s/y CALLISTO
Super Maramu 1993
Builder: Amel SUPER MARAMU, number 108
Year: 1993
Number of berths: 6
Length: 16.00 m
Beam: 4.60 m
Hull: Cream-colored polyester
Draft: 2.05 m
Displacement: 14 tons, 30 tons
Engine: Perkins Prima 80 hp turbo diesel – 93, fully overhauled in 2017. Engine hours at the end of 2025: approximately 5,500 hours
Sails: Running rigging replaced in -17, original AMEL ketch standing rigging, partially replaced in 2005 and checked annually
Mainsail with electric furling system in Hydranet -07
Genoa with electric furling system in Hydranet Incidence sailmaker Martinique/La Rochelle -19,
Dacron staysail – 17 on fixed forestay
Manually furling mizzen sail in Hydranet -07
Asymmetrical spinnaker, mizzen spar and mizzen spar (double poles/poles) from Amel, furling storm jib and flying forestay
Mainmast/boom with double furling systems + AMEL electric genua furler, replaced in -23
10 self-tailing winches, including 2 Lewmar 58 electric ones
AMEL 24V electric retractable thruster
4 separate electronic navigation systems:
*Garmin Blue Chart AIS with cockpit screen
connected via NMEA 2000 to
*B&G Vulcan 7 with screen at the navigation table, Tri-data repeaters in the cockpit and via Wi-Fi on a tablet + forward projection depth sounder
*MaxSea TZ on a computer with Router
*MaxSea USA on Apple tablet
*Independent Garmin GPS
*Bearing compass, binoculars with integrated compass, audible signaling,
*Paper navigation charts
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1st Autohelm 7000 pilot on the wheel
2nd B&G/SIMRAD pilot directly on the rudder (reinforced in -18) with control pad in the cockpit -17
Electrical system: Completely redone in -17 by electrician/racing preparer Daniel Cailloux, La Grande Motte
220V network via Victron 220V charger at shore or Onan 7 kW generator. 220V outlets
24V network powered by two lithium-ion batteries (180 amp/h at 24V). 24V outlets
12V network via two fixed transformers for instruments and 12V outlets V
400W solar panels with regulator (replaced new in -19)
Two 180 amp/h lithium batteries, roughly equivalent to 760 amp/h = 6 lead-acid batteries
220V Victron charger -17
12V alternator directly connected to the starter battery
24V 50A alternator, replaced new in 2020, with an 80W Sterling Booster charging the 24V lithium batteries
100 amp/h starter battery connected to an automatic Sterling charger between the 24V and 12V batteries (= battery bank charged 24/7 by solar panels). Starter battery replaced in 2023.
80W/220V charger, 110/220V mobile inverter, 12V/220V mobile inverter, 2x24/12V fixed inverters
1300W DC-AC inverter
Communications:
Iridium Go satellite phone/modem + one Iridium 9555 device
Sangean SSB receiver with insulated antenna between the two masts
2 fixed VHF radios on the navigation table with antennas at the masthead (Icom and Simrad)
3 portable VHF radios, one waterproof and one US-standard (US frequencies)
Amateur band walkie-talkies
3 Bluetooth communication headsets
Furuno radar
Navtex with antenna on the mizzen mast
2 electronic compasses + 1 magnetic compass
Electronic repeaters in the cockpit with B&G Vulcan navigation systems and Garmin
300MLR differential GPS
Active TV antenna on top of the mast
Equipment:
-Comfort:
LED lighting in cabins, saloon, and bathrooms, navigation light, powerful spotlight under the davits, deck lighting
Electric hot water tank
24V refrigerator and second 24V refrigerator/freezer/freezer in the saloon
2-burner stove/stainless steel oven, 220V microwave, Nespresso coffee maker, toaster, cutlery for 6-8 people, 24V kettle
New 220V washing machine (in 2013)
SEAGULL active carbon freshwater filter, replaced in 2012
1 Dometic electric rear cabin toilet (in 2013 and replacement kit in 2015)
1 60L holding tank (rear toilet), Vetus odor filter, and installation of a standard drainage system US
Electric heaters in saloon and cabins
24V fans in saloon and cabins (replaced in -24)
4 HP radio/stereo, including 2 waterproof ones in the cockpit, CD, USB, Bluetooth
Onan 7 kW/220 V generator
Reversible air conditioning in saloon (compressor replaced in -18) and aft cabin
60L/hour watermaker (24V). Membranes and high-pressure hoses replaced in 2023
2 complete diving sets with aluminum tanks (new, never used), various swim equipment
3D Tender 2.8 semi-rigid dinghy -17 (completely rebuilt in 38mm professional hypalon in 2020 in Tampa) Suzuki 4-stroke 15HP engine, electric starter, separate tank, new battery in 2022. Grapples and chains for dinghy anchoring, multiple anti-theft cables/chains.
Uship 2.30-17 tender, Yamaha 4-stroke 5hp from -14
1/100 candela halogen lamp, powerful USB rechargeable LED spotlight, mosquito nets for portholes and companionway
Sunbrella protective cover designed and manufactured with B. Ratel,
La Grande Motte for cockpit, winches, windlass, and 2 outboard motors. Mattresses and cushions for cockpit and aft deck sun loungers.
-Safety:
3 watertight compartments
2 Ocean Pack 6-person life vests in -17 lockers (serviced in 2023), grab bag (GPS, satellite phone, waterproof VHF, lights and miscellaneous items), 2 horseshoe buoys, 50m rope on a roller mounted on the pulpit
Ebirp McMurdo (serviced in September -24), AIS, automatic lights, 4 laser pointers, headlamps, waterproof torches, inflatable life jackets with harnesses, classic life jackets, pyrotechnic equipment, signaling mirror, set of pins, inflatable large breach plate, 220V submersible high-flow pump
6 1kg ABC fire extinguishers (2 front, rear, and saloon), galley fire blanket, fixed automatic CO2 fire extinguisher in the engine compartment with manual trigger in the cockpit. (Overhauled in Curaçao in January 24)
In the anchor locker:
CQR stainless steel main anchor on 80 m of 10 mm chain (-17) on a Lofrans electric windlass
Danforth 2nd anchor on 30 m of chain and 50 m of rope
Alu Fortress anchor
Multiple mooring lines, ropes, and fittings of all sizes
In the aft locker: Giant aluminum anchor in reserve with emergency tiller, multiple ropes, fenders, hose and electrical connection kit, Camping gas reserves (5 tanks), aluminum scuba tank
In the cockpit locker: Fishing equipment, diving, BBQ, cleaning products
Spare/round-the-world equipment: freshwater circuit pump, starter for the main engine, thruster repair kit, bilge pumps, toilet pump, complete tools, screws, cleaning products, alternator belts sail repair kit, LED bulbs/navigation lights, 24V Hella Turbo fan,
