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MV Stringray

General Info

The motor yacht Stringray is built in a solid wooden construction and it combines Maldivian boat building tradition with a maximum of modern engineering.
Year Built:	2001
Length overall:	31m
Beam:	09m
Draft:	02m
Main Engine:	278 HP Yanmar diesel - Japan.
Cruising Speed:	10 knots (max 12 knots)
Power Supply:	24hrs 220volt / 50Hz A/C 2 ONAN sound proof generators (Combined 40 KW)
Water Supply:	Aqua Tec Desalination Plant 125ltrs /hr, storage tank 4000 liters. Hot water system available.
Nav. Aids:	Radio set. VHF, GPS and Magnetic Compass
Safety:	Oxygen, Fire extinguishers, Life Jackets.
Decks:	75sq M sun deck, deck chairs and mats are available free. Quarter deck partly roofed over with seats, stairs and platform with ladder for easy access into the water and sweet water shower facilities
Salon:	75 sq M with TV/VCR/DVD and Hi -Fi System
Cabins:	9 comfortable, air-conditioned double cabins (approx 25 sq M) each with port holes. All cabins have bathrooms with shower and toilet
Kitchens:	Full board 3 meals, a balanced mixture of local and European cuisine. Coffee and tea 24 hrs available free. After diving, fresh coconut or biscuits are served
Bar:	Our bar facility in the Salon offers a choice of fresh fruit juice soft drinks , cocktails, liquors, wine and draft beer
Crew:	7+ a Dive guide (PADI certified, English speaking)

First Deck

The first deck is where all 9 cabins are located. As you come down the stairs the first and facing cabin are double rooms. The next two rooms are also double rooms but with the option of accommodating a child, as an elevated bed is provided. The other 5 rooms are all twin rooms. Crew quarters are also located o this deck but are separated from the guest area.

Second Deck

This is the main deck. The gangway lands on this deck. The alleyways on this deck are quite wide. The saloon, bar and kitchen are located on this deck. From the saloon a stairway leads to the rooms on the first deck. A stairway to the water is provided at the stern for your occasional swim or getting back to the boat from the water.

Third Deck

The third deck or in other words the bridge deck is the upper most deck. A large shaded open space is provided at the after end of this deck and is commonly used for relaxing by the guests. The dive guide's room is located after the wheel house on this deck