The Sunrise
At 70ft in length, the Sunrise is a large, stable diving platform, self contained, with all facilities close at hand; the most comfortable live-aboard in the Islands. Sunrise veterans will know that this heavy boat feels only the slightest effects of bad weather.
The Sunrise
Layout
The boat is laid out on two levels: under the Shelter deck is the day accommodation whilst below are the cabins and engine room.
Upper deck (Plan)
On the upper deck there are two changing areas up forward with ample room for twelve divers to kit up in comfort with space available for storing kit and hanging up suits. The full shelter deck on the Sunrise has the unique added advantage here, providing extra covered space, so divers are spared the uncomfortable experience of having to kit up on an open decked boat in the wind or rain.
The enclosed shelter deck: kit up in the dry!
Divers jump into the sea from a large opening at the stern of the shelter deck and climb back aboard by a central spine ladder (an easy climb even with a full technical diver's complement of cylinders). A full-time crewman is there to help at all times.
Twelve 12 litre, O2 cleaned, steel cylinders are provided with an 25 cu ft/min Bauer compressor for recharging, coupled to a large air bank. Lead weights are provided to save travelling up with weight belts.
Drying Room
The large saloon is spacious enough to seat 12 with elbow room to spare.
The Saloon
Towards the stern of the boat, a large galley completes the complement of vital amenities.
Galley
Lower deck (Plan)
The accommodation below deck consists of six twin berth cabins and one single cabin ensuring total privacy. Each cabin has hot and cold fresh water ensuite, are heated by hot water radiators and all are fully carpeted throughout. NB: Please note that you need to bring your own sleeping bag!
The cabins
Engine and equipment
The Sunrise is powered by an eight cylinder Gardner diesel engine of 232bhp. The wheelhouse is well equipped with a host of modern electronics, i.e. navigator, radar, echo sounders, radios etc. which are necessary for safe navigation and accurate wreck finding.
We carry a 15ft inflatable with outboard engine for use on some of the shallower wrecks or as boat cover.
The Sunrise in Stromness.
Certification
The Sunrise complies with all safety regulations as required by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for small commercial vessels, Cat II, 60nm.
