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The Beagle

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A 105-foot steel-hulled schooner with teak decks and a charming interior. She was built and managed by "Angermeyer Cruises (Andando Tours)" for a number of years then sold to the well known "Cruz" family from Galapagos. She has replaced the former and highly recommended "Beagle III" with her new name: "The Beagle ".

Specifications

  • Length: 105 feet LOA
  • Beam: 22 feet
  • Speed: 8 knots
  • Range: 3,000 miles
  • Sails: 7,000 sq. ft
  • Water: 3,500 gallons and water maker (500 gallons per day)

Accommodation

  • 6 air conditioned double cabins and 1 single
  • en-suite hot/cold water shower and toilet

Equipment

  • twin Gardner diesels 150 HP
  • two generators each of 22 KW for 110V & 240V A/C and 12V & 24V D/C
  • Furuno radar
  • depth sounder
  • GPS
  • VHS & SSB radios
  • 2 tenders with outboards
  • 2 kayaks
  • color TV
  • VCR
  • cell phone/fax

Crew

  • Captain
  • bilingual naturalist guide
  • mechanic
  • cook
  • 2 sailors

Safety Equipment

  • One life raft with all regulation safety equipment
  • Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
  • central smoke and fire detector
  • Overhead sprinkler
  • fire system
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