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Features: Upgrades & Improvements
Focus on Upgrades & Improvements
January 13, 2007
There are many, many improvements and Upgrades. Listed below (Non-inclusively) are some of the highlights:
Dan Sehnal Karen Sehnal dan and Karen Sehnal
The original Ultra Suede has been upgraded to Cream Leather
providing a light and airy look below
First a Note: Nothing says it better than a comment received from an acquaintance who had an opportunity to come aboard Dakare,
As taken from his email:
" Hello Dan n Karen:
Thank you for the response. While I am not a "sailor", I really enjoyed the "eye candy", while you were in Marathon. My favorite place of all is the cockpit of a Sportfisher in the Gulfstream, but I was awed by the work on your boat. That you and Karen assisted with the design to garner additional space, and to fine tune this already beautiful design to just the right boat for you was obvious. The redundancy, and the utility of the boat is really smart."
from: Frankie Cee
Also: When we came up with our initial specifications for this boat, it was 18 pages long. Hylas has provided our specifications to numerous prospective clients since then and as a result, many of our ideas have been included in those boats. This is underscored by the fact that we spent 2 months at the factory while the boat was being built and made countless additional improvements that are not reflected in the original 18 pages of specifications, the one major exception is the way Hylas now insulates the reefer systems. That became a standard. DJPS
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Remarks:
Dakare is a highly customized center-cockpit blue water cruising sailboat custom designed for comfort whether on the high seas or while at anchor or in a marina. Consideration has been given to safety, speed and systems redundancy; and ease of systems use. This boat and its systems has been maintained fastidiously. She has a white gelcoat hull with a dark green boot and cove stripe . This website, documenting the many aspects of this boat, as well as an operations manual, all equipment and instrumentation documentation, and maintenance logs are maintained on a regular basis. She was designed, built and outfitted for world cruising.
Description
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Features
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General:
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This is a high performance cruiser.
Redundancy and engineering excellence has been the guiding light in selecting, installing and integrating systems on board Dakare, while minimizing maintenance to the greatest degree possible and still meeting our esthetic qualifications.
60 days were spent on-site in Taiwan, 5 days with Yanmar in New Jersey and 3 days with Selden in England and over 40 pages of specifications were developed (above and beyond the normal specifications) to convert this yacht from a semi-custom to a truly custom yacht.
The entire teak interior is finished in a high gloss varnish patena providing a warm, inviting and lustrous interior. The sole is solid teak and holly donw in a high gloss varnish. All drawer latches are high quality chrome push button with hig-resilent plastic fittings for increased longevity and all hinges are polished stainless steel. All floorboards are secured with latches. All interior areas are air conditioned/heated. All hatches have easily opened screens. All ports have screens and privacy covers. Strip accent lighting throughout the interior of the yacht

Rigging has been strengthened above normal standards, chain plates reinforced, and electrical wire upgraded. Every detail was considered, even to the point of building the boat with upgraded AWAB Stainless Steel hose clamps rather than the standard Taiwanese hose clamps. Space was optimized, refrigeration insulation improved, engine room and Genset noise reduced. The list sometimes seems endless. The remaining material on this page is an attempt to consolidate some of the thinking and features built into Dakare. For a full understanding of the capabilities of this vessel, the reader is directed to the other web pages under Dakare's specifications.
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 Entire Interior finished in High Gloss Varnish (This has worn well. Only the cockpit entrance rim has need to be varnished.) Dakare is the first of (to our knowledge) only 2 boats to have the interior done like this. It was an expensive process but shows off the beautiful woodwork so much better that satin finish it was well worth it.
 Excellent Selection of Teak Veneer in Saloon
 Prewired and hidden electrical wiring for artwork in Saloon and Forward Cabin
 Optimized Running of Conduits for Air Conditioning to increase storage space
 Upgraded foam and leather for Settees and Nav Station Seat
 Washing machine and vented dryer
 Night time Safety / Mood Lighting
 10KW Genset with remote controls
 Matched 10KW Isolation Transformer
 US and European Power adapted
 Multiple CFI safety circuit breakers
 Upgraded Canalopi Lighting in Saloon, Forward STATEROOM and Master Suite
 Dimmer Switches for Overhead Lighting in Saloon and Galley and for art work in Saloon and Forward State Room
 Video Security System with Automatic Motion Detection and Video Recording Hardware
 Fuel Polishing System
 Oil Polishing System
 Completely redundant, dual integrated autopilots, instantaneously switchable with upgraded, heavy duty motor drives
 Dual Redundant Systems throughout:
 Charging (2 Alternators, Genset, solar panels, wind generator)
 2 refrigeration systems (1 AC and 1 DC driven)
 Dual backup Halyards
 Dual built-in GPS Units
 Dual Computer systems
 Dual autopilots
 Extra below decks lighting
 Extra AC and DC Outlets
 Extra TV /phone jacks
 Triple Fuel Contamination Alarms
 Instrument Repeaters throughout:
 Engine monitors
 Genset monitors and controls
 SS Hinges and fittings throughout (Non Standard)
 Custom Flashlight Holders in each Cabin and Cockpit (Note: Not in 3rd Stateroom)
 Upgraded cabinet doors to provide ventilation and eliminate Mildew
 Non-Standard doors with detail trim for all interior doors
 More than double the standard number of AC Outlets
 More than double the standard number of DC Outlets
 Phone jacks wired throughout boat
 TV jacks wired throughout the boat
 Extra & Upgraded Ventilation Fans
 Upgraded to High Quality Stainless Steel AWAB hose clamps throughout
 Tin Coated Wiring Throughout
 And the list goes on and on... See below and the other pages of this website.
