85 ft yacht

GB85 MODEL HIGHLIGHTS

26.58 M / 87' 2"

6.75 M / 22' 2"

CRUISE SPEED

CRUSING RANGE

972 NM @ 21 KNOTS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

57 G/H @ 21 KNOTS

DESIGNED FOR THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE

Gb85 model range.

G8B85 FLYBRIDGE MODEL

The GB85 Flybridge delivers class leading fuel efficiency and performance with an upper deck that offers the wind-in-the-hair excitement of being open to the elements.

GB85 SKYLOUNGE MODEL

The GB85 Skylounge increases internal space by enclosing the upper deck to provide a spacious, luxurious, climate-controlled room with a view.

GB85 SPECIFICATIONS

• Length Overall 87’ 2” 26.58 M
• Length On Deck 78’ 9” 24 M
• Beam 22’ 2” 6.75 M
• Displacement (Half Load) 126,000 LBS 57,000 KG
• Fuel Capacity 2,640 GAL 10,000 L
• Water Capacity 370 GAL 1,400 L
• Holding Tank 264 GAL 1,000 L

ENGINES - STANDARD

• 2 X Volvo Penta IPS 1350S
• Top Speed 27 KNOTS
• Cruising Speed 24 KNOTS
• Range 972 NM / 57 GPH / 21 KN
• Draft 4’ 11” 1.5 M

ENGINES - OPTIONAL

• 2 X MAN V8 @ 1300hp
• Top Speed 28 KNOTS
• Cruising Speed 21 KNOTS
• Range 814 NM / 68 GPH / 21 KN

The design of Grand Banks Yachts is a beautiful fusion of classic elegance and modern innovation, firmly anchored in a rich, iconic maritime heritage. Originally renowned for crafting wooden vessels, Grand Banks has evolved over the years to incorporate cutting-edge construction techniques while remaining true to the timeless design elements of the traditional Grand Banks trawler.

GB85 EXTERIOR

The classic silhouette of the Grand Banks, complemented by a gracefully curved sheer line and an innovative hull design and construction process, provides a sophisticated profile that enhances aesthetics while also ensuring optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Expansive decks offer ample space for relaxation and entertaining, featuring wide side decks with high bulwarks and handholds, as well as an extended boat deck that shelters the aft deck from the elements. Careful attention to detail in the craftsmanship showcases the yacht's luxurious appeal, exemplifying the perfect blend of timeless elegance and functionality.

GB85 INTERIOR

Our interiors are a reminder that timeless elegance, indulgent luxury, and practical seamanship can all co-exist equally. The handcrafted wood finishes created by artisans, fine fabrics and leathers sewn by our own in-house upholstery team, and custom fit and finish to each owner's desires all combine to create a yacht that cannot be achieved by any other builder. Designed and engineered for enhanced rigidity by fusing the bulkheads and fixed furniture with the hull, our yachts feature meticulously planned internal layouts during the early design stages. This allows for flexibility in galley placement and stateroom configurations to optimize space utilization and storage. Our craftsmen take great care to ensure that every inch of the yacht is thoughtfully designed to enhance your enjoyment onboard.

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““We love our overnight trips. Recently we came down from Yamba to Sydney, about 300 nautical miles and, although we sat on 24 knots the whole way, we were only burning 100 litres (26 gallons) of fuel an hour!!! The EB44 is the best thing we’ve done for the family… we call it the ‘family wagon’”

MATT SPENCER , EASTBAY 44 OWNER

“This is my 4th Grand Banks and I’ve always liked them – they’re sea-kindly, fast and fuel efficient. But the stuff Mark Richards has done has made them even better. He’s raised the game and they’re now next generation in terms of design. My wife and I love cruising on it – each August we live onboard for 30-40 days. She feels very safe as it has a really nice ride. And we love the style and the lines.”

TOM WHIDDEN , GRAND BANKS 60 OWNER AND 8 TIMES AMERICA’S CUP PRO SAILOR.

