1986 Van Mill 144'
43.89 m1986 Van Mill 144' 144 Motor Yacht
- 43.89 m
- Diesel
- Power
- Motor Yachts
1986 Van Mill 144 Motor Yacht
144' (43.89 m) STARSHIP
The iconic charter yacht STARSHIP has returned to the market after a 2 year $3m+ comprehensive refit at Lauderdale Marine Center.
Tax Paid
Flag of Registry: Jamaica
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1986 Van Mill 144' 144 Motor Yacht
- 43.89 m
- Diesel
- Power
- Motor Yachts
$ 5,900,000 USD
$ 8,168,880 CAD*€ 5,065,262 Euros*£ 4,376,566 GBP*
Description
The iconic charter yacht STARSHIP has returned to the market after a 2 year $3m+ comprehensive refit at Lauderdale Marine Center.
All major mechanical systems have been overhauled, engines rebuilt to zero-time, plate work completed on the hull, swim platform & structural repairs, Quantum Marine zero speed stabilizers serviced, Kamewa waterjets serviced, etc, etc.
She sleeps 12 guests in 5 cabins including a spacious master & a massive selection of toys including 5 jet skis and Novurania on deck.
Previous notable upgrades include:
- 2022-2025 $3m+ mechanical refit of all major systems onboard, plate work on the hull and swim platform and superstructure, engines zeroed out with full re-buids, etc
- 2020 her sky lounge was remodeled, and new chiller plants installed (2) 10-ton units
- 2015 $2m refit that included a full exterior paint job & new soft goods in the main salon
- 2006 Quantum Marine zero speed stabilizers were installed
- 2003-2004 $8m refit where a complete interior overhaul was completed with new furnishings, sundeck extension & installation of new Caterpillar 3512B engines
STARSHIP is now ready to embark on her next journey of excellence whether privately owned or entered back onto the charter market.
STARSHIP has multiple key features that make her especially appealing on the charter market such as her shallow 7' Bahamas draft thanks to her waterjet propulsion which also allows for a very smooth ride. She has a trans-Altantic range at economical speeds having completed multiple crossings over her years (5) plus a top speed of 17 knots great for blasting around the Bahamas or Caribbean, and an enviable set of toys onboard. STARSHIP can and does carry 5 jet skis along with a Novurania RIB, and she was previously rated for helicopter operations which could be reinstated by the next owner.
STARSHIP sleeps up to 12 guests in 5 cabins on the lower deck with a massive master ensuite, 2 VIP cabins, and 2 additional twin cabins with pulman berths. Crew accommodations for up to 8 in 4 cabins.
STARSHIP represents an excellent opportunity as the owner is serious about selling so please call to discuss price. She represents an opportunity to immediately enter a known charter vessel that has profited in the past so an owner could cover the majority of annual operating costs with the possibility of being in the green if managed properly.
Please inquire for more details on price, refit details, and charter history.
LOA143'
LOA43.59''
Beam26'
Beam Inch10''
Draft Max Feet7'
Fuel Tank (Gallons)14000
Fuel Tank (Liters)52995.74
Fresh Water (Gallons)2000
Fresh Water (Liters)7570.82
TypePower
ConditionUsed
Specifications
STARSHIP
MMSI339271000
B94763
Power-Used
1986
26'10"
5
12
7
5
Yes
9
17 Knots
13 Knots
Diesel
Aluminum
14000 Gallons (52995.74 Liters)
2000 Gallons (7570.82 Liters)
271
Van Mill
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Caterpillar
- ModelEngine Model: 3512B
- YearEngine Year: 2003
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Power HPPower HP: 2250.00
- Power KWPower KW: 1677.83
- Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
- HoursHours: 12000.00
- Engine LocationEngine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Caterpillar
- ModelEngine Model: 3512B
- YearEngine Year: 2003
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Power HPPower HP: 2250.00
- Power KWPower KW: 1677.83
- Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
- HoursHours: 12000.00
- Engine LocationEngine Location: Starboard
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Full Details
Walkthrough & Broker Comments
WALK THROUGH:
STARSHIP enters the market having just completed a comprehensive 2+ year refit with over $3MM USD invested into the vessel. She is currently cruising the Bahamas with owners onboard through beginning of October where upon she will return to Florida to finish off a few remaining projects.
