About the Boat
The Gulf Stream Eagle is a 100’ long
aluminum hulled vessel built by Camcraft in
Louisiana. It was originally designed as a
supply vessel for work in the Gulf of
Mexico, bringing personnel and materials to
offshore oil rigs. Captain Mark acquired the
boat in 1989 and converted it to a
liveaboard dive vessel for scuba diving
trips in the Bahamas.
Powered by two Detroit Diesel 1271s, the
Eagle cruises at about 15 knots depending on
sea conditions. The Eagle has two generators
and two dive compressors onboard.
Navigation and Safety Equipment
The wheelhouse is outfitted with the latest
electronic and navigation equipment |
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including GPS units, depth recorders,
satellite weather fax, radar, VHF and single
sideband radios, and satellite phone. U.S.
Coast Guard inspected and certified, the
Eagle has all the latest safety equipment
such as two 18-person self deploying life
rafts, an EPIRB unit, and firefighting
system. An outboard engined dingy is stored
on the top deck and lowered to the water
with a hydraulic powered davit and winch.
Creature Comforts
The Eagle is fully air conditioned
throughout, has seven passenger cabins, and
galley and crew quarters in the bow. Fresh
water is supplied by a reverse osmosis water
maker. Two marine heads and two showers are
aft in the salon, with an additional shower
out on deck. |
