Historical
Background
Replica of the famous discovery
vessel used by Christopher Columbus for his expeditions to America.
She is the same kind and size as the orginial caravels used by the conquerors of Mexico at
the beginning of the XVI th. century who started their adventure of encounter of the two cultures in these very waters she is cruising now.
She was
built in "Puerto Morelos", Mexico, by mexican shipwrights, carefully
researched and detailed to make her look very much like the original
vessel. We integrating all necessary modern life and safety-commodities
into here design, without loosing the historical authenticity on
board.
Regular
Tours:
To Isla Contoy, Isla Mujeres day and evening cruises. Other
Services:
Charters for groups or romantic couples, with dinner or lunch on board. Weddings,
Lobster-Dinner or Sun-Set cocktail cruises, Anniversaries etc.
We can arrange for the restaurant at Isla Mujeres of your choice (we recommend Club Zama, Hotel Villa Rolandi Gourmet & Beach Club).
We are specially prepared for cultural or educational voyages as the vessel counts with the rare federal permission to visit the National park of Contoy Island.
We have been making research expeditions for the Universities of Heidelberg Germany (Faculty of Ornithology ), UNAM Mexico city (faculty of Marine archeology ) and the Shell Oil company (Geologists).
Technical
Specifications "Pinta":
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Length overall |
16.61 Mts.(54.50ft) |
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Beam: |
4.80 Mts. (15.75 ft) |
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Draft: |
1.50 Mts. ( 5.00 ft) |
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Type of Vessel: |
Spanish Caravel |
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Cruising Speed: |
8-10 Knots |
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Weight: |
65,000 Lbs. |
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Propulsion: |
Sail and engine |
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Classification: |
Motor-sailor |
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Build: |
1995 |
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Fuel / Water |
800 gal. / 250 gal. |
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Sails: |
Main sq , mizzen lat. and sq. foresail |
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Power: |
1 / 400- HP MTU Diesel inboard |
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Crew: |
5 (Captain, three sailors and a
bilingual tour guide) |
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Passengers: |
Maximum 60 |
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Equipment: |
VHF marine radio, first-aid
kit, life-vests, fire extinguishers, flares, radio stereo
cassette and CD changer w/ speakers, microphone, depth sounder,
GPS, 5-kw Diesel generator, fresh water pressure system, marine
toilet with holding tank, bar-galley, very
silent wet exhaust system. |
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