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The
Bassac (I, II, III)Owing to its large new engine and revised
hydraulics, the Bassac I can pull up to 10 knots and face the powerful
Mekong, even facing strong currents. As the Bassac I has a shallow
draft, she can go through all the main waterways regardless of the tide.
The
Bassac I is entirely built of wood, from the hull of an 80-foot-long
rice barge. She can accommodate up to 12 passengers in six nicely
decorated cabins, each with air-con and a private bathroom, and features
a 100 sqft restaurant that opens all around, a large galley, a small
office room and 700 sqft of sundeck. The Bassac I can take her
passengers on cruises up to seven days without stopping, and offers a
great flexibility in programming your journey. She also is so powerful
and has such a shallow draft as to be able to cruise upstream the Mekong
or bring you to your destination regardless of the season, the tide or
the current. The Bassac II & III is entirely built of wood in a hull
of gỗ sao, the now rare essence of wood used traditionally used for
building quality ships. She can accommodate up to 24 passengers in
twelve nicely decorated cabins, each with air-con and a private
bathroom, and features a 500 sqft restaurant that opens all around, a
large galley, a small office room and 1500 sqft of upper deck, mostly
covered.
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CRUISE'S
FEATURES:
Flag: Vietnam
Class: VR-SI, river cruiser
Displacement:
107 metric tons
Length: 80' / 24.40m
Beam" 18' / 5.50m
Draft:
4'10" / 1.50m half-loaded
Propulsion: Caterpillar 14,6 liters, 400
BHP, built to run 5000 hours per year
Navigation: Can operate by
night and in bad weather
Autonomy: 7 days cruise
Cabin:
Bassac
I: 6 cabins in the front of the main deck: 4 with twin bedding, 2 with a
double bed.
Bassac II: 12 nicely decorated cabins, each with
air-con and a private bathroom, and features a 500 sqft restaurant that
opens all around, a large galley, a small office room and 1500 sqft of
upper deck, mostly covered.
Bassac III: 12 nicely decorated
cabins, each with air-con and a private bathroom, and features a 500
sqft restaurant that opens all around, a large galley, a small office
room and 1500 sqft of upper deck, mostly covered.
The comfortable
cabins are set in the front of the Bassac I and well insulated so as to
provide the passengers with a good night's sleep even if under way.
They
are entirely fitted with wood, and equipped as rooms in a good hotel.
Restaurant
& Bar
The 250 square feet at the stern of the main deck
accommodate the restaurant and the bar can be completely opened to
outside for you to enjoy the evening.
Upper Deck
700
square feet, partly shaded.
The front is fit for sunbathing and
rest on sunbathing couches;
The small bar at the back welcomes
you for a drink outside as the sun sets.
Nearly all of the
Bassac I is accessible to the public, including the galley, which is the
right venue for Vietnamese cuisine workshops to take place.
Each
passenger can opt to join with the group in one of the common rooms, or
look for a place to stay by oneself.
Kayaking
Exploring
the Mekong Delta with kayak along the small canal and arrayos.
Utilities
Energy
Overall
power production capacity: 2x35 kVA, and according to Vietnam's power
standard 220V, 50Hz.
A large isobaric water heater.All electrical
services are available at any time, as well as hot water.
Water
10
metric tons of fresh water on board
on board water treatment plant
for river water use
on-board septic tanks for
environment-friendlinessThe Bassac II features a fresh water autonomy of
about a week, with a large store and the capability to produce its own
water.
Safety
Smoke detectors in all cabins, redundant
fire fighting pumps, three monitors with fire hoses;
Fire
extinguishers: CO2 and powder;
emergency lighting and alarm on a
separate source of power
Safety jackets for all the board, safety
buoys, rafts, longboat.
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