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Katika underwent a major refurbishment at the end of 2001 season and in the 2003/04 off-season has just had over A$100,000 spent on improvements including new air conditioning, refrigeration, teak work throughout and behind the scene mechanical enhancements etc.

In the 2004/05 off-season she is having 6ft! added to the stern and an extra generator added. Also the gearbox is being switched out and a new propeller fitted; the combination of that and the new engine and Steve hopes to get average speeds of 8 knots+.

Accommodation

  • Air-conditioned accommodation in 3 cabins (2 twins and 1 quad) for 8 passengers
  • Substantial shaded deck space and rear bench seating (semi circular seating up to 8 people)
  • upper viewing bench giving an elevated view of the surf and is very popular with photographers.
  • Saloon with seating for 8 equipped with Powerful Sound System stereo and television with DVD and VCD

Specifications

LOA 60ft/18.75 meter ketch
Average Cruising Speed 8 knots+
Engine Mitsubishi 220hp turbo charged diesel engine,New for 2005!!!
Tender Tender with 85hp Yamaha, seating for 6 passengers and surfboards, with speeds of over 30 knots, new for 2005!!
Electronics/Equipment/Safety Gear - Raytheon GPS Chart Plotter+48NM RADAR - Raytheon GPS Chart Plotter - Furuno Depth Sounder - 2 ICOM VHF Radios - 1 ICOM HF Radio
Refrigerator Substantial Marine refrigeration/Freezer space
Electricity 2x240V generators
Emergency equipment Life jackets for all passengers and crew - Large 15 man Inflatable Life Raft - EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon),Comprehensive Marine First aid kit
Dingy 12 foot aluminum dingy with 15hp
Recreation Dive compressor and Diving equipment (must have certification) - Snorkeling gear - Basic Game fishing gear
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