About this boat
The Bering B78 is a displacement-type expedition vessel of almost twenty-four metres in length with a steel hull. Compared to the B77, it has a longer waterline and a narrower hull, giving the vessel a lower displacement and a shallower draught.
Specifications
Dimensions and weight
- Hull length
- 23.85 m
- Length overall
- 23.85 m
- Beam
- 6.52 m
- Draught
- 1.45 m
- Weight
- 96,100 kg
- Max. persons
- 8
Engine and power
- Max. power
- 670 hp
- Number of engines
- 2
- Max. power per engine
- 335 hp
- Fuel tank
- 11,290 l
Hull and construction
- CE category
- A
- Hull material
- Steel
Full description
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The hull is fully displacement-type, constructed from steel with an aluminium superstructure. The layout is available with three or four cabins. The draught of 1.45 metres is shallow for this type of vessel, allowing access to shallower anchorages.
The propulsion system consists of two Cummins QSB 9 engines, each producing 335 hp. The cruising speed is eight knots, the top speed is ten knots and the range is over 3,000 nautical miles.
The fuel tank holds 11,290 litres and the water tank 2,500 litres. The vessel is certified to CE Design Category A and can accommodate six guests and two crew members.




