Cruising Speed: 10
Maximum Speed: 13
Range: 4500
Introduction
AB Normal was the 6th
in the highly successful series of Inace aft house Explorer Yacht designs from
80’ to 126’. These proven Explorer
yachts have now done hundreds of thousands of miles of exploring through all
types of sea conditions and proven themselves to have outstanding sea keeping,
sea kindliness and efficiencies. Inace Explorers are known and admired
worldwide in the Explorer Yacht community for their solid commercial systems,
ease of operation, long range and comfort at sea. The hull design was done by
Bray Yacht Design, a specialist in high efficiency hull designs and bulbs.
AB Normal was designed
with a larger main deckhouse which enabled her to have a separate dining area
and lounging area on the main deck while others in her size range have a
combined lounge/dining area.
AB Normal’s swim platform
was extended by 4’ to enhance boarding and to create a water level lounging
area. She has also had additional on-deck storage added and other upgrades
including a new hot tub on the sky lounge deck. AB Normal has just finished an
extensive upgrade and service period, a complete list of which is found below.
All systems were checked, serviced or replaced as needed. She then did a
flawless trip from the US
to the Med and a summer cruising. Much of the equipment AB Normal has has been
changed in the past few years including generators, main air conditioning
compressors, pumps and head system. AB Normal had an
extensive refit and upgrade in 2109. Refit items are listed in sections
below.
She is ready to cruise to
all the exotic places around the world, and VAT paid in Europe.
Hull Characteristics
Length
Overall 95’/28.96m
Length
on deck 84’
6”/25.749m
Length
on the Waterline (approximate) 84’4”/25.718m
Beam
molded 23.52’/7.15m
Draft
(Fully loaded) 7''
8”/2.35m
Draft
(50% load) 6000 gal Fuel, 1080 gal F.W. 6’
9”/2.05m
Displacement
(100% Fuel & 100% Water) 195
Tons approx
Displacement
Light Ship 140 Tons approx
Fuel
Oil Tankage 12500
gal approx.
Potable
Water Tankage 3000
gal approx.
Lube
Oil Tankage 120
gal
Contaminated
Oil Tankage 120 gal
Black
Water Tank 700
gal
Grey
Water Tank 700 gal
Hull Subdivision
The vessel’s hull is subdivided by transverse and
longitudinal compartments:
1. Forepeak
2. Fresh Water Tanks
3. Bow thruster Compartment
4. Guest Stateroom Compartment
5. Master stateroom Compartment
6. Fuel Oil Tanks Steering Gear
Compartment
7. Engine Room
8. Steering Gear Compartment
Hull Structure and Superstructure
IN GENERAL, the following sizes
and thickness shall be used in the hull construction: Note a 3/8-insert plate
will be located over the strut and propeller area to reduce drumming.
KEEL 3/4"
x 10" full length
STEM 3/4"
x 10"
FLOORS 1/4"
plate
SKEG (Depth 6”) sides 5/16”, cross section 5/16”, bottom ½”
BOTTOM PLATING 5/16"
plate, up to the chines
SIDE, TRANSOM PLATING 1/4"
MAIN DECK PLATING 1/4"
plate
BULKHEAD PLATING 1/4"
plate and 3/16" where corrugated
TANK TOP PLATING 1/4”
TRANSVERSE FRAMES Deck:
3"x 3" x 5/16"/Side:3" x 3"x 5/16"
TRANSVERSE FRAMES Floors:
1/4"
ENGINE FOUNDATION 8"
x 3/4"
LONGITUDINAL FLOORS 5/16”
DECK GIRDERS 3"x
3" 5/16" beams
BOTTOM LONGITUDINALS 5/16" plate
SIDE LONGITUDINALS 3"x
3" x 5/16" or plate
DECK LONGITUDINALS 5"x
3"x 5/16"
BULWARK FRAMES
4"x
1/4" plate
BULWARK LONGITUDINALS 3"x 1/4"
BULWARK CAP PLATE 2
1/2" stainless steel pipe
BULKHEAD STIFF-VERT Corrugated
BULKHEAD STIFF-HORIZ Corrugated
HAWSE PIPING 4"
to 5"
ANCHOR PLATES Stainless
steel
CHAIN LOCKER 5/16"
RUB RAILS "U"
(9" x 3" x 9”) x 1/4" stainless steel
SUPERSTRUCTURE
CABIN SIDE UPRIGHTS 4"x 1 1/2" & 3/16"
CABIN SIDE LONGITUDINALS 4"x 1 1/2" & 3/16"
CABIN TOP TRANS. FRAMING 4"x 1 1/2" & 3/16"
CABIN TOP GIRDERS 4"x
1 1/2" & 3/16"
CABIN TOP LONGITUDINALS 4"x 1 1/2" & 3/16"
CABIN SIDE PLATING 5
mm
CABIN TOP PLATING 5
mm
Engines
Two (2) Caterpillar
engines model 3406 Electronic, A-rated
450 BHP @ 1,800 RPM, 24V elec. start, lubricating oil filters, dry
exhaust manifolds, 24V alarm system, mechanical instrument panel.
