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17LOA: 170’

Builder(s): J.G. Hitzler; Jah. Franz Hitzler; Schitfsweftu; Maschinenfabrik
Lauenberg, Germany / Elbe River

Hull Number: 736

Built: 1973

Class: IBS (Isthmus Bureau of Shipping) Pleasure Yacht
H.P. 9651 CLASS NO 090/02; IBS MRI IBS HAZ

“Latitude” is considered the first vessel converted under IBS Class rules. A classification plaque was issued to “Latitude” on January 21, 2002 in Brazil. The vessel was registered in Panama on September 15, 2003.

The Expedition Yacht Ship has welcomed a new era in yachting, availing the ability to explore the four corners of the world with all of the comforts of the modern day superyacht that you normally see in the Mediterranean summer season and the Caribbean winter season. The rugged adventuring expedition yacht can go anywhere at any time, if you can find one. “Latitude” is a fine example and is capable of staying at sea cruising continually at 10 knots for 40 days.

Affectionately referred to as the “mother ship” by her owner, she carries a 43’ Mares Catamaran equipped to fish, as fishing is his passion .With the old haunts of Ernest Hemingway being fished out, there is a need to go to exotic out-of-the-way places to catch the big fish.

Built in Germany as a supply boat, “Latitude” was completely gutted and rebuilt inside. Everything is new including the electrical wiring and the plumbing layout .The pilothouse and main salon were extended. She has been brought into class, so she is now able to charter. The owner would like to keep the ship busy while he is not there.

The owner has used the creativity of the Brazilian design team, not only to implement a user friendly interior, but the outside living spaces are second to none, with a swimming pool Jacuzzi incorporated into the aft deck. What a pleasure after a day of fishing on the 43’ Mares sportfishing tender or simply exploring!

MAIN SALON:
There is a day head in the salon with a marble counter top. There are sliding wing doors aft in the salon which give access to the aft pool deck. There are custom made bronze-trimmed windows in the salon that give a panoramic view. Next to the wing doors is a bar with liquor storage. There is an entertainment area with two sofas and two chairs. The accompanying coffee table is custom made of leather. The overhead has wood beams with suede headliner. The air conditioning vents are concealed with wood trim. The carpet is white Berber. Custom artwork is displayed throughout. There is a game table with seating for four (4) for additional entertainment in the salon.

The Main Salon has an owner’s personal gourmet galley with black marble countertops and the following equipment:
(1) Miele refrigerator with stainless steel finish
(1) Miele freezer with stainless steel finish
(1) Miele steamer oven
(1) Miele M623G microwave oven
(1) Convection ovenThe Top Deck offers the following:
Storage for windsurfers and surf boards
(2) Carlisle & Finch 1000 watt spotlights
A fire hose forward
Wing controls to port and starboard
Controls under the main mast aft
Air conditioning equipment for the main salon
Stainless steel barbecue grill
Palfinger 2300 1-ton crane for tender and toy launching (becomes low profile)
Custom made wood canoe
Ships main mast

There is a Forward Deck area that gives emergency access to and from the guest staterooms, a Bosun’s locker, (2) anchors, a windlass with stainless steel control panel (motor rebuilt in 2003) with stainless control panel, and a spare Danforth 2200 IBS anchor.

AFT DECK / HELIPAD:
There is a head with shower and steam room next to the tackle room that has rod storage, tackle draws, a dive compressor, storage for dive equipment (tanks and fins), and a bait freezer. Water tight doors secure this room from both sides. This area is also home to the following equipment:

Fire fighting station
Boarding doors
Swim ladder
Storage for all boarding ladders
Flex Boat SR100 dinghy
2200 lb. stern anchor
(2) Electric / hydraulic deck winches (port and starboard)
Helipad doubles as storage for the 43’ Mares Sportfishing Tender
Engine room access port and starboard
Boarding is possible from both sides and the stern, if need be, by dinghy or passarelle.

CREW MESS:
The crew mess is located below deck and behind the galley and offers the following:
(2) Large round tables that seat 8 each
(2) Sofas
Parquet wood floors
32” Sony television
Philips 615 DVD player
Samsung Worldwide Video
Direct TV monitor
Ship’s internal telephone system
Wash basin and sink
Bulletin board
Storage areas
Air conditioning equipment in locker

There is a small navigation station that has a Raytheon RN300 GPS, a Raytheon VHF, hand-held VHFs for the crew, and daily service logs. There is also a computer station with a Syncmaster 151 BM fax, an HP All-in-one (fax/scanner/printer), and a Brother fax.

The Captain’s Cabin & Office is located behind the Crew Mess. It is very roomy and has a twin berth, a head with shower and marble countertops, the lastest communication equipment, a Sony 27” TV Multi-system, a computer, a stereo, a fax and a printer.
The Crew Quarters are accessed mid-ships behind the galley and crew mess and are located between the engine room and the fuel tanks. There are five (5) cabins and three (3) heads. The engineer also has his own head and office. Total crew accommodations are for 15. There is a Workshop that is located in the crew area. The very spacious crew mess is next to the galley and has access to the lower back deck where the small boats, fishing and dive equipment is located. Refer to the layout for detailed information.

The Laundry Room is also located in the crew area and has (3) Miele clothes dryers, (2) Miele clothes washing machines, a Miele pressing machine, and a Liederd freezer.

There is a Freezer Room that is located forward of the Galley and has (3) Liebherr chest freezers, (3) GE upright refrigerators, a crew coffee station (next to the laundry room), and a dumb waiter opposite this room which goes to the aft deck. The professionally equipped galley contains the following equipment:



MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT:
The air conditioning system is totally upgraded and new as is all of the electrical.


The access area to the Engine Room houses the generators. Next to the engine room there is a machine shop. Her fuel, water and ballast tanks are located forward of the engine room ad crew quarters.

NOTES:

• The helicopter shown in the pictures is not included.
• There is no fuel storage for the Helicopter.
• There is a fuel tank aft for the outboard motors.
• The new exhaust system runs to the back of the boat alleviating fumes from guest areas.
• The keel is above the props.
• There is garbage storage on the aft lower deck.
• The deckhouse is new.
• The engines were removed, rebuilt and serviced at 1000 hours.




0 Expedition yacht Latitude is for sale or charter .