Construction
RUSALKA was designed and built by Christensen Shipyards in 1994 with Naval Architect design of Howard Appolonio and original Interior Design of Glade Johnson and Dee Robinson in November/December 2001. RUSALKA has a fiberglass hull and superstructure. All construction and machinery is built and maintained to ABS + A1 + AMS Classification.
Exterior refit: 2015/ Interior refit: 2014
Layout
BOAT DECK
Starting aft on the boat deck to center and port is storage of one (1) Nautica tender and (2) Waverunners. Moving starboard are circular stairs leading to the aft deck. Moving forward to starboard is a large sunning pad area and full wetbar which features a Jenn-Air barbeque grill and four (4) bar stools, all with full weather covers. To port is a large U-shaped seating area with table including full weather covers. Located completely forward to port and starboard are four (4) helmsman chairs (two on each side) with access to the wheelhouse center. This area is complete with a full hardtop and can be enclosed with a 3/4 clearvue enclosure.
MAIN DECK
Completely aft to starboard and port are integral steps leading to the swim platform with access to the lazarette. The aft deck offers a built-in settee to aft and wetbar, including icemaker forward. Located to starboard is a circular staircase leading up to the boat deck. Complete walk-around decks lead to the foredeck where there is a comfortable settee located aft.
Entering the Main Salon from the Aft Deck, RUSALKA's interior features cream and beige colors with Anigre wood and custom three-texture patterned gold carpeting. To port, there is an L-shaped sofa with a large rectangle wood coffee table and two (2) lounge chairs facing forward. Located directly to starboard is the entertainment center. Moving forward to starboard is a full bar with two (2) embossed custom chairs, opposite is a custom Nolan carved glass table, featuring nautical scenes, with eight (8) dining chairs. A passageway leading to the Galley is to port which features access to the stewardess pantry and ample storage space located underneath the semi-raised pilothouse and freezer. Moving forward to starboard is the foyer with stairs to port which offer access to the lower deck, as well as the semi-raised pilothouse. Just forward of the stairwell is the powder room.
Continuing forward to port is the country-style galley which features all new granite countertops and a maple floor with walnut inlays. Located forward to port is an informal leather L-shaped dining area with a granite table and seating area for ten (10) people and ample storage located in the forward bulkhead. Access to the crew accommodations are completely forward to starboard. LED lighting in all staterooms and living areas.
GE washer and dryer in Foyer.
Day Head at starboard entry with black Corian countertop and sink and toilet.
Main Salon
Starboard aft is the TV/Entertainment, lounge chair, coffee table, black Corian bar with two barrel chairs, ice maker, refrigerator, sink, L-shaped sofa, large rectangular coffee table and two lounge chairs. Forward is Nolan custom carved glass dining table with eight chairs, and two large storage cabinets for dishes, glasses, and silverware.
Sharp 65" Smart flatscreen HDTV 1080 (2016)
Sony Blu-ray DVD player
JVC-VHS player
Yamaha amplifier
Yamaha CD/DVD player
Speaker control box for Salon and Aft Deck speakers
Ice maker
Galley/Laundry
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Frigidaire Pro Series
Broan range hood with 1200 cfm exhaust fan
GE Microwave Monogram 2012
GE Trash Compactor profile 2004
U-Line icemaker Main Laundry Equipment
Two (2) GE stacked washer/dryer
Vesibule Pantry Storage - Crews Lounge
GE Microwave undercounter refrigerator
Galley and table granite countertops
COOKING EQUIPMENT
Miele 7-burner sealed cooktop
GE Double oven with convection
Two (2) Sub-Zero Refrigerator & Freezer with stainless steel panels
Three (3) Traulsen Freezers
Master Stateroom
The Master Stateroom is located on the lower deck amidship forward. This Stateroom offers a king size berth with settee, vanity area and walk-in closet. The ensuite His and Hers baths feature one with a Jacuzzi tub/shower and the other with a large stall shower. There are electric defog mirrors in the Master Bath and all other baths throughout the yacht.
The Master Stateroom also includes:
Samsung 24" 1080P flatscreen
LG Blu-ray DVD player
Panasonic VHS
Pioneer DVD
Pioneer Tuner
Guest Staterooms
There are three (3) Guest Staterooms that are located on the lower deck amidship. Two (2) identical queen berth cabins are aft port and starboard. Both feature full entertainment centers and ensuite baths. The twin berth cabin and ensuite shower is located forward to port of the double guest cabins and aft of the Owner's cabin.