REDUCTION GEARS
Two (2)
Twin disk 5114 reduction gears Twin Disk or similar, 3.50:1 ratio, oil cooler,
engine mounted.
Twin Disk
Quick-shift gear, 3.50:1
PROPELLERS
R/H & 1
L/H, Bronze, 5-blade
ENGINE CONTROLS
Kobelt
Remote control SPA 10590
and remote control plugs.
Kobelt Electronic system
for engine
HYDRAULIC STEERING
Hydraulic
power steering shall be Kobelt, with steering pumps and rams
Ancillary Equipment
BOW THRUSTER
Bow Thruster 16”; American Bow Thruster 65 hp, driven off the main engine gears
with electric clutch. The system supplies 65 hp when the main engines are at
idle.
WINDLASS & GROUND
TACKLE
2 Muir hydraulic anchor
windlasses on foredeck, vertical capstans with horizontal chain gypsies
2 Muir capstans on aft deck
1 Plough anchor 285 kg.
1 Poole and Stockless anchor, 285 kg
Anchor chains: 328’ starboard, and 426’ port
Anchor chains are fitted with quick release pull out clips for emergency
STABILIZERS
American Bow Thruster stabilizer There are two pumps, one on each engine.
SEA CHESTS
(2) two sea chests in the engine room using 6” pipe. The sea valves are
flanged bronze ball valves, 3-piece. Removable strainer plates are fitted to
the bottom of the hull. The sea chests have blow down system. The chests are
connected by a cross over pipe that feeds all of the raw water system. Each
individual sea chest will feed the system with 50% blockage. Each sea chest can
be isolated while underway and be cleared by the blow down system or by removing
the sea strainer. All piping coming off of the sea chest is CuNi. In addition
to the main main sea strainer in each sea chest, each individual user of raw
water has its own finer filter.
Fuel Oil System
The fuel oil system
comprises a total of 12,500 gals in (5) tanks:
- Two (2) main tanks (each 4000 gals approx.)
- Two (2) forward tanks (one with 1780 gals and
the other with 1740 gls approx),
- One (1) day tank (980 gals
approx.)
The system consists of
four categories:
- Transfer, Supply and Return, Fill, and Tank
Sounding.
The fuel transfer system
enables transfer of fuel from tank to tank.
- Two (2) “Racor” fuel filters, Mod. 75-1000MA
for main engines.
- Two (2) “Racor” Mod. 1000 single filter per
generators.
An Alfa Laval fuel system
model MIB 303 is installed, with drain to dirty oil tank. The system can draw
fuel from any tank and transfer fuel back to day tank only.
A unique feature is that
the Alfa Laval can be set up to draw from the two main tanks and continually
feed the day tank which then overflows to the two main tanks creating a
clean/cool fuel loop. The day tank can operate the vessel in excess of 24 hours
so that if you fill the tank every 12 hours you always maintain a minimum of 12
hours clean fuel in the system.
The day tank is above the
fuel pumps and keeps positive pressure on all of the engines. In addition the
day tank is located between and within the boundaries of the two centerline
main fuel tanks. This creates a heat sink that keeps the fuel in the day tank
an optimal temperature.
There is pump out and fill
located on the main deck.
Oily water tanks- 240
gallons
Insulation
ENGINE ROOM
- One coat of Dumb-dumb
- One (1) layer 1 foam with 1 lb/sq. ft. sheet
lead
- One (1) layer white 30% perforated aluminum
sheet
- The air stacks are to be coated with Dumb-dumb
- There is a lead sheet in the main saloon over
the engine room
SUPERSTRUCTURE
- Cabin Sides - One (1) layer 2” rock wool
- Overhead - One (1) layer 2” rock wool
- There is to be Dumb-dumb sprayed in main
saloon
Refit, 2019
Tank
treatment
Black water, gray water and fresh water tanks
were sand blasted to bare steel, primed and painted with specific paint for
each use.