STARSHIP is US Duty Paid and has an enviable charter history so an excellent opportunity for an owner to purchase her by years end & immediately enter her into the busy winter charter season.
Stepping onboard STARSHIP from the transom you first notice the passerelle that seamlessly fold onto the swim platform when not in use, and easily deploys to allow easy access for guests when docked stern to. The swim platform is better referred to as a cockpit as it has built in L-shaped seating to port & starboard with a center line staircase that leads up to the aft deck. The aft deck is split into two equal sitting areas - one located to port & the other to starboard both of which include built in bench seating that overlooks the swim platform below. Varnished tables & chairs finish off the space along with a TV.
Full walk arounds to both port & starboard lead to the bow. A centerline sliding door opens up to the main salon while a set of stairs offset to starboard lead up to the boat deck.
(We will complete the exterior walk through before starting with the interior)
Heading up to the bow you reach one of the many areas guests can lounge onboard. There are large sunpads, forward facing bench seating and a super cool triangle shaped sitting area all the way at the bow, a great place for kids (or adults) to lean over and watch the water go by the hull or feel the breeze in your hair.
Taking the stairs from the aft deck up to the boat deck you arrive at what I would consider your most popular exterior dining area where there is a massive centerline square table, full service bar located forward to starboard and just aft of that there is an area that is typically arranged with exterior deck furniture.
STARSHIP is known for being able to carry a large number of toys (5 jet skis in total) and one of the areas is here on the second deck/boat deck where they typically have 2 jet skis stored. With the jet skis in the water this non-skid deck is where the crew arrange the slide and any work out equipment you want to carry onboard.
Stairs located opposite of the bar to the port side lead up to the final upper deck where the remaining 3 jet skis and substantial Novurania tender are stored.
Just forward of the toy storage you have two huge U-shaped settees that can easily seat 15+ guests facing one another. Heading forward towards the boat to starboard you have a large sunpad, opposite of that is a wet bar complete with sink, refrigerator and ice-maker. We have now reached STARSHIP'S easily recognizable mast which serves as a focal point of the design of the vessel and doubles as a hard top for the centerline jacuzzi with full walk around & forward facing bench seating. The jacuzzi anchors the entire deck which tends to be a favorite place for guest to gather & hang out.
Now lets head back down to the main deck and step inside.
Entering the main salon you have a nice welcome area with matching benches opposite one another and then to starboard you have an absolutely stunning back-lit Onyx bar which is one of the focal points of the entire interior of the vessel. 4 bars stools complete the space. Opposite of the bar you have a round card table with chairs & then you reach the lounge area complete with forward facing couch & 4 captains chairs.
Large windows to port & starboard allow for a massive amount of natural light to pour into this inviting space. The custom satin finished wood work features multiple grains of wood both on the wall panels & overhead ceiling complete with gold leaf. New carpeting can be found throughout the entire interior including the guest accommodations below.
Moving forward to starboard you reach the main guest foyer with beautiful yellow marble flooring with inlayed compass rose, the central staircase that leads up to the sky lounge & down to the guest cabins. Important to mention how spacious this area is - very inviting for when guests first arrive onboard and really shows off the volume of the interior.
There is a door to port that leads into the commercial grade galley that can easily produce enough food for 12 guests & 8 crew 3 meals a day or large parties onboard. Additional deep freezers & refrigeration allows the chef to provision for the season or long passages (STARSHIP has completed numerous trans-Atlantic crossings).
Just forward of the galley stairs lead down to the crew area which includes a large mess area with small galley, laundry facilities and 3 crew cabins each of which sleep 2 crew & all en-suites.
