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TIKI 38
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Tiki 38 an ideal family charter yacht in Thailand for up to 7 adultsFor groups of up to 7 adults our Tiki 38 are the ideal yachts for a bareboat or skippered sailing holiday.Our Tiki 38 cats are fast, fun to sail, spacious, comfortable, do of course not heel and thanks to their shallow draught open up large cruising area’s where a “normal” mono hull could not venture because she’d run aground. Polynesian heritage in modern yacht charterOur Tiki‘s are polynesian–type cats. The Wharram designed Tiki catamarans are directly descended from the ancient Polynesian travelling catamarans which were in use for thousands of years all over the tropical Pacific. The Polynesians were outstanding sailors and brilliant navigators. They criss-crossed the Pacific Ocean already at a time when in Europe nautical development was limited to floating down rivers on a log. James Wharram Designs in the UK has for many years produced modern interpretations of these Polynesian boats.Tiki 38 fast, fun and comfortable sailing in the Andaman SeaOur Wharram Tiki 38 catamarans are eminently suited for bareboat sailing charters in Thailand. Life in climates like Thailand’s is largely enjoyed outdoors so rather then trying to maximize the internal accommodation, as is done with most other catamarans, we went the opposite way and made instead the usable deck area as spacious as possible . The result is a living space of 66 sqm ( 700 sqft) which may well be large enough to land a helicopter on (we haven’t tried). Even with the maximum of 6-7 guests it does not get crowded.Absolutely essential in warm climates however is proper protection from the sun, which we experience all year–round, and the odd tropical down pour which can be an issue in the months June-October.
In the large main cockpit you have standing headroom everywhere, a movable table and a comfortable position at the wheel for the helmsman which does not obstruct the movements of the others on board. Ample accommodationAccommodation in the hulls consists of two comfortable double cabins and two spacious private single cabins. Cabins are light and airy : two large opening hatches per cabin plus extra opening portholes in the doubles ensure a maximum flow of fresh air, in addition there are electric fans above each bed. Of course you can also sleep under the stars on deck or in the bow nets! There is one shower/toilet compartment plus a second shower on deck.The galley has ample space for two cooks and is very well equipped (yes, there is a cork screw!). The stove has flame-failure cutouts . Like all Wharrams, our Tiki 38 cats can safely be beached, given the appropriate location. We do allow our guests to beach the boats and the yachts are equipped with the right gear such as extra anchor and long ropes to facilitate doing so. 2x Tiki 38 catamaran: same same, but (slightly) differentThere is a choice of two rigs for our Tiki 38’s.One has a “modern catamaran sloop rig” with a fully battened roached mainsail. The boom has lazyjacks for easy sail handling and the fractional jib is roller reefed. For down wind work there is a gennaker with “snuffer“, which is part of the standard sail wardrobe . The second Tiki 38 has a soft wingsail sloop rig. This rig was developed by James Wharram Designs, the architect of our yachts and combines ultimate simplicity with excellent performance (and splendid looks too). The boomless gaff sail is attached with a sleeve around the mast, much like a wind surf sail. No winches are needed to set the main and it can easily be reefed or dropped on any point of sail in all strengths of wind. Cruising speed of a Tiki 38 under sail depends of course on wind and load but 6-8kts, peaking 10-12 kts + is a realistic figure. Tiki 38: the technical stuff of a charter catamaranMechanical propulsion is by a 26 hp Marine diesel engine driving twin propellers via a hydraulic system. Cruising speed under power is 6-6 1/2 kts, maneuverability is outstanding.
Water capacity is 500 liters (131 gall.) in two tanks. Water system is of course pressurized. There are four outlets . Dropping and hauling anchor is a breeze thanks to the powerful electric windlass. Our Tiki 38’s come with two anchors. What is a sailing holiday without cool drinks? A 100 liter (27 gall) well insulated fridge box with a high–efficiency electric compressor ensures you are never without this “primary necessity”! Between each charter we meticulously check all systems on board. As a result the reliability record of our boats is excellent. Should anything untoward happen however, we are on 24 hr stand-by to lend immediate assistance . For further details, please see the specifications list Tiki 38: best value for money in Thailand sailing charterThe charter rates of our Tiki 38’s compare very favourable with other charter cats of similar size and comfort level. Also, when checking prices please note that our rates are fully inclusive. Other then food and drink you have no additional costs, hidden or otherwise. A full tank of fuel + spare, together 148 ltrs, is inclusive of the price. BON
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 Siam Sailing is part of Makz Marine Co Ltd, Phuket 6/8 Moo 8, Tambon Vichit, Amphur Muang, Phuket, Thailand Tel. no.: + 66 (0)86 283 5536 or Contact us here  |
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Our Tiki 38’s have an open–back deck cabin with large opening front windows providing ample ventilation. The deck cabin has generous seating to port and to starboard. The port settee has a pull-out section which converts it in seconds in a spacious double bed. 
You’ll never need to worry about electric power consumption. Large capacity battery banks for domestic power and engine starting, seperately charged by a high output alternator and “smart” regulator, ensure the lights won’t go dim at the end of a long night partying and you’ll always have plenty of juice to start the engine the next morning .