Air Conditioning System
Changed air handler in the galley for a
bigger unit - 24K, and installed new control board and displays.
Replaced 8 air handlers (1 x 24K, 2 x 12K, 3 x 10K and 2 x 18K) for new
units with new control boards and displays. Refurbished 3 air
handlers (3 x 24K) by removing them, acid cleaned and used Microban for mold
remediation, reinsulate units and supply and return lines. Installed new
control boards and digital displays. Removed and acid cleaned the
remaining newer 3 units.
Galley
refrigeration
October 2019: Galley refrigeration replaced.
Two new Samsung
refrigerator/freezer units
Watermaker
Serviced the units, replaced all membranes and inspected all fittings.
Paint
Bottom paint
Several rust spots treated,
primed and repainted throughout the yacht.
Deck drains were sand
blasted to bare metal, primed, and a ceramic coat was applied on the inside.
The drain surroundings were ground, repaired, treated, primed and repainted.
Several doors were removed for blistering. They were ground, primed, painted
and reinstalled.
Engines and Generators
Engines were serviced in February
2019 by Cat dealer PANTROPIC and following were performed:
1. Drain coolant, remove thermostat housing and replace regulator
2. Change oil and oil filters, zincs and plugs.
3. Replace air filter elements
4. Take oil and coolant samples. (All tested ok)
5. Inspect engine mounts. (Inspected OK)
6. Inspect starter motor (Inspected OK)
Generators were serviced in February
2019 by Cat dealer PANTROPIC and following were performed:
1. Clean and inspect the Heat Exchanger
2. Clean and test aftercooler
3. Replace raw water impeller
4. Replace V belt
5. Change oil and oil filters
6. Take oil samples (Tested OK)
7. Inspect engine mounts. (Inspected OK)
8. Inspect back end (Inspected OK)
Hydraulic System for Bow Thruster and
Stabilizer. Inspected and Serviced February 2019
Inspect and diagnose and adjust bow thruster setting.
Both main hydraulic pumps were replaced for new units.
System was flushed and oil replaced for new.
All system pressures checked and adjusted to manufacturer''s specs.
Cooling pump replaced for new one.
Crane
Opacmare crane was removed and completely dismantled for service, February
2019.
All cylinders were opened, serviced with seals replaced and pressure tested.
All parts were sanded, primed and repainted.
Hydraulic pump replaced for new one.
Crane was reassembled, installed and tested.
Manufacturer tech did final test and settings onboard.
Electrical
All panels and sub panels were inspected, February 2019 and modifications
made to bring them to current ABYC standards and compliance.
Several breakers were replaced and correct bus bar installed.
New front plates with labels were installed.
Electronics battery bank charger replaced for new unit and batteries replaced
for new ones as well.
Interior/Carpentry
- The crew cabin and head on the lower level was completely redone
with a separate shower stall.
- A TV lift was installed on the main salon cabinet and TV
replaced.
- New carpets were installed in the main salon, master and sky
lounge
- The washer and dryer on the lower level were replaced.
- The dryer was upgraded for a vented unit from the existing
condensating one and vent piping was installed all the way to the
outside.
- A new washer and dryer were installed in the port side cabinet on
the Sky Lounge.
- The master starboard side closet was modified, drawers were
installed and a linen cabinet installed facing the door entry.
- Several wood repairs around the wood framing were performed.
- A sofa/bed with motorized lift for storage underneath was
installed in the sky lounge
- Wind blocker side doors were removed, fixed, painted and
reinstalled.
- Wheel house chair and sofa upholstery were redone, new with a
dark blue finish.
- New blinds/curtains were installed in the main salon, master and
sky lounge.
- New sofa and cabinet was installed on the main salon starboard side
- New Kenwood sound system installed in pilothouse
Teak decking
Flybridge teak between stacks
was serviced, caulking removed and replaced as needed.
Miscellaneous
Hot tub was installed on the fly bridge.
Electric barbeque grill replaced for gas unit.
Kayak bracket installed on the side of the upper deck (both sides)
Second freezer installed in the lazarette.
Fire system checked and engine room fire dampers were serviced with springs
replaced. System checked OK and fully operational.
