Main Characteristics

Name: ZeXPLORER

Type: Displacement twin screw motor yacht

Builder: Newcastle Shipyards LLC

Year: 2013

Refit Year: 2022 new propulsion and hull extension

Hull No: Newcastle Hull No 04

Yacht Model: Exploration type with ice strengthen hull

LOA (M/FT):

M 40.60

133 ft

LWL (M/FT)

M 40.54

133 ft

Length CoR:

M 39.32

129 ft

Beam overall (M/FT):

M 8.53

28.0 ft

Draft (Half Load) (M/FT):

M 2.81

9.03 ft

Draft (Full Load) (M/FT):

M 3.43

11.03 ft

Gross Tonnage: 432

Displacement (Fully Loaded): 495 MT

Hull Material: Steel, ice strengthen

Hull Configuration: Twin screw

Superstructure: Aluminum

Decks: 2022 Bolidt composite decking Systems – 4mm/1.5 in thick

Flag/Port of Registry: Cayman Islands / George Town

Classification: ABS * A1, Commercial Yacht with Maltese AMS

MCA: Commercially compliant Red Ensign

Engineering: Murray & Associates/ Boksa Marine Design

Naval Architecture Exterior Design: Sparkman & Stephens 

Interior Designer: Christina Norris

Main Engines: 2 x Caterpillar C32 Derated to 660 HP each

Max Speed: 13.5 Kts

Cruising Speed: 10.5 Kts

Range: 4,500 NM

Guest Accommodations: 12

Crew Accommodations: 8

Minimum Safe Manning: 6

US Tax Status: US Tax exempt

Comments and noteworthy features at a glance

Delivered in 2013 at the North Florida Newcastle Marine shipyard. Originally named “SAFIRA” and built to ABS Classification, her original current invested in a substantial mechanically & cosmetically refit at Derecktor Shipyard from 2020-2022 and renamed her “ZEXPLORER”. Since then, she has been proven with over 28.00 NM of trouble-free cruising since 2022. ZEXPLORER is a stunning yacht in exceptional condition proven reliable and comfortable for world exploration.

Experts view

• Long Range purpose designed and built Explorer yacht with US Systems and ease of maintenance
• Designed by Sparkman & Stephens / Murray & Associates and built in USA by Newcastle Marine/ Florida
• Significant 2020-2022 engineering refit and extension by BOKSA Marine Engineering and including Refit of interior décor and including repaint, re-deck all completed at Derecktor Shipyard, Dania.
• ABS Classified and MCA Commercially compliant (10-year ABS Survey completed 2023)
• Exceptional 430GT volume allowing 6 Staterooms and 8 crew accommodations
• Ice Strengthened steel hull allowing high latitude cruising
• Large 26’ tenders (2) stowed forward and expansive lazarette toy/dive storage
• Access to all bilges, large engine room, low maintenance exterior, superb condition

Accommodations

OVERWIEW: Large volume Explorer yacht with 6 double staterooms plus 7/8 total crew berths in 4 cabins. Enormous tender / toy stowage for this size of yacht on foredeck. Large, well designed and laid out engine room and massive lazarette area aft. Excellent condition and very capable/proven explorer yacht

INTERIOR WALKTHROUGH:

ZEXPLORER is a high volume 133’/40.5m vessel that has had a complete interior refit in 2022. Boarding on the starboard side, the initial impression is that of pedigree and impeccable maintenance. All deck areas are covered in 15mm Bolidt composite decking with teak coloured substrate and white caulking that was installed in 2022 and looks and feels like teak while being much easier to maintain. The Awlgrip “Donegal Green” topsides and “Signal White” superstructure are striking and refined as well being in superb condition with repeated annual ceramic coatings.

The interior décor was completely redesigned in 2020-2022 by Christina Norris and the result is an invitingly comfortable quality interior ambiance. On the main and lower decks, the décor employs rich mahogany wood panels and furniture with white headliners and light coloured rich wool carpeting over black oak floors. The large tempered storm proof windows flood light into the saloon, dining area and lower accommodations. All overhead lighting is LED. All electronics and AV controlled by a central Crestron system. Noise levels throughout the yacht under way are extremely quiet resulting for vibration and sound dampening efforts by Soundown.