Back on the main deck and stepping forward past the day head you reach the formal dining area with 270 degrees of windows surrounding the room. This is truly a space where memories are made whether experiencing formal or casual meals with family and friends. The close proximity to the galley allows for easy service by the chef & crew. What I love is that guests can relax back aft in the main salon around the bar and sitting areas and when dinner is ready they can proceed forward to the beautiful setting which is truly unique to STARSHIP.
The central staircase leads down to the guest accommodations where we find 5 cabins all of which are en-suites sleeping up to 12 guests. Arriving at the lower guest foyer you can step forward to starboard where you enter the full beam master suite which has an off-set king berth to port, full sitting area to starboard with love seat & two complimenting chairs and large bathroom complete with his & her sinks, toilet and massive space. The entire bath is highlighted by beautiful custom marble and stone with gold fixtures. The entire master suite is a truly impressive space. All the guest cabins feature that same satin finished wood paneling you find in the upper decks.
Just aft of the master to port & starboard you have the two smaller cabins. To starboard you have a twin cabin with two single berths, and to port the cabin has a full size berth, long bench seating that converts into a single bunk and a pullman above that. A very versatile cabin that can appeal to a number of different guest parties onboard.
All the way back aft you have your two matching VIP cabins complete with king size forward facing beds and en-suites in that same gorgeous stone you find in the master and two smaller cabins.
We will now head up to the final interior spaces found on the upper deck via the central staircase which has that soft new carpeting you find in the main salon. Arriving in the upper deck you have a day head to starboard and back aft you have yet another space to relax and enjoy. To port there is a U-shaped settee & two comfortable chairs with fabrics in neutral and blue colors that are super inviting. To starboard you have a built in desk space.
Walking forward past the day head you find the captain's cabin located to port with en-suite and then you enter the wheelhouse. Back aft you have a raised forward facing settee that can comfortably seat two allowing for great visibility out of the 270 degree windows. Centerline captain's chair overlooks the helm while water tight doors to both port & starboard lead outside to the Portuguese bridge.
BROKER COMMENTS:
As I have mentioned before STARSHIP has just completed a comprehensive multi-million dollar refit primarily focusing on the mechanics and structural integrity of the vessel. Yes, STARSHIP also benefitted from new carpeting throughout and other subtle interior decor upgrades but the focus was on assuring she is ready to continue strong well into the future.
Her engines were rebuilt to zero-time with complete overhaul with all pistons & liners changes, service of all turbos at an expense of $500,000. Her Quantum Zero speed stabilizers were serviced, deck plating was replaced on the swim platform, the hatch framing and transom plating back aft. Forepeak plating was also repaired in the compartment off the centerline below the chain locker. The entire hull was inspected and audio gauged to assure all in top condition. Bow thruster serviced, capstans, piping throughout, fire systems, Kamewa drives serviced, etc, etc
We have included a detailed list of items in the technical details that will give you a much better idea of the extent of the works completed. The entire yacht was inspected bow to stern to assure nothing was overlooked.
Prior to entering her shipyard period in late 2022 STARSHIP had completed 9 charters that year and had additional charters on the books before the decision was made to invest into the yacht. She is now ready to go back into full service and is currently cruising with the owners family & friends onboard. This is an excellent opportunity to own an icon & continue her tradition as one of the top charter yachts on the market.
Toys
STARSHIP is being sold with a full selection of toys including but not limited to:
- Flyboards
- (2) Seabobs
- (5) Jet skis
- Novurania tender with outboard
- 50ft inflatable slide
- Kayaks
- Tow behind inflatables
A 39ft Intrepid center console can be purchased for an additional cost or be included in the sale depending on the offer.