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Forward Cabin:
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The large forward cabin contains a walk-around, centerline, queen-size berth with proper mattress, hanging locker, large shelf locker, shelf locker under berth, 2 bookshelves and 2 night tables with underneath storage and 10 upper lockers (5 on each side), additional storage under floor board and under berth, full length mirror, pad eyes for sea berths, 1 Canalupi Picture Light, 2 overhead lights, 2 reading lights, 2 Hella fans and air conditioning/heating controls and one large hatch. A fixed, custom built flashlight holder is located in this area. There is an A/B/C type fire extinguisher with Metal Nozzle mounted on the port bulkhead. Fishing pole mounts (2) and fire extinguisher are located in this cabin. Recessed lighting is under berth. There are separate controls to regulate the air conditioning and heating in the cabin.
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 2 Heavyd duty teak book shelves
 2 Fishing Pole Holders
 Ensuite access to forward head / shower
 Separate cabin controls for air conditioning and heating
 2 Night Stands
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Forward Head:
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Aft and to starboard of the forward cabin is the forward head with separate shower stall, automatic shower drain pump in both the shower stall and head and custom grating in both the shower stall and the head, Wilcox-Crittenden High End Manual toilet, 3 mirrored upper and 1 lower lockers, linen closet, holding tank sentry, and two opening ports and one hatch. The partially louvered doors open to the forward cabin for privacy and to the passageway.
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 Top-of-the-line, large Wilcox Crittenden Mechanical Head (As a fail safe) in Forward Head
 Heavy Duty Nav Station Chair with leather seat
 Varnished Grates in Head Area (Non Standard) as well as showers (Standard) Draining floors in heads (Non Standard) as well as showers (Standard)
 Holding tank gauge, Headhunter ST2000
 Overboard Macerator
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3rd Stateroom:
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Across the passageway to port is a custom designed the third stateroom with a double birth, vented washer/dryer, tremendous storage under berth, mirror, custom shelf, multiple storage lockers and drawers, 3 overhead side cabinets, custom storage rack, under floor board storage, two opening ports and one hatch.
Additional equipment includes unique venting system to share dryer and cowl, AC 110, DC 12v outlets, 2 reading lights, and a Hella fan. A sliding pocket door opens into the passageway.
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 Washer and Dryer with custom hidden, built-in venting for quick drying
 Custom Made Kitty Litter Box and Feeding Dish Holder
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Forward Passageway:
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The passageway houses the mast, a multiple shelf storage for hand held radios, etc charging units and misc. Storage (with AC and DC power outlets) /fishing rod locker and under floor board storage.
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 Custom Electrical Charger Cabinet located at Mast for hand-held devices
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Saloon:
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Aft of the passageway is a large, open salon with recessed bookshelves and 6 fixed picture window ports. There are custom teak blinds for each of the 6 windows. Removeable storm shutters are available to cover each of the 6 windows. To port is a large dining area with sliding bench with removable backrest and storage. The enlarged table is fixed and supported by 2 polished stainless steel pedestals mounted onto a large stainless steel plate to stabilize the table, providing a very stable table and larger than found on other Hylas 54's. To starboard is a straight settee that slides out to make a 1 ½ berth with lee cloth for a sea berth with padded leather straps. The settees are covered with cream, commercial grade, genuine German Leather. There are multiple, very large storage areas under and outboard of all settees and 4 large upper lockers, including a liquor locker with custom built wine glass racks and TV locker housing an entertainment system capable of viewing multiple region DVDs, VHF tapes and local, cable, satellite TV and broadcast TV. Six fixed ports with custom fitted teak blinds, two hatches and 2 Hella fans. Lighting include a built-in dual unit Canalupi Picture light, 5 reading lights, 3 variable overhead lights, 2 overhead alcove lights and air conditioning/heating controls provide plenty of light and ventilation. Recessed rope lighting is under both port and starboard settees.

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 Custom Teak Blinds for Main Saloon Windows
 Enlarged Dining Table w double pedestal
 Double SS Pedestal for dining table with full sized SS plate to make table stable / rigid
 Built-in Wine Glass Rack
 Saloon-based Stereo System w remote Controls for Master Suite and Cockpit - 7 speakers:
 Woofer
 6 pack CD player
 3 pack CD player
 tape deck player
 AM / FM Radio
 Interface to computer for MP3 & DVDs
 Stereo flat screen TV capable of playing
Multi-region DVDs
 Pal
 NTSC
 DVD Multiregion
 VCR
 Sat TV
 Cable TV
 Amplified Antenna Broadcast TV
 Computer Video & Audio
 Stereo System with Sub Woofer
 Modified access to enclosed spaces (Non standard)
 There are separate controls to regulate the airconditioning and heating in the cabin
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Nav Station:
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Aft and to port of the salon is a very large, sit-down navigation station with extensive instrumentation (see list below), The Naavstation on Dakare is 2 feet larger than the standard Hyals 54 nav station arrangement, providing ample room to maneuver and space for the intensive electronic instrumentation components.

