a kindly reminder: pack
your fishing rods in a tube to avoid damage to the guides or rings. For more
information on bookings just email me.
BUILDING of
"ELECTRIC BLUE 111"
The hull and superstructure are now out of
their respective moulds and ready to be coupled together. Below is a
picture of the hull after release.
Just look how big that hull is. There is someone stood just under the stern
Cockpit tackle centre construction
Cockpit tackle centre construction
Installation of IVECO NEF 400 engines
Captain Tony ALLEN.
M.R.Pharm.S
(US Coastguard
Certified No:
1139644.
R.Y.A Yachtmaster Offshore COS)
or Email:
Electricbluefish@msn.com
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