2024/2025 Refit
- Air system: compressors and tank were replaced with new units
- Fuel transfer system serviced
- Black and grey water pumps overhauled
- Intake and exhaust fan motors in the engine room were replaced
- Galley exhaust fan and crew/guest exhaust fan motors were replaced
- Grey water aluminum pipeline replaced with PVC
- 24V bilge system installed
- Bilge filters installed
- Port generator alternator repaired
- Port and starboard generators serviced
- Fuel lines for the generator and main engine were replaced with new ones
- Racor filters for engines were replaced with new ones
- Alfa Laval: complete overhaul performed; electrical panel replaced
- Main engines fully overhauled
- Starboard and port capstans fully overhauled
- Low-pressure Kamewa system pump and motors replaced
- Shore power converter serviced
- New washing and drying machines installed in the engine room
- Fire system in the engine room repaired
- Interior and exterior lights replaced
- Aluminum pipeline replaced with PVC
- Fire line (aluminum) replaced with PVC
- Black water treatment plant: full service completed
- Main switchboard: partial service performed (replaced breakers and cooling fans)
- Crack in the dirty oil tank repaired
- All tanks flushed: black and grey water tanks, freshwater tanks, clean and dirty oil tanks- total of 7 tanks
- Air handlers replaced
- Chillers: regular service (chemical flushing) completed; one chiller non-functional (total 4 chillers)
- New PVC pipeline fabricated for chiller raw water pumps
- All sea water (skin) valves replaced
- New sea water filters installed
- Black water tank ventilation line in crew area renewed due to crack
- Fresh water system modified- accummulator and filters installed
- Toilets overhauled
- Stabilizer serviced
- Bow thruster serviced
- CAPAC system replaced with a new one
- Power pack (Kamewa system) full overhaul
- All leaks were eliminated (as of June 2025) in the system
- Chiller system insulation replaced
- Jacuzzi fully serviced
- Emergency aluminum bilge pipeline replaced with PVC and hose, 85%
- Holes in the engine room exhaust air duct sealed using Belzona
- The fridge in the galley and the aft freezer were fully serviced
- Compressors for the aft freezer were replaced with new units
- Interior overhead panels replaced
- Kamewa jet drives fully overhauled
- Anchor winches serviced
- Firefighting equipment and life-saving appliances serviced with renewed certification
- Open deck drains replaced, and leaks resolved
- New tank sensors and PMS installed
- Bridge monitors upgrade
- PTO's inspected and regular service done
- Transmission inspected and regular service done
- New galley equipment, 2023
- All laundry equipment serviced
- Rusted hinges and latches replaced
- Jet skis serviced
- The teak has been sanded
- The superstructure polished, lockers painted and organized
- Crane load test completed
- Seabobs serviced
- Hydraulic lines flushed
- Extensive swim platform welding and plate work completed
- New bottom paint and bottom job
- Stabilizers serviced
- New zincs added
- Engine room/bilge painting
- Removal and storage of passarella
- Servicing of electrical switch gear
- Painting of all nonskid decks
- Replacement of PTO for hydraulic system
- Service and/or replacement of all thru hull valves and overboard discharges
- Various paint and blister repairs onboard
2020 Refit
Hull & Deck
- Bottom paint
- Non-skid on the swim deck and helideck
- New gas grill on helideck
- New anchor chains
- Re-dipped anchors
- Sunshades and poles made for helideck and workout area
Engine Room
- Turbos rebuilt
- New turbo hot sections
- New exhaust risers and vibration dampeners below both engines
- Steering pumps replaced
- Treatment plant HMX controller and raw water pump replaced
