The
technical bits:
- Make &
model: Beneteau Oceanis 440,
built in USA 1993.
- Construction:
Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) (commonly know as Fibreglass, tough stuff!!)
- Mast head
sloop rig (sailor speak for
1 mast, 2 sails (Headsail & mainsail)).
- Inboard 75hp
diesel engine (handy when the wind is not blowing or when you need a bit
more power).
- Key Dimensions
- Overall Length 44 feet (13.4 mtrs)
- Beam (width) 14’5” feet (4.4 mtrs)
- Main Cabin Headroom 6’4” (1.95 mtrs)
- Fresh water capacity 830 ltrs
- Fuel capacity 240 ltrs (engine range about 400 nautical miles).
How many
people can sleep on board?
What’s
On Board?
- 2 Bathrooms
(heads) with showers & hot/cold pressure water (the more efficient your
use of the hot water, the longer your shower!)
- Transom shower
(convenient fresh water rinse if you decide to have a dip in the sea)
- 10 stack CD
player with cabin & cockpit speakers so you can enjoy your favourite
sounds inside and out.
- Laptop computer
(if you have to work, or want to watch some DVD’s)
- Cockpit BBQ
(cook your fresh catch taking in the surrounds)
- Fridge &
freezer.
- 230v power
supply for charging phones or laptops if you simply cannot live without
them, sorry no hair dryers.
- Inflatable
dinghy with 2HP outboard
(great for exploring anchorages visited).