There are 2 computer stations with switchable interfaces for the dual built-in GPSs and fully redundant autopilot systems. As can be expected, there is SSB, satellite weather (OCENS),and printer, wind, speed and depth repeater, GPS, radar, communications center, difital panels for power systems management, AC, DC, generator and inverter controls, watermaker operation, manuals book shelf, overhead locker, file drawer, utility drawer and under floor board storage, multiple phone jacks, multiple AC outlets, 2 Hella fans and lighting including a chart light, 1 reading light, 2 overhead lights, and an under nav table light. 2 additional lights have been built into the wiring closet for the nav station. Recessed rope lights are under nav station.

Engine room repeaters, in addition to the ones located in the cockpit, are mounted at the Nav station. Repeaters include oil pressure, water temperature, fuel and water separator monitor and alarm and a Fireboy engine room fire montior. There is a comfortable, fixed positioned, hydraulic Aeron swivel chair that provides excellent seating.
Below are examples of some of Dakare's advanced electronic systems
Real-time Satellite Weather Imagery Example
Example of AIS On Dakare
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 Large Nav Station Configuration
 Split Instrument Panel for instant access to wiring harness and connections, internal lighting for easy viewing
 Fast pin access to complete wiring harness and breakers.
 All instruments and systems well labeled inside and out and traced numerically
 GPIRB mounted and integrated with GPS
 DSC VHF radio with Distress Emergency Button integrated into GPS
 Pactor PTC-III system, integrated with GPS, equipped with computer interface control
 ST60 Depth sounder, Speed Log and Windspeed Indicator
 VHF DSC radio with emergency distress button (Integrated with GPS position information) with 2-way RAM mike in cockpit
 VHF, ICOM-MI, handheld with built-in charger and controls with spare batteries
 VHF, ICOM-M32, handheld with built-in charger and controls with spare batteries
 ICOM 710 Single side band radio with emergency distress button (DSC) integrated with GPS position information with independent Dynaplates
 SSB ICOM 710-RT w/ highly optimized counterpoise with independent Dynaplates
 100 Sq Ft of radio ground built into transom
 Link 20 dual Battery Monitoring System
 Pactor III
 Built-in book shelf at Nav Station
 Weather station with remote monitoring sensors (Used to also remotely monitor freezer temperature)
 3" grounding straps run the full length of the boat both starboard and port sides
 Copper mesh ground built into transom
 Individual Dyna plates for SSB Radio and Automatic SSB Tuner
 Built-in Corrosion Controller (Galvanic monitor and controller)
 Integrated dual computer systems
 Dell Inspiron 9200 17" display Computer(Fully loaded with options)
 HP Desktop
 .5 Terabyte Offline hard drive storage
 Printers (2)
 Dedicated 3000 watt Prosine inverter /charger with external monitor / controller
 Mariner battery charger
 Custom built switch to simply using redundant GPS, Autopilot and computer systems (16 options all selectable with a turn of the switch - no switching or replugging of wires involved)
 Nobeltec VNS Package with AIS Graphic Display
 Built-in GPS WAAS Ray Marine 300 (Works in concert and independently with built-in Northstar 941)
 GPS, Garmin handheld
 Autopilot (2), Ray Marine 7000 unit at pedestal and fully integrated 6000 unit at Nav Station providing full control at either station
 Redundant independent hydraulic motor Drives (2) for autopilots (One heavy duty PYI Radial motor direct drive and one heavy duty PYI radial sprocket drive) switch selectable
 Repeaters at nav station for depth, wind, speed and nav info
 Wind indicator
 Radar, Raymarine with 4 KW scanner
 Ocens SeaStation 2000 Micro Weather Satellite System
 Ocens WeatherNet
 GRIB Viewer
 GPIRB integrated with GPS
 Dedicated Furuno NAVTEX
 Dedicated Furuno WxFAX
 Vetus Recording Barometer
 LaCrosse Weather Station
 Hailer speaker
 Radar reflector, Firdell Blipper
 Barometer, electronic Speedtech
 Stereo and 6 disk CD changer, Alpine
 TV/VCR/DVD System
 Universal VCR/DVD Player, Sharp
 Nav Station Book Shelf
 Printer Shelf & HP Printer
 Illuminated Switches in Nav Station Circuit Breaker Panel
 Digital Current and Voltage Meters in Nav Station Panel
 Shelves for Alcoves at Nav Station
 Interior Lighting behind Nav Station
 Full documentation on all wiring. Wiring orderly and labeled.
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Center Island:
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Inboard of the navigation station is an island with open upper access to the galley housing an electronic keyboard with AC power (which can alternatively be used as a large chart storage drawer), chart table, custom Scanvik brushed stainless steel double galley sink and Corian countertop, utility locker, companionway steps and one opening port. The engine room can be accessed from all sides of the island. The companionway steps have been modified to include a special locking mechanism, (Dakare was the first to incorporate this locking mechanism) and a custom built key holder (no other Hylas has this) for the lock mechanism. A fixed, custom built-in flashlight holder and an A/B/C fire extinguisher with Metal Nozzle are located in this area.