- Black water transfer pumps replaced
- Main engine through hull exhaust valves replaced
- Most valves on the intake crossover pipe replaced
- Generator through hull exhaust and water dump valves replaced
- (2) New Dometic 10-ton chillers installed, 2021
- Headhunter treatment plant updated control system
- Rebuilt Alpha Laval
Electronics
- New Pepwave cellular internet
- New Aegean router and internet switch
- New access points throughout
- New amps for outside stereo
- New control system for outside stereo
- New speakers and subwoofers for outside
- New Vantage lighting control system
Main Salon
- Overhead air handlers replaced
- Dining room air handlers replaced
- New artwork
Dining Room
- Wall panels recovered
- New scone lights
- New artwork
- (2) Air handlers replaced
Galley
- Refinished entire galley and replaced faces with PVC
- New wallpaper
- New ice maker
- New freezer
Foyer
- Wall panels recovered
- New sconce lights
- New artwork
- New mirrors
Owner Stateroom
- Owner sofa recovered and modified
Guest Staterooms
- New wallpaper
- New bedding
- New carpet
- New curtains
- Sleep number beds
- New TVs
- Remotes
- DVD players
- Amplifiers
- New artwork
- Sconce lights
Upper Foyer
- Wall panels recovered
- New sconce lights
- New artwork
Bridge
- Recovered all upholstery including dash panels, captain's chair and bench seat
- New stereo
- Added horn switch port and starboard for wing station use
Skylounge
- Remodeled
- New blinds
- New sofa
- New table
- Sconce lights
- New computer
Crew Lounge
- Wallpaper replaced
- New flooring
Additional Specifications
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
- Main engines: (2) Caterpillar 3512B diesels @ 2,250 hp each, 2003
- Engine hours: 12,000 before major overhaul
- Next major sevice (top end) due at 15,000 hours
- During last top end service, all parts were replaced not just serviced
- Historically an average of 11 weeks charter in the Bahamas/Florida yields 500 hours on the engines
- Full engine rebuilt down to crank including trasnmissions
- ZF BWK 750 gearboxes
- (2) Kamewa 80 water-jet units
- Waterjets propeller
- Cleaned, sealed and super chlorinated water tanks and fresh water system
- Cleaned all tanks
- Replaced jet hydraulic lines
- Replaced jet cables
- Overhauled jet rams
- Hull plating sounded and plates installed where needed, mostly around the engine room
FUEL BURN
- 1200 RPMs= 11 knots @ 80 GPH
- 1450 RPMs= 13 knots @ 100 GPH
GENERATORS & ELECTRICITY
- Generators: (2) John Deere Northern Lights 99 kW, new 2022
- Generator Hours: 500 (SMOH)
- 112 kW backends installed
- 220V/3 phase/60 Hz output
- 85 gallons/321 liters per day
- 208/480V/3 phase/60 Hz shore power
- Atlas 85 kW shore power conversion
- Cruise Air 40-ton air conditioning with 26 air handling units, (2) new chillers 2021
- Quantum Zero Speed stabilizer with ARC 3001 Mk2 control
- Gyro stabilizers fully serviced
- Quantum bow thruster
- Alfa Laval; dual Racor 1000s on mains; dual 500s on gens, rebuilt 2020
- Headhunter Tidalwave HMX
- Watermakers Inc GPD
- (3) Helm/control stations located in pilothouse, port and starboard wings
- Light control panels
DECK EQUIPMENT
- (2) Steen Chain Gypsy with capstans anchor windlass system, new chains 2020
- Replaced windlass frequency drives
- (2) Stockless navy anchors
- Overhauled mechanical side of anchor brakes
- (2) 5/8" x 400 anchor chains
- (2) Steen deck capstans, aft stern quarters
- Marquipt main tender davit, 2,500 capacity, rebuilt 2021
- (2) Marquipt main tender davit, 1,000 capacity, rebuilt 2021
- Overhauled (2) deck cranes, Nautical Structures 1,000 lbs
- Marquipt 7-step accommodation ladder
- Custom hydro-electric stern boarding gangway Nautical Structures
- (2) ACR spotlights
