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ZEXPLORER

ZEXPLORER

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ZEXPLORER is a tough, steel-hulled, ice-strengthened explorer yacht, originally built at Newcastle Shipyard in Florida — one of several explorers launched there. She’s been exceptionally well cared for, thanks to a dedicated owner who invested heavily in a major mechanical, systems, and cosmetic refit at Derecktor Shipyard in Dania, Florida, from 2020 to 2023. The refit was overseen by Boksa Engineering along with her current captain and engineer team.

After her relaunch, ZEXPLORER made an impressive journey from Florida to Tahiti for private use and charter, then returned to Fort Lauderdale from Tahiti in fall 2024 — all on her own bottom. She’s logged 28,000 trouble-free nautical miles since her refit, proving herself as a stable, quiet, safe, and truly world-capable yacht, much to the delight of her owner and crew.

Built to ABS standards and commercially compliant for charter, ZEXPLORER showcases the best of American shipbuilding, with straightforward engineering, rugged systems, and lower maintenance costs. With a recent significant price reduction, she stands out as a “best in class” choice for anyone seeking a serious, high-quality explorer yacht.

  • 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 interiordecor and including repaint, re-deck all completed at Derecktor Shipyard, Dania
  • ABS Classified and MCA Commercially compliant (10-year ABS Survey completed 2023)
  • Exceptional 430 GT 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/drive storage
  • Access to all bilges, large engine room, low maintenance exterior, superb condition 

Accommodations

OVERVIEW:

Large volume Explorer yacht with 6 double staterooms plus 7/8 total crew berths in 4 cabins. Enormous tender / toystowage 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 thestarboard side, the initial impression is that of pedigree and impeccable maintenance. All deck areas are covered in15mm Bolidt composite decking with teak coloured substrate and white caulking that was installed in 2022 and looks andfeels 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 comfortablequality interior ambiance. On the main and lower decks, the décor employs rich mahogany wood panels and furniturewith white headliners and light coloured rich wool carpeting over black oak floors. The large tempered storm proofwindows flood light into the saloon, dining area and lower accommodations. All overhead lighting is LED. All electronicsand AV controlled by a central Crestron system. Noise levels throughout the yacht under way are extremely quietresulting 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 beautifulcustom marble heads individually unique to each stateroom. Each stateroom has large portlights allowing plenty of light inand views out. The interior has at least 7 foot / 2.1m headroom throughout the yacht. All stairs are wide and designedwith 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 toydeployment. A central hydraulic deployable swim step allows easy access into and out of the water. A watertight dooraccesses 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. Aninviting ambiance created by twin large fabric white “L” shaped couches on either side with maple/oak coffee tables andmahogany side furnishings. Large Samsung TV mounted aft swivels out for viewing. Superb views out through large sideand aft windows.


DINING AREA:

Forward of the dining area separated by wait high mahogany credenzas is a large marble dining table with 12 leatherchairs. Mahogany serving credenzas on either side store all service items or allow countertop buffet service. Serviceaccess 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 islandcountertop. A Subzero refrigerator and Freezer with 2 additional drawers each. Additional Fridge/Freezer capacity on thelower 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 paneled lobby with a day headand stairs down to lower deck guest staterooms as well as wide floating stairs up to the bridge deck finished in superbglass and mahogany.


LOWER ACCOMODATION:

Downstairs from main deck lobby accesses a central passageway connecting the 5 lower Staterooms. 2 Subzero fridgedrink 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 ofthe engine room by a full beam fuel tank and the owner’s bathroom. Taking advantage of the yacht’s full beam, thisstateroom has 3 large tempered fixed glass and stainless framed windows on each side flooding the room with light andimpressive views out to the sea. A Central king size bed with mahogany wood base with drawers, Leather headrest, 2mahogany bedside tables. Large desk with ample drawers to starboard and 2-person fabric couch on port side facinglarge format Samsung TV. Aft of the Owner’s stateroom and accessed from either side of the bed is a marble adornedbathroom with enclosed Tecma head, Kohler jacuzzi tub, dual sinks and a large steam glass encased shower. Outboardof 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 beconverted to a queen berth while the starboard forward stateroom has a third pullman type additional berth. Eachstateroom has a large closet and ample drawers all finished in rich mahogany as well as individually designed marbleheads with large showers. The central guest stateroom lobby door forward allows crew service access to the gueststaterooms.


