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$1,598,040 USD
+10 moreMakeExplorer
ModelSeaton 85
Length0.5m
Draft0.5m
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This Explorer design by Stephen Seaton (USA), naval architect responsible for nearly 400 passage maker yachts from 70' to 200', is a true explorer with a range above 4,000 nautical miles. Proven trans oceanic, she is built like a tug — a solid and stable vessel able to face any weather conditions — but also a truly luxurious and comfortable yacht.
Spacious surface area and volume spread over 3 decks plus a flybridge. 5 cabins with flexible layout allowing a family use with 4 guest cabins and 3 crew, or for 5-star service or exploration with 3 or 4 guest cabins and 5 crew. A generous master cabin on the lower deck, plus 2 double cabins, and a junior suite on the upper deck with access to the exterior and fly bridge. The yacht is very well maintained with various upgrades in progress.
A true long-range explorer, built for autonomy, safety and serious cruising. Not a coastal cruiser styled as an explorer — the real thing. She is fully ready for the season.
Built by the owner, not for profit. Unlike most yachts, she was not built to be sold — she was commissioned by her first owner for himself, to his own standards. Every choice, from the steel thickness to the joinery, the hardware and the handrails, was made for quality and longevity, not for margin.
Built to go far, safely. She has crossed the Atlantic twice and the Mediterranean several times. In 50 kt of wind, far from any port, you sleep well — the hull, the weight and the redundancy make her one of the safest platforms in her size range. She has handled 3–4 m seas in the Med without drama; her real limit is what's comfortable for guests, not what she can take.
Everything critical is doubled: navigation, radar, engines, water maker, pumps. A full lazarette of spares comes with the boat. The Caterpillars are deliberately simple, robust mechanics — any competent diesel engineer can service them. No waiting for a flown-in specialist.
Silent at anchor. A dedicated service battery bank gives 36 hours of silent operation — no generator running while you sleep, swim or have dinner on deck. A rare feature on a boat of this character.
With a 7.2 m beam, the saloon volume rivals yachts of 35 m+. Lived aboard for months with up to 12 people and there was always a quiet corner to read or take in the view.
Stabilizers keep her flat and comfortable through typical sea states — under 1.5 m, guests barely notice the motion. Her displacement also keeps her remarkably still at anchor, even in 0.5 m swell.
Hydraulic bow and stern thrusters make marina maneuvers straightforward, even short-handed or in wind.
Full technical overhaul of engines, shafts and crane, plus interior refit in 2020. Hydraulics, stabilizers, pumps and sea cocks renewed in 2026. Professionally maintained under commercial survey. For the past four years cruising, the boat has been continuously followed by a certified marine surveyor who inspects the vessel regularly and builds a structured repair and maintenance calendar. No major works or upgrades foreseen in the coming seasons.
The boat can be switched from commercial charter to full private use at any time when the owner chooses to use her. The structure is designed for this flexibility.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeExplorer
ModelSeaton 85
Dimensions
Length overall0.5m
Draft0.5m
Features
On board
Steel hull with Lloyd's certification
Stabilizers
Hydraulic bow thruster
Hydraulic stern thruster
Water maker
Dual navigation systems
Dual radar systems
Dual engines
Dedicated service battery bank (36 hours silent operation)
240 m² of interior living space
5 cabins with flexible layout
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