SOLSTICE |
47 Feet |
Cat |
| # Pax |
Length |
Beam |
Draft
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Built |
Make |
6
|
47 Feet |
24.9 Feet |
3.9 Feet
|
1992 |
Lagoon
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| Refit
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| New 2011: Fast 25hp outboard engine for the dinghy, cockpit fridge/electric cooler for easy access to cool drinks, 10 "electric blue" scuba tanks, clear cockpit enclosure panels. New 2010: Generator, Sherwood Scuba equipment, house battery system, inverter/charger and custom aft handrails for easy and safe water access on transom steps. New 2009: Clear Blue Hawaii inflatable 2 man kayak with seatbacks and clear bottom for reef viewing, Bahamian colored Asymetrical Spinnaker. New 2008: Additional 6500 BTU air-conditioning unit for aft cabins. Cockpit cushions, extra-wide custom ladder for easy water access. New 2007: Clear cockpit side panels that run the entire length of each cockpit side for weather protection. New 2006: Custom Oversize Full Batten Mainsail and Roller Furling Jib by Doyle - 11' AB dinghy - Shade canvas to cover the entire trampoline area - 2 x 16,000 BTU Air Conditioning Units - Salon Refrigerator for easy beverage access. New 2005: Major refit including custom rigid bimini top for cockpit shade - Electric toilets - Dive compressor - 7.5 kW generator - Bathroom fixtures - Lighting fixtures - Running rigging |
| #
Cabins |
Cabin Configuration
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Showers |
Tubs |
|
3 |
3 Double(s)
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5 |
0
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| Wash Basins
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Heads |
Elec. Heads |
Helipad |
Jacuzzi |
A/C |
|
4
|
0 |
3
|
No
|
No |
Full |
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| Pref. Pick-up |
Other Pick-up |
Turn-around |
Cruising Permit |
License |
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Included |
Included |
| |
| Engines/Generators |
Range |
Fuel Consumption |
Gross Tons |
|
7.5 kW Generator - Twin Inboard Yanmar Diesel Engines
|
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Included US Gall/Hr |
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| Cruising Speed |
Max Speed |
|
|
|
6.5 |
12 |
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| Accommodations |
3 guest cabins, plus single bed in hallway.
* 2 equal aft cabins, each with a double bed that is 75 inches long, 67 inches wide at the head, and 54 inches wide at the foot. Each with en-suite bathroom with shower and electric toilet. One with 17 inch flat screen TV and DVD.
* 1 forward cabin with a double bed that is 73 inches long, 54 inches wide at the head, and 39 inches wide at the foot. En-suite bathroom with shower and electric toilet.
* 1 single bed in common hallway between two guest cabins is 75 inches long and 32 inches wide. This is typically used for luggage storage, so if a guest sleeps here all guests must pack lightly in carry on luggage only. This guest must enter a guest cabin to access a bathroom.
Separate crew quarters/bath. |
Locations |
| Summer Ports
|
Winter Ports |
| Private dock in Coral Harbour in Nassau, Bahamas |
Private dock in Coral Harbour in Nassau, Bahamas |
| Summer Operations |
Winter Operations |
|
Bahamas |
Bahamas |
| Location Details |
MCA Compliance |
Based in Coral Harbour, Nassau, Bahamas - only 10 minutes from the airport!
Cruising areas:
1. The Exumas. See Exumas-only itineraries below. This is the 7th year Cliff and Liza have been chartering full time in the Exumas.
2. Andros.
3. Short charters in the Nassau area (Green Cay - Rose Island - Paradise Island).
SOLSTICE has a private dock in the canals of Coral Harbour on the South side of New Providence. Coral Harbour is a quiet Bahamian neighborhood with an out-island feel, conveniently located 10 minutes by taxi from the Nassau International Airport. With a beach across the street and world-class dive and snorkel sites a mere 30 minutes away, this is a great location to start or end your charter. A charming local beach bar and restaurant is just down the road, and a lovely bay anchorage (subject to weather) is a mere hour away by sail. Dockage at Coral Harbour is included in your charter fee. See photos at broker friendly
http://www.yachtsolstice.com/coralharbour.html.
EXUMAS DELIVERY FEES:
$ 0 - Begins/Ends in Coral Harbour in Nassau, Bahamas.
$ 750 - Norman's Cay to Coral Harbour Nassau (or the reverse).
$1,500 - Begins/Ends Norman's Cay/Norman's Cay
$1,500 - Staniel Cay or Black Point to Coral Harbour Nassau (or the reverse).
$2,250 - Staniel Cay or Black Point to Norman's Cay (or the reverse).