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 Built-in Electric Keyboard with additional lighting and fan venting /can be used for chart storage
 4 overhead lights in 2 receptacles
 Independent ventillation fan for storage
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Galley:
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Aft of the salon to starboard is the seaway secure galley located in the walk-through to the aft cabin. The extended galley (1 foot longer than the standard Hylas 54) is maximized for storage. The Corian counter tops are trimmed with varnished Teak. Galley counter space is over 400 cm / 10 ft and contains 20 lockers and drawers including a large pan locker, 1 tall pantry and 2 deep pantries (Huge), waste basket and 2 sliding door garages. It is equipped with a 4 burner Broadwater stove, oven and broiler, a built-in microwave, Corian countertops, 2 custom knife racks, a custom made silverware draw, AC outlets, refrigeration temperature gauges, automatic lights for the top loading freezer and 2 refrigerators, 3 Hella fans, a propane sensing unit, smoke/fire detector, salt and fresh water foot pumps, refrigerator and sink drainage pumps under floor board storage and 4 opening ports. The engine room can be accessed by an additional set of double doors. Indented toe space under counter (Dakare is the only Hylas with this) with recessed lighting. Type B/C Fire Extinguisher with Metal Nozzle

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 High Gloss Finish
 Vented cabinets
 Sharp Carosel Microwave oven
 Xintex propane monitor with alarm
 Seagull Water Filter
 Redundant (2) Refrigeration Driven systems
 A/C (1 HP) Refrigerator and Freezer, Grunert
 DC (1 HP) Refrigerator and Freezer, Grunert
 Both systems above drive the 2 Refrigerators and 1 Freezer unit and each have automatic internal lighting. The 3 units can be driven by the 2 redunctant (AC & DC) systems eithr independently or simultaneously
 3temperature meters for the Freezer and the 2 reefers
 Stove, Broadwater, Polished Stainless Steel 4 burner, oven and broiler
 Two 20 lbs. propane tanks in locking locker
 Automatic bilge pump in stern lazarette
 Hot water heater, 110V and Heat exchanger
 Dual (Redundant) fresh water pumps
 Custom Spice Rack
 Custom Knife Racks (2)
 Upgraded SS Stove and Oven
 Upgraded Corian Countertops
 2 Large Pantries (Non Standard since this was customized at the factory)
 Indented Toe Space at Baseboard in Galley (Non Standard)
 Seagull Water Filtration System Built into Galley Sink
 Pump-type Soap dispensers built into Galley Sink
 Bread Maker
 Ice Cream Maker
 Double brushed stainless steel sinks
 Salt & fresh water foot pumps
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Master Suite:
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Aft of the galley is the spacious master suite with a walk-around queen-size, centerline berth and proper custom fabricated mattress. Completing the stateroom are double bookshelves at the head of the berth and 2 bookshelves by port and starboard view ports, a comfortable ultra suede convered lounge seat, a hidden computer desk with AC outlet, a large hanging locker, a shelf locker under the berth and below floor board and a full length mirror. There are phone and TV jacks, 3 AC 110 outlets, 2 DC 12v outlets, stereo speakers and volume control and 2 upgraded Hella fans, Canalupi reading lights, 2 overhead lights, Ray Marine instrumentation Tridata repeater, air conditioning/heating controls, pad eyes for sea berths, 4 opening, 2 fixed ports with curtains and a large hatch. Recessed Rope lighting under berth. A large opening hatch in the overhead provides emergency egress and is fitted with a screen and a polished stainless steel security guard built into overhead hatch..Like the other cabins, there is a custom built-in flashlight holder in the master state room.
For additinal security, there is a custom built security alarm system that engages all external shipboard lights (deck lights, strobe, transom lights, cockpit light, boom light, etc. and alarm horn) located in easy reach of berth.
There are separate controls to regulate the airconditioning and heating in the cabin.
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 Hull speed and depth repeater instrument in Stateroom
 SS security grate for overhead hatch
 Custom flashlight holder
 Extra AC outlets, DC outlets, phone jacks, TV jacks
 Independent stereo speakers and controls
 Custom fabricated SS spring mattress
 Emergency / Intruder alarm / light sytem consisting of a security alarm switch to engage spreader lights, the stern light, mast head strobe light and a siren.
 Full length dressing mirror
 Hidden closet
 Computer desk
 Full hanging closet
 Canalupi bed lights for reading
 Remote Ray Marine Tridata repeater
 Recessed floor lighting
 Independent volume controls for stereo speakers
 Fittings for lee curtains
 10 storage draws for personal items/clothes
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Aft Head:
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Forward and port is the connecting ensuite aft head with separate shower stall, automatic shower drain pump in both the shower stall and head and custom grating in both the shower stall and the head, Jabsco electric toilet, 3 mirrored upper and 1 lower lockers, linen closet, magazine rack mirror, laundry closet, holding tank sentry, trash locker, upper and lower shower head holders, folding teak seat in the shower room and two opening ports. The engine room can be accessed through the shower. Holding tank indicator lights and pump-out controls, AC outlets inside mirrored locker and above sink counter top.