On the lower deck accommodations, the wall treatments are light grey silk fabric and mahogany cabinetry with beautiful custom marble heads individually unique to each stateroom. Each stateroom has large portlights allowing plenty of light in and views out. The interior has at least 7 foot / 2.1m headroom throughout the yacht. All stairs are wide and designed with an easy rise and run ratio for easy access throughout the yacht.

AFT DECK:

The aft deck area was redesigned in 2022 to include a large teak dining table and “U” shaped seating area for 12 guests. There are built in floating, teak topped, cupboards to either side of the main saloon doors for dinner service forward. Glass wing doors on either side for weather protection. On port side there are wide steps down to the expansive swim/ stern platform. This area is 25 x 11 feet overall and an excellent launching area for dive expeditions and /or toy deployment. A central hydraulic deployable swim step allows easy access into and out of the water. A watertight door accesses the large stern garage/ lazarette area which was extended during the refit and contains the sea bobs, bicycles, SCUBA bottle and dive gear. 1 of 2 engine room access points is through the lazarette.

MAIN SALOON:

Large outward opening saloon doors latch open creating a 57” opening into the bright and comfortable main saloon. An inviting ambiance created by twin large fabric white “L” shaped couches on either side with maple/oak coffee tables and mahogany side furnishings. Large Samsung TV mounted aft swivels out for viewing. Superb views out through large side and aft windows.

DINING AREA:

Forward of the dining area separated by wait high mahogany credenzas is a large marble dining table with 12 leather chairs. Mahogany serving credenzas on either side store all service items or allow countertop buffet service. Service access to the Galley area on port side and guest access through large mahogany panel door on starboard.

GALLEY:

A large commercial quality galley is divided into the chef’s area amidships and service area separated by an island countertop. A Subzero refrigerator and Freezer with 2 additional drawers each. Additional Fridge/Freezer capacity on the lower deck. Ideal design layout for crew access to side deck door through to crew mess and crew accommodations.

MAIN DECK LOBBY:

Formal entry to the yacht from the side deck into a sumptuously finished rich mahogany panelled lobby with a day head and stairs down to lower deck guest staterooms as well as wide floating stairs up to the bridge deck finished in superb glass and mahogany.

LOWER ACCOMODATION:

Downstairs from main deck lobby accesses a central passageway connecting the 5 lower Staterooms. 2 Subzero fridge drink drawers plus stewardess cupboard storage service the accommodations.

The Owner’s Stateroom:

Is the furthest aft of the Guest staterooms positioned low and central for enhanced motion at sea and isolated forward of the engine room by a full beam fuel tank and the owner’s bathroom. Taking advantage of the yacht’s full beam, this stateroom has 3 large tempered fixed glass and stainless framed windows on each side flooding the room with light and impressive views out to the sea. A Central king size bed with mahogany wood base with drawers, Leather headrest, 2 mahogany bedside tables. Large desk with ample drawers to starboard and 2-person fabric couch on port side facing large format Samsung TV. Aft of the Owner’s stateroom and accessed from either side of the bed is a marble adorned bathroom with enclosed Tecma head, Kohler jacuzzi tub, dual sinks and a large steam glass encased shower. Outboard of the bathroom are 2 cedars lined walkin wardrobes on either side with ample hanging and drawer space.

The four (4) guest staterooms:

Two (2) queen staterooms and two (2) double staterooms with single berths. The port side forward stateroom can be converted to a queen berth while the starboard forward stateroom has a third pullman type additional berth. Each stateroom has a large closet and ample drawers all finished in rich mahogany as well as individually designed marble heads with large showers. The central guest stateroom lobby door forward allows crew service access to the guest staterooms.

CREW ACCOMODATIONS:

From the lower accommodation deck forward, a central passageway accesses a large “pantry” storage room through a watertight door. Built-in stainless cold storage fridge and freeze boxes, 3 compressor units, 1 Glass hopper bottle crusher and 4 large pantry storage lockers. Kaleidoscope AV servers and Crestron system is stored with Cisco connections. There is access here to the yacht’s lower bilge and tank deck through opening hatches and stairs down to a roller tray allowing passage through the entire bilge system.

