FAQ: Technical data & equipment
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- How are the yacht engines powered?
- Is it possible to stay overnight on the yacht?
- Are there toilets on board the yachts?
- Are there wet rooms on board the yachts?
- Are the yachts equipped with GPS?
- How does the measuring of the positions work?
- Is there a mini-bar on board the yacht?
- Do the yachts have a bow thruster?
- How many people may be transported on a yacht?
- How many sleeping berths are available?
- Which engines are used in the yachts?
- Is steering the yacht difficult?
- Does the equipment of the yachts fulfil the regulations of Switzerland and Italy?
How are the yacht engines powered?
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Yacht Bianca |
Yacht Freedom |
Yacht Baby Blue |
Yacht Relax |
| Engine power | 2x 286 PS | 1x 280 PS | 1x 265 PS | 1x 300 PS |
Is it possible to stay overnight on the yacht?
An overnight stay is generally possible on the Yacht Bianca. The other yachts do not have any facilities for staying overnight. You have to bring covers and any necessary cushions yourself. Without your own cushions and covers an overnight stay is impossible.
Overnight stay is in general only possible in a protected port on a landing intended for this. Overnight stays on berths within and outside the ports is not allowed.
Only a few guest spots are available in individual ports on Lake Maggiore. Overnight stays outside Locarno port – Porto regionale di Locarno SA must be booked by telephone beforehand. Mr. Raffaele Brusa is available to you for this purpose.
Overnight stay is not allowed on the yachts Freedom, Baby Blue and Relax.
Are there toilets on board the yachts?
The yacht Bianca is equipped with a toilet. The yachts Freedom, Baby Blue and Relax have no toilets.
Are there wet rooms on board the yachts?
The yacht Bianca is equipped with a wet room. The yachts Freedom, Baby Blue and Relax have no wet rooms.
Are the yachts equipped with GPS?
The yacht Bianca is equipped with a GPS and an echo-sounder. The yachts Freedom, Baby Blue and Relax are not equipped with GPS and echo-sounder.
How does the measuring of the positions work?
The measuring of the GPS positions was carried out with the SHIPMAT-ROBERTSON RS 5800 DGPS and RDS 3000 UKW Decoder.
The frame of reference is WGS84, Basic Service 5-10 m. The GPS data should be checked accurately – no liability is undertaken for data.
The measuring point is fixed at a distance of approx. 100 metres from the waterside and port entrance.
Is there a mini-bar on board the yacht?
The yacht Bianca has a mini-bar - billing is carried out after use and is settled with cash payment.
The yachts Freedom, Baby Blue and Relax have no mini-bars.
Do the yachts have a bow thruster?
The yacht Bianca has a bow thruster. The yachts Freedom, Baby Blue and Relax do not have a bow thruster.
How many people may be transported on a yacht?
On the yacht Bianca up to 10 people including the skipper may be transported.
On the yachts Freedom, Baby Blue and Relax a maximum of 8 people including the skipper may be transported.
How many sleeping berths are available?
On the yacht Bianca there are sleeping berths available in two cabins. On the yachts Freedom, Baby Blue and Relax however there are two sleeping berths but with no cabins available.
Which engines are used in the yachts?
The yacht Bianca is equipped with two engines – Volvo Penta KAD 300 with Diesel. The yachts Freedom and Baby Blue are each equipped with a Volvo Penta 5.7GiDPS with petrol. The yacht Relax is equipped with a Mercruiser 5.7L.
Is steering the yacht difficult?
With some experience with engine operated watercraft every one of the yachts available is easily steered.
Do you not have much experience? Then please indicate this to us when renting so that you can be well prepared through an extensive orientation.
If desired, a yachting instructor can be pre-booked at the port by arrangement. The instructor shows you tricks to steer the boats. Reservations for a yachting instructor can be arranged via Mr. Brusa on +41 79 3598189.
Does the equipment of the yachts fulfil the regulations of Switzerland and Italy?
Yes – all yachts are equipped with the legally required equipment for Switzerland and Italy.
Contact
We would be glad to help you with any questions you may about renting a yacht on Lake Maggiore.
Marco Brusa
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Tel: +41 91 7921946
Mob: +41 79 3598189
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