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 Varnished Grates in Head Area (Non Standard) as well as in shower satall (Standard)
 Draining floors in heads (Non Standard) as well as in shower stall (Standard)
 Jabsco electric head with large bowl
 Holding tank gauge, Headhunter TS4000
 Overboard Macerator, manual and automatic controls
 Holding tank monitor
 Reading material rack
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Cockpit:
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The fully enclosed cockpit with hardtop dodger contains a fully instrumented helm station with speed, depth, wind indicators and a Northstar 941 Graphic GPS unit above the companionway and compass, bow thruster control and autopilot control at the helm. The spacious cockpit contains "U" shaped seating with very comfortable seat and back cushions and a solid teak varnished table with teak drink holder. Cockpit LCD monitor for repeating navigational charts in cockpit. Also capable of displaying TV signals. Windlass repeater controls and counter located in cockpit. Additional cockpit lighting. Extra ports installed in cockpit and the external flanges have been shaved to prevent cuts on ankles that is so typical of this type of installation.
Pedestal, Wheel and Instruments
Companionway Instrument Console
Looking Aft from mast into Cockpit
Looking Aft, Cockpit Cushions w Arm Rest
The cockpit was built with removable companionway doors that include removable ventilation slides. Additionally, there is a stainless Steel security grate that fits into the companionway to provide additional security. The cockpit, with the inclusion of the all round dodger / bimini combination with side curtains has proven to be quite dry and comfortable in severe and / or inclement conditions offshore. We have found it unnecessary to put on our foul weather gear offshore and so our foul weather gear has been relegated to being used when we step ashore. All instrumentation displays and sheets & lines are terminated in the cockpit, so there is little need to go on deck while offshore. We normally go on deck to either reel in a fish or fly our spinnaker.
Cockpit Controls for:
 Engine Start
 Windlass / Anchor Chain
 Strobe Light
 Tri-color Light
 Anchor Light
 Running Light
 Spreader Lights (3)
 Boom Light
 Steaming Llight
 Stern Pole Flood Light
 Transom Lights (3)
 Engine Blower
 Compass Light
 Chart Light
 Engine Control
 Rope Lights
 Cockpit Light
 Overhead Bimini Light
Indicator Lights, Meteres and Alarms:
 High Level Forward Bilge Alarm and Indicator Light
 High Level Main Bilge Alarm and Indicator Light
 Bilge Pump Running indicator light
 Windlass Counter
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 Upgraded PYI steering wheel with double spokes and leather cover
 Cockpit enclosure and hardtop dodger
 Sun screens (4)
 Quick set-up Sun Awning shade extensions (2) fore and Aft
 Awning, full boat length w/ side curtains
 Cockpit opening ports 3x with shaved edges to prevent ankle cuts
 Solid Teak varnished cockpit table with teak drink holders
 Pedestal Whitlock console with access port
 Cockpit speakers w external volume control
 Cockpit LCD computer monitor repeater (Nauticomp)
 Windlass Controls for Lighthouse Windlass, chain counter for both starboard and port anchors
 Ritchie Compass
 Vetus high capacity bow thruster controls
 Ray Marine 7000 Autopilot Repeater
 Ray Marine wind, depth, close haul, speed repeaters
 Northstar 941 GPS w Graphics Display
 Custom Fabricated, extra foamed cockpit cushions with elbow rests
 Electric winch controls for main and Genoa sheets
 Electric Roller Furling controls
 Custom cockpit channel covers
 Wine bottle rack in cockpit
 Cockpit light
 Pedestal Cover
 LCD monitor cover
 Teak Grates
 Motion Detector activated and remote Video-based intrusion system
 Light switch control panel in cockpit
 Twaron hull, a carbon Aramid fiber with alternating FRP glass lay up hand laid with no core and using vinylester resins and Isophthalic gel coat.