Stairs up on starboard to the laundry room with 2 Miele washing machines and 2 Miele dryers plus room for ironing a storage. There are three (3) double crew cabins each with ensuite head/showers. Up 5 steps from the crew accommodations to the main deck level is the ensuite double berth Captain’s cabin on starboard and a large crew mess with table seating for 6-8 to port with direct access aft to the Galley.

BRIDGEDECK SKYLOUNGE and VIP STATEROOM:

Access up to the bridge level is via the dining area stairs or aft deck stairs. The bridge deck has an open aft deck with exercise equipment in airconditioned isinglass dropdown curtains and corner seating offering exceptional views aft and access up to the sundeck above via easy sloping stairs on starboard side. Passages forward on either side to wheelhouse and foredeck.

The Sky lounge is bright and decorated in relaxing white satin finish with raised panels and superb visibility out on all sides through large, tempered glass windows with light grey drop down curtains mounted behind detailed window framing. A large, plush grey “L” shaped couch allows seating for 6-8 plus a card table and ottoman facing a large format 65’ Samsung flat screen TV. The floors are black polished oak covered in a plush beige wool carpet.

Forward of the sky lounge is a large day head that also in the VIP bathroom with shower, sink and private access to the bridge deck lobby or VIP Stateroom. The VIP Stateroom has a king bed and views out 2 large windows, a bureau and ample storage with hanging space and drawers all finished in satin mahogany.

SUNDECK:

The top deck has a large, optimized sundeck accessed aft. There is significant shading under the large arch with seated dining for 12, a large, teak countered, fully equipped bar with a custom BBQ, Subzero fridge drawers (2), 3 mounted barstools, sun lounging areas aft, and a custom 8-person hot tub forward surrounded by raised sun pads. The entire sundeck is wind protected with bulwarks and glass and stainless railing as well as being very secure for guests.

WHEELHOUSE:

The professionally equipped and completely updated wheelhouse has 3 Stidd command chairs and guest seating aft. A new Boning system to monitor all ships functions has been installed here with monitors in various essential positions through the yacht. All systems, monitors and controls are new from the 2022 refit. The visibility from the wheelhouse is exceptional through reverse countered pilothouse windows. Wing stations controls either side are new from 2022 and offer exceptional visibility.

FOREDECK:

One of the most distinguishing features of the yacht is the massive tender deck capable of carrying 2 x 26’ recent tenders supported by a 12,000 LB central hydraulic Knuckle crane cable of launching tenders on either side. High bulwarks and secure tiedowns for the tenders. There is additional space for Personal watercraft etc. A forward bosun’s locker door accesses a very deep foredeck storage area. The yacht is equipped with properly sized and maintained anchoring gear and the entire forward area of the yacht is freshly painted and in superb condition. There is a full canvas tent that covers the entire foredeck from the pilothouse to the forward master making the foredeck a vast entertainment area, with tenders removed.

BROKER’S Comments:

ZeXPLORER is a uniquely US designed and built explorer yacht that is very well maintained and updated. During recent inspection after arrival on delivery into Ft. Lauderdale from Tahiti (7500 NM), we found the yacht to be in very good order in all areas interior and exterior, and in all bilge and machinery/systems areas of the yacht. She has successfully completed 28,000 NM since the completion of the mechanical refit to her drive systems completed in 2022. During a brief sea trial experience offshore Ft. Lauderdale inlet on September 8th, we measured the following Decibel levels running in a seaway at 1250 RPM doing roughly 10 knots:

Main Saloon: 50 dB

Owner’s Stateroom: 50-55 db

Guest Cabins: 45-50 dB

VIP Stateroom: 40-42 dB

Capacities

Fuel Capacity: 58863 Litres 15,550 US Gallons

Fresh Water Capacity: 17600 Litres 4655 US Gallons

Water Makers: 2 x 15141 Litres/day 2 x 4000 US Gallon/day

Grey Water: 3605 Litres 950 US Gallon

Black Water: 3605 Litres 950 US Gallon

Lube Oil: 1230 Litres 325 US Gallons

Waste Oil: 1230 Litres 325 US Gallons

Consumption w/Generator, Speed, L/H, Consumption P/H, Range, RPM

Maximum

13.5

291

77

3650NM

1800

Cruising

11

170

45

3860NM

1450

Economical

10.5

136

36

4520NM

1250

Single Engine

10.2

83

22

6700 NM

1350

Main Machinery

Main Engines: 2 x Caterpillar C32 660 HP

Engine Hours:

