2004 78' Marlow Explorer Yachts Marlow 78 E Explorer

Description
David Marlow has created the perfect cruising machine for the modern yachtsman: long range express speeds in comfort luxurious style in a safe and seaworthy yacht and removal of "compromise" from the equation of owning the perfect yacht. In a sentence the Marlow 78 E is a traditionally styled work of art as well as a high performance ocean going yacht. Alexandra Bear was originally custom built for a highly experienced and very knowledgeable owner who equipped her to be a comfortable and dependable long range cruising yacht.
Vessel Walkthrough
After crossing the teak planked aft deck which has ample seating a wet bar and full walk-around side decks you enter the main salon through an oversized door. With teak and holly soles and satin finished cherry wood the salon is warm and rich exhibiting some of the finest wood craftsmanship in the world. Just forward of the salon is a spacious dining area for 8 that can quickly be converted for office use due to built in tracks for the table. Moving further forward and up 3 steps will bring you to the galley and pilothouse which has an additional seating lounge and dinette on the port side. From here you can access the guest accommodations down a custom circular stairwell to the lower decks. The master VIP and two guest staterooms can comfortably accommodate up to 7 people for extended trips. If you proceed upstairs from the pilothouse you will find yourself on a spacious flybridge to enjoy cruising relaxing and dining outside in comfort. The crew quarters and mechanical spaces are accessed from the aft deck or swim platform and are finished to the same exacting standards as the guest areas. With incredible attention to detail ALEXANDRA BEAR has maximized both the practical and aesthetic qualities associated with top level yachts. Each incredible area is detailed in the following sections.Custom varnish teak tablesAir conditioning and heatU-shaped sofaTeak paneling and cabinetrySolid hardwood valancesSoft vinyl headlinersTeak and holly soleSchwepper Germany interior hardwareEnglish beveled mirrorsSatin varnish for interior finishDovetailed Douglas Fir drawersBrass or S/S hardwareStainless Ball bearing drawer slidesCabinets with tambour facesAll cabinets lined with Formica inside Insulated ducts and hardwood grilles for A/CPositive cabinet locksAll cabinetry fully linedDcor fabrics draperies bedspreadsWood blinds salonGas cylinder lifts on berthsEntertainment centerGrohe top line faucets and fixturesTelevision cabinetStereo-CD player (3)
Salon
Entering the salon from the aft deck you will find a large and luxurious buttercup leather U-shaped sofa and teak coffee to starboard. To port is an entertainment center with wine storage cabinet wet bar refrigerator ice maker and liquor cabinet.Entertainment center with wine storage locker42" PANASONIC flat screen TV cabinetFull entertainment system with DVD satellite radio CDWet bar w/hidden sinkUline IcemakerRefrigeratorLiquor cabinetSub Zero wine coolerSolid hardwood valancesSoft vinyl headlinersSatin Varnish for interior finishTeak and holly flooring over foam composite sole24V Italian and Danish lightingSectional sofa built in storageOverhead handrailWood blinds in salonStainless ball bearing drawer slidesStorage space throughout
Galley
Teak and holly flooringSub-Zero refrigerator/freezerLouvered cabinetsTeak panel and cabinetryGranite countersElectric cooktopFranke double sink w/Grohe faucetMicrowave/convection ovenOverhead dish locker aftDrinking water faucetOverhead dish locker outboardSpice racksExhaust blowerStorage cabinets and drawersWhirlpool full size dishwasher
Dining
The comfortable dining area sits at the forward end of the salon just aft of the Galley. There is a hardwood hand-crafted table for eight that easily slides to the side on tracks converting the area into a work station if desired.
