Features
Built in 1981, Dolfijn was the first of a long line of Cygnus Cyfish, a vessel that is still in production today. She is the 'Angling Wheelhouse' version of the vessel which places the wheelhouse centrally and provides generous deck space aft which has been used as a platform for fishing. 'Dolfijn' has been used as a charter boat for fishing trips off trhe Belgium coastline up to 12 miles offshore. Last survey end of 2016.
Navigation
- RAYTHEON R40X RADAR
- ACER Laptop currently used as a plotter
- FURUNO GP32 GPS
- AP Mk9 DGPS
- SAILOR RT144C VHF
- SHIPMATE RS8100 VHF
Electrical
- 24v DC system powered by 4 x 12v 220 Ahr batteries.
- Charged by 220v VITRON shore power.
Mechanical
A single Sabre 280C developing 280hp at 2500rpm drives a conventional shaft through a reduction gearbox. The engine was overhauled in 2015 and a new turbo installed early 2017.
Approx. Performance:
14kts @ 2400RPM
10kts @ 1900RPM
Approx. Tankage Capacity:
1000Ltr Diesel capacity
Approx. Consumption:
15Ltr/hr @ 1800rpm
Safety
- 8 x lifejackets
- 1 x manual bilge pump
- 1 x automatic bilge pump
Accommodation
From Aft:
Cockpit area with central engine box, mostly clear of obstructions with adequate room for fishing. Entering the wheelhouse, immediately to port is a work station that reaches to the fwd end of the wheelhouse. The steering position is situated to stbd with wheel steering and single lever engine controls; the instrumentation for engine monitoring and navigational equipment is all in close proximity. Central is a companionway leading to the main accommodation area, with two 'v' shaped berths to port and stbd and access the fore-peak storage.
Deck
- 24v Electric Anchor winch
- Anchor, Warp and Chain.
