Below you will find general specifications for the Force IX 81.5 yachts. For a summary of specific information, see the Force IX 81.5 page. The specifications are divided into the following sections:
ITEMS IN BOLD: Specifications in bold are standard features we believe set the “Force IX” vessels above the rest and support our claim that our vessels are “Fully Founded”.
Stringer mounted aluminum rudder support structure with upper bearing
Custom cast bronze tiller arm
Stainless steel tie rod
Power assisted hydraulic steering system with twin rams and dual pumps
Six zone bilge system with eight bilge pumps
Engine intake diverter valves for emergency bilge pumping
Eight aluminum fuel tanks – Approximately 3,800 gallons total capacity (some options affect fuel capacity)
Fuel tanks have 2” deck fills, dual vents, ball valves on pick-up tubes
One aluminum water tank – Approximately 350 gallon capacity
One aluminum holding tank– Approximately 80 gallon capacity
Fuel, water and holding tanks have stainless steel level senders
Two gray-water tanks with submersible pump
Reverse cycle (144,000btu) chilled water air conditioning with three staged compressors plumbed in an insulated closed circulation loop to independently controlled air handlers located throughout the vessel.
Soundown multi-point sound insulation system
Headhunter Mach 5 primary fresh water pressure pump with split delivery system
Filtered potable fresh water trunk line with accumulator tank for consumption
Fresh water trunk line with accumulator tank for toilet flush
Color coded potable water distribution lines
Two 20 gallon stainless steel water heaters zoned for quick response
Cockpit shore water inlet
“Headhunter” marine sanitation equipment throughout
Marine sanitation hose throughout
Diverter valve to the holding tank or overboard for each toilet
Holding tank has a deck pump-out fitting and overboard macerator pump
Pump activated on-demand cockpit salt water wash-down service
Four tank selector valve for each main engine to draw fuel
Dual, switchable Separ fuel filter assembly for each main engine
Single Separ fuel filter for each generator
“From any tank to any tank” fuel transfer system with control panel
Alfa-Laval fuel-polishing system serves as a back-up fuel transfer pump
Electric fuel-priming pump for each engine and generator
All fuel supply and transfer hoses are “Aeroquip 234” with brass fittings
Hydraulic pump on each engine transmission with a common reservoir, filter and cooling heat exchanger.
Engineered hydraulic system for bow thruster and anchor windlass – Note: All hoses are “Aeroquip” rated to the pressure for each application.
Sea Fire FM-200 fire suppression system for engine room protection – Note: system is “rate of rise” activated, with manual pull cable back-up activation, and shutdown circuits for engines, generators, blowers and air inlets.
Local automatic FM-200 fire suppression bottles for areas vital to the operation of the vessel and/or contain heat-producing equipment.
Oil-less compressor with storage tank
Engine, gearbox, and generator oil sumps are plumbed to an accessible quick disconnect fitting.
Portable oil change pump with quick-disconnects and hoses is provided
1200 gallon/day water maker
12” hydraulic bow thruster with one control location
One shore cord is on a powered retractable cable hauler
Two 25KVA isolation transformers
Custom made A.C. distribution panels
Eight, 8D marine gel cell batteries connect into a four 24 volt D.C. bank system
Two banks for engine starting and support
Two banks for generator starting and ship service
Each bank has a disconnect switch
Emergency power cross-connecting switches
Two 50A battery chargers
Custom made D.C. distribution panels
Stand-alone 12 V.D.C. system on the bridge with independent battery and charger for emergency communication and electronics
Alarm system with display panels in the designated crew area and on the bridge witch monitors high water, smoke and high carbon monoxide with a visual and auditory alarm.
All underwater metals are connected to a common bonding system that terminates at the sacrificial zinc anodes.
All wiring meets A.B.Y.C. recommendations and under the A.B.S. umbrella
All wire is tinned copper wire with 105C jacket rating
Each voltage is in a distinctive wire jacket color
All panel components are marine UL listed
Hull mounted ground plate
Lighting protection via heavy gauge cable to a tower mounted spike
Exterior windows are 10mm tinted, chemically hardened, safety glass bonded in a molded receiver – “seamless look”. Bridge front windows are 14mm tinted, chemically hardened, safety glass bonded in a molded receive
Each piece of glass is thoroughly inspected for scratches and optical purity
Teak entry doors
Stainless steel lexan hatch with aluminum flange on foredeck
Two “Freeman” aluminum watertight hatches with quadrant hinges, gas shocks and quarter turn dog actuation in cockpit for access.
Two “Freeman” aluminum watertight hatches with quadrant hinges, gas shocks and quarter turn dog actuation in cockpit for fish box access.
One “Freeman” aluminum watertight hatch with quadrant hinges, gas shocks and quarter turn dog actuation for anchor compartment access
The entire bottom is coated with a multiple layer epoxy/anti-fouling paint system
All topside surfaces are primed and finished with multiple coats of “Awlgrip” urethane paint. Base and accent colors are owner selected.
Premium grade teak toe rail finished with a clear coating system with UV barrier
Premium grade teak anchor platform finished with a clear coating system with UV barrier
Nine 15” stainless steel cleats through bolted with aluminum backing plates
Stainless steel chocks and hawse holes
Stainless steel toe rail chafing strips
Solid 1 1/4” stainless steel half oval rub rail all around the deck edge
Stainless steel deck tank fills and vents
Stainless steel anchor chute
Fresh water anchor wash-down spigot
Leisure deck (180 degree viewing):
Port and starboard boarding steps
Port and starboard steps to the cockpit
Port and starboard settees
Safety rail
Removable ladder to bridge
Overhead lighting
Courtesy lighting
Cockpit
Transom tuna door
Two transom bait wells
Transom fish box
Two in deck fish boxes
Scuppered, self-bailing cockpit
Molded cockpit steps on both sides
Tackle storage
Area for bait freezer
Shore services: shore cords, CATV, phone cord, water services
Flip-out stainless steel ice bin with ice drawer above
Custom engine room entrance door/hatch
Fresh water washdown
Sea water washdown
Fighting chair backing plate laminated into cockpit sole
Fortress anchor, 300’ of ¾’ rope, 10’ stainless steel chain
Six 75’ Nylon braided dock lines
Four 10” fenders
U.S.C.G. safety package
Colregs running lights
Freshwater anchor wash down spigot
Two aluminum weather-tight engine room doors
Anchor platform with stainless steel anchor chute, roller and Freeman hatch to rope locker.
The Force IX fleet of sport fishing vessels is under development and will continue to evolve as each vessel is completed. The Sea Force IX team of management, engineering, and construction specialists are continuously looking to refine and improve the process to bring the very best vessel to the discriminating yachtsman.
We believe the Force IX fleet is the best value in boating. The combination of speed, safety, handling, sea keeping and creature comforts must be experienced to be appreciated.
Our search for excellence will never end!
Specifications and pricing subject to change without notice