Port: 5645 (September 2024)

Starboard: 5636 (September 2024)

Propulsion Type: ZF Hydraulic Gears w/trailing pump (2022)

Engine Controls: ZF Micro Commander (2022)

Engine Mounts: Custom sound down engine mounts

Engines exhaust system De Angelo w/Auto Bypass (2022)

Gear Boxes: ZF 3310 reduction ratio 4.25:1

Shafting: Aquamet 4 inch

Propellers: Custom Five blade high skew, from CJR propulsion

Engine Ventilation: Delta- T 1x ventilator & 1 x extractor

GENERATORS & ELECTRICITY

Output/Electricity: 208 Volts 60 Hz

Generators: 2 x Northern Lights 99Kw, last overhaul September 2023

Generator Hours:

Port: 10,527

Starboard: 11,219

Generator Fuel Consumption: 4-6 Gallons per hour

Generator Exhaust System: De Angelo

Shore Power Transformer: Atlas SHF 90Kw 50/60Hz 177/528 Volts input New Oct 2024

Service batteries: Northstar SMS - GGM 400/CCA: 1290 X 4 (September 2023)

Generator batteries: Northstar SMS - GGM 400/CCA: 1290 X 4

Navigation batteries: Northstar SMS - GGM 400/CCA: 1290 X 4

GMDSS batteries: Northstar SMS - GGM 400/CCA: 1290 X 2

Batteries charger: 4 x Charles HQ series 65 Amp /24 volt

UPS (uninterruptible power supplies): 4 x Multiple Outback

Auxiliary Machinery

Steering System: Jastram new 2022, 240 volts Hydraulic

Steering Gear: Custom seal hollow fin rudders new 2022. Custom 2-piece tiller bar

Bow Thruster: Quantum 100 HP variable speed,

Stabilizers: Quantum, zero speed 2 X 2.7m or 29 sqft. Fins isolated in compartments 

Under Water Lights: 10 x Sea Vision 2022

Helm/Wing Station Controls: Two complete wing stations, ship monitor and steering controls new 2022

Fuel & Oil System

Fuel Filters: 2 x Raccor filters per ME & GEN

Fuel Oil Separator: Alfla valve MAB 104B-14/24, 10 Gal/min

Fuel Transfer Pump: 2 x Baldor Reliancer OM 3557

Fuel Filling Pump: 1 x tripping pump, DC Leeson C4017FK9B

Oily Bilge Water Separator: Bilge MoN 488 

Dirty Oil Pump: Baldor CM 3556T 15-30 Gal/Min

Lubrication Oil Pump: Baldor 15-30 Gal/Min

Diesel Pump: Gianneschi 80 Gal/Min

Firefighting & Bilge System

Firefighting & Bilge Pump: Baldor Reliancer CM 3518

Fresh Water System

Fresh Water Makers: 2 x custom, Watermaker inc. rebuilt 2024

Fresh Water Treatment: 4 x Carbon filters

Fresh Water Pressure: 4 x Grundfos 2 horsepowers

Hot & Cold Circulation Pump: 2 zones

Hot Water Boilers: 2 x Torrid boilers 80 Gallons / 300 Liters

Black & Grey Water System

Black & Grey Water Treatment: Headhunter Tidal Wave HMX updated 2024 with Auto Clor

WC's (toilets/bidets): Tecma 10 x toilets & 1 x bidet

Grey Water Discharge Pumps: Integral to Head Hunter System - 24 volts

AC & Ventilation System

Air Conditioning: Marine Air : 3 X Dometic MCW 360 (050) SHE 360,000 BTU

Air Compressor: 3 x multistage compressors custom

Fan Coils: 32 X Dometic AUDC2 new 2022

Cold storage Fridge: Sub-zero custom Stainless box in lower pump room

Cold storage Freezer: Sub-zero custom Stainless box in lower pump room

Garbage Freezer: Sub-zero custom Stainless box in lower pump room

Engine Room Ventilation: 240-volt integrated w/ emergency shutoff

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Power Packs: 2 x Quantum QIS 160 for Bow thruster & stabilizers, rebuilt 2023