 Watertight collision bulkhead forward of forward cabin with independent overboard drainage
 Lighthouse windlass with stainless steel plate for chain protection, with bow controls (and remote cockpit windlass controls)
 Watertight Stern sections across aft lazarettes and stern locker
 Molded contrasting non skid - linen green
 Divided Anchor Locker with separate locker for fenders and docklines
 Very Large Step Down Sail Locker with deck hatch access. 5' deep and over 4' long
 Large Aft Stern lazarettes, port and starboard with dual Bailey latches for watertight seal
 Teak swim platform with stern Garage with dedicated Rule Auto bilge pump with manual over ride in cockpit
 Solid stainless stem head fitting with split bow roller with stowage for Delta 88 and Bruce 110 anchors
 Salt-water washdown (2) for anchor washdown and fish prep on aft deck
 Fish filet table on stern rail
 Freshwater wash down (2) bow and stern
 Two pair of stainless steel 12" bow cleats, pair of 12" amidships cleats and one pair of 12" stern cleats
 32" high stanchions 1" in diameter with double lifelines
 Side Boarding ladder with port and starboard side mounting brackets
 Solid stainless Cowl Vents, 4 Total. One pair forward and one pair aft, all pairs have SS cowl protectors
 Teak Handrails on foredeck coach roof and aft coach roof
 Fold down stainless stern ladder
 Freshwater hot and cold shower on stern platform
 Salt water Stern wash down
 Stern Fresh water wash down
 Opening ports in shower stall (2)
 Opening ports in aft cabin on stern (2)
 Stern pulpit and transom protector extension
 Stern cleats, 2 extra, 12" stainless steel with SS chafe plates
 Anchor plate stainless steel striker plate
 Extra large seamless teak caprail w/ additional scuppers
 Full length rub rail w/ stainless steel striker plate
 Built-in snubber system for anchor
 Screens, hatches and ports (7)
 Forward Hatch dikes (2)
 Custom designed non-obtrusive arch and dinghy davits with engine mount, stainless steel dinghy engine lift, Awing Mount
 2 x SCUBA tanks
 Winch Inventory - (8) all self-tailing:
 Lewmar electric mainsheet size 48
 Lewmar electric primaries (2) size 66 dual speed
 Lewmar secondaries (2) size 54
 Lewmar cockpit CST 48
 Lewmar Halyard (2) CST 48
 Custom pushpit folding seats
 Upgraded Yanmar motor control panel
 Security guard for cockpit
 Cockpit doors with easy to remove ventilation slats
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Hull & Deck:
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This is a serious blue water cruising boat and is perfect for coastal cruising. It is a cutter rigged sloop with Selden spars. At the bow are double anchors with a Lighthouse dual capstan /gypsy setup, dual rode access ports, a very large sail locker and anchor chain rode locker set up to handle two sets of chain and rode for the dual bow anchors. At the stern, the stainless steel arch and dinghy davits doubles as a support for additional antennae, full length awning, quick set-up aft sun shade, Gas cooking grill and the outboard engine, including a rotating dinghy engine lift and an integrated dinghy lift capable of lifting the 12 foot RIB.
Dual Open and Closed Chocks
Stern Deck showing fish table, hydraulic backstay and Compact Passerelle (in folded storage position on left of picture)
Dual Anchors and Snubber
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 Hull fabricated with Twaron, a very high strength carbon Aramid fiber with alternating FRP glass lay up, hand laid with no core and using vinylester resins and Isophthalic gel coat. 3 Layers of Twaron in hull, 2 layers in deck. Twaron Certificate.
 Watertight collision bulkhead forward of forward cabin with independent overboard drainage
 All Stainless steel Lighthouse windlass with stainless steel plate for chain protection, with bow controls (and remote cockpit windlass controls)
 Watertight Stern sections across aft lazarettes and stern locker
 Molded contrasting non skid - linen green
 Divided Anchor Locker with separate locker for fenders and dock lines
 Very Large Step Down Sail Locker with deck hatch access. 5' deep and over 4' long
 Large Aft Stern lazarettes, port and starboard with dual Bailey latches for watertight seal
 Teak swim platform with stern Garage with dedicated Rule Auto bilge pump with manual over ride in cockpit
 Solid stainless stem head fitting with split bow roller with stowage for Delta 88 and Bruce 110 anchors
 Salt-water washdown for anchor washdown on bow and fish cleaning on stern using flush deck mounted fittings
 Freshwater wash Down bow and stern
 Two pair of stainless steel 12" bow cleats, pair of 12" amidships cleats and one pair of 12" stern cleats
 32" high stanchions 1" in diameter with double lifelines
 Side Boarding ladder with port and starboard side mounting brackets
 Solid stainless Cowl Vents, 4 Total. One pair forward and one pair aft, all pairs have SS cowl protectors
 Teak Handrails on foredeck coach roof and aft coach roof
 Fold down stainless stern ladder
 Freshwater hot and cold shower on stern platform
 Opening ports in shower stall (2)
 Opening ports in aft cabin on stern (2)
 Stern pulpit and transom protector extension
 Stern cleats, 2 extra, 12" stainless steel with SS chafe plates
 Stern seats, double, teak
 Anchor plate stainless steel striker plate
 Extra large Seamless Teak caprail w/ additional scuppers
 Full length Rub rail w/ stainless steel striker plate
 Built-in snubber system for anchor
 Screens, hatches and ports (7)
 Forward Hatch dikes (2)
 Custom designed non-obtrusive arch and dinghy davits with engine mount, stainless steel dinghy engine lift, Awing Mount
 Winch Inventory - all self-tailing:
 Lewmar electric mainsheet 48-2 speed
 Lewmar electric primary (2) size 66 dual speed
 Lewmar cockpit CST 48
 Lewmar Halyard (2) CST 48'
 Teak Bow Seat
 2 Teak Folding Aft Deck Seats
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Safety Equipment & Miscellaneous Gear:
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This is a serious blue water cruising boat and is perfect for coastal cruising. It is a cutter rigged sloop with Selden spars. At the bow are double anchors with a Lighthouse dual capstan /gypsy setup, dual rode access ports, a very large sail locker and anchor chain rode locker set up to handle two sets of chain and rode for the dual bow anchors. At the stern, the stainless steel arch and dinghy davits doubles as a support for additional antennae, full length awning, quick set-up aft sun shade, Gas cooking grill and the outboard engine, including a rotating dinghy engine lift and an integrated dinghy lift capable of lifting the 12 foot RIB.
