Historical
Background
Replica of the famous discovery
vessel used by Christopher Columbus for his expeditions to America.
She is the same kind and almost the 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, integrating all necessary modern life and safety-commodities
into here design, without loosing the historical authenticity on
board.
Regular
Tours:
Cancun Lagoon sunset and dinner cruises. Other
Services:
Charters for groups or romantic couples, with dinner or lunch on board. Weddings,
Lobster-Dinner or private Sun-Set cocktail cruises, Anniversaries etc.
We are specially prepared for cultural or educational voyages.
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: |
1998 |
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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 Marine Diesel |
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Crew: |
4 (1 Captain, 2 sailors and 1 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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