blueArrow jet power provides great manoeuverability
engine is coupled to a HamiltonJet HJ364 blueArrow, mounted and connected to the jet units using Beatty driveshafts through Brevini couplings to ensure that no vibration is transferred into the hull. The power unit is very smooth in operation. Tankage consists of 400 litres of fresh water with a 400 litre black water tank. The marine head is flushed with salt water and discharges into the black water tank. Two 1400 litre tanks hold fuel for the beasts.
The main saloon is huge
Next to this is a dining table and to starboard is another bench seat for passengers. Watertight hatches in each hull open to reveal soundproofed machinery spaces fitted with a 596kW D13 Volvo diesel. Each
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Access to the saloon is through a double sliding door, which may be left open, partially closed or shut, depending on the weather. Immediately inside this door to starboard is an L-shaped galley with a three-burner gas stove, a sink and a bench with a refrigerator below. To port, a door opens to the head and shower. For'ard of this on the port side is L-shaped seating for about four people around a wood-trimmed dining table. Two more can sit on the pair of crank- stemmed stools which can be swiveled out of the way. On the opposite side is the helmstation with a large settee where two may sit comfortably with all the electronics and controls within easy reach.
The electronic package includes a chartplotter, a fishfinder and
a radar. These can be displayed on two multi-function screens, with the engine gauges to the left and the blueArrow controls and throttle to the right. The VHF radio is centrally mounted so either the skipper or a crewmember can use it to communicate. Visibility from the helm is excellent, even considering the minor blind spot just for'ard of the port quarter where the head is situated. Dropped down into each hull are functional bunks designed for cuddly and snuggly, or "Keep to your own sleeping bags, please" for the boys. The house batteries are stowed under the cockpit seat and there is a large Alphatron converter to provide 240 volt power. It is interesting to note all the lighting is 240 volts, as well as the entertainment, television and stereo. A califont sheltered outside under the eaves provides an ample supply of hot water. The interior of the Senator 1700 is lined with Frontrunner fabric throughout and boat carpet is also glued to the main decking on the foredeck. This provides an ideal spot for
Spacious bunk