VIP
Samsung 24" 1080 flatscreen
LG Blu-ray DVD player
Pioneer CD/AM/FM player
GUEST TWIN
Samsung 20"
LG Blu-ray DVD player
GUEST QUEEN
Toshiba 30" flatscreen
LG Blu-ray DVD player
Denon Personal CD/AM/FM/Clock unit
Crew Quarters
Located on the lower deck completely forward is a double captain's cabin with ensuite shower and two (2) double berth cabins, each with ensuite shower. Crew lounge booth and two chairs, sink, microwave, refrigerator. Two GE washers and dryers.
CREWS LOUNGE
Two (2) Sharp 20" flatscreen monitors
RCA HDTV Receivers
LG DVD player
PORT CREW
Sceptre LED TV with DVD player, built in
STARBOARD CREW
Advent 20" flatscreen
GEC
DVD player
CAPTAIN
Advent 20" flatscreen
Etec DVD player
Pilothouse
Entering the semi-raised Pilothouse from the flybridge down a short flight of steps, there is an L-shaped settee port aft with Mahogany table. Controls are located completely forward with two (2) helmsman chairs on rails. Located at starboard, there is a short flight of stairs leading to the main deck foyer. The pilothouse has all new custom leather throughout.
ELECTRONICS
Garmin 740 GPS color, new
Toshiba flatscreen display for depth and GPS
B&G 20/20 Depth Digital
(2) ICOM VHF radios with repeater on Flybridge
Four (4) H6 Raymarine 15" color monitors
Plath Gyro Compass Interfaced with auto pilot
Raymarine 25kw 96-mile radar RL80C
Garmin 6208 color depth sounder and GPS, new 2013
Mather Micro controls, new Jan 2005
Two (2) H6 Raymarine 15" color monitors in bridge
KVH 6-Satellite Antenna in bridge, new
Furuno 76 mile radar
(2) NAV Systems: Nobeltec VNS Max Pro and Trident Time Zero
Night Vision camera- aft, new
Deck Equipment
Two (2) 6,000-lb Maxwell Nilsson anchor windlasses
Two (2) 3,500-lb Maxwell Nilsson stern capstans
Two (2) 150k balanced anchors with 400' 5/8" chain
18' 4,000-lb hydraulic telescoping crane
Manual stern boarding gangway
Six (6) step aft deck swim ladder
Mechanical / Engine Equipment
Two (2) Deutz TBD 16V234 diesels - 1,224 hp each - as of 01/01/2017, 8400 Hours SMOH completed
120V 208V 3-phase/60 Hz
Naiad 404 Stabilizers and separate pump
Wesmar dual prop 16", 50 HP Bowthruster
Racor, Luber-Finer Fuel Filtration
Alfa Laval Fuel System
Two (2) Liberty sewage pumps LE51A
Two (2) Hunter 1/2 HP each Fresh Water System
Hydraulic jog-type with two (2) Vickers pumps Steering System
Kobelt manual hydraulic pump back-up emergency
(4) A/C compressors 20 kw each staged system
Navigation / Communication
Satcom: KVH Mini M Telephone / Panasonic 16-Extension KXT61610 / Telefax: KX130
VHF: Two (2) ICOM M502; Furuno FM8500 DSC Loudhailer
Night Watch Shipboard Monitor Systems (96 inputs)
Furuno 25-watt Black Box Radar
Autopilot: C-Plath Electronic Compass / C-Plath Compass / Venus C-Plath Depth Sounder
Northstar 952XBPS
Electrical System
One (1) 40kW John Deere / Lima generator 1200 rpm with 17,600 hrs./ 5,280 SMOH
One (1) 60kW John Deere / Lima generator 1800 rpm with 10,371 hrs./ 3,840 SMOH
Output 120/208 V 3-Phase/ 60HZ
Atlas conversion system w/ seamless transfer
Eight (8) sealed batteries
Safety and Fire Protection
SECURITY EQUIPMENT
Feel World Night Vision camera
Five (5) Cameras located in side decks (port and starboard, aft deck, mast and engine room)
Door alarms in all entry doors and engine room doors
One (1) ship's safe
FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Smoke Detectors in all rooms
Halon System fixed (engine room)
Three (3) Seawater Firefighting stations
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Two (2) Viking Liferafts Model 10DK with EPIRBs
Two (2) Liferings
One (1) EPIRB
Three (3) Flare Kits
Smoke evac hoods in all cabins
Tenders and Toys
18' Nautica wide body with two (2) x 60HP 4-stroke Yamaha
(1) Sea Doos 4-stroke 2005
(1) Kawasaki jet ski 2017
Upgrades
- Completey repainted, 2015
- Bottom fully cleaned and painted, 2016
- Props trued and balanced, 2016
- All interior lighting is LED, new 2014
- All new Teak decks, 2015