Master Stateroom
On the lower deck the full beam master stateroom is located amidships and has an ensuite his & hers head arrangement. Beautifully appointed with huge amounts of storage this stateroom is both elegant and functional. The layout includes a king sized bed settee desk and vanity with lots of natural light through the 6 port lights.King size bedSAT TV w/receiver32" Panasonic flat screen TV/DVD player with Bose 3-2-1 entertainment systemBose CD/stereo & sound systemBureau w/chest of drawersCedar lined full height hanging lockersDrawers under bunk with auto lightingVanity2 private heads with stall shower full beam24V Italian and Danish lightingLinen closetHeavy duty 316L S/S portlights w/screens
VIP Stateroom
Queen size berth w/fabric coverSAT TV w/receiver22" Pioneer flat screen TV with Bose 3-2-1 entertainment system24V Italian and Danish lightingCedar lined lockersEn suite head and showerFull height TV lockerChest of drawers under bunk w/auto lighting both port & starboardEnglish beveled mirrorStainless square portlights w/screensVanityStorage below sole
Starboard Guest Stateroom
Just forward of master is an extra stateroom that has been customized for times when an extra bunk is needed. Separated by a privacy curtain this room can provide extra sleeping accommodations without restricting the width of the guest companionway. Also contains a full size washer and dryer.Single berthTeak and holly soleHeavy-duty 316L S/S portlights w/screensUnder deck storage24V Italian and Danish lighting
Port Guest Stateroom
Two single berths on port side just forward of master stateroom with ensuite head & shower.Double berthSAT TV w/receiver15" Pioneer flat screen TV/DVD comboCedar lined hanging locker underTeak and holly soleHeavy-duty 316L S/S portlights w/screensUnder deck storage24V Italian and Danish lighting
Guest Heads
FRP interior w/varnished trim Granite counters Vac-u-flush toilets China sink Vent blower Grohe faucets for sink and shower ShowerS/S square porthole w/screen English beveled mirror Teak framed Lexan doors for shower 24V lighting Night switches for toilets Draperies
Pilothouse
For safety and comfort at sea the Portuguese bridge is a very important feature. It is the area just forward of the pilothouse that is protected by a waist high bulkhead deflecting wind and seas providing a safer walkway around the exterior of the yacht. By deflecting the seas in heavy weather conditions the side deck walkways stay relatively free of water. Just aft of here is the enclosed Pilothouse:Teak and holly flooringU-shaped dinette24V Italian and Danish lightingTeak electronics mounting panel overheadLighted stairway to fore cabinsOversized fully integrated screen monitorSteering control station w/complete instrumentationDining table with teak topChart lockerExalto heavy duty windshield wipers and washers
Pilothouse Electronics
All navigation controls repeated on flybridge.Furuno Navnet PlotterFuruno Radar (12kw)Northstar plotter 6000i (with 2 GPS'S)SIMRAD AP50 autopilotSidepower bow thruster (24 volt)Stern thruster (48 volt)Northstar RadarICOM VHFNAIAD Multi-Sea II stabilizer controlKVH Satellite phone/fax/high speed Internet-F55KVH Satellite TV w/DirecTvCCTV w/4 fixed color camerasTRACE inverter control panelRaytheon wind speedRaytheon depth indicatorRaytheon speed logKahlenberg air horns dual trumpet
Flybridge
Here you will find aspacious entertaining diningand relaxation area. Large dining tables settees and sunpads are located aft of the fully redundant helm station. A stainless steel propane BBQ grill and sink area separatethe lounge area from the boat deck with tender.AB 15 DXL tender with 90 hp EvinrudeSea Doo 2 passenger wave runnerRedundant helm station with electronics(2) Stidd helm chairsFRP HardtopEnclosure EZ2CY1500 lb Hydraulic davitFull size gas BBQ grillU Line icemaker sink and refrigeratorTwo custom designed varnished large teak diningtables with inlays accomodating dining for 12 persons (fold into cocktail tables with spill rails while underway)Large 3-4 person sun lounge(2) Retractable large sunning umbrellasChild safety screening added to flybridge perimeter rails
Deck and Hull
Vacuum Bagged Hull with Kevlar Reinforcement Kevlar was chosen as a hull fabric because it produces a hull that is more durable than common old low technology fabrics used by many manufacturers. The state-of-the-art hull structure which includes Kevlar composite laminates vinylester and epoxy resins and closed cell SAN-based foam is vacuum bagged to produce a hull that can withstand the punishment of rough seas and impact with floating objects. This combination of weight and strength has proven popular even amongst the most adventurous yachtsmen and sailing racers in the world.Exterior Hardware & Fittings Hidden fueling ports w/anti spill catch basinStainless Steel ruddersStainless Steel cleats & hawse holesStrut keelsAquamet 22 propeller shafting with dripless engine shaft sealsStainless Steel portholes - heavy duty 316L S/SCustom stainless anchor light and pennant bracketMaxwell VWC3500C WindlassSuper duty custom trim tabsTeak bow and stern staffsSea water washdown forward deck high volumeLazarette The swim platform is integral.Custom storage areasVarnished teak gratingAccess ladderWeather tight hatchUnderwater lights
Foredeck/Bow
(2) Large custom sunning lounges which clip into deck and Portuguese bridge
Laundry
The starboard guest stateroom doubles as a laundry room with Bosch washer and dryer units under the berth.
