Description

Be sure to watch the video tour of this unique vessel linked within this listing! M/V Ocean Explorer offers a rare opportunity to own an extremely capable and self-sufficient 4-season vessel designed by the legendary C. Raymond Hunt with hull, decks, and superstructure built of sturdy welded aluminum by Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding. Repowered in 2006 with commercial-grade Iveco diesels, multiple generators, water maker, extensive electronics, 1,800 gallons of fuel for a range of up to 1,000 miles, huge open cockpit, drop-down transom, and generous mechanical spaces, make her suitable for various commercial uses, extended cruising, living aboard, or any combination thereof. The package includes a fully-operational spare Iveco engine to have parts on-hand and reduce downtime. There is also a spare Westerbeke generator in storage that could be put into service while servicing one of the other generators. The current 3 stateroom/3 head interior layout is very practical as a crewed, live-aboard working vessel or it would not take much to replace the vinyl cushions with softer fabrics for a more luxurious cruising experience if desired. As-is, she would be an excellent platform for extended dive or fishing charters or as a cruiser for a family with up to four kids that wants to go exploring for a while. The accommodations include an owner/captain cabin with a queenish bed & private head. The two guest staterooms each have two single bunks in an over-under configuration, their own heads and generous storage. All the living spaces are air conditioned with reverse cycle heat as well as separate electric heating systems in each space. The enclosed flybridge has a newer air conditioning reverse heat system. There is potential to customize the interior spaces to better suit your needs and the quality of the hull and mechanical systems would make this type of investment worthwhile compared to building a new custom vessel. A 2021 Valuation & Survey report is available that gives a hull replacement value of $7.5 Million and Fair Market Value of $625K. The current asking price offers a tremendous value for a buyer who appreciates the benefits of Hunt's seaworthy design and Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding's commercial-grade construction. This is a proper vessel for someone who wants to do serious marine work, overnight marine charters, excursion cruising, and/or living aboard with the type of peace of mind that can only come from a vessel designed and built like M/V Ocean Explorer.     

Specifications

Accomodations

The main salon deck includes a U-shaped galley aft to port, nav station aft to starboard, and mains salon forward with a large 6-person U-shaped dinette with table to starboard, and a settee to port. the space includes a flat panel television and stereo for entertainments.

Straight ahead and down a few steps is a passageway that provides access to a day head and three staterooms . The captain stateroom is to starboard with a queen size bed, bedside table, large cedar-lined hanging locker, and its own head with a separate shower. 

The main guest stateroom is forward in the bow vee with two generous single berths to starboard arranges over-under. There is a settee to port, a cedar lined hanging locker, and a head with shower.

To port across from the captain's cabin is another guest cabin with two single berths arranged as over-under bunks. Each bunk has its own side table, a large cedar lined hanging locker, and the day head just forward and to port. 

The construction of the cabin areas includes teak & holey sole, paneled walls, vinyl overhead, and bright trim. 

The main salon deck and each cabin has its own air conditioning with reverse cycle heat as well as a separate electric heating system. 

Galley

The U-Shaped Galley is well designed with ample over and under counter storage and appliances for preparing meals while at sea for long periods. Amenities include: 

Large refrigerator with freezer compartment

3-Burner electric stove with oven

Ventilation fan over stove

Microwave

Toaster 

Coffee maker

Large stainless sink with stainless dish drain area

Hot and cold pressure water

Electronics and Navigation

Given this vessel's primary use as an ocean survey vessel since 2006, the electronics are extensive with many redundant systems from various manufacturers installed over the years. I will do my best to list the more significant items, but please know that there is more onboard and the seller will give a more detailed overview to a buyer who is interested. The video tour also shows most of the electronics.

Radar: 

Furuno 1835 (salon)

Furuno 1835 (Helm)  

Furuno 1832

VHF:

Icom IC-M80 (Salon)

Icom IC-M120

Icom IC-M604

GPS: 

Furuno MFD 12"

Northstar 958

Raymarine E120

SSB Radio: Furuno TRP 32585

Sounder/Plotter: Furuno FCV 1200L

Autopilot: Simrad AP50 with Remote at Helm

Loud hailer: Furuno Loud Hailer

Computer: (3) Flat screen monitors

Stereo: Fusion AV750

Cameras:

Raymarine Flir exterior night vision

closed circuit cameras in generator and engine compartments

AIS: Furuno FA-150

Compass: Ritchie Magnetic

Handheld Bell, Navigation and fishing lights, charts, documents & publications required for navigation the Atlantic Ocean.

Segregated 12 VDC power supply for emergency communications in compliance with the Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Act.

The Navigation station is fitted with bilge alarms activated by float switches for below deck spaces including the tank void, generator void, engine room, and lazarette. Alarms are visible and audible in the pilot house. 

Propulsion

The commercial grade 8 cylinder Iveco diesels make 1,000 HP at 2,300 RPM. They have Rolls Royce blocks and are designed to be run nearly continuously for many years. They are commonly used as the main generator engines on European trains due to their reliability and long life.

At around 12,000 hours, it is estimated these Ivecos are about halfway through their expected life if proper maintenance is continued. Most of their hours have been cruising between 8 - 10 knots between jobs and while performing ocean bottom surveys on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico. At these sub-hull-speeds, one can expect close to a 1,000 mile range. At full throttle one could expect around 24-25 knots with faster cruise speeds in the mid-to-upper teens. 

The engines are mated to ZF marine reduction gears Model ZF 550A at a 1.525: ratio to 2-1/2" stainless shafts, through PSS dripless shaft seals, to report four blade bronze 30" x 32" propellors. 

Engine controls are electronic from the pilothouse or the cockpit steering station 

The current owner has decades of experience in various commercial marine enterprises including fishing, lobstering, surveying and ferry services. Proper preventative maintenance of the diesels and other marine systems is an essential part of being successful and safe on the water. These Ivecos have been under his care since purchased new when he installed them in 2006. The fuel and oil filter holders have been converted to Caterpillar to make routine filter replacements more efficient. Only high grade synthetic diesel oils have been used since new. The package includes many spare parts as well as a complete operational spare Iveco engine stored indoors that can be used as an immediate source of parts to reduce downtime or as a complete engine replacement if ever needed. There is also a spare Westerbeke diesel generator ready to go if needed.  

Auxiliary Machinery

Domestic Sea Exchanger desalinator makes 600 gallons fresh water per day, currently pickled. 

Water Accumulator tank

Torrid Stainless steel water heater

DeWalt air compressor with outlet manifold in cockpit

(4) Air conditioner handler units with (2) air conditioner pumps 

Hydraulic pump on starboard engine with PTO in cockpit

Electric cable winch in engine room to lower and raise transom platform

Electrical

AC Power:

30 KW Onan diesel generator with about 6,000 hours

17 KW Onan Generator with about 12,000 hours

AC breaker panels at the Nav Station

DC Power:

(4) 8D AGM batteries new in 2022 in boxes on the aft deck

(2) GP 31 lead acid marine batteries in Generator compartment

(1) GP 27 lead acid battery in pilothouse for backup radio communications

DC Breaker panels at the Nav Station   

Fire Protection and Safety

Portable Fire Extinguishers:

CO2 15 lb in Cabin 4/2019

CO2 20 lb in Cabin 4/2019

(2) BC Size II in pilothouse 4/2019

(1) BC Size II in Engine Room 4/2019

Life raft - Six-man raft, exp February 2020, release exp February 2021

EPIRB ACR 406 exp 12/12/2021 

(6) universal Survival Suits stenciled with vessel name

PFDs (8) Type II

(2) 30" Life Ring Buoys

Fully stocked first aid kit

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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.