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On the main deck, Chinook Post's theme is comfort in open living. The galley (at midship) is the central point for entertainment and relaxing, as it shares space with the main salon. Three steps up forward is the pilothouse where guests enjoy views from the settee and the convenience of a day head. The entire interior is finished in natural West Coast Douglas Fir, Corian counters and leather upholstery which was constructed in-house. Soles are laid with cork for comfort and safety.
The interior incorporates a 3-stateroom layout to accommodate the owners and their guests in exquisite comfort. Each stateroom has a private head with shower and plenty of storage space. The VIP stateroom is forward, crew/guest cabin is aft and to port, and a roomy utility room complete with washer/dryer, deep freezer and workbench is to starboard. Access to the midship engine room is through the utility room. Aft of the engine room is the owner's private master stateroom.
Chinook Post is powered with twin Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines, which meet the emission regulations for 2004 and are rated at 700 BHP at 2300 rpm. This power plant will produce 24 knots top end with an easy 20 knot cruise. With a fuel capacity of 1600 USG, Chinook Post will have a range of over 1000 nautical miles at 18 knots enabling its owner to make non-stop trips from Southern Vancouver Island to Ketchikan Alaska.
Though this vessel looks determined, Chinook Post has been built to the highest of yacht standards. The enormous aft deck will be the focus of all exterior activities from entertaining to fishing. The owners' passion for sailing will be nursed by launching the 12ft Whitehull rigid bottom inflatable with a 36 hp diesel outboard from the cabin top, eliminating the need to store or carry gasoline. Chinook Post's mast doubles as a launching davit and crows nest where the remote helm station will allow the yacht to be controlled by the ultimate flying bridge.
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