Sailing Yacht Valquest

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Destinations: Eastern Mediterranean,The Caribbean & South America,Western Mediterranean.

VALQUEST is a brand new 134? fast cruising sloop, designed by Dubois and launched in 2010 from the Dutch shipyard Bloemsma & Van Breemen, one of the highest quality shipyards in the Netherlands. This yard only builds one-off custom designs for the most discerning clients and VALQUEST is therefore very special.

VALQUEST features sleek looks, a silver metallic hull, a low profile wheelhouse, and a clean deck. She has been specifically designed for long-range cruising with high fuel tank capacity and spacious storage. She is equipped with dual head stays, a roll-away boom with captive winches enabling all sail handling systems, and hydraulically operated running backstays. Twin-prow anchors on the bow allow the yacht to be fixed in all locations.

VALQUEST's interior features a state-of-the-art design, with a high-gloss mahogany and white leather finish throughout. The interior feels unusually luminous and the split level saloons blend together extremely well to form a light and spacious area for dining and relaxation. The 4 cabin layout is composed of a large master suite, 2 double bedded cabins and a twin bedded cabin, all with ensuite facilities.

Her exterior is simply superb for dining, with a sheltered cockpit area and plenty of space to stretch out and relax. There are loungers for sunbathing and a tented area forward for those who want to cruise sheltered from the sun.

VALQUEST's experienced and enthusiastic crew of 6, headed by Captain Tim Deane, will offer you a thrilling yet relaxing cruise with the highest level of service and comfort.

Specifications

• Type: Sloop
• Built by: Bloemsma Van Breemen Shipyard
• Length: 40.75 mtr (133.7 ft)
• Beam: 8.9 mtr (29.2 ft)
• Draft: 4.15 mtr (13.62 ft)
• Year Built: 2009
• Main Engines: 1 x Caterpillar C18 715 hp
• Max speed: 13 Knots
• Cruising speed: 12 Knots

 

• Classification: Lloyds Register
• Hull construction: Aluminium
• Deck construction: Teak
• Superstructure material: Aluminium
• Guests cruising: 8 persons
• Guests sleeping: 8 persons
• Crew: 6 persons
• Flag: Isle of Man
• Cabins: 4
  - Double Cabins:3
  - Twin Cabins:1
  
• Pullmans: 1

General

• Type: Sloop
• Builder: Bloemsma Van Breemen Shipyard
• Architect: DUBOIS NAVAL ARCHITECTS
• Built: 2009
• L.O.A.: 40.75 mtr (133.7 ft)
• L.W.L.: 35.25 mtr (115.7 ft)
• Beam: 8.9 mtr (29.2 ft)
• Max Draft: 4.15 mtr (13.62 ft)
• Displacement: 225
• Gross tonnage: 230
• Net: 190
• Guests cruising: 8 persons
• Guests sleeping: 8 persons
• Crew: 6 persons
• Cabins: 4
  - Double Cabins:3
  - Twin Cabins:1
  
• Pullmans: 1

Capacities

• Fuel Capacity: 18045 l / 0 g
• Water Capacity: 6500 l / 0 g
• Lube Oil Capacity: 241 l / 0 g
• Dirty Oil Capacity: 339 l / 0 g
• Grey & Black Water Capacity: 2050 l / 0 g

Speed and consumption

• Maximum speed: 13
• Cruising speed: 12
• Range (1): 3010 L/h (10 K/ts)
• Range (2): 2334 L/h (12 K/ts)

Construction

• Classification: Lloyds Register
• Hull material: Aluminium
• Deck material: Teak
• Superstructure material: Aluminium

Machinery

• Engines: 1 x Caterpillar C18 715 hp
• Gear Box: ZF 2000 A (3,25:1)
• Generators: NORTHERN LIGHTS 2x63kW @ 1,500 rpm 50 Hz
• Electricity: 3 x 400v -50 Hz
• Batteries: 24 v. Gell, Mastervolt
• Battery charger: Main engine start batteries Mastervolt Generator start batteries Mastervolt Ships service batteries Mastervolt Navigation batteries Mastervolt Emergency batteries Mastervolt
• Shore Power: Excendis Marpower 75 Kva