“I was in Mexico when COVID hit and had to get home. I had an 1,100nm trip, uphill (upwind & up current) and, let me tell you, the boat did better than I did! I had to keep going day and night. Almost no boat of this size can go from Puerto Vallarta to San Diego non-stop. And thanks to the hull shape and lightweight carbon superstructure, it’s amazingly efficient.”

GARY WEISMAN , GRAND BANKS 60 OWNER

“The range of the boat had huge appeal. Because of the V-Warp® Technology hull that slips so easily through the water, the weight reduction of the carbon fibre and the new Volvo engines, we could simply go further with less stops. Of course, it saves money but the real plus is the convenience. At 10 knots I can travel for over 2000 nautical miles without refuelling. As a sailor, I don’t like to stop once I get going!”

JOHN BACON , GRAND BANKS 60 OWNER

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Boat of the Week: This 85-Foot All-Aluminum Explorer Feels More Like an Industrial Loft—and That’s the Point

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It’s rare to see a yacht that isn’t white. Or if the owner’s adventurous, navy. On the very rare occasion, maybe battleship gray. Arksen’s new 85-footer is breaking all the rules with a superstructure that retains its original shiny aluminum finish—actually, it’s first sanded, lacquered and then left exposed. That industrial look is becoming more common inside modern offices and even homes, but it’s the first for a yacht.

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That’s because the 85’s attempting to find a new type of owner, both through its look and design, as a yacht that appeals to a younger mindset, one that doesn’t mind a more open, group-focused interior, even to the point of becoming buddies with the crew thanks to shared common areas. Think one big happy family. Think Millennials.

Behind the rugged, raw exterior is a mini- explorer designed to travel long distances. Arksen founder Jasper Smith spent several years during his youth sailing from Australia to Alaska, stopping along the way to explore backwater cruising grounds and climb mountains. In other words, to experience and savor some of the world’s most beautiful water. He decided to do that in the design of the new 85.

The 85 is designed as a go-anywhere cruiser.  Courtesy Arksen

“The Arksen concept was to produce boats suitable for adventure, but with sustainable manufacturing and efficient operation,” Ewan Hind, Arksen’s COO, told Robb Report .

The running surface by Humphrees Naval Architects gives the 85 the ability to operate in areas that have small ice floes—though technically it’s not an ice-class hull—and navigate rough seas. The boat has a theoretical range of 7,000 nautical miles. Many builders boast about transatlantic capabilities, but few add features like high-capacity watermakers, and gyro and fin stabilizers for off-grid traveling. The 85-footer also has a sewage-treatment option that allows it to operate in environmentally sensitive areas—a feature usually only found on much larger yachts.

The new Arksen’s bulkheads are divided into watertight sections, so if one compartment floods, the boat will stay afloat. “You don’t need large displacement, or weight, for stability,” says Hind. “Other than when it’s totally empty, the 85 has 180 degrees of positive stability, so in the unlikely event that it rolled, it would self-right.” It’s that kind of design that gives the 85 authentic explorer credentials.

The open-plan salon was designed so that owners and crew could move freely across the yacht, fostering a sense of camaraderie.  Courtesy Arksen

The main deck aft can be accommodated to carry a crane with a tender, or left free for loose furniture, or even used as a dedicated lab space when research projects are under way. Arksen created the Sea Time Pledge, in which owners donate a portion of their vessels’ annual sea time to scientific or educational projects. The aim is to create the world’s largest privately owned research-capable fleet.

I had a chance to visit the build in progress this week, which is happening at Wights Shipyard on the Isle of Wight, located on England’s southern coast. The yard is considered one of the UK’s finest aluminum builders, with a focus on constructing fast vessels. That reputation attracted Smith, who decided to build all of his new boats there. Two others are in the build process.

The Design Unlimited interior is also flexible enough to reflect different owners’ personalities. Hull number one has a main suite that includes a separate office. That office can double as a small stateroom, or if the boat is being used for research, as a work center for the scientist. The second hull does away with the smaller stateroom and will be configured as a large, full-beam master. The team also used sailboat design to create crossover areas, like the open-plan salon, galley. and dining area to maximize the available living space.