Crew Quarters
Crew quarters are located aft of the engine room and are full beam. There are two berths with ensuite head & shower. The area has a separate entrance in cockpit so guests are not disturbed in salon.Double berth port Single berth starboard SAT TV w/receiver En suite head
Mechanical Equipment
C-[removed phone] hp) CAT engines withabout 2500hours2000 hour service was performed Nov. 2010Hardwired block heaters for main engines(2) 25 kw Northern Light Generators with 2200Custom clear Lexan sound shields for generatorsFuel transfer systemAquadriveCenta flexible drive couplingsSoft engine mountsProprietary sea chest water intake systemDrive coupling covers FRPPSR pressure sea water systemSea chest inspection and cleanout portWater heater 30 gallons stainless steelExhaust fiberglass insulation blanket (new 8/07)FRP fuel tanks with sight gaugesEngine room lead/foam sound insulationEngine room blowers 220V high volumeRacor fuel water separators dual with gaugeEngine room vent blowersEngine isolation switchesVarnished teak bilge grating220V fluorescent lighting with 24V backup in engine roomColor coded copper piping for fuel water and hydraulic systemFour 3700 GPH bilge pumps with auto & manual switchFresh water outlet with hose for engines and generatorReverse oil change system for mains generators and transmissionsHeavy duty manual bilge pumpUnder water exhaust systemHigh water bilge alarm in engine roomPSS dripless engine shaft log sealsProprietary air inlet systems baffledPolished stainless engine beds risers and fuel manifolds24 volt bilge blowersTankage Fuel (FRP): 3000 gallon w/sight tubesWater (S/S): 550 gallon w/sight tubes (100 drinking 450 house)Holding Tank (FRP): 200 gallonGray Tank (FRP) 200 gallonOil (FRP): 50 gallon
Electrical System
(2) 25 kw Northern lights generators2500W pure sine wave inverter4 x 200AH heavy duty batteriesBacklit electrical panelBattery paralleling system with magnetic circuit breakers(2) 50 amp GlendenningShore power inlets fore and aftGlendinning Cablemasters (2 forward and 2 aft)Tinned wiring throughoutService battery switchBonding system
Features
The Marlowe Explorers have included all the large and small features that make yachting a pleasure. The galley is served by SubZero Dacor Whirpool Franke and Grohe appliances and fixtures. The use of natural stone either granite or marble is standard in the galley and heads. The floors are solid premium hardwood purchases sawn dressed and built by Marlow craftsmen rather than plywood with a thin veneer. The drinking water is pumped from its own top quality stainless steel tank with elaborate filtration incoming and outgoing. Separate faucets deliver the water for internal consumption and to the icemakers. The following is a list of the many standard features: On deck:BBQ systemIntercom systemWasher/dryerCablemastersIndirect lighting throughoutExhaust temperature alarmsCopper or stainless steel plumbingDedicated computer wiringFluorescent engine room lightingSea Chest (replacing need for strainers)Super duty custom trim tabsKevlar laminatesVelocijet Strut KeelsAir conditioningPure Sine Wave inverterOil change kitConstant velocity joint drivesFRP fuel tanks (no rust or corrosion ever)Stainless steel water tanksUnderwater exhaustsCustom Lexan sound shields for generatorsFull propeller protectionActive and passive bilge ventilationVelocijet Strut Keels Marlow Explorer Yachts are designed and built to cross the oceans of the world in comfort and safety while the proprietary Velocijet Strut Keels technology allows inland and island cruising with fully protected running gear. In the Marlow Explorer engineered tunnels accelerate and shape the propeller thrust for enhanced performance at all speeds. Directional stability is remarkably improved while significant drag reductions are accomplished. The advantages of the twin keels are many. In the Marlow Explorer the shaft and bearings are enclosed inside a foil shaped Strut Keel eliminating drag of the struts and protecting the vital running gear from logs deadheads trash and dirty water that otherwise flow through exposed struts and their bearings. The shape and design of the Strut Keels reshape the water as the boat passes through it. These changes to the shape of the water and waves will affect the performance of the boat by reducing the stern wave causing a noticeable increase in speed for a given throttle setting. The stabilizing action of the Velocijet Strut Keels greatly reduced the plunging motion usually seen in most boats. These fins are effective at dampening rolling motion and this effect increases with speed. This reduction in pitch and roll enhances the ability of the Marlow Explorer to go to weather thus increasing the performance of the yacht providing increased passenger comfort and decreased fuel usage. The Velocijet Strut Keels ability to shape the water allows for reduced rudder size by shaping the water to meet the rudders. The reduced rudder size reduces power requirements and promotes better economy.Custom NIBRAL Propellers The propellers are custom made for Marlow using and advanced technology called Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) construction. They are precisely cut from a solid ingot of nickel bronze and aluminum - "NIBRAL" - providing for an incomparably smooth ride. Not only is the performance of the yacht enhanced each propeller is a work of art.
