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Here are some pictures of the most enjoyable boat we recommend .
All 7 cabins are above deck, have the same size, air conditioning, opening windows, private bathrooms,
and a double bed with a pullout over-head bed so they can accommodate a couple, couple + youngster, or two singles. The seventh
cabin is similar but has 4 single beds. We comfortably take 12-16 passengers but, for example on student trips, we can take
more passengers.
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We operate from Manaus and can navigate from Santarem up
to Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira or Leticia. We principally sail on the Black River as overall this has most interesting flora
and fauna, beautiful scenery and few mosquitoes. All prices quoted allow for an average of eight hours cruising per day and
our average speed is 15km/hr.
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| Boat ride in the Amazon |
We have 4 fishing skiffs, a bit wider and more comfortable than canoes, and a 9m 16 seater wooden canoe popular
for its stability. We have 5 Yamaha outboard motors from 15 to 25hp. We have sufficient fishing equipment for tourists
but enthusiasts should bring their own.
We normally use local English/Portuguese speaking guides but
for some more scientifically based trips we have academic professionals at extra cost.
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| Alyson and Canoe |
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| Alyson and Canoe |
We have a large observation top deck, The middle deck has a
restaurant/lounge with TV. DVD .CD, GPRS internet/e.mail, GPS and sonar. The bar is well stocked and drinks are kept cool
in a large ice box and refrigerator. The lower deck has the kitchens with refrigeration services. Water is from our
own artesian well and we avoid taking on others water.
One of many great trips.
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| Alyson at a Dock |
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| At a dock |
The hull houses the 114hp 6 cylinder MWM propulsion unit with ZF transmission and the energy is from a 15kVA Onan
marine gen-set. There is also a 750A managed battery bank which provides basic services when the gen -set is off. Air conditioning
is not 24 hours.The capacity of the combined diesel tanks is 2500 litres and gives a range of 1500 km without refuelling or
extra fuel drums. The engineering is supervised by a European Charted Engineer.
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