CREW ACCOMODATIONS:

From the lower accommodation deck forward, a central passageway accesses a large “pantry” storage room through awatertight door. Built-in stainless cold storage fridge and freeze boxes, 3 compressor units, 1 Glass hopper bottle crusherand 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 trayallowing 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 astorage. There are three (3) double crew cabins each with ensuite head/showers. Up 5 steps from the crewaccommodations to the main deck level is the ensuite double berth Captain’s cabin on starboard and a large crew messwith 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 withexercise equipment in airconditioned isinglass dropdown curtains and corner seating offering exceptional views aft andaccess up to the sundeck above via easy sloping stairs on starboard side. Passages forward on either side towheelhouse and foredeck.

 

The Sky lounge is bright and decorated in relaxing white satin finish with raised panels and superb visibility out on allsides through large, tempered glass windows with light grey drop down curtains mounted behind detailed windowframing. A large, plush grey “L” shaped couch allows seating for 6-8 plus a card table and ottoman facing a large format65’ 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 thebridge deck lobby or VIP Stateroom. The VIP Stateroom has a king bed and views out 2 large windows, a bureau andample 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 seateddining for 12, a large, teak countered, fully equipped bar with a custom BBQ, Subzero fridge drawers (2), 3 mountedbarstools, sun lounging areas aft, and a custom 8-person hot tub forward surrounded by raised sun pads. The entiresundeck 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. Anew Boning system to monitor all ships functions has been installed here with monitors in various essential positionsthrough the yacht. All systems, monitors and controls are new from the 2022 refit. The visibility from the wheelhouse isexceptional through reverse countered pilothouse windows. Wing stations controls either side are new from 2022 andoffer exceptional visibility.


FOREDECK:

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

 

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:
  • Maximum Speed 13.5 | L/H 291 | Consumption P/H 77| Range 3650NM | RPM 1800Cruising Speed 11.5 | L/H 170 | Consumption P/H 45 | Range 3860NM | RPM 1450
  • Economical Speed 10.5 | L/H 136 | Consumption P/H 36 | Range 4520NM | RPM 1250
  • Single Engine Speed 10.2 | L/H 83 | Consumption P/H 22 | Range 6700NM | RPM 1350 

Main Machinery

  • Main Engines: 2 x Caterpillar C32 660 HP
  • Engine Hours: Port: 6,116 (May 2025) | Starboard: 6,108 (May 2025)
  • 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: 11,662 (May 2025) | Starboard: 11,852 (May 2025)
  • 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 horsepower's
  • 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, 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 9/24Refrigeration/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

2024/2025

  • Installation of New ATLAS SYSTEM:
  • 90 kVA ShorPower SHF Series Frequency Converter
  • Input 1: 177-528 volts, 1 and 3 phase, 50/60 Hz
  • Input 2: 177-528 volts, 1 and 3 phase, 50/60 Hz
  • Output: 120/208 volts, 3 phase, 4 wire, 250 amps, 60 Hz
  • Revised Main Electrical Panel
  • All NEW Ship's Batteries
  • Complete repaint of Engine Room
  • Exterior paint touchups
  • Complete service of tender crane
  • All Air Conditioning systems serviced
  • Overall interior detailing
Status: Sold
Location: Newport, RI
Price: (USD) $10,000,000.00
Year: 2013
Builder: Newcastle
Model: 133
Cabin: 7
Berth:
Heads: 7
LOA: 133 ft 2 in
Beam: 28 ft
Draft: 11 ft 3 in
Construction: Steel
Hull Material: Steel
Engine: (2) Caterpillar C32 Diesel
Speed: 13.5kn