This document provides details of a 55-meter expedition research vessel built in 1966 and formerly used by the Canadian coast guard. It has since undergone renovations and refits in 1988, 1995-1998. The vessel has accommodations for 22 people across 19 cabins and public areas and is equipped for long-distance travel and exploration. It retains quality seagoing capabilities despite being out of classification currently. The vessel is for sale at a price of 1.85 million euros, excluding VAT.

1. NR. M20060211CB
EXPEDITION RESEARCH VESSEL 5500 (MOTORYACHT)
Former professional motor boat
Price: € 1850000; VAT not paid
L x W x D: 55,00 m x 9,60 m x 3,30 m Material: Steel
Year built: 1966 Engine: 2 X FAIRBANK 1280 HP
Lying area: Not in sales harbour
Description: Ex canadian coastguard vessel. In very good order. - Quality seagoing ship. Fully
equiped for long travel/ expedition - Ship has been on
various seatrips. Canada, Nova Scotia, South Americas. Rebuilt 1988. Refits 1995-1998.
RYC Rotterdam Yacht Centre
Halfrond 89
NL-3071 PP Rotterdam
Tel. +31(0)10-4231506
Fax. +31(0)10-4842480
info@ryc.nl
www.ryc.nl
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We offer the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition
of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered
subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

2. General
Shape steel
Deck design steel
Superstructure Aluminium and steel
Steering system hydraulic (PMC Bridge and wing Controls)
Windows Steel frames. Double glass. Heavy duty.
Load displacement (kg) 751000
Vertical clearance (m) 20
Boatyard Ferguson Shipyard
Other While ship is not in class, her scantlings and specifications were based on Lloyds
standards for Ice Class 3. We have assurances from a major insurance underwriter
that they would insure the vessel, based on a full pre-purchase survey. If one wanted
to bring her into class, the most expeditious would likely be RINA.
Accommodation
Material, colours composit fireproof. 1988. Formica and various w.work
Upholstery, curtains various
Saloons Two dining rooms. Two saloons. Fitnessroom
Cabins 19 cabins. (including 3 double). Total 22 persons. Radioroom. Laundryroom, Capt.
office. Chief-office.. Workshop.
Headroom 2
Toilet 12
Shower/bath 8
Sound system/TV yes. complete system
Cooking device electric profesional
Oven professional
Microwave oven yes
Fridge various. (also walk-in cool storage)
Freezer big. professional
Heating electric in whole ship
Air conditioning No. (installing space available)
Other GALLEY: All in good condition was new in rebuild, walk in cooler and walk in freezer,
separate baking pantry and stainless everything.
HEATING & AIRCO: Ship is built with electrical heat everywhere. She can operate in
50F below. The whole hull is insulated and all the asbestos was removed at great
expense. She does not have air conditioning but there is a huge fan system going all
the time with good circulation. The ductwork is there and an Airco unit could be
installed easily.
Engine, electrics, water
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We offer the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition
of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered
subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

3. Engine, electrics, water (Continuation)
Power 2 x 1280 HP
Make Fairbank
Year built 1998 overhaul
Engine hours 1500
Fuel diesel
Fuel tank 120000 l
Cooling system professional system
Propulsion axes. shaft
Cruising speed (knots) 12
Max speed (knots) 16
Fuel consumption 250 l
Measuring instruments complete professional
Voltage 460 three phase down to 220, 110 etc. all 60 cycle
Operating panel Siemens powermanagement system
Generator 3 x Caterpillar
Dynamo yes
Water pressure system professional
Warm water boilers
Water tank 68000
Holding tank yes
Other All electrical wiring was new at rebuild as well as all plumbing.
All engines are air start there is a battery bank in the wheelhouse. Generators are on
24/7 The boat has allways been lived on and never put in storage. All Cat Auxis are in
perfect running order.
Navigation and electronics
Navigation lights complete
Compass 3x
Log/speed yes
Depth Elac
Autopilot Sperry (SRP 690)
Radar Racal Decca BT502
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We offer the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition
of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered
subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

4. Navigation and electronics (Continuation)
GPS Garmin
VHF Sailor RT144B, ICOM-M45
Weatherfax/Navtex Yes
Short wave transmitter Raytheon
Inmarsat LORAN C JRC
Equipment
Anchor yes
Windlass hydraulic
Sea rails, pushpit, pullpit yes
Tender yes
Davits, crane crane
Other 3 Anchors. Heavy duty original issue by Canadian Govt. with 1000 ft a chain each
side.Chain is like new and was installed in 1996 3rd anchore is on the foredeck and
one in each bow port.
Safety
Life jackets, harnesses yes
Life raft yes
Bilge pump yes. complete system
Watertight door yes. various
Fire extinguisher Fire extinguishers and Autronica Fire Control System
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of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered
subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered
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of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered
subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered
subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered
subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered
subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.