The stand-up engine room aboard Another Bubble is thoughtfully engineered for ease of access, with all major systems within reach for straightforward service and maintenance, an ideal setup for owner-operators. By positioning the fuel tank forward of the machinery space, the full beam is utilized for optimal equipment layout, enhancing both accessibility and functionality.
A hallmark of the design is the twin sea chest system, supplying all raw water through redundant, cross-plumbed intakes. This approach significantly improves reliability and serviceability over conventional multiple through-hull inlets, aligning with practices commonly found on high-end mega yachts, commercial vessels, and military craft.
Power and onboard comfort are equally well considered. Twin upgraded 21.5kW Onan generators, housed in custom sound shields, provide fully redundant electrical capability. Each unit is capable of independently supporting the vessel’s entire load. Dual chillers, also located within this insulated machinery space, minimize noise intrusion for quiet operation throughout the yacht. The Naiad stabilizer hydraulic system is likewise installed here, contributing to enhanced comfort underway.
The centrally located fuel tank, positioned at the vessel’s center of gravity, eliminates the need for fuel management to maintain trim or balance. All supply and return valves can remain open during normal operation, simplifying system management. Fuel levels are easily monitored via a sight tube mounted on the forward section of the tank, offering quick and convenient visual reference.
A separate pump room is located below the companionway. This space contains fresh water and drinking water filters and pumps, as well as a redundant water pump and water distribution manifold.
- Twin Caterpillar C18 1150 HP engines (700 hours)
- Twin 21.5kW Onan generators in custom sound shields (750 hours)
- Yacht Controller
- 950 GPD Bluewater desalinator
- Outback inverter and charger
- 24V 60AMP Charger
- 12V 40AMP Charger
- Two Isolation transformers
- Lewmar Bow Thruster (20HP)
- Lewmar Stern Thruster (20HP)
- 2 Forward 50 Amp Shore Power inlets and 2 Aft 50 Amp Shore Power cords with Glendenning Cable masters
- Backlighted electrical Panels
- Carbon Monoxide detectors in all berthing spaces
- Two Cross-Connected Sea Chest Sea Water Intakes with cleanouts
- FRP Fuel Tank (2000 gallons) with sump and cleanout
- Fuel Manifold and proprietary Sight Gauge
- Dual Racor fuel filters with pressure gages for each engine and generator
- Fire Suppressant System
- Engine Room Lead/Foam Sound and Heat Insulation System
- High Volume Engine Room Air Blowers
- Color Coded Piping as standard
- Finished painted bilges
- Oil change system
- LED Engine Room Lighting
- Common Drainage System from Bow to Stern collects deck drain, scupper and sump discharges
- Underwater Exhaust
- AGM Batteries
- Air-Conditioned Engine Room and Beach Club
- Glendenning Electronic controls
- Naiad 252 Model Stabilizers