EQUIPMENT
SERENDIPITY IV has undergone several refits. From the previous owner in Australia: Installation of a more powerful engine and a watermaker as well as partial renewal of the rig. From us in Turkey, where the boat underwent a comprehensive renovation. In Cartagena (ES) we were finally able to install the previously unavailable spare parts, such as the Raymarine VHF and radar, air conditioning (Webasto), FischerPanda generator and the Selden rig.
We also used the cyclon season in Australia to do several refits and repairs. Next to several smaller necessary repairs, we replaced the main boom and had the galley work surface replaced.
DINGHI
3D Tender
Hyperlon with aluminum bottom
2.7 m, 4 persons
OUTBOARD
Tohatsu
2 stroke; 9.8 HP
Torqeedo
1103C Travel; 3 hp
MOB EQUIPMENT
Catch & Lift
Sling with connection to the boat and line with brake parachute, with which the person who has fallen overboard (MOB) can be pulled on board.
Rescue loop
Standard lifebuoy with a connecting rope to the boat. Suitable only in simple situations, without large waves or drift. The person overboard (MOB) must be strong enough to board the boat from the stern under their own power.
Jonbuoy Recovery Module
The Jonbuoy buoy was developed for easy rescue in the event of a man-overboard maneuver and replaces other traditional rescue systems such as rings, collars, and loops. The marker buoy complies with ISAF competition regulations.
Lifebuoy with Danbuoy
Simple lifebuoy with telescopic marker buoy, masthead light, and parachute to prevent drift. Marks the approximate position of the MOB (man overboard) if deployed immediately.
Spinlock 6D automatic life jacket
Life jacket with HRS (Harness Release System). HRS allows the lifeline to be released from the boat in case of falling overboard and drowning. Integrated AIS emergency beacon and strobe light.
COMMUNICATION
Icom M801E
Shortwave transmitter/receiver with Digital Selective Calling (DSC, calls in emergencies or urgent matters). Can receive voice, emails, and weather reports over long distances (e.g. conversation with Portugal from the Canary Islands or download weather report from Canada).
VHF
Raymarine 63, range approx. 10 to 30 NM (20-50 km) permanently installed. One handheld device (5 to 12 km range) in the cockpit and one in the grab bag.
SATELLITE CONNECTION
Lars&Thrane 100 Certus
Permanently installed system for voice transmission, SMS and internet. Data speeds: 88 kbit/s download; 22 kbit/s upload.
Iridium 9555
Handheld device for voice transmission, SMS and internet. In Grab Bag.
Starlink
Performance G2
For fast internet access anytime, even at sea.
AIS
Raymarine
Class B AIS transponder, permanently installed. Sends and receives ship data with course, speed and position of other ships and displays this on the plotter and alerts skippers if there is a risk of collision.
Weatherdoc easyONE-DSCCL
Personal AIS emergency radio transmitter. Integrated into automatic life jacket, activated upon contact with water. Sends emergency signal with GPS position.
Weatherdoc EasyRESCUE Pro
Personal AIS emergency radio transmitter. Integrated into harness, activated upon contact with water. Sends emergency signal with GPS position.
EPIRB
(STAFF POSITION IDENTIFICATION RADIO BEACON)
ACR
Satellite-supported emergency call system. Mounted on the rear carrier, self-triggering upon contact with water. Alerts via satellite. Sea rescue network and emergency services see position.
McMurdo
Satellite-based emergency call system. In grab bag, must be triggered manually. Alerted via satellite, sea rescue network and emergency services see position.
RescueME PLB1
Personal satellite-based emergency call system. Attached to trouser belt, automatic life jacket, or harness. Must be triggered manually.
LIFERAFT
Viking RescYouPro
Designed for six people. With base and two air chambers. Self-righting. 6 UKSL ISO 9650 Group A
HARNESS
Spinlock DeckPro H
Vest with safety lines, has no buoyancy aids.
ENERGY
watt&sea
Hydrogenerator. Propeller at the stern. Long journey approx. 8 – 12 Amp/h.
SilentWind
Wind turbine. 12 V, 140 W at 14.5 m/sec (28 kn), at 15 to 20 kn approx. 75 to 100 W.
Alternator
Two alternators fitted to engine.
Together they generate around 80 amp/h when idling.
FischerPanda / Honda
Permanently installed diesel generator i5000 Neo with variable speed. Honda (mobile) as backup.
LG solar cells
2 panels with 350 watts each mounted on the rear arch.
INVERTERS
Victron and MasterVolt
Can be operated separately. Standard: MasterVolt Combi 3500.
PLOTTER
Raymarine
12 inch Axiom Pro at the navigation table. Two 9 inch Axioms in the cockpit (helm station and dodger) each with different displays.
DIALS
Raymarine
Wind, depth, speed, graphic (various displays)
Silva
Compass at the helm
AUTOPILOT
Raymarine
Two completely independent autopilots, each with their own drive and computer.
Hydrovane
Wind controlled steering system with separate rudder. With additional Raymarine tiller pilot if needed.
VISION
Flir Raymarine
Night vision device. Mounted on first spreader.
Spotlight
Headlight controllable from the cockpit. Mounted on first spreader.
Steiner
Two larger binoculars with integrated compass. One smaller one.
WASHING MACHINE
AussieTraveller
3.0 kg washing machine. Good washing power.
DIVING EQUIPMENT
Diving Compressor
Coltri ICON MCH6
Petrol-powered; approximately 30 minutes to fill a 12-liter diving cylinder.
Hookah Dive System
EAZYdive
Low-pressure diving kit for dives around the boat up to 10 m
LAND LINE
YachtWorks
100 m land line on a steel drum at the stern. Custom-made.
BOOM BRAKE
Walder
Boom brake permanently installed on the boom and tensioned in the cockpit. Reduces the risk of an accidental jibe.
SPINNAKER POLE
Selden
Large spinnaker pole for headsail. Runs securely over a rail on the mast. Small spinnaker pole for cutters, must be hung up. To expand the headsails, especially when sailing (trade sailing). Can be reefed very easily from the cockpit. Keep it simple but steady.
SERIES DROGUE
Oceanbreak
'Airbag‘. Long line with offset small braking parachutes. Used to reduce boat speed in storms.
SEA ANCHOR
Plastimo sea anchor Pro
sea anchor. Is deployed via the bow. The purpose is to position the bow at a suitable angle to the wind and sea (controversial).
SEWING MACHINE
Sailrite
Professional sewing machine for sails and canvas.
GRILL
MAGMA
Marine Gas Grill
OVEN
Eno
Three-burner oven with grill function, gimbal-mounted.
REFRIGERATOR
Isotec
Two top-loading refrigerators. One can also be used as a freezer. Compressor cooled by seawater, low energy consumption (approx. 8 to 10 amps combined).
WATERMAKER
Spectra Ventura 150
approx. 24 liters/min
Watermaker for desalinating seawater
EMERGENCY PUMPS
Electric
2 automatic pumps in the bilge (lowest point inside the ship)
Gardena
Heavy water pump 15,000 liters/min.
Whale
Manual hand pump inside the ship and one in the cockpit (ARC regulation)
engine
In an absolute emergency, the engine's cooling water supply from the sea can be switched to water intake from the bilge.