Svalbard and Spitsbergen by boat – sail and ski

About the boats that we use

We have several boats we use when we do ski touring trips in Lyngen.
For groups with 4-8 guests we use primarily a boat named Duen III. 

 

MS Bergsund
 

 

Duen III
A beautiful sailing ship and a perfect boat for sail and ski. Deun III is an elegant sailing ship, 23 meters long and 5,15 meters wide. She has a teak deck and the spacious and comfortable saloon is great to relax in after a day of ski touring.
There are 6 double cabins and 5 toilets and showers and the fresh water tank holds 2000 liters. 

The staff will cook our food in the well equipped galley kitchen with cool veg. storage and deep freeze and a oven. The reliable Perkins Sabre Diesel engine will be used when the wind is not blowing our way. Duen III also has all the modern navigation equipment. GPS, Navaids Compass, VHF Navionics chart system, Wind indicator, Depth sounder, Radar etc. For the safety we have complete safety equipment. 2 Life rafts, one for 12 pax and one for 6 pax as well as life jackets for everyone.
The 9,0 kw generator makes sure we have the electricity we need. There is a Air condition system and a Ebersprecher diesel heaters to keep the boat comforatable.

 

SHIP'S SPECIFICATIONS
Type: CT 65 

Engines
Engine:n1
Engine Brand: Perkins Sabre 215 HK
Fuel Type: Diesel

Dimensions
Length Overall: 23,0m
Beam: 5,15m
Max Draft: 2,24m
Air draught 21m
Displacement: 40000 

Cruising Speed: 8
Max Speed: 9

Tanks
Fuel: 2000
Fresh Water: 2000

Interior
• Spacious and comfortable saloon
• 6 double cabins with 5 private heads
• Toilets & Showers 5

Navaids
• Compass
• VHF
• Navionics chart system
• Wind indicator
• Depth sounder
• Radar

Deck
Deck material teak 

Electrisch
• Music & TV set, CD and DVD library
• Generator 9,0 kw Kohler
• Air condition system
• Ebersprecher diesel heaters
• Bow thruster

Rigging
Ketch
Sails
Sails 5 incl., main and mizzen

Safety
• Complete safety equipment
• Life raft 1 x 12 pax and 1x6 pax
• Life jackets: 14
• Fire ext: 5 and auto eng. system
• EPIRB 

 

Goxheim
The ship was built as a motor cutter in 1940 in Hatlestrand in Hardanger. The name of the boat builder was Bård Gjerde. She has never before been rigged as a sailing ship. In her time as a fishing and cargo boat, she had her sailing area from the Varangerfjord in the north to France in the south.
During the last years, there has been performed a rather extensive reconstruction of S/Y Goxsheim. From the original vessel, only the hull and the deck remain. Shipyards and boat builders have performed most of the works. During autumn 1999 the engine was changed into a Volvo Penta TMD 100 C. Also a new propeller shaft was installed and the propeller changed.

The heating of the ship is from hot water circulating in radiators and the flooring. This creates a rather pleasant climate on board. If you should be in need of more heat, it is possible to make a fire in the wooden fired stove in the lounge. And if that should not help – get in the sauna!

The main mast is 24,5 m above sea level, and for those of you who want to enjoy the view – get into the crows nest that is mounted 21 m above sea level…….

SHIP'S SPECIFICATIONS
Hull/deck: Wooden nailed pine on pine
Length: 22,5 m/74 feet
LOA: 30 m/99 feet
Beam: 5,5 m
Draft: 2,8 m
Gross weight: 49,3 tons
Displacement: Approximately 90 tons
Mast height: 24,5 m above sea level
Sail area: Approximately 290 m2
Engine: Volvo Penta TMD 100C (250 hp)
Gear: Twin Disc
Safety: Radar, 2 VHF, 2 GPS w/ 2 PC-charts, echo sounder, 2 life rafts (12+20), 20 life jackets w/thermo suits, fire alarm, leakage alarm, manual and automatic fire extinguishing system in engine room, EPIRB, MOB boat, ++
Electric system: 24V DC, 230V AC
Heating: Hot water heating from radiators and flooring
Cabins: 4 small double (5 single and 2 double beds)
Toilets: 2
Bathrooms: 1 with a shower and a small tub
Sauna: Yes

 

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