PTO: 2 x ME & 2 x GEN

Antifouling System

Last antifouling: Proline 1088-02 Black New Sept 2023

Navigation systems & communication systems

Monitors: 5 x Hatteland new 2022

X-Band Radar: Furuno-21x7 (-BB)

S-Band Radar: Furuno FAR- 28x7

Multifunctional Workstation: Yes

Chart Plotter: Time Zero, Furuno ECDIS

UPS: Furman

Magnetic Compass: Weems and Plath

Gyrocompass: Anschutz STD 22

Auto Pilot: Anschutz PilotStar D

Rudder Angle Indicator System: Jastram

Speed Log: Furuno, A100

Depth Sounder: Furuno FE-700

Video Sounder: Furuno FE - 700

GPS: Furuno GP170 x 2

AIS: Furuno FA150

Navtex: Furuno NX-700

Wind Instruments: Furuno FI-50

Horn: Kahlenberg Icehorn

Search Lights: Carlyle and Finch

Night Vision Camera: Flir new 2022

Tender Tracking System: AIS

Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm: Net logic

Weather Fax: Replaced by New iridium

Ships Computer: Hatteland custom

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

SAT com: 2 x Intellian new 2022

Mini VSAT: Intellian

INMARSAT – C: Thrane and Thrane

ECDIS: Furuno FMD 3200

Telecom Systems: Panasonic KXT 7636

VHF Radiotelephones: 2 X Furuno & 2 X ICOM ICM604

Portable VHF: ICM 73 X 2 & ICM 85 X 12

Portable GMDSS VHF: ACR

Iridium Satellite Phone: Yes x 2

Intercom – Talk Back: Panasonic kxt 7636

Telephone System: Panasonic

Intercom System: Panasonic

VHF Digital Radios: ICOM

SSB: Furuno

EPRIB/SARS: ACR X 2 & 4 X ACR PLB

Radar Transponders: ACR

Navtex Receiver: Furuno NX700

GMDSS Battery Plant: Yes separate 24 volt

Satellite Phone/Internet: STARLINK

Deck machinery & equipment

Anchors: 2 x NAVY anchors 550 lbs each (250kg)

Anchor Chains: 2 x 20.5 mm Gauge, 165M

Anchor Windlass System: Muir windless system

Cranes: Nautical Structure 12,000 lbs / 5,443 kg knuckle crane

Capstans: Muir

Crane(s): Atlas Davit 2000 lbs / 900 kg carbon fiber removable rescue tender crane

Passerelle: Nautical Structure multidirectional custom 36”/.9m wide X 22’/6.7m long

Side Boarding Ladder: Marquip

Swimming Ladder: Nautical Structure

Spotlights: Carlyle and Finch

Paint Exterior: 2022 Awlgrip “Donegal Green” Topsides and “Signal White” superstructure

Paint Underwater: Sept 2023/ Proline Black

Security, fire fighting & safety equipment

CCTV cameras: Honeywell and Axis

Monitors: Samsung X 10

Motion Sensors: OSRAM Encelium

Ship’s Safe: Honeywell X 8

Fixed Firefighting System: Novenco X Flow water mist system, Stat X, Ansul R 102

Wet Chemical

Fire Suppression ER: Statex JC9573 Aerosol fire suppression

Firefighting Equipment: Drager

Gas Detection: Yes, Sundeck, Bridge forward

Fire Alarm: General Alarm, Sound and light

MOB boat: Zodiac Futura MK 2 C with Alu floors Yamaha 15 HP with electric start

Life rafts: Viking X 2 X 20 Persons & Survitec Zodiac X 2 X 10 persons (recert. 9/24)

Breathing Apparatus: Drager X 2

Lifejackets: Amerax, Badger X 38

Immersion suits: Imperial X 24

Life Rings: Pains-Wessex X 4

Flares: Pains - Wessex

Medical Equipment: MSOS

Audio/visual entertainment and IT systems

VSAT: Intellion/Starlink

Audio Equipment: Crestron

Control: Crestron, Bonning monitoring system

Light Management: Crestron

Main Salon: Crestron, Kaleidoscope

Samsung, 50 inches

Speakers’ entertainment control system

Master Stateroom: Samsung, 48-inch, iPad entertainment control system Crestron, Kaleidoscope speakers

