FORCE IX 91.5 - General Specifications

Below you will find general specifications for the Force IX 91.5 yachts. For a summary of specific information, see the Force IX 91.5 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”.

MACHINERY

• Twin DDC-MTU 16V2000 – M93 – 2,400 BHP @ 2450
• 24 V.D.C. starting and electrics
• Urethane paint
• Power steering pump, filter and heat exchanger
• Hydraulic system pump mounted on each gear box
• ZF marine reduction transmission
• Vibration mounts
• Twin Northern Lights 40Kw 120/240 V.A.C. marine diesel generators
• Fresh water cooling system
• Hydro-Static vibration mounts
• Automatic low oil-high temp safety shut-down
• One side serviceability
• Remote control and monitoring panel
• Polished “INCONEL” stainless steel alloy water jacketed main engine exhaust collector system
• Silicone marine exhaust duty rated hose with triple stainless steel clamps
• Axial fiberglass mufflers by Soundown with vibration barrier mounts
• Fiberglass lift muffler for generator exhaust
• Aqualoy 22HS 4” propeller shafts
• Thick walled filament wound fiberglass shaft log with Thordon shaft bearing
• Drip-less shaft seal
• Custom cast single-leg main strut with Thordon shaft bearing
• Four blade Nibral propellers are “hand finished” and tuned to each vessel
• Thermostatically controlled Delta T marine axial engine room blowers (12” diameter) with variable and reversible  speed controls
• Custom stainless steel high aspect ratio rudders.
• Hull mounted rugged, cast bronze bearing/stuffing box assembly   
• 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
• Seven zone bilge system with Nine bilge pumps
• Engine intake diverter valves for emergency bilge pumping
• Eight aluminum fuel tanks – Approximately 4,500 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 450 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
• 1600 gallon/day water maker
• 12” hydraulic bow thruster with one control location
• 3,500 lb pull hydraulic anchor winch
• Two watertight engine room doors
• Oreck XL21 vacuum cleaner

ELECTRICAL (back to top)

• Two 240 V.A.C. 100 amp shore cords
• 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
• All distribution panels are in aluminum boxes.

INTERIOR (back to top)

• Interior execution is to a fit and finish second to none
• Standard and custom layouts available
• All construction and materials are targeted to the marine environment
• Premium “AA” veneer, hand selected from whole boules (trees) for grain and color – Exotic veneers available*
• Wood Finish—Grain Filled Polyester/Polyurethane Satin Finish
• Galley appliances: Thermador Cook top, GE Convection Microwave, Subzero Icemaker,  under-counter drawer type refrigeration, Garbage Disposal*
• Salon Bar: Scotsman Icemaker*
• Washer and dryer
• Galley sink is Franke under-mount style with decorator faucets*
• Countertops are marble and or granite*
• Salon and Stateroom flooring is carpet*
• Galley flooring is Amtico or equal*
• Head flooring and showers walls are marble or granite *
• Hardware: GSV marine hardware for cabin doors. All other hardware is yacht quality*.
• Headliner is Whisper Wall System (Majilite Fabric)
• Interior décor – customization available
• Lighting--Comprehensive lighting plan with “Vimar” switching and outlets*
• Innerspring Mattresses*
• Quilted bedspreads, pillow shams, down throw pillows*
• Overhead soffit air conditioning diffuser
• Oversized showers with tempered glass doors
• Comprehensive and up to date entertainment system*
• Large L-Shaped sofa with upholstered storage locker*
• Window lambrequins*

* See Allowance Worksheet

EXTERIOR (back to top)

• 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 1” 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.

COMMAND BRIDGE (back to top)

• Full function command helm station
• Two (2) MTU Engine Display Modules (EDM’s)
• MTU station active pad
• MTU engine controls
• Back up controls are integral with IMDEC system
• Magnetic compass (5”)
• Alarm panel display to accompany monitoring system
• Fuel level panel, start/stop and ignition key switches
• Anodized aluminum steering wheel (16”)
• International navigation lights
• International air horns

• Crown Limited leather helm chair
• Double leather “riding seats” port and starboard
• Designer “work of art” stairway to the salon
• L-shaped settee with storage and pedestal table
• Entertainment center
• Aft deck settee with storage
• Hatch accessing ladder to Leisure Deck
• Three (3) front windows are curved, chemically hardened safety glass bonded into molded receiver

ITEMS WITH STANDARD COST ALLOWANCES (back to top)

• Millwork
• Head shower enclosures
• Mattresses
• Appliances
• Plumbing Fixtures
• Hardware
• Lighting fixtures, switches and outlets
• Entertainment System
• Fabrics and wall coverings
• Bedspreads, pillow shams and throw pillow fabrication
• Headliner and hull liner fabric
• Upholstered furniture
• Flooring
• Countertops
• Salon window treatments

CONCLUSION (back to top)

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

October 2007