The company expects the boats to be used for scientific research in off-grid cruising grounds.  Courtesy Arksen

“Everybody is going to be using the boat together, including crew, so it’s designed to function in the way people tend to live at home,” says Hind. Again, the focus on catering to a Millennial owner, who would tend to be less concerned about keeping a dividing line between owners and guests on one side, and crew on the other. But for those who like that line, there’s the option of a crew galley and quarters compartmentalized away from the guests.

Beyond the boat itself, part of Smith’s vision was to create a fractional ownership option for Arksen, so that a group could share costs and have access to the boat at different times. After realizing that most boats spend long periods sitting idle in marinas, Smith set up a shared-ownership scheme with friends on previous boats, to increase usage.

Hinds says that Arksen’s Adventure Syndicate is designed to minimize the challenges of boat ownership, including operational costs. “Shared ownership gives them access to a larger, more capable boat than they might otherwise be able to afford,” he says. “It can go farther, with crew, and be in use all the time.”

Hull number at Wights Shipyard in the U.K. is scheduled to launch later this year.  Courtesy Arksen

Beyond fleets of small charter sailboats, the fractional concept really hasn’t taken off in the motoryacht world. But Arksen is taking it seriously as a business model. The company assists with setting up the fractional shares and scheduling the boat, while also aiding owners who want to sell or swap their syndicate membership. “The goal is to make it as accessible as possible to a large number of people,” says Hinds.

Hull number one has been purchased by a syndicate of boat owners who want to move up in size, while hull two has been purchased by a family. The first boat is scheduled to launch later this year.

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After hundreds of years of combined experience in designing, building and cruising yachts on the open ocean, Fleming Yachts are bringing to you what will be the ultimate of cruising yachts. A brand new design from the keel up. The Fleming 85.

Our Mission

To design and build literally the finest possible ocean going pilothouse motor yacht, in every respect. With true ocean crossing range the Fleming 85 will take you anywhere you want to be in the world, in total comfort, grace and peace of mind.

Standard Specifications

85' 2' (25.9 m)

72' 3' (22 m)

20' 6' (6.3 m)

5' 5' (1.7 m)

20' (6.1 m)

Displacement Light:

146,280 lbs (66,350 kg)

Displacement Full:

183,050 lbs (83,030 kg)

3,170 US gal (11,999 l)

500 US gal (1,892 l)

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Design and Engineering

From the renowned naval architects of Norman R Wright and Sons the hull is designed to be the most efficient and most beautiful semi-displacement hull on the water. 

Building on their experience we have made extensive use of Computational Fluid Dynamics CFD software to fine tune the hull design to ensure it is absolutely the most efficient it can be and have the best possible behavioural characteristics in all sea states.

Composite engineers have designed the optimum strength/weight ratio of the structure, so we retain the traditional robust construction you would expect from Fleming – but it is achieved with less weight and is all verified by DNV.

The hull design and engineering will result in the best fuel economy and range of any semi displacement boat in the world. 

The absolute highest specification of equipment available - as standard – installed the Fleming way, with redundancy and access for maintenance in mind.

Two versions

Open air – for those who prefer the wind in their hair, the traditional style Fleming open flybridge.

Enclosed – The pilothouse is moved to the upper deck where it is fully enclosed and still fully outfitted like a Fleming pilothouse should be. Down below more space is opened up for flexible dining and entertaining.

Style 

Exterior - The lines and the look are unmistakably classic Fleming. Furthermore the exterior details have been refined and simplified to create a cleaner look with flush and hidden hardware throughout.

Interior – Various options from traditional to contemporary, but always elegant, warm, comfortable and practical. Double glazing as standard throughout keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer.

Deck Spaces

Foredeck – Hydraulic and electric Maxwell windlasses, Ultra anchors and s/s chain. Huge storage lockers for all shapes and sizes of gear. Fold away seating alcove.

