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June 12, 1997, the newly constructed Fiji Aggressor cruised from Nichols
Brothers Shipyard on Whidbey Island, Washington bound for Fiji, where it
offers guests the ultimate diving adventure in the "Soft Coral
Capital of the World." The Fiji Aggressor is an 106-foot,
16-passenger catamaran built and powered for comfort, safety and
stability. She is diesel-powered, cruises at 18 knots and has 110-volt
power on board. The Fiji Aggressor has a wide 30-foot beam.
Eight
luxurious staterooms are located on the main level. Each carpeted
stateroom features a queen-sized bed with single berth above, a vanity
with lavatory, a large window, individual climate control and private head
and shower. Traveling toward the stern of the Fiji Aggressor, guests enter
the large dive deck. This is the area where divers suit up and prepare
their gear. Each diver has his own personal dive station complete with
seat and locker.
Dive Facilities |






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dives are made from the high-speed, jet-driven skiff. The 30-foot skiff
accommodates all divers. Each diver has a tank rack and seat on the skiff.
All tanks are filled in place on the skiff with either air or nitrox.
Divers board the skiff at deck level then the skiff is lowered into the
water by a hydraulic lift. |
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After the dive is made, the
skiff cruises into the lift and returns to deck level where guests safely
disembark. Divers can rinse off with two freshwater showers on the dive
deck. A dive briefing area, camera table with low-pressure air hoses,
camera rinse tank, head and E-6 photo lab are all part of the roomy dive
deck.
General Facilities & Services |
| A few steps up from the dive
deck on the second level is the salon, dining area and indoor/outdoor wet
bar. The salon is an attractively furnished area designed for comfort and
relaxation. The entertainment center features a large screen TV, VCR with
all video camera capabilities, CD player and a well-stocked library of
books and magazines, videos, compact discs and slides. A
full-service indoor/outdoor bar is open 24 hours a day. The bar, a popular
gathering place, is constructed of solid teak and has retractable windows
for a fresh open air feeling. Three large dining tables are also part of
this huge room. |
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| Handicapped Divers |
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Fiji Aggressor is a handicapped-accessible live-aboard, complete with HSA
certified instructors and dive buddies, a specially-designed hydraulic
wheelchair elevator and shower stalls with seats. Dive lockers, padded
seats, camera tables, tank racks, low gunwales and retractable ladders all
help assure everyone's carefree diving. The Kona Aggressor II is also a
barrier-free live-board.
Specifications |
- Length:
106' Beam: 30 Draft: 4' 6"
- 5000 gallons fuel
- 2000 gallon water storage
- 2 x 1200 gallon per day water maker
- 3600 mile cruising range
Equipment |
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2
x Caterpillar 3412 Diesel engines, 1015 horsepower, maximum speed - 22
knots
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2
x 55 KW generator sets
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2
x E3 Poseidon 320 compressors
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1
x GPS 5200 DX Magellan satellite navigation system
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Propelled
by 2 Hamilton 211 water jets
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1
x Koden radar
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1
x Furuno depth sounder
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Weather
facsimile
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1
x Compunav auto pilot
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1
x Icom VHF radio
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1
x Icom SSB radio
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1
x 30' Jet drive support skiff for 16 passengers
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Full
complement of safety equipment - U.S. Coast Guard approved
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Fire
detection system
Amenities |
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8
staterooms with a single and queen size berth
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Private
shower and head for each stateroom
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Fully
equipped dining salon and lounge with modern galley
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Entertainment
center with TV, video and stereo
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Retractable
dive platform (16' x 12') with 2 ladders
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Equipped
to dive 16 passengers comfortably
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Independent
dive lockers with vertical tank racks
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Large
partially shaded sundeck with wet bar and barbecue for outdoor dining
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Complete
photo center with E-6 processing lab and camera work table
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Hot
tub spa for 6 people
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Video
Center
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Handicapped
Accessible
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