CHI :::: TECHNICAL DATA

Length: 9.90m
Length Water Line: 9.76m
Width 5.80m
Draught: 0.92m
Height of mast above water: 15.75m
Water displacement: 3000kg
Water tanks: 400ltr
Gas tanks: 85ltr
Size main sail: 38m²
Size jib: 17m²
Size gennaker: 55m²
Size spinnaker: 65m²
Number of beds: 4 beds in 2 double cabins
1 single cabin (or 2 children)
Motor: 25 PS (18.4 kW) 2-takt outboard
Builder: Fountaine Pajot (France)
Designer: M. Joubert / B. Nivelt

Navigation equipment:

• 1 Furuno GP32 with connection for the Laptop
• 1 Magellan NAV 5000DX permanently installed GPS with NMEA 0183 port
• 1 Navigation compass in cockpit
• 1 Control compass inside boat
• 1 Log to display speed and mileage
• 1 Echo-sounder; with alarm function
• 1 Wind gauge for wind speed and direction
• 1 Notebook with worldwide sea map software; can be connected to the GPS to display current position
• 1 Binoculars with integrated compass and light
• 1 Barometer
• 1 Autopilot Autohelm 2000
• 1 Autopilot Simrad TP 30
• 1 Autopilot Simrad TP 20
• 1 UKW radio with GMDSS DSC-Controller,
  ID: OEX 6509, MMS1 338035764
• 1 Radar Furuno 1602
• 1 World receiver
• About 250 nautical papermaps

Energy supply:

• 6  Solar panels 410 Wp
• 2 Supply batteries 420Ah
• 1 Starter battery with 60Ah
• 1 230 Volt AC/DC Inverter with 600W output
• 1 110 Volt AC/DC Inverter with 500W output
• 1 Battery charger
• 1 Connector for land electricity

Safety equipment:

• 6 Life preservers with life lines
• 6 Sea rescue flares
• 1 Sink safety system, including 4 separate air chambers with a total of 3000 Liters buoyancy force, activated by diving tank
• 1 Epirb 406MHz, sea rescue transmitter via satellite

General equipment:

• 1 Fortress Aluminium anchor for boats up to 53 feet lengh
• 2 Danforth anchors, 16kg + 10kg
• 1 Plowshare anchor 22kg
• 1 Sea anchor
• 7 Fenders
• 1 Stereo 4x25W, with 12x CD changer, aux for MP3 player, radio and cassette
• 3 fire extinguishers
• 1 Dinghy with 4hp outboarder
• 1 Manual search light

THE NAME :::: CHI

After we had bought the boat the most important question came up – what do we name it? The boat that would be our permanent companion, our apartment, our shelter and our transportation deserves a very special name. A name that has a deeper meaning, that fits to us, and is short and easy to pronounce in any language...

After countless suggestions and several brainstorming sessions we finally decided on CHI. CHI was the perfect name: the energy that created the universe, makes flowers grow, keeps rivers in motion, teaches every bee to fly, and flows in every being. This universal energy is called CHI in Asia, representing a synonym for harmony and unity at the same time.

THE BOAT :::: MALDIVES 32

Backbord Hull:
The master cabin is located in the stern of the hull. In front of it is a staircase leading down from the central area and two closets. Right next to it is a bathroom with a sink, shower and toilet. The former solo cabin in the front was converted to a work and storage area.

Starbord Hull:
The guest double cabin is located in the stern of the hull. In front of it is a staircase leading down from the central area, the navigation desk and a closet. Right next to it is a bathroom with sink and toilet. A solo cabin is located in the front.

Central Area:
The big open cockpit with a table, two long benches, and a seating area on the motor shaft is located in the stern, as well as the navigation stand and a plattform along the wide side of the boat with an outside shower.

The salon area consists of a spacious kitchen, equiped with a gas stove, a sink and a refrigerator, and a table with seating for at least 6 people.

A storage box for anchors, fenders and lines is located in front of the mast, followed by a 6m² net for sun bathing.

 

Studying charts on the kitchen table.