DD492
The DD492 trawler yacht, lines of which designed by George Buehler as serious ocean going trawler, is our most favourite and established LRC model.
These trawler yachts are built by Seahorse Marine in China with construction to China Ship Classification Society (CCS) practice, weld X-ray (non-destructive test), seal and tank pressure tests; Sea trial, incline test and stability calculation on completed boats, etc. Etc.
Also this steel trawler is built to meet CE Module B Category A requirements..
Starting from Hull #17 the length has been extanded by 1’, from LOA 50’ to LOA 51’. To better describe her LOA we call her DD492 (49’+2’=51’).
This circomnavigation trawler is a very seaworthy and livable ocean
passagemaker. Great for live aboard and serious ocean crossings.
Take the sail assist device as an example:
Most propulsion failures are caused by fuel problems (too much air in the fuel tanks!) which means the diesel get home propulsion also fails. George Buehler designed the sail assist rig for safe harbor propulsion, and it works. One DD-462 sailed 600 miles to a safe harbor when the John Deere injection pump failed. The sail rig is easy to use and also stabilizes the vessel and decreases fuel use, often by 25%.
Remark:
Boat can be arranged for shipping to any major int’l port all over the world if not sail away. Boat registration in Owner’s dedicated reagion/country can be pre-done prior to delivery from Seahorse Marine yard. Details to be arranged with each dedicated case.
DD492 Principle Dimensions
LOA | 51’ 0 7/16” | 15.556m |
LWL | 48’ 6 25/32” | 14.800m |
Beam Molded | 15’ | 4.572 m |
Depth Molded | 9’ 0 9/32” | 2.750 m |
Draft, loaded | 6’ 0 27/32” | 1.850m |
Engine | John Deere 4045 AFM85,160hp, Tier III | |
Hull speed | 9.25 kn (Designed speed) | |
Displacement | 41.5 ton | |
Water capacity | 270 Gal | |
Fuel capacity | 1951 Gal | |
Holding tank | 80 Gal | |
Accommodatio | Two or three staterooms and two heads | |
CE Certification | Module B Category A | |
Carrying capacity | 10 persons | |
DD492 GA Interior CE
DD492 GA Profile CE
Diesel Duck 492 Safety Features
The Diesel Duck 492 was designed to create a very seaworthy ocean passagemaker. Great for live aboard and serious ocean crossings. An ICE package is available for high latitude cruising.
Our DD492 Includes safety features not found on most competitor's yachts.
1) Strong steel fire proof hulls;
2) Extensive double bottoms;
3) Full recovery from capsize (if pilothouse integrity maintained);
4) Many interior water tight compartments with sea doors;
5) Toroidal isolation transformers instead of welding types, accepts 110 or 220 shore power;
6) Built in folding boarding ladders port and stbd;
7) Strong commercial windows, ports and hatches;
8) Extra height safety rails, chest high at pilothouse door;
9) Optional Sail Assistance, easy to use sailing rigs for extended range, stabilization and "come home" capabilities;
10) Watertight transom storage area for sports gear, outboard, etc.;
11) Single large fuel fill with manifold for all fwd tanks;
12) Several independent bilge pump systems;
13) Steps, not a ladder, to the swim/dive/boarding platform which has safety rails and a swim boarding ladder which can be deployed by a person in the water;
14) All LED lighting, interior and exterior, with two 200 watt Solar panels standard;
15) 80" headroom and bed lengths in all Ducks, 38 feet to 78 feet;
16) Flexible motor mounts with "U" joint Carden shaft and thrust bearing;
17) Welds X-Rayed and all tanks pressure tested;
18) Spray foam insulation in the hull, minimum 1 1/4" thick;
19) Powerful LED Crab Pot/Debris light mounted on the bow;
20) Plus, many other exclusive features.
Standard DD492 is w/o flybridge and with sail assists rig (single rig).
No problem adding a flybridge, ketch rig or paravane stabilization if desired. Refer to the DD492 Options List.
Re interior, there is a single bunk in the pilothouse using the dinette settee, plus a settee in the main saloon that folds out to make a double bed. Also, of course, the island queen in the aft stateroom and two bunks in the forward cabin. Two heads standard. Refer to the DD492 General Arrangement Interior.