VIP Stateroom: Samsung, 31-inch iPad entertainment control system Crestron, Kaleidoscope

Speakers

Guest Staterooms: Samsung, 31-inch. iPad entertainment control system Crestron, Kaleidoscope Speakers

Sky Lounge:

Samsung, 31-inch iPad, entertainment control system Crestron, Kaleidoscope

Speakers

Exterior, Aft Deck, Bar, Bridge Deck:

Speakers

Captain’s Cabin: Samsung, 48-inch. iPad, Bonning control panel, Crestron, Kaleidoscope Speakers  

Crew Mess: Samsung, iPad, Crestron, Kaleidoscope Speakers

Hybrid Digital PABX / VOIP: Panasonic

Galley & laundry equipment

MAIN GALLEY EQUIPMENT

Cooking Equipment: Garland stove, Gaggenau oven- New convection stove 9/24

Refrigeration/Freezer: Sub Zero Fridge & Freezer, full size, commercial plus 2 drawers each

Dishwasher: 1 X Miele commercial

PANTRIES AND OTHERS

Refrigeration/Freezer: Subzero stainless front opening freezer and refrigerator plus garbage

Food Storage: 4 large pantry storage lockers

CREW GALLEY / MESS EQUIPMENT / COOKING EQUIPMENT

Microwave: Sharp

Refrigeration/Freezer: Sub-Zero

Dishwasher: Milele 1 X commercial

Sundeck: Ice maker, fridge, BBQ

Wine storage: 2 x Sub Zero bottle 24 bottle

Main Laundry Equipment: 2 x Miele commercial washing machine & 2 Miele Dryers

Other equipment

Hot Tub: Custom 8-person Hot Tub on Sundeck

Gym Equipment: Exercise bike, Elliptical bike, weights, bench press

Sun Awnings: Bow sun awning, Bridge Deck Aft

Tenders & toys

Tenders:

Tender 1: Novurania LX 750, 26 ft, 2016 / New Tubes 2022, Volvo D3 I/O 220 HP overhauled 2024

Tender 2: Novurania CAT 24, 24 ft, New Tubes 2022, Yamaha 200. Features beach landing bow 

Rescue Tender: Zodiac Futura MK 2 C with Alu floors Yamaha 15 HP with electric start

Toys:

4 x Sea bobs. 4 x paddle boards, Kneeboard, Wake board.

Inflatable donut x 2

Flat sea rocket x 1

Dive gear, Masks 14, Snorkels 12, Fins 14, BCDS 5, Regulators 6, Dive computers 6, Dive tanks 8.

Diving Compressor: Brownies Yacht Pro 25

Capital improvements

2020/2022

Extension & mechanical:

Added 23 MT of Perma ballast to the internal keel, 3-inch-thick Plate to the bottom of keel to increase stability. 2022

New Awl Grip full paint job 2022 - Hull is Donegal Green – Toreador Red Boot Stripe – Superstructure is Signal White

Propulsion change ZF gears, Shafts, Props, Struts and Rudders 2022

Swim Platform extension 6 feet 2022

Keel extension 2022

New Tenders

Interior:

New VIP Cabin

Galley Upgrade

Interior redecorated 2022

New AC air handlers

Captains 2020-2022 Refit Discussion & Description

Boksa Marine Design was engaged to design all the changes required to the hull, drive line and machinery foundations, as well as conducting the stability work with ABS. Derecktor Shipyard was chosen as the primary yard and all work was performed under their supervision. Extensive electrical modifications were handled by Firefly Engineering. All metal modifications were done by American Marine Repair.

The crew were present for the entire refit. The captain monitored all work and compliance, the Chief Engineer monitored and tested all works and systems alongside the contractors and ABS surveyors while the Chief Mate maintained the day-to-day improvements with the rest of the crew. Boksa Marine visited weekly to monitor and survey all works and would provide us with written updates and make hands on changes as required.

As with all refits many items were suggested for improvements, these were brought to the attention of the owner who went above and beyond all expectations and approved most items to make the boat correct and ready for the planned round world expiation. Now after 28,000 trouble free miles at Sea, ZeXplorer and its refit can be declared a success in all aspects.

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.