$3,000 - Begins/Ends Staniel Cay or Black Point / Staniel Cay or Black Point.
A charter flight from Nassau to Norman's Cay is about $515 total for up to 6 guests.
See FLIGHT DETAILS for charter and scheduled flights at
http://www.yachtsolstice.com/getting_here.html |
N/A |
Amenities |
Salon Tv/VCR |
No |
Salon Stereo |
Yes |
Sat Tv |
No |
iPod Hookups |
Yes |
# of Videos |
|
| # DVDs/Movies |
100 |
# CD's |
150+ |
Camcorder |
Yes |
Books |
|
Board Games |
Yes |
| Sun Awning |
Yes |
Hammock |
Yes |
Windscoops |
Yes |
Deck Shower |
Yes |
Bimini |
Yes |
| Special Diets |
Yes |
Kosher |
No |
BBQ |
Yes |
# Dine In |
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| |
Gay Charters |
Yes |
Nude |
Yes |
Hairdryers |
Yes |
# Port Hatches |
18 |
Guests Smokes |
Yes, designated area outside |
| Crew Smokes |
No |
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Pets Aboard |
No |
Pet Type |
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Guest Pets |
No |
Children Ok |
Yes |
Minimum Age |
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| |
Generator |
7.5 Kw |
Inveter |
Yes |
Voltages |
12V/110 |
Water Maker |
Yes |
Water Cap. |
60 gallons/hour |
Ice Maker |
No |
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Sailing Instructions |
Yes |
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| Green Initiatives |
| Make purified drinking water? |
Yes |
Re-usable water bottles |
Yes |
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| Other Green Initiatives |
Extensive energy efficient LED lighting throughout. Biodegradable cleaning products. Purchases local and organic produce when available. We grow our own herbs in an herb garden. |
Water
Sports |
| Dinghy size |
11' |
Dinghy hp |
25 |
Dinghy # pax |
6 |
Water Skis Adult |
No |
Water Skis Kids |
No |
Jet Skis |
No |
Wave Runners |
No |
Kneeboard |
No |
Windsurfer |
No |
Snorkel Gear |
Yes |
Tube |
No |
Scurfer |
No |
Wake Board |
No |
Kayaks 1 Pax |
No |
Kayaks (2 Pax) |
1 |
| Floating Mats |
Yes |
Swim Platform |
|
Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type) |
|
Sailing Dinghy |
|
Beach Games |
Yes |
Fishing Gear |
Yes |
Gear Type |
1 Spinning, 2 Big Game Trollin |
Rods |
3 |
U/Water Camera |
Yes |
U/Water Video |
0 |
| |
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Onboard |
Resort
Course |
$150 for course/equipment/one dive. $60 each additional dive.
|
Full
Course |
$250 for referral, $1000 for full onboard course
|
License |
Master/Instructor |
Air
Compressor |
Onboard |
Tanks |
6 |
BCs |
6 |
Regulators |
6 |
Wet Suits |
0 |
| Weight Sets |
6 |
# of Divers |
6 |
Dives/wk |
|
Night Dives |
0 |
Dive Lights |
0 |
| Diving Info |
We only dive in optimal conditions, so:
* For 1-4 scuba divers, we typically dive 2-4 times per week.
* For 5 or 6 scuba divers, we provide up to 2 dives per week. Additional dives are subject to air refills from a dive operator. The only dive operator in our Exumas cruising area is at Staniel Cay. |
| Diving Costs |
Expert knowledge of world-class dive sites throughout the Bahamas with virgin reefs, wrecks, big animals and warm clear water. $60/dive includes equipment for certified divers. Wetsuits, not included, are advised December-April. |
| |
| Other Toys |
Up to 4 stand up paddle boards (in 3 sizes)
11' AB dinghy with 25hp
Clear Blue Hawaii inflatable 2 man kayak with seatbacks and clear bottom for reef viewing
Bahamian colored Asymmetrical Spinnaker.
Snorkeling equipment
Swim Floats and Noodle Floats
Fishing equipment
2 x Spearfishing equipment
Scuba Diving Equipment
Scuba Pro BC's and regulators
Dive compressor
Yoga mats
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| Other Amenities | Stereo system plays CDs, DVDs, MP3s and guest Ipods
XM Satellite Radio
Yacht MP3 player with extensive music collection
17" Flat Panel TV with DVD in one aft cabin.
DVD collection
Underwater video and photo cameras, used by Cliff and Liza to capture trip and create a Photo CD provided to guests as a gift. |
| Communications | Wireless internet in some marinas with onboard laptop computer
SSB radio XM Satellite Radio/weather
1 fixed and 2 hand-held VHF radios
2 cellular phones |