Equipped Options and Upgrades
Custom AV rack in port side of salon cabinetryCustom 4-cabin layout110V GFI outlets on bridge requestedMirrored crystal locker at salon bar(2) Custom cleat pedestals in cockpitSnubbing electrical winches for cockpitMirrors lighting for artwork50 gallon oil storage tank and pumping devicesUpgraded crew quartersUpgraded 2 generators to 25kW Northern LightsComposite hardtopAir conditioning engine room and crewCustom spiral staircaseBow thruster 48VTwo extra Glendinning cablemasters at bowElectronics engine controls over starboardWatermakerHydraulic davit1500 lbs.Chilled water air conditioningSub Zero drawer refrigerators - galleyWhirlpool full size dishwasher(May 2010)Pull out garbage bin - galleyDacor flush stove over KenyonBosch washer and dryer (May 2010)Flag Blue awlgripOval stainless packageTeak and stainless dinghy chocksCustom dining room lounge desk areaWooden blindsClosed circuit TV systemPull out bins on rollersCustom galley (reduced width opening)Cherry interiorInterior dcor: rugs dishes towelsCustom flying bridge sunpad etc.Bench in master stateroom showerCustom water pumps domesticCustom outlets (110V) locationsGranite countertops in galley and headsDacor ovenDisposal in galleyU-Line with icemaker for bridgeVanity in VIP stateroomRevised crew cabin - added extra bed storageShoji screens master cabinStorage for laundry articles in 4th stateroomsCustom lounge in cockpit15' AB tender with 90hp EvinrudeSea Doo RXPElectronics packageNaiad Stabilizers with multi sea controlsElectronic engine controlsElectronics entertainment package
Fuel Consumption
Alexandra Bear Fuel Consumption RPM[removed phone]GPH[removed phone]GEN77777TOTAL[removed phone]SPEED910.615.223.125.3RANGE[removed phone]Fuel Capacity 3000 galsGPH is for both main engines.
Remarks
David Marlow has created the perfect cruising machine for the modern yachtsman: long range express speeds in comfort luxurious style in a safe and seaworthy yacht and removal of "compromise" from the equation of owning the perfect yacht. In a sentence the Marlow 78 E is a traditionally styled work of art as well as a high performance ocean going yacht. Alexandra Bear was originally custom built for a highly experienced and very knowledgeable owner who equipped her to be a comfortable and dependable long range cruising yacht.
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.
Category: Powerboats
Water Capacity: 550 gal
Type: Motoryacht
Holding Tank Details:
Manufacturer: Marlow Explorer Yachts
Holding Tank Size: 200 gal
Model: Marlow 78 E Explorer
Passengers: 0
Year: 2004
Sleeps: 0
Length/LOA: 78' 0"
Hull Designer:
Price: $2,549,000 / €1,958,810
Engine Manufacturer: Caterpillar
Condition: Unavailable
Engine Model: C-30
Boat's Name: ALEXANDRA BEAR
Engine Type: Other
Stock Number:
Number of Engines: 2
Location: Palm Beach, FL 33133
United States
Engine Drive: Other
Beam: 20' 4"
Horsepower: 1550 hp
Draft: 5' 2"
Engine Year: 0
LWL:
Engine Volume:
Displacement: 45.36 t
Engine Hours: 2500
Ballast:
Fuel Type: Diesel
HIN:
Fuel Capacity: 3000 gal
Hull Material: Fiberglass/Composite
Propeller Type: Other
Number of Hulls: 1
Keel Type:
Propeller Material:
Sail Area:
Cruise Speed: 22 knots / 25.32 mph / 40.74 kph
Boat Ad Last Revised: [removed phone]:32:45
Max Speed: 27 knots / 31.07 mph / 50 kph