Security systems were serviced, inoperative sensors were replaced, the keypads
were replaced for new. System was reprogrammed to the English language and
tested OK
Engine exhaust pipes serviced. Pipes were removed, rebuilt, primed painted and
reinstalled.
Spring shocks for engine room door were replaced for new ones with correct
length and pressure.
Windshield wipers arms and blades were replaced by new ones.
Inside lighting replaced with LED light bulbs.
Chain was removed and regalvanized. Swivels were checked and/or replaced
Update: October 2019:
- Bottom sandblasted to bare metal and Hempel bottom application
applied.
- Props and shafts pulled.
- Props serviced and cutlass and shaft bearings replaced.
- ABS tail gear and machinery survey.
Accommodation
AB Normal can accommodate 8 owners/guests
in 4 staterooms when the skylounge is in VIP Stateroom mode, and 4 crew in the
2 crew quarters in the forecastle and additional crew/ guides in the crew
service area. Her large sky lounge has
the versatility to be used as a 4th queen VIP stateroom, an office, workout
area or home theater. The interior has Majilite
panel overheads, a combination of granite and carpeted floors with the
exception of the teak and holly in the wheelhouse. Bulkheads are American Cherry and Majilite
All of the ensuite
accommodations enjoy much larger heads and showers than found on most vessels
in this size range. On some of the other vessels in this series the owners move
between the lower master and the VIP depending on where the vessel is cruising
and in one it was permanently changed to a large master stateroom.
Master
Cabin
Comfortably situated
midships on the lower deck, the roomy full beam master cabin has a king sized
berth, a seating area, his and her heads and extensive hanging lockers. There
are three large closets plus the walk through and large amounts of drawer and
additional storage space. The “her” head has a tub/shower and a large
walk through closet which has just been upgraded with additional drawers. The “his”
head has a comfortable shower and, like the other heads, is done in granite.
VIP Guest
Cabin
To starboard, forward of the master cabin, is the
VIP guest suite with queen sized berth two hanging lockers and en-suite head
and shower.
Guest
Cabin
To port forward of the master cabin, the guest
cabin has twin berths and ensuite head and shower. The beds are full size
single beds that use standard sheets and have comfortable room between the
beds.
MAIN DECK
Aft Deck
A roomy aft deck with dining area, wet bar and Beko
under counter refrigerator
Main
Salon
A comfortable seating area leads to the dining
salon forward, and galley forward of the dining salon. The dining salon accommodates 8 guests, and
includes a Scholtès wine cooler. The saloon was just modified to allow for a
large pop up TV, new seating was installed with power lift up to access
extensive storage under and a new sideboard was installed.
Galley:
- New refrigeration and freezer installed.
- Smeg range with ceramic cooktop
- Hotpoint hood extraction
- Bosch Silence plus dishwasher
- Krüshr trash compactor
- Irinox Fresco multi-function food
cooler/heater
Crew mess:
Settee for 6
LG Flat Screen tv
Coffee Maker
Electrolux RE80 under
counter refrigerator
UPPER
DECK
The skylounge is situated behind the
pilothouse. This is a comfortable area
to view the passing scene while underway.
It can also be converted to a VIP guest room with queen sized berth to
accommodate extra guests. A new Miele washer and dryer with outside vent were
installed in custom cabinet with storage behind it for ironing board and other
items.
Pilothouse
Fully equipped with navigation and communication
equipment. There is a seating area at
the back on the port side. A Portuguese
bridge surrounds the Pilothouse and skylounge.
FLYBRIDGE
Steering station forward, with lounging area, sun
deck and wet bar behind.
U-line
under counter refrigerator
Scotsman
AC46 ice maker
New gas grill
Electronics
BRIDGE
ABT TRACSTAR thruster
control
Thruster control station
ABT TRAC
Thruster joy stick
ACR spotlight
2xCAT engine displays
CCTV DR240,
Furuno Satellite compass
Furuno radar 120 Km range
Furuno X band with ARPA
function
Furuno Navnet
multi-function unit
Furuno FS-1503 SSB radio
Furuno NX-700 Navtex
receiver
Furuno FA-150 AIS system
Furuno Universal AIS
FA-1560
Furuno radar/ARPA
FAR-21x7(-BB) series,
Furuno NavNet
Furuno satellite compass
5” SC-50,
2 x Icom M602 VHF radios
Kahlenberg M-511A whistle
control,
Kenwood KDC-BT365U sound
system
2 walk around hand held
units, Kobelt throttle controls
Kobelt jog lever
Rudder indicator Kobelt
7175-MA,
5 x MIC II VHF handsets
Richie Magnetic compass
with 6” card
Time zero chart plotting
system Windows based
Sailor message terminal
6006
Simrad IS 20 analog wind
speed and direction indicator
Simrad AP50 autopilot,
4 x 17" VEI displays
FLYBRIDGE ELECTRONICS
ABT TRACSTAR thruster
control
Thruster joy stick
Thruster control station
ABT TRAC
2xCAT engine displays
Danforth magnetic compass
5” card
Furuno Navnet
multi-function unit
1 x Icom M602 VHF radio
Horn button
2 walk around hand held units,
Kobelt throttle controls
Kobelt jog lever
Rudder indicator Kobelt
7175-MA
Simrad AP50 autopilot
2 x VEI LCD displays
ENTERTAINMENT
ELECTRONICS:
The main salon, master stateroom and
upper salon are provided with full Satellite TV control.
