Possibilities needs a new Guardian

Our Motor Vessel Possibilities is looking for a guardian or captain who would like to take over managing or running the vessel as a local chapter of Inclusive Adventures. Move her to anywhere you like from the Great Lakes to Key West, Mexico, or the Bahamas. She is the perfect vessel for doing America's Great Loop.

May include turnkey business professionally organized to limit liability while providing the greatest operational flexibility. She can provide her guardian a comfortable, mobile residence, consistent revenue, and the opportunity to do good changing lives with support and mentorship as a chapter of certified 501(c)3 non-profit charity. An opportunity like no other for the right person or entity.  Soon to be featured Internationally on AirBnB Accessibility Initative.

Interior 3D Walkthrough

 

Possibilities is about making the seemingly impossible possible with a focus on fully inclusive participation. Participants are expected to contribute their talents to the best of their abilities. Everyone can take the helm even the most physically limited with head movement only! Galley, head, berths are all wheelchair friendly.

Give Perspective. Create Possibilities. Change a Life. Strengthen Community.

Possibilities is #HurricaineTough surviving 12 hours passing through the eye of Cat 4 Hurricane Ian in Port Charlotte, FL without noticeable damage. Good design, proper preparation by our team, a safe harbor, and a little luck.
Possibilities is operational, has completed 3000 miles, or 1/2 of America's Great Loop, leaving a Google Map virtual bread crumb trail of where to go and how that anyone can follow, and simply proving feasibility. She is capable of visiting any location in the eastern continental United States and Canada throughout the Great Lakes, broad interior river systems, Gulf Coast, East Coast, Bahamas, and Cuba.

Updates and conversions began in June 2018. She has been outfit with

  • Updated interior with onboard laundry, and copious storage 
  • Modern GPS with Class B AIS. 100-200 mgbs Internet
  • Unparalleled wheelchair accessibility including Braun Hydraulic Wheelchair lift, custom fold-up aluminum ramps, patient ceiling lift, wheelchair accessible head with roll-in / walk-in rainfall shower, new Raritan heads, custom accessible galley, joystick steering that can be plugged into a power wheelchair's controls allowing someone able to take the helm with head control. Alexa voice-controlled power doors, lift, lights
  • New 3.8 kw Solar Hardtop with 24kwh of Lifepo4 batteries
  • New Windlass, huge 80lb Anchor, and US Acco 3/8" HT Anchor chain
  • New custom exhaust, new black water system, new 24v DC Bilge pumps maintained by solar.
  • 13' Dingy Barge on flybridge with 9.9hp outboard

She will be demonstrating 24/7 solar-powered air conditioning without running a generator, generally thought impossible and capable of maintaining comfortable cabin temperatures for those unable to regulate body temperature while on anchor or acting as a base for adaptive scuba and snorkeling.

A designed but yet to be installed transom elevator that would provide safe access for all including wheelchair users to and from all fixed and floating docks from water level to 11' above the water and the massive flybridge. Even to below water level for adaptive snorkeling and scuba, and capturing or launching a unique wheelchair accessible dingy.

We provide a concrete, un-refutable example if someone with significant disabilities can live on a boat and circumnavigate the eastern continental United States and Canada why can they not live in their own home in the community. On a deeper and broader level, we are working to expand public awareness of the social, community, and fiscal benefits of home care as an alternative to nursing home institutionalization!

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M/V Possibilities for Guests 2022

Introduction to M/V Possibilities for a new Guardian with a bit of history

Possibilities Improvements

Specifications

Every system, part, and manual documented in the cloud

An extremely well professionally maintained and updated example of Custom Builder Pluckebaum Custom Boats.  All aluminum with V8 Cummins diesel power and best of the best Northern Lights Generator.  All the liveaboard amenities.  Central heat and air, washer / dryer, full galley w/dishwasher, microwave, and new solar DC refrigerators.  Full insulation and thermal glass.  Looks great and ready to cruise.