Quick release stern mounted life raft with protective cover
Back Stay Hydraulic with seal cover
Shaft Lock
Custom WIFI Interceptro
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 Built-in life raft holder (see Pic to the left)
 Storm Shutters
Scuba compressor electric driven 220 V and controls with air quality monitor for compressed air
 Lifesling
 Privacy Covers (10) for Ports
 Ventilation fans for:
 Keyboard
 Built-in Full Sized Desktop Computer
 High Capacity Inverter (Digitally Controlled)
 Isolation Transformer
 Engine Room (Standard)
 Protective Covers for:
 Life raft
 Handrails (6)
 Hydraulic Backstays (2)
 LCD cockpit monitor
 Pedestal and Electronics
 Hatches (7)
 Dodger
 Step Area Teak Toe Rail
 MOM8
 Complete Dodger & Bimini System made by Andy's Canvas with:
 Enlarged SS Tubing for extra Strength
 SS Bimini Mount for Solar Panels
 Integrated Bimini Mounted Cockpit Light
 Built-in wiring into Dodger for Motion Detector and Video Camera Reception
 Sun Shades
 Bimini Side Curtain
 Dodger (3)
 Saloon Windows (3)
 Aft Extension for Bimini
 Forward Extension for Bimini
 Fully upgraded Stainless Steel Lighthouse dual chain/dual rode windlass with cockpit remote
 110 lb Bruce anchor Starboard
 88 lb Delta anchor Port
 Approximately 275 feet of 3/8 High Test anchor chain starboard with additional 1" diameter anchor rode Port
 Approximately 70 feet of 3/8 BBB chain with 300 ft anchor rode on starboard
 2 Heavy Duty Shock Springs with security chains and SS Hardware for Surging Seas, High Winds and Long Term Mooring at Marinas
 Shaft lock to prevent Hydraulic transmission from spinning
Radar Mounted on Arch, Arch Spot Light
Dakare sports a custom built WiFi router capable of receiving very weak signals drom very distant stations. The system is composed of 2 high gain antennas that are automatically switchable under software control. One antenna is an omni directional antenna and the other is a highly directed bean antenna. The receiver system employs ulta low loss connections that guarantee almost zero signal loss. The Power Over Ethernet (POE) connection provides remote powering of the unit and supports up to 5 users.
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Electrical:
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The mechanical and electrical systems provide comfort, redundancy and versatility for sailing in any part of the world, including the US and European waters. The systems also provide flexibility in ease of use of galley equipment, maintenance of communications, and entertainment at dockside or at anchor.
3 High Capacity Seimens Solar Panels
New Model, Low Noise Air-X
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 Two independent alternators one dedicated to house bank (Balmar 150 Amps) and one dedicated to engine battery bank (50 Amps)
 Heavy Duty, 50A -220V, 10KW Isolation Transformer with booster switch
 Internally mounted 220 V AC Bauer Dive Compressor in aft Lazarette with built-in ventilation fan and built-in air quality tester
 Batteries, all AGM
 Each battery (10 in all) are independently fused and mounted in retaining containers
 Regulated US 220 and 110 Volt and European 220 V Power available on Dakare
 Inverter/Charger, Prosine 3000 watt
 Seimens solar panels (3) with independent regulator
 Wind generator internally regulated
 Generator, Kohler 10KW
 Balmar Smart Regulator
 AC digital voltage and amperage meters at Nav Station
 Independent Amp monitor for wind generator
 3 Air conditioning/heating units, Cruise Air
 2 AC shorepower hookups:
 Glendening AC Power Cable Retractor on transom for 50 Amp 220 V cable - 80 Ft.
 Standard shore power connector 220v/50A + shore cables (2 x 50' Cables)
 Complete CFI fusing for all US power input throughout boat.
 European outlet 220v with separate CFI fusing
 Shore power connector 110/30A w adapter
 Shore power combiner 2 (110 inputs) --> 220 V out
 Shore connector inlet (TV/Phone)
 Emergency Power Pack Backup System
 Uniterrupted Power Supply system for Computers
 Heavy duty circuit breakers and control switches, all labled, for all electric winches and mast furler, bow thruster and anchor windlass.
 Labelled controls for battery selector banks, dual alternator controls, and voltage & current monitoring controls for both alternators and ship's power load. Labelled controls for oil transfer pump, fuel polishing system and engine start controls.
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Engine Room and Engine & Mechanical Equipment:
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German Frers, the designer of the Hylas 54, spec'd an 88 horsepower engine for this boat.
Dakare has upgraded the engine to 125 HP.
For ultimate reliability, we have include both a fuel polishing and an oil polishing system. The engine room houses an oil change system for both the main propulsion engine and the Genset. An easy to use manifold system is provided to route the fuel in any tank. In addition to the engine mounted alternator, a heavy duty Balmar alternator is provided with a Balmar smart regulator. For safety purposes, there are 3 water alarms to monitor fuel quality. There is a Dual Racor fuel filter which allows one to easily change filters while underway.
Below can be seen an example of the type of detail in the detailing of all the major plumbing lines and fittings found on Dakare - note the large red and easy to read individually fabricated labels.