- Transom shower
- Jacuzzi on sundeck
- EFX Precore Peleton treadmill
- Free weights
SAFETY & FIRE PROTECTION
- (4) Cameras located in aft deck, side decks, & engine room
- Monitors located in radio room, pilothouse- modulated to all TVs
- (2) Ship safes
- FM200 in engine room and galley
- Fire extinguishers located throughout yacht
- (4) Pilothouse deck aft, lazarette, sundeck & foredeck
- (2) Firefighting suit with SBCA
- (4) Canister life rafts
- Life rings in pilothouse deck & main deck
- ACR 406 Hz EPRIBS
- Full complement of flares
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
- Furuno Inmarsat C satcoms
- (1) Sailor 900 VSAT
- Panasonic hybrid telephone
- Sea 225 SSB in radio room
- (2) Icom VHF
- Standard Horizon VHF with GMDSS, new 2022
- Dell in radio room
- Custom navigation computer in pilothouse
- Epson ET 4500 printer in radio room
- Pepwave cellular internet
- (2) Starlink dishes mounted in domes, new 2022
- (2) Starlink antennae with Global Subscription
- Refinished dash panels
NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
- Furuno FR-1022 Mark 2A, 72 nm range radar
- Furuno RCR-1411 Mark 2A, 72 nm range radar
- Anschutz pilotstar D autopilot
- Anschutz gyrocompass
- 8" Overhead compass
- B&G network depth echo sounder
- Furuno D RD-30 echo sounder
- (2) Garmin 741
- (5) GPS in radio room and pilothouse
- Furuno RP30 GPS in pilothouse
- Transas & Nobletec plotter software
- Furuno NX-700 Navtex in radio room
- B&G network wind indicator
- Furuno inmarsat messenger and alarm GMDSS
- (2) Navigation computers with TimeZero, new 2022
- Furuno satellite compass, new 2022
- Furuno AIS, new 2022
- Em-Trak AIS transceiver, new 2022
- Monitoring system, new 2022
- (4) Hetteland monitors, new 2022
- VHF DSC, new 2022
- (2) Furuno radar x band & s band 72 mile single phase, new 2022
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
New AV and internet based TV system and simplified remotes throughout yacht.
Main Salon
- 55" LCD
- Pioneer DV4001
- Marantz SR7002
- Marantz VC6001
- Delphi Sat radio
- KVH HDII Sat TV receiver
- XBox 360
Owner Suite
- 30" LCD
- Panasonic surround sound
Guest Staterooms
- (4) Panasonic 22" LCD
- (4) Panasonic DVD S25
- Panasonic 34-RX25
Aft Deck
- (1) Sony 32" LCD
Skylounge
- 37" LCD
- 26" Sharp HDTV with DVD in skylounge aft deck
- Niagra DSR 7.3
Pilothouse
- Kenwood KDC-MP6424
Galley
- (1) Double door custom stainless steel Delfield refrigerator
- (1) Custom stainless steel Delfield freezer, new 2020
- (1) Everest refrigerator
- (1) Scottsman ice makers, new 2021
- (2) GE ovens
- (1) Viking 6-burner induction range, new 2020
- (1) Miele dishwasher, new 2020
- (1) Gas grill in pilothouse deck aft, new 2020
- (2) U-Line refrigerator in pilothouse deck aft & skylounge
- (1) U-Line refrigerator in salon bar
- (2) SubZeroBR700 fridge drawers in guest foyer
- (2) Custom stainless steel top load freezer in pilothouse deck aft
- (1) Manitowoc Q210 ice maker in pilothouse deck aft
- (1) Scottsman DCE-33P in salon bar
- (2) Model 424 wine coolers in main deck foyer
Laundry Equipment
- (1) Bosch washer in engine room, new 2020
- (1) GE dryer in engine room, new 2023
- (1) Frigidaire washer in crew, new 2021
- (1) Maytag Neptune washer in guest accommodations
- (1) Frigidaire dryer in crew, new 2021
Crew Lounge
- (1) Microwave
- (2) Under counter refrigerators
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.
Contact
For more information about this yacht, please contact Alex G. Clarke We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Alex G. Clarke. We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Alex G. Clarke.
Alex G. Clarke
Superyacht Broker
1535 SE 17th Street
Suite 119
Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 USA