Rigs & Sails

• Rigs & Sails: RIG MEASUREMENTS Main sail 465m2 Fore triangle 355 m2 Genoa 556 m2 Blade jib 338 m2 P 46 m E 16.95 m I genoa 49.4 m J genoa 14.52 m I jib 46.93 m I jib 13.83 m SPARS Suthern Spars STANDING RIGGING Stainless rod RUNNING RIGGING Dyneema lines FURLING GEAR Reckmann WINCHES Lewmar LMS/ hydraulic winches SAIL WARDROBE North Sails Carbon Spectra

Deck
ANCHOR WINDLASS
Lewmar type 8000 (hydraulic, vertical)

AFT WARPING CAPSTANS
Lewmar type 122/3 fully stainless (hydraulic)

GROUND TACKLE
Anchors Lewmar CQR 500 pounds
Chains 19 mm grade U2 stud link (galvanised)

PASSERELLE
Hydromar type 2/1 (hydraulic)

Communication
SATCOM
Thrane and Thrane mini satC
Sailor/ Thrane and thrane Irridium
V sat

CELLULAR SYSTEM
Intelec

VHF RADIOTELEPHONES
Sailor, type SP3520

TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
Irridium

Navigation
MAGNETIC COMPASS
2* Cassens & Plath, type Venus

GYRO COMPASS
Alphatron, Alpha Mini course

AUTOMATIC PILOT
Raytheon NP 60

LOG
Ben Anthea

ECHO SOUNDER
JRC, type JFE 380-22

RADAR
2* JRC, type JFE-380-22

GPS
Saab, type R4 DGPS

CHART PLOTTER
Alphachart, powered by Transas

WEATHER FAX
Sailor/ Thrane and Thrane

WIND INSTRUMENTS
B&G

Audio & Visual
TELEVISIONS
Runco CR HDI LCD Displays

VIDEO/DVD
Arcam Solo type 5.1/ NAD L-54
RECORDERS/PLAYERS

STEREO MUSIC SYSTEM
Intelec central A/V system
Sunfire subwoofers
B&W ceiling speakers

COMPUTERS
Dell
WIFI access and wired network points
FACSIMILE
Dell

Laundry
MAIN GALLEY
4* induction cooking plate (Gaggenau)
1*Tappan Yaki Grill (Gaggenau)
Oven (Gaggenau)
Combi oven (Siemens)
Warm drawer (Gaggenau)
Icemaker (Hoshizaki)
Trash compactor (Broan)
Quooker

REFRIGERATION
Heinen en Hopman custom made
2* Isotherm DR49 INOX (outside decks)
BAR area
Icemaker Hoshizaki
Gaggenau IK 111 refrigerator

LAUNDRY
2* Miele Washer WS 6071 (7 kg each)
2* Miele dryer T6185 (7 kg each)
Steam iron

Tenders & Watersports
TENDERS
Castoldi Jet Tender 18 RIB
Nautica RIB 12 Sport Utility

Safe & Security
SAFETY equipment
Safety equipment provided for 15 persons
(according LY-2 code)

FIRE FIGHTING
Novec FIFI system in engine room (fixed)
portable extinguishers throughout accommodation

ALARMS
Fire Control system: ADT Minerva MX/ T2000
Dekasis system

Special
ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT

STEERING SYSTEM
Jastram, type S2 (3.4 tonmeters)
RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR
Jastram RAI 280
THRUSTERS
Lewmar retractable bow and stern thrusters (hydraulic)
type 500SVTAH, 75 horsepower each
FUEL SEPARATOR & FILTERS
Alfa Laval type MIB303
FIRE/BILGE PUMP
Main bilge pump: Johnson type FRES 80-140
Main FIFI pump: Johnson type FRES 50-205
Emerg. FIFI pump: Johnson FREM 65-155 (diesel driven)
BOILERS
Heinen en Hopman
WC
Evac Vacuum toilets type 900

Charter broker, January 2011:

"I just want to pass on that Tim and the crew of Valquest have been absolutely superb! It is rare to work with such accommodating, 'can do crew'.  Tim made it seem effortless! I am so glad to have had the opportunity to book Valquest and look forward to it again."


Charterer of S.Y. VALQUEST, February 2011:

"Just a quick note to let you know how wonderful our trip on Valquest was.  The crew, service and vessel were beyond our expectations.  We would highly recommend captain Tim and his crew to any of our friends for a trip of a lifetime. Many thanks."