The Boat

Vessel Structure and Appointments

The Paul Johansen, which worked in the North Sea year ‘round as a rescue vessel, is not only seaworthy but also is exceptionally roomy and pleasant for its passengers:

Extensive reconstruction has created a graceful exterior which adds living space while maintaining the integrity of the boat’s original design. The interior is totally refurbished with beautiful and meticulous finish work throughout.

The large saloon has comfortable sitting room as well as a table for projects, games, and meals. Large windows throughout allow for excellent viewing of the cruising waters. Jatoba wood flooring (Brazilian Cherry) throughout.


The galley is visible and accessible for guests wishing to assist the chef. It boasts a large refrigerator-freezer, an electric convection oven with cook top, a dishwasher, and room for the china originally used when the Paul Johansen worked in the Norwegian life saving service.


	In the pilot house (open to passengers most daylight hours) there is room for several guests to stand or sit with the skipper to watch boat traffic. There is ample opportunity to scan air, land and water for sea life including whales, dolphins, seals and seal lions or for animals such as bears, wolves and a wide variety of birds.


Outdoor seating is available during fair weather cruising or while the boat is docked or anchored. Large open areas on the forward deck or on the upper (boat) deck provide ample room for enjoying the outdoors. The afterdeck makes a beautiful seating area for relaxing or dining on pleasant evenings.

Each of the three staterooms has a queen sized bed in addition to a single bunk. Storage lockers and drawers provide space for personal items to be stowed out of sight, while the ensuite heads (bathrooms) each feature a large shower, sink, counter, toilet, and ample cabinet space. The staterooms each have a porthole that allows for natural lighting during the day while excellent interior lighting is available for reading and relaxing. The rooms are pleasantly decorated in classic boat style and provide an environment for privacy and relaxation during all hours of the day and night.

Vessel Equipment

Comfort and Pleasure

Safety

Special vibration dampening engine mounts ensure a quiet cabin while cruising
Two launches for fishing and exploring:
13 ft Boston Whaler w 35 hp outboard
17 ft Bombard (Zodiac) w 50 hp outboard
Stereo system for CDs or am/fm radio
VCR for use in personal stateroom or main saloon
Excellent lighting throughout for reading or other activities
Beach towels
Clean linens as needed
Limited use of on-board washer/dryer

Life jackets
Large First Aid kit
Raingear
Life Sling
2 530 pound anchors
34" bulwarks on entire main deck
Emergency life boat
2 life rings

AC Power: Ship's power is 220vac 50hz. (European Standard) A limited amount of 120vac 60hz (North American standard) is available in the saloon. If your personal appliances will run on 220vac, you can use them in the staterooms. If your personal appliances run only on 120vac but operate on 50 watts or less, we will supply a converter for use in the staterooms.

Particulars:

Constructed in 1970.
Length: 75 ft.
Beam: 19.6 ft.
Draft: 10.5 ft.
Displacement: 136 tons.

Ice Strengthened Steel hull.
Cruising Speed: 9 kts.
Range: 3500 nm.
Engines: Twin Detroit Diesel GM 8V71N, 264 hp.

Sanitation: USCG approved sewage treatment system.
Watermaker: 600 gpd.
Tender: 16' Zodiac.
Crew: Captain, Mate, Cook.