 

Boat Name: M/V Possibilities

Inclusive Solar-Hybrid infinite off-grid anchoring without running the generator! All Alexa voice controlled

Specs

  • Designer & Builder: Pluckebaum
  • Hull Shape: Semi-Planing
  • Keel laid 1979, Engines 8-29-80, launched spring 1981
  • Cruising Speed: 8.5 knots
  • Maximum Speed: 16 knots

Dimensions

  • LOA: 64.8 ft 0 in
  • Beam: 18 ft 0 in

Engines: Total Power: 680 HP

  • x2 Cummins VT903-M 340 HP
    • Hours Port/Starboard: 3000/3000
    • Engine Type: Inboard Diesel
  • Direct Drive - Borg Warner Twin Disc MG-509 2.0:ratio Transmissions. Stb new 2015
  • Props: 24/24 Stainless/Nybrol Michigan Wheel Dyna Quad
  • New Turbos and Alternators 2019
  • New Stainless Exhaust by in Fort Lauderdale 2019

Tanks

  • 300 Gallon Fresh Water Tank 2010
  • 600 Gallon Aluminum Fuel Tanks 2010
  • 80 Gallon Holding Tank 2019

Accommodations & Interior Renovations

  • 3 Cabins, 2 Heads
  • Inclusive Galley 2020
  • Furniture 2020
  • Wet Room Rainfall Bath 2018
  • Queen Hiddenbed Transforming Desk 2018
  • Flooring Vinyl Plank faux Hardwood 2018
  • Hot Water Heater 2010
  • Heat Pump HVAC System 2010
  • 120v AC Fresh Water Pump 2015
  • 24v DC Freshwater Pump 2020

Electronics

  • Compass
  • Onwa GPS, AIS class B Transponder & Receiver, & Sonar Depth / Fish Finder 2019
  • x2 Raritan Rudder Indicator
  • x2 Depth Sounder
  • x2 VHF Radios 2010
  • Raymarine Radar
  • Glendinning Synchronizer
  • 10,000 Lumen LED Searchlight - refurb 2020
  • Air Horns 2010
  • Marine Digital TV Antenna 2019
  • 3 LED TV’s

Inside Equipment

  • Solargreen Off-grid 4 Zone Mini-Split Heat Exchanger @48v DC 2021
  • Vitrifrigo 2 Drawer Stainless 12v/24v DC Marine Refrigerator/Freezer 2020
  • Norcold 12v/24v DC Upright Refrigerator/Freezer 2020
  • Sharp Stainless Microwave Convection Oven
  • Ninja Stainless fold-away Air Fryer
  • 2 Burner Induction Cooktop
  • Raritan Marine Head 2019 
  • Air Conditioning / Heat Exchanger
  • Frigidaire Gallery Stainless Dishwasher 2020 
  • Splendide 7100XC Marine Combo Washer/Ventless Dryer s/n 303126197
  • LG Washer / Dryer 2020
  • 19.9 Gallon Ruud Hot Water Heater PEP20-1
  • Brushless 24v Bilge Pumps & Alarms 2021
  • Air Compressor 12v DC

Electrical Equipment

  • 3.7 Kw Solar Hardtop - x8 470w Sunpower Panels 2020
  • 30kwh 48v DC 272a Lifepo4 Batteries 2021
  • Inverters: 6000w 120v/240v @48v DC
    • Growatt x2 3kw Parallel Redundancy
    • 80a x2 Solar Charge Controller @48V 
    • 60a AC Charger @48v DC
  • 50A 240V AC Shore Power
  • 240v AC 60a Isolation Transformer
  • 12.5kw Northern Lights Generator 2010
  • Raritan 3 Starter Battery 10Ax3 Charger
  • 100A 12V DC House Bank Converter Charger

Outside Equipment/Extras

  • Imron AwlGrip Paint 2010
  • Swimming ladder
  • Davits
  • Anchorlift Mako 1500 Windlass 2019
  • Covers - Bimini Top
  • Ricon S-Series Wheelchair Lift S2010-F1020100A S/N 184276 Mfg 04-05-05

 

Optional Future Projects Designed but yet to Install 

  • Latest Navico Simrad NSX Navigation with NMEA 2000 boat wide communications and monitoring network. Designed, all parts purchased / provided. Needs installation which anyone familiar with automotive low voltage can accomplish with included coaching.
  • 1 or 2 24v DC Marine Water-to-Water Geothermal Solar-direct Air Conditioning Heat Exchangers ~$0k-$10k
  • Transom Elevator from below Water-level to Flybridge ~$0k-$20k designed and ready to be built by Golden Boat Lifts of Fort Myers
  • Would benefit cosmetically by replacing failed vinyl plank flooring $2k
  • Should get bottom paint during haul out for insurance survey

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