Tiakina Specifications
Take a closer look under the hood. From her British-built frame to her modern refit, Tiakina is a unique blend of classic craftsmanship and charter-ready capability. Below, you’ll find detailed specs covering the vessel’s design, performance, and onboard features — including the engine room, layout, and refit history.
Meet the
TSMV Tiakina
A classic 1950s vessel, expertly restored for modern charter luxury.
Whether you’re here for the heritage or the horsepower, explore what makes Tiakina the most iconic boat for cruising Otago Harbour. Built in Bideford, England in 1953, she’s got the bones of a workhorse and the soul of a showstopper.
Vessel Details
Year: 1953 Ship yard: Bideford Devon, England LOA: 79 feet / 24M Beam: 19'6" Feet / 5.85M Draught: 2.4M
Engine Room
Main engines: 2 D343T Caterpillars, 365 hp each Generator: Northern lights 25 Kva, 3 phase Invertor: Cotec 3 phase with 2100amp/hrs batteries Watermaker: Sea recovery 60gal hr / 200 Ltr/hr Fresh water: 2000ltrs Approx range: 2500 miles Eberspacher 10 kw central heating
Wheel House
Nobeltec navigation system Furuno black box VX2 charts / radar / dual sounder GSM cell phone VHF Furuno Auto pilot Furuno weather fax Kenwood SSB
Entertainment
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Main salon TV/DVD
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Modulated TV channels plus Engine room camera, Nobeltec, Furuno, and shared DVD.
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Aft deck Alfresco dining for eight and outdoor furniture
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Sun deck: Outdoor lounge chairs
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Top deck: 5 meter Atomix inflatable, 60hp mercury 4 stroke, Furuno chart plotter sounder combo, VHF / kayaks / water skis / fishing rods. etc
