The Kylin
The Kylin was built in 1997 by Freeman Bay boats as a 57ft Westcoaster and in 2004 was extended to the current 62ft.
New Twin Scania motors have been installed in November 2007 with a cruising speed of 16 – 18 knots with a full speed of 23knots.
The wheelhouse was greatly lengthened to accommodate passenger needs but this still left enough working deck for 14 passengers to fish in comfort.
A retrousse stern was added, housing the full beam dive platform and steps. These are reached through double transom doors. There is a hot and cold shower to one side of the platform.
An awning covers two thirds of the deck with protective clip in windows for all weather protection.
There are 3 single berths in the forepeak plus 2 double cabins downstairs. Their are lounges upstairs for passengers comfort.
The wheelhouse layout puts an extremely well-equipped galley aft to starboard with a lounging area-dinette ahead. The main control station is to port with the dinette aft of it, An air conditioner ensures comfort even in the hottest of weather. There is a full gas oven, microwave, fridge and sink for preparation of meals.
For refilling dive tanks there is a 190m3/minute Bauer, able to deliver 350 bars.
Refrigeration was an essential consideration for storing the catch during the 6 day Montebello Safaris so a five cubic metre freezer, operating at 18 degrees minus C is below deck There is also a self contained one cubic metre brine tank on deck.
Specifications
| Vessel type: |
Wet liner-charter boat |
|---|---|
Construction material: |
FRP-foam sandwich |
Survey: |
USL 1B and 3B by Transport Dept WA |
Builder: |
Freeman Bay Boats ?95 |
Designer: |
Phil Curran |
Owner: |
Montebello Safaris |
Home Port: |
Fremantle |
Length measured: |
17.37 metres then ext to 18.2mtr in 2004 |
Beam: |
5.64 metres |
Draught: |
1.3 metres |
Main engines: |
2 x Scania DI12M EMS; 650hp each |
Gearboxes: |
2.5:1 reduction |
Propellers: |
Veem 4 bladed 35.5" x 41" |
Auxiliary: |
Perkins-Seagen 17kva 3-phase genset |
Fuel |
4,000 litres |
Fresh water |
1800 litres |
Engineering installation: |
Lawson Engineering |
Underwater gear installation: |
Hamilton Engineering |
Radar: |
Koden MD-3604 |
Sounder: |
Furuno Colour LCD Video Sounder model FCV-1100L |
Plotter: |
JRC NWU-55 |
Two-way radios: |
Codan 9390 HF, GME GX558A VHF, GME GX290 27MHz |
Autopilot: |
Autohelm ST7000 |
Electrical Installation: |
Norman Electro Services |
Electronic Installation: |
Maritime Electronics |
Refrigeration Installation: |
Hydrotherm |
Hydraulic Installation: |
Fremantle Hydraulics |
Liferaft: |
Roaring Forties 20 person |
Dive Compressor: |
Bauer 190m3/min, 350 bar |
Passengers: |
18 by day, 6 overnight in unprotected waters, 60 in protected waters |
Speed: |
18 knots cruising, 23 knots full speed |
Range: |
800nm plus reserve |
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