The main saloon has a new TV
The guest staterooms are provided with
satellite system TV. However, the cables are already run to these cabins,
so upgrades are possible.
The main salon entertainment system
provides for the external speakers on the aft deck, upper deck and sun deck
each provided with local volume control.
The master stateroom has an LG TV with
sound bar.
Electrical
The ship has two (2) Caterpillar
49 Kw generators which are star wound to produce 230 volts at 50 cycles three
phase. This is supplied to the main switchboard via exclusive 160 Amp ABB over
current protection breakers located in the main switchboard.
When the yacht is alongside
it can take on shore power via two 100 Amp shore inlets. Input selection is
provided by the use of an input selector switch and phase rotation switch
starboard side lazarette. Each input is
provided with exclusive 125 Amp over current protection breakers. The shore input grounds are fitted with 100
amp galvanic isolators. The shore power
inputs are each fitted with Hubbell 4 core 2 AWG cables fitted with retractable
Glendenning CM-8 cord reels are exclusive storage bins. The shore input is
conditioned through the LEF 65Kva isolation transformer; this is placed onto
the main bus using a 125 amp ABB main switchboard mounted over current
protection breaker.
Mechanical Equipment
American Bow thruster
2 Idromar watermakers,
1585 and 1135 gallons per day
Hydraulic passarelle,
starboard aft
Laundry
·
A new Miele washer
and dryer were installed in the port side cabinet on the Sky Lounge.
·
The washer and dryer on the lower level were replaced for
new ones. The dryer was upgraded for a vented unit from the existing
condensating one and vent piping was installed all the way to the
outside.
Tender and Swim Ladder
·
17’ Novamarine
tender with Yanmar 4JH3-DTE
·
VHF
SWIM LADDER:
·
Manufacturer:
Custom
·
Power pack:
Amer model MP80S/2 self-contained integrated into swim platform.
Safety
- 2 X Twelve (12) man SOLAS life rafts
- 2 x Life Buoys with light
- 2 x Life Buoys with light and smoke
- 30 x Life jackets adult
- 8 x Life jacket child
- 14 immersion
suits
- 406Mhz EPIRB
- New Float Off EPIRB August 2019
- Distress signal flares and smoke in date
(2) firefighting suits
with air bottles and masks, one new August 2019.
- All backpacks replaced.
- All breathing apparatus replaced on old suits,
August 2019
Small fire axe
10 x 4 Kg handheld powder
fire extinguishers
5 x 10 Kg handheld powder
fire extinguishers
2 x 10 Kg handheld CO2
fire extinguishers
Fire and general alarm
buttons located in various places throughout the yacht
New MCA medical Kit, 2019
Panel outside engine room
with emergency shut down for the following:
- Quick closing valves
- Ventilation
- Generator
Fire alarm panel in
wheelhouse, guest entrance lobby and crew mess with smoke/heat sensors in the
overhead throughout the yacht.
3 x Seawater firefighting
outlets with hoses and nozzles
FM200 fire system for
engine room tested July 2019
Fire pump
Fire dampers
Audio/Visual Signals:
- Ship''s bell
- International running lights
Ample
up to-date handheld flares
Miscellaneous
- Emergency grab bag, new January 2019
- Panel in pilothouse indicating open doors
- Emergency DC lighting
- High water alarms in bilges and cofferdams
- Bilge and fire pumps are interchangeable
through properly labeled manifolds.
- Safety plan with instructions and locations of
safety equipment
Exclusions
Owner''s
personal items and artwork excluded.
