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THE 48' RIVIERA flybridge hardtop, called 'RUNAWAY' was built in AUSTRALIA in 1995. She is Designed for bluewater cruising, or Open Ocean fishing charters. She was completely refitted in 2001 for VAIMITI TOURS. She is outfitted with three staterooms that accommodate 8 passengers, a forward cabin with 4 bunks, the port cabin with 2 bunks and bathroom/shower, and a starboard cabin with 2 bunks and bathroom/shower as well. She has 2 customized surf racks that can hold up to 8 surfboards on the foredeck of the boat. The speed of 'Runaway' enables our guest to experience a vast range of surfing and fishing at all the premiere playgrounds that Tahiti has to offer.

L.O.A :
48' Feet
Beam:
16' Feet
Draft:
7' Feet
Hull:
GRP Fiberglass Hull & Deck
Diesel Capacity:
625 Gallons
Freshwater Capacity:
500 Gallons


Accomodations


The boat 'Runaway' has accommodations for a total of 8 passengers and 2 crew. She has 3 cabins, a forward bunk that can accommodate 4 passengers with bunk style beds. The port and starboard cabins are both equipped with 2 bunk style beds and a bathroom/shower (hot and cold freshwater) in each room. The 'Riviera' has custom refrigeration units built in for those extended excursions, as well as freshwater unit that has a capacity of 500 gallons. After a satisfying day pulling into perfect crystal clear tubes the yacht has a luxury A/C lounge area with DVD player & Playstation 2. Also included is washer/dryer unit, Sharp convection oven, Sanyo color TV with videocassette, Kenwood am/fm, cassette, and compact disk player.


Technical Equipment

  • 2 Engines - Detroit Turbo diesel V 692
  • Generator - Kohler 12.5 kW
  • Voltages available - 12 v and 220 v
  • Fresh Water maker - 500 gallons
  • Air -Condition unit - 17,000 BTU's throughout the cabins and salon
  • Portable extinguishers - 6 X 1.5 KG
  • GME Epirb Pyrogen E/R Fire Fighting System - Vessel is fitted with a fixed fire detection system in all accommodation spaces and high-risk areas with central panel adjacent to galley.

Safety Equipment

  • 14 Coastal lifejackets with whistles and lights
  • 2 lifebuoys, one with light and one with line
  • 1 x 10 man RFD Pacific Coastal inflatable liferaft with hydraulic release
  • Approved first aid kit, scale F
  • Clock and Barometer
  • 2 x 27 kg CQR pattern anchors Parachute distress rockets, hand distress flares, and orange smoke flares
  • Electric horn and pressure pack horn
  • GME MT250C Epirb
  • A new 12' Swift Marine aluminum bottom tender with 15-hp Honda motor
  • Davco davit mounted on forward deck
  • Satellite telephone
  • Laptop computer
  • Internet capabilities

Electronics

  • GPS Raytheon chart plotter (Raystar 112 LP GPS transducer)
  • Autohelm Nav center Koden CVS - 822 color depth sounder
  • Koden MD 3630 36 mile radar
  • Autohelm ST7000
  • 2 x Codan 8228 HF radio
  • 2 x GME GX290 27 MHz radio

Leisure Equipment

We at Vaimiti Tours are proud to offer a complete array of fishing gear supplied exclusively by Melton International Tackle. So need not worry what to bring aboard the 'Runaway', we stock everything aboard to fish your hearts desire. We carry Shimano 130's, 80's, 50's, and 30's Tiagra reels to accommodate all the spectrum of fish that the South Pacific can offer. We also offer a complete range of light tackle to target the smaller species of fish in the South Pacific. A list of other available activities might include:

  • 2 Person ocean kayak
  • Snorkeling equipment (snorkel, mask, fins, California slings)
  • 19" color TV with video
  • Kenwood Stereo with compact disk
  • Playstation 2 and DVD's (wide range of playstation 2 games as well as DVD's)
  • Island circle tours (Tahiti only)
  • Fish local style in local "poti-marara" (Tahitian made boat)
  • Easy access to the water via the large transom steps at the stern of the vessel
  • Complete bar (at an extra cost)

 

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