Flybridge deck – Everything you need for cruising, entertaining and relaxing as well as space for a 17 foot tender that can be launched on either port or stbd sides via the 2000lb crane.

Aft deck – Raised and sheltered seating and dining for 10 with amenities you need and sheltered gul-wing door access to engine room and crew’s quarters below.

Cockpit – Easy access, ample storage for all the dive gear and fishing equipment you may need. Warping winches to help take the load off

Swim platform – expansive enough for all uses and hydraulic lowering option makes it easy for additional tender or PWC storage and launching. 

Easy boarding – Multiple side boarding gates make accessibility from fixed or floating docks easy and safe for all.

Interior Layout options

Accommodation A - 3 cabin layout

Accommodation B - 4 cabin layout

Crews quarters A – Twin cabins and crew galley

Crews quarters B – Single cabin and crew galley

Specifications

• LOA: 85' 2" (25.98 m)
• Beam Max: 21' 2" (6.48 m) 
• Draft: 5' 5" (1.69 m)   
• W/L to top of mast: 26' 6" (8.10 m) 
• Displacement min: 146,280 lbs (66,350 kg)   
• Displacement max: 183,050 lbs (83,030 kg)  
• Main Engines: Twin MAN V12-1550 HP @ 2,300 RPM
• Transmissions: Twin Disc MGX 6599A with Quickshift 
• Engine Controls: Twin Disc EC600 with EJS and EPS 
• Driveline: Aqua Drive CV60 & HDL 780HT 
• Generators: Two Onan eQD 29 Kw 240v 60Hz (27Kw 230v 50Hz)
• Stabilizers: Humphree 16 sq. ft (1.5 sq. m) fins zero-speed, 24 vdc
• Interceptors: Humphree (Active Ride Control System) 
• Bow Thruster: Twin Disc BP600 82HP Hydraulic 
• Stern Thruster: Twin Disc BP400 47HP Hydraulic 
• Fuel: 3,170 US gals (12,000 l) 
• Water: 500 US gals (1,900 l) 
• Black Water Tank: 224 US gals (850 l) in single FRP tank
• Grey Water Tank: 224 US gals (850 l) in single FRP tank

PB85 HIGHLIGHTS

27.55 M / 90' 5"

6.76 M / 22' 2"

CRUISE SPEED

CRUSING RANGE

700 NM @ 21 knots

FUEL CONSUMPTION

58 G/H @ 21KNOTS

THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE

Pb85 model range.

PB85 SEDAN MODEL

PB85 FLYBRIDGE MODEL

PB85 SKYLOUNGE MODEL

PB85 SPECIFICATIONS

• Length Overall 90’ 5” 27.55 M
• Length On Deck 80’ 8” 24.59 M
• Beam 22’ 2” 6.76 M
• Displacement (Dry) TBA
• Fuel Capacity 2,642 GAL 10,000 L
• Water Capacity 396 GAL 1,500 L
• Holding Tank 250 GAL 945 L

ENGINES - STANDARD

• 2 X Volvo Penta IPS 1350S
• Top Speed 26 KNOTS
• Cruising Speed 23 KNOTS
• Range 700 NM / 58 GPH / 21 KN
• Draft 4’ 11” 1.5 M

ENGINES - OPTIONAL

• 2 X V8 Man @ 1300 hp
• Top Speed 27.5 KNOTS
• Cruising Speed 25 KNOTS
• Range 650 NM
• Draft 4’ 6” 1.38 M

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WHAT OWNERS SAY ABOUT PALM BEACH MOTOR YACHTS

“I was very impressed with the first boat I bought, a PB50. It was a great boat but more-so, it was Mark’s commitment to quality... getting things right. He is a perfectionist. His whole approach to building a boat… we both come from sailing backgrounds - he likes to build them light and fast and strong. His attitude is ’Near enough is not good enough!’”