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Yanmar 125hp 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine with cockpit controls and complete alarm system
 Ventilation Fan in Engine Room (To cool the worker in addition to the engine ventilation fan)
 Electrical pump for changing oil in both the Genset and the main propulsion engine (capable of pumping in and out)
 PYI shaft line cutter
 Electric fuel pump
Upgraded house (and engine) bank batteries to 6 8D Glass Mat (6 Glass Mat) batteries in (Approximately 1500 AH Capacity) as well as approximately 500 AH Capacity in Engine Bank (Servicing Genset, main engine, bow thruster and windlass)
 Fire retardant engine room sound insulation (Triple Insulation)
 Backup (In Parallel) fresh water pump for fresh water (Standard on Hylas 54's)
 AC & DC Outlets in Engine room
 Re-engineered extra strong floating platform for house alternator
 Two independent Shureflow freshwater pump systems providing redundant house fresh water supply
 Two independent holding tanks, one dedicated to each head (38 gal & 27 gal)
 Water and Fuel Monitoring System
 Independent Monitoring Systems for 2 holding tanks
 All through hull fittings are bronze with seacocks or valves and bonded Interior
 Fuel and water tanks constructed w/ 316L
 Remote Access Panels for Easy Viewing (And Operation) of:
 Genset
 Main Propulsion Water Temperature and Oil Pressure
 Fireboy Engine Shutdown / Monitoring System
 Engine Fuel Water Contamination Separation Alarms
 Dual Racor Filter Alarm (Nonstandard)
 Secondary Filter Alarm (Standard)
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Rigging & Sails:
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The sail plan provides a wide range of selections to fit all sailing conditions. Ease of operation is provided by thoughtful leads of sheets and halyards, roller furling and electric winches.
Spinnaker Pole, Mast and Mast Steps
Shrouds, Elk Hide Boot Covers, Running Backs, Ocean Series 3 Tracks and Cars and Whisker Pole
Halyards include:
 2 Main Sail Halyards
 2 Genoa Halyards
 2 Spinnaker Halyards
 1 Topping Lift
 1 Stays'l Halyard
Sheets Include:
 Genoa
 Stays'l
 Spinnaker
 Genoa Outhaul
 Stays'l Outhaul
 Pole Lift
 Boom Preventer
 Vang
 Runners & Quick Retractors
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Dyform wire used for all rigging, 35% more strength, 25% less stretch and more corrosion resistant than normal SS rigging wire.
 Furlex 400 Series Roller Furling Forestay
 Halyard Bales on forward dorade guards
 Genoa 135%
 Staysail 368 sq ft
 Furlex 400 Series Roller Furling Staysail
 Staysail Ocean Series 3 sheet tracks
 Roller furling main, Electric
 RCB outhaul system
 Seldon compression boom vang
 Lewmar sheet stoppers on deck, mast and cockpit
 Mast steps (17)
 Custom fabricated mast head cover to prevent UV damage to halyards
 Whisker pole and deck mounted hardware
 Awlgrip painted (2006) mast, spars & steps
 Norseman fittings upper and lower (all except 16 mm)
 Running back stays w elk hide protection
 Boom light
 Triple spreader lights
 Upgraded sheet tracks to Lewmar's Ocean Series 3 equipment
 Upgraded spinnaker pole (Mast mounted)
 Deck mounted reaching strut for spinnaker with quick mount fittlings
 Deck mounted whisker pole for downwind work with Genoa
 Specially engineered chafe preventer for mainsheet outhaul
 Built-in boom preventer
 Specialy engineered chafe preventer for boom preventer
 Vertical batten mainsail with positive roach (vs standard roller furling main with negative roach)
 Hood Vectran Sails, Main, Genoa and Stays'l
 Hood 3/4 Oz Asymmetric
 Oversized stays'l furler for storm conditions
 Boom vang
 Mast steps (17) and mast head cover
 Storm shutters
 Custom made channel dykes for preventing water entering cockpit
 All manual & electric winches are self tailing Lewmars
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Miscellaneous
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Water Maker / Desalinator:
Dakare sports a Spectre 12 Volt 370C 16 Gal / Hr. Dual motor drive high capacity water maker with automatic controls for salinity testing and backflushing.
Water Filtering System:
This consists of 2 parts:
1) Filtering the water before it comes on the boat (Shown at right) including:
a) 10 Micron paper filter
b) Charcoal Filter
c) Ionizer and water softner
and
2) Filtering water inside Dakare before Drinking. This is done use a .5 micron Seagull filter, that filters out all bacteria and all virus above .5 microns.
All tanks are inspected and cleaned twice a year.
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Water Maker Controls and Salinity Checking / Diverting & Backflushing Hardware
Water Filtering System Components
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Spares & Documentation:
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Dakare has an extensive computer-based spares inventory meant to take us carefree around the world. All spares are logged into our inventory control system and all parts for the Yanmar Engine have been annotated and cross referenced in the Yanmar Engine manuals.
Dakare has 4 linear feet of paper-based documentation in addition to extensive electronic manuals and an electronic Owner's Manual.
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Too extensive to list here.
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Our Guest Book
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leaving a message in our Guest Book or view our Guest Book
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(Please note that we can only check the guest register when we have access to a land line while in )
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