Rhéa Marine

RHEA 800 Timonier

The new RHEA 800 Timonier, designed by Bertrand Danglade, comes between the RHEA 750 Timonier and RHEA 850 Timonier, launched with great success in Summer 2005 (over 50 now sold). Faithful to the tradition that´s made this yard such a success, the RHEA 800 is immediately recognizable with its silhouette like a small trawler, `walkaround´ deck layout, coloured hull, and semi-planing hull from architects Joubert-Nivelt. The level of facilities and the below-decks comfort is inspired by the RHEA 850 Timonier: a forward cabin with V-shaped double berth, a head with separate shower and sea toilet allow short-term cruising. The saloon, complete with galley, is situated in the wheelhouse. A dinette seats 4 people comfortably and converts into a double berth. The driving position has a sliding door to starboard, making for easy deck access. It is also being offered in a twin-engined version, allowing easy beaching on the two small keels offering effective protection for the propellers and rudders.

Construction
• Superstructure : cellular sandwich.
• Hull bottom: balsa sandwich.
• Deck: 12 mm marine ply sandwich.
• Hull and deck reinforced polyester laminate.
• Wooden bulwark rail and rubbing strakes.

Deck facilities

Walkaround deck layout.

Self-draining chain locker.

Stem-head anchor roller.

2 fairleads fore and aft.

2 mooring cleats fore and aft.

6 handrails on coachroof and wheelhouse.

Stainless bow pulpit.

2 dorade cabin ventilators.

Recessed fuel filler.

Eyelets for fenders.

Engine facilities

Diesel engine, prop shaft drive with

Protected propeller.

Soundproofed engine compartment.

450 litre fuel tank.

Optional propeller access hatch.

Forward cabin

1 v-berth (2 singles or double with optional infill).

Lockers below berth.

Hanging space – Cubby-holes for stowage.

Heads compartment: shower/wash-basin/toilet.

Opening hatch & 2 portholes.

Opening port in head.

Cockpit & deck

Self-draining cockpit.

Transom door.

1 stern locker (access to hydraulic steering ram).

1 hatch above saloon.

1 sliding side door.

1 sliding aft door.

1 electric windscreen wiper.

Hydraulic steering with wheel.

Engine control.

Helmsman's seat.

3 folding slatted benches

1 engine casing.

1 emergency tiller.

2 rod-holders.

1 aft cockpit locker converts to live fish well (option).

Manual bilge pump.

Wheelhouse

14 safety-glass windows, one opening

Instrument console.

Steering compass.

Floor hatch to bilge locker

Chart table with stowage.

Bi-fold doors for forward cabin.

U-shaped dinette converting into double berth.

Adjustable (height) dinette table.

Galley

Sink with pressurised water.

2-burner cooker.

135 litre fresh-water tank.

65 litre refrigerator.

Cupboards.

Electrical facilities

2 x 12 volt, 105 amp batteries (single engines)

Electrical distribution panel with outlet 12 volts.

Cabin, head and wheelhouse lighting.

Navigation lights.

Bilge pump.

Architect : Joubert / Nivelt Designer : Bertrand Danglade

LOA	8,00 m

Beam	3,10 m

Draught	0,85 m

Weight	3 800 kg

Engine	• Single engine 220-315 hp • Twin engine 2 x 130 hp - 2 x 175 hp

Fuel tank	450 litres

Shaft drive transmission

Fresh-water tank	135 litres