Bareboat & Skippered Catamaran Charters: Tiki 38

OUR BOATS

Siam Sailing exclusively offers catamarans for charter. Cats are fast, fun to sail, spacious, comfortable, do not heel and thanks to their shallow draught open up large cruising area’s where a “normal” mono hull could not venture because she’d run aground.

Our boats are polynesian –type cats. The Wharram designed Tiki catamarans are directly descended from the ancient Polynesian travelling catamarans which were in use for thousands of years all over the tropical Pacific. The Polynesians were outstanding sailors and brilliant navigators. They already criss-crossed the Pacific Ocean at a time when in Europe nautical development was limited to floating down rivers on a log. James Wharram Designs in the UK has for many years produced modern interpretations of these Polynesian boats

Our modified Wharram Tiki 38 catamarans are eminently suited for bareboat sailing charters in the tropics . Life in climates like our’s is largely enjoyed outdoors so rather then trying to maximize the internal accomodation, as is done with most other catamarans, we went the opposite way and made instead the usable deck area as spacious as possible . The result is a living space of 66 sqm ( 700 sqft) which may well be large enough to land a helicopter on.( we haven’t tried) . Even with the maximum of six guests it never gets crowded.
Not having a bridge deck cabin has many more advantages : a lighter (= faster ) boat, unobstructed view , less windage (= better sailing abilities) and cheaper to build ( = cheaper charter rates as well).

Absolutely essential in warm climates however are generously sized bimini’s and awnings. They protect you from intense midday sunlight and keep you dry in the odd tropical down pour . Equally essential (and sadly lacking on many yachts !) is that this protective canvas can not only be used at anchor but under sail as well . Our solution is a large multi- functional expandable bimini which in minutes can be enlarged to a full size awning and/or a fully enclosing deck cabin. In all configurations the sails of the boat can be used.

In the large main cockpit you have full standing headroom everywhere, a removable table and a comfortable position at the wheel for the helmsman which does not obstruct the movements of the others on board.
Internal accomodation consists of two comfortable double cabins and two private single cabins

Cabins are light and airy : two large opening hatches per cabin plus extra opening portholes in the doubles ensure a maximum flow of fresh air, in addition there are electric fans above each bed. Of course you can also sleep under the stars on deck or in the bow nets ! There is one shower/toilet compartment plus a second shower on deck.

The galley has ample space for two cooks and is well equipped . The stove has flame - failure cutouts .

Rig is "modern catamaran sloop" and is extremely easy to use : The roached mainsail is fully battened, has lazyjacks and a sailstack boom cover. The fractional jib is roller reefed. For light down wind work there is a cruising chute. Cruising speed under sail depends of course on wind and load but 6-8kts, peaking 10 kts + is a realistic figure.

Mechanical propulsion is by a 26 hp Marine diesel driving twin propellors via a hydraulic system. Cruising speed under power is 6- 6 1/2 kts, manoeverability is outstanding.

You'll never need to worry about electric power consumption. Large capacity battery banks, seperately charged by a high output alternator and "smart" regulator, ensure the lights won't go dim at the end of a long night partying and you'll always have plenty of juice to start the engine the next morning .

Water capacity is 500 liters (131 gall.) in two tanks. Watersystem is of course pressurized. A secondary water system is dedicated for drinking water. The boat is supplied with 72 liters ( 19 gall.) of bottled drinking water.

The tender is a 3,40 m ( 11 ft) light weight RIB with a Yamaha Malta outboard engine .She will carry up to 7 persons, yet is light enough to be taken on deck by one person.

Dropping and hauling anchor is a breeze thanks to the remote- controlled powerful electric windlass.

What is a sailing holiday without cool drinks?: A 100 liter ( 27 gall)
well insulated fridge box with a high –efficiency electric compressor ensures you are never without this “ primary neccessity”.

For further details, please see the spec list.

Between each charter we meticulously check all systems on board. As a result the reliability record of our boats is excellent. Should anything untoward happen however, we are on 24 hr stand-by to lend immediate assistance .

When you charter one of our yachts you will receive her clean and completely equipped, beds are already made up, in the fridge you’ll find a selection of cold drinks, in the galley there is coffee, tea ,sugar, creamer etc . Suppplied with the boat are also linen & towels for each 7 days, cooking gas, full water and fuel tanks, full fuel tanks, all charts and pilot books of the Thai West coast, nav tools, binoculars etc. Oh by the way, you even get a mobile telephone . Everything is included in the price. You will at the time of handover receive a thorough briefing, after which you can cast off straight away because the harbour dues are already paid for as well.

1. Aft deck 7. Single Cabin 2. Cockpit with bimini 8. Shower/Toilet 3. Forward Cockpit 9. Storage 4. Fore deck & netting 10. Engine 5. Galley 11. Fridge 6. Double Cabin

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