Le Brigantin, moored in Hyères, is an old tuna boat built in Vendée in 1940. After a magnificent career as a tuna fishing vessel, cargo transporter, and diving travel, it is now the source of beautiful sea outings to the Golden Islands, off the coast of Porquerolles, with a capacity to accommodate 26 people and a 3rd category.
It is beautifully maintained by its current owner who now wishes to hand over the helm of this traditional sailboat to a new Captain... It's up to you to take over! This sailboat is currently operated in the NUC category (Commercial Use Vessel - division 241).
It is therefore an old working boat that is operated during the season for day trips, with much success for over a decade.
Here is a description of this traditional sailboat that can be used for tourist activities or for pleasure...
- Baudoin engine meticulously maintained - 80 hp -
- Shaft line 70 mm: steel for the primary shaft and stainless steel for the secondary shaft
- cast iron stuffing box
- stern with 2 bearings for entry and exit
- 4-blade bronze propeller with a diameter of 700mm
- wet type exhaust
- rudder stock 70 mm
- rudder with 4 anodes operated by hydraulic cylinder
- hull with regular maintenance, planks secured with stainless steel screws
- two masts, front and rear (Mizzen)
- Iroko deck redone in 1994 - thickness 35 mm - very regular maintenance
- foredeck equipped with a bowsprit
- raised hatch serving as a bench for passengers
- aft deck equipped with varnished benches
- two side openings in the bulwarks
- large stainless steel swimming ladder (diving configuration)
- 3 internal compartments in the vessel (forehold - engine room - aft hold with access from the wheelhouse)
- Refrigerator - one bunk - various equipment (paddles, life jackets, snorkeling gear.....)
- safety equipment compliant with "passenger transport" standards according to divisions 240 and 241 - regular checks by the maritime affairs...
- 3 electrical networks 24v, 12v, 12v backup
- 220 V inverter
- 220 V shore connection
- navigation aids: VHF (x3) - GPS - depth sounder - compass - autopilot...
- Lofrans electric windlass (24V)
- Mooring cleats + winches