Guided Discovery in Charlevoix Michigan
The first boat named
Guided Discovery was a 2006 48 Sea Ray Sundancer. The name is a double entendre representing a teaching philosophy, that is the subject of Les' book (Training Effectiveness Handbook, McGraw-Hill 1995), and a name that suggests that the boat is guided by its owners to discover new and exciting places.
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| Guided Discovery in Chicago |
The 48 is a beautifully designed express cruiser that enabled us to live aboard comfortably from May 1 to October 31 for three years while cruising Lake Michigan out of Chicago during the summer (2008 through 2010) and then year-around when we completed the Great Loop (October 2010 to September 2012). The 48 has accommodations for two couples and adequate storage space.
Vital Statistics:
- Overall length: 52'
- Beam: 14' 8"
- Engines: Twin Cummins 540 QSC Diesels (rated 517hp each)
- Fuel: 400 Gallons
- Water: 100 Gallons
- Holding Tank: 60 Gallons
- Top Speed: 33 MPH at 46 gallons per hour
- Full Cruise: 30 MPH at 42 gallons per hour
- Trawler Cruise: 9.5 MPH at 4 gallons per hour
Special Features
- Camper canvas
- Hydraulic swim platform
- Caribe DL11 RIB with Tohatsu 30 HP
Kodi in her dingy (aptley named Kodi's)
Electronics
- Sea Ray Navigator II with Radar and Chart Plotter
- Raymarine E120 with Chart Plotter
- Sirius Satellite Weather
- Raymarine Raymarine Fish Finder
- Raymarine AIS Transponder
- Raymarine ST7001 Auto Pilot
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| Helm |
Above Deck Accommodations
- Bridge with captain and mates chairs
- Port settee with seating for three
- Cockpit with table and seating for six
- Cockpit TV
- Custom lighting with strategically located reading lights
- Refrigerator, sink, storage and enclosed trash container
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| Aft deck entertainment center with frig, sink, storage and TV |
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| Helm chairs swung into position for conversation |
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| Port settee with seating comfortably for three |
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Cockpit seating and table - comfortable for 5
Note the camper canvas enclosure |
Below Deck Accommodations
- V-berth master stateroom with queen sized bed
- Master head on port side with shower on starboard
- Aft stateroom with twin bunks convertible to a full size bed
- Aft head
- Galley with convection microwave
- Salon with seating for six comfortable
- Combination washer dryer
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| Salon looking aft at entertainment center |
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| Galley looking forward |
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| Master suite in the V-berth (double bed) |
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| Salon looking forward |
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| Aft "stateroom" twin beds |
Entertainment System
- Satellite TV
- Sirius Satellite Radio
- Bose Lifestyle with controls in the salon and V-berth
- Clarion sound system for bridge and cockpit