DD492 STANDARD EQUIPMENT LIST
DIESEL DUCK 492 STEEL TRAWLER YACHT
DD492 Principle Dimensions
LOA | 51’ 0 7/16” 15.556m |
LWL | 48’ 6 25/32” 14.800m |
Beam Molded | 15’ 4.572 m |
Depth Molded | 9’ 0 9/32” 2.750 m |
Draft loaded | 6’ 0 27/32” 1.850m |
Engine | John Deere 4045 TFM 160 hp, Tier III |
Hull speed | 9.25 knot (Designed speed) |
A/B ratio | 1.6 (Area above water / Area below water) |
Displacement | 41.5 ton |
Water tank | 270 Gal (2 water tanks total) |
Fuel tank | Stern tank 354 gal |
Holding tank | 80 Gal |
Accommodation | Two state-rooms and two heads |
Made | Steel |
Model | DD492 (Diesel Duck 492 Trawler Yacht) |
Designer | George Buehler |
Builder | Seahorse Marine Ltd |
Standard Equipment List
SN | DESCRIPTIONS | |
1 | John Deere 4045 AFM, 160 HP continuous duty, Tier III, keel cooled with wet exhaust, other engines available; | |
2 | Northern Lights 9KW@60hz genset with sound shield and remote panel; | |
3 | Two 16000 BTU marine air conditioners with heat option, keel cooled; | |
4 | Victron 24V 3000 watt inverter/charger with control panel; | |
5 | 500AH at 24 volts glass mat house battery bank; | |
6 | High output 24 volt alternator with Balmar regulator on engine; | |
7 | 9000 Watt Toroidal isolation transformer, accepts 120 or 240 dock power; | |
8 | Fully faired hull and topsides; | |
9 | Top coat color scheme to Owner’s choice; | |
10 | Non skid deck paint to Owner’s color choice; | |
11 | Sprayed expanding foam insulation with fire resistant coating; | |
12 | Muir 24 volt anchor windlass; | |
13 | Two anchors, plow, bruce, spade or danforth type, Owner’s choice; | |
14 | 200' 1/2" chain anchor rode; | |
15 | 300' 18mm nylon anchor rode with short section of chain; | |
16 | Five (5) watertight bulkheads; | |
17 | Commercial seadoors and ports; | |
18 | Stainless dinghy davits; | |
19 | Stainless dress package including 316 handrails, boarding ladders port and stbd, dorades, etc; | |
20 | Teak & Holly" style floors; | |
21 | Teak interior with teak with solid teak drawer and doors frames; All cabinet doors are louvered; | |
22 | Head room and bed length all 80” minimum; | |
23 | Cushions, mattresses, curtains and carpets local material; Cushion and curtain to Owner's color choice; | |
24 | Corian type or marble counters, Owner's color choice; | |
25 | Indirect and direct LED lighting; | |
26 | Quality stereo with USB receptacle and 4 high quality speakers; | |
27 | TV and Stereo antenna installations, outlets in main saloon & aft stateroom; | |
28 | Full galley with electric stove/oven, | |
29 | and refrigerator with freezer; | |
30 | Insulated built-in freezer; Compressor optional; | |
31 | Microwave; | |
32 | Combo washer/dryer; | |
33 | Deck wash pump with hose bib aft and fwd bow for anchor wash; | |
34 | Hi pressure salt water anchor wash system; | |
35 | Remote control spot light for security; | |
36 | Seahorse exclusive, powerful bow and stern mounted LED debris/crab pot lights; | |
37 | Dash LCD TV with cameras aft and in engine room; | |
38 | Ships safe, manual; | |
39a | Seahorse standard helm seat; | |
39b | or installation of owner's supplied helm seat; | |
40 | Two 200 watt solar panels with regulator; | |
41 | Safety Package | |
6 person certified life raft; 1 piece | ||
Epirb; 1 set | ||
Solas Flare kits; 1 set | ||
Solas Life jacket; 12 pcs | ||
Life ring with brackets, 2 pcs. | ||
42 | Water tight storage locker on aft platform with sea-door, drains and vent (For outboard, fuel, dive bottles, paint, etc.); This locker is not available for the 462 sedan model because of interior arrangement. | |
43 | CE Certification process. | |
DD492 Options List
SN | Descriptions |
1 | Flybridge with full engine controls, thruster control, helm seat and stailess bimini frame with Sunbrella type cover; |
2 | Steadying rig with sail handling gear and two furling sails; |
3 | Ketch rig system installed; |
4 | 24 Volt electric bow thruster; |
5 | Complete flopper stopper system, stainless and aluminum construction; |
6 | Centrifugal storm viewing window; |
7 | Webasto type Diesel heating system with four (4) outlets. |
8 | 24 volt watermaker, 200 gallons per day, other choices available; |
9 | Watermaker, Wire and plumbing only; |
10 | Comnav Autopilot; |
11 | ICOM SSB with ICOM antenna tuner and 23' Shakespeare antenna; |
12 | IRIDUM GO sat phone; |
13 | Ice package, it includes a stainless bow abrasion plate, extra reinforce- ment in the anchor locker area and "ice knifes" to protect the prop; |
14 | Stainless bow plate with an outstanding look to protect hull from anchor;. |
15 | Interior layout changes and special woods or colors; |
Extra covers and canvas work besides (23) of Standard Equipment List; | |
Soft or hard dinghy; and electric outboard for the dinghy; | |
Entertainment systems; | |
Wind generator; | |
Full SimRad electronics package, | |
Radar; | |
Sounder; | |
Chartplotter; | |
Back up steering system hydrawlic cylinder with Autopilot; | |
Magnetic compass; | |
VHF; | |
AIS Transeponder; | |
Or Raymarine electronic package; | |
Others; | |
35% charges being import handling/ labor/ accessories on Owner supplied parts. N/C for loose items. |