STEPHEN AINSWORTH , PB65 “TRIPLE TREAT”

“My relationship with Palm Beach has been excellent since first meeting. My PB45 has classic good looks and is a “head turner” in every harbor, but more importantly it has excellent build quality and all onboard systems, including power and electronics, work flawlessly. And the performance, ride, and handling of my PB45 in any seaway are second to none. There’s always been full access to the entire Palm Beach team, including the president, Mark Richards. Buying my PB45, Le Reve, is one of the better decisions I’ve made in my life.”

DAVE SPALDING , PALM BEACH 45, “LE REVE”

“They’re big, fast, with superior sea handling. I’ve been in 7m (23’) swells behind us with a 2m (7’) chop on top, and on the beam coming from the left-hand side was about a 100 Km/h (54 knots) wind. And not once did any of the waves break over the bow...the bow always came up, which is testimony to how light and strong the boat is. It’s just an incredible sea-handling boat!”

ANDY GREIG , PB65 “RENA G”

“Our experience from the outset of introduction to the team, all the way through the sales process, delivery, and now follow up service has been extraordinary. We have built and owned many yachts, and the response that we have received from Grand Banks/Palm Beach has been truly exceptional. Every detail is addressed, which very obviously filters all the way through the organization. A true first class operation.”

BRIAN DARNELL , PB52, “SOUTHERN DRAW”

“It was love at first sight when we first saw a PB45 at a Florida boat show. Now a few years on, our PB45 BlackSwan looks brand-new, performs flawlessly and easily handles even the heaviest seas. Of course it is still a head turner. The ownership experience has been outstanding with the people of Palm Beach Yachts going the extra mile to ensure it remains so.”

DAVID CLARKE , PALM BEACH 45, “BLACKSWAN”

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The all-new Y85 encompasses contemporary design which is innovative and unique, whilst remaining unmistakably Princess.

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The all-new contemporary Princess Y85 has been designed in collaboration with long-standing naval architects Olesinksi and Italian styling house Pininfarina. She is innovative, unique and unmistakably Princess.

The Princess Y85 is the pinnacle of the Y Class range, following on from the brilliance of the R35 performance sports yacht released earlier in 2018. She delivers a unique and luxurious experience within her spacious layout with the ability to travel fast, in style and all in the careful craftmanship and technology of Princess. Boasting outstanding performance, the all-new Y85 can reach speeds of up to 31 knots, and with her pioneering deep-V hull design, can handle even the stormy seas promising comfortable, quiet cruising no matter the conditions.

Her innovative flexible galley arrangement allows you and your guests to choose between open plan and enclosed galley at the touch of a button, so you can open yourself up to the elements or close away for comfortable nights in seamlessly. Three key items have been defined in the design of this new addition to the Y Class range – light, space and guest comfort. This is increasingly apparent through her al-fresco living flybridge, to her large aft sunpad and forward-facing seating area, encompassing her spacious interior. An aft-mounted, hydraulic swim platform allows guests to cool off and enjoy water sports making this Y85 the perfect craft for entertaining on the water.

Her single-level main deck offers expansive undisturbed views, opening you and your guests to the world surrounding you. The journey through the main deck can be personalised to suit your needs, with a sliding door to the galley and an elegant electronic divider over the bar that transforms the space from open and sociable to intimate and closed. Below deck, four ensuite cabins can sleep up to 8 guests supported by class-leading separate crew quarters, with two crew cabins and a crew mess. The superior master cabin makes full use of the Princess Y85’s full width with natural light flooding the room and a large ensuite bathroom attached. Throughout the yacht, technology is state-of-the-art with Naim audio system featuring as standard throughout the cabin and main deck spaces.

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2017 Ocean Alexander 85' (25.91 m)

West palm beach, florida, united states, motor yacht phoenix is an 85’ / 25.91m yacht for sale, built and launched by yacht builder ocean alexander. delivered to a knowledgeable yacht owner in 2017. this luxury yacht sleeps up to 6 guests in 3 staterooms with accommodations for 2 crew in 1 cabin..

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HIN/IMO: OAX85E12J617

$ 5,450,000 USD

Jamie macgregor macgregor yachts, inc., 561-762-5492.