Ushomi is a 1998 Dufour 50 Classic Grande Croisiere. This version is built for blue water cruising and includes a high powered Volvo Penta engine, deep keel (lead), extra diesel and large water capacity.

She is rigged as a masthead Bermudan sloop with furling foresail and mainsail slab reefing – controlled from the cockpit. Rigging was upgraded in December 2004. Deck instruments include compass, wind direction, wind speed, log, depth, trip, wheel position, and the all important sea temperature reading.

The nav station is equipped with laptop, gps, chart plotter, dsc/vhf and ssb radio, weather fax, irridium satellite comms, e-mail and custom switch panel.

The saloon dining table seats eight in comfort and also offers flat screen home cinema entertainment. The table lowers and provides a double bed for unexpected guests. There is extensive book shelving behind the starboard saloon seating.

The galley has three gas burner rings, oven, electric microwave with grill and convection oven, refrigerator, twin sinks and good storage for crockery, drinking vessels, utensils and food. The berths are comfortable with good quality linen, clothing storage, ventilation and climate control.

All three heads have teak loo seats and showers. Each has bathroom cupboards, shelving, a big mirror and is also equipped with a hairdryer and power point for electric razors/toothbrushes. The work room carries a washing machine, freezer, air conditioning unit and work bench with tools. It also offers clothes drying facilities.

Safety equipment includes e-pirb, vhf/dsc, gas sniffer and automatic bilge pump and alarm. Overall, Ushomi meets the MCA/DOT Safety and Coding requirements for Category 02 vessels. Guests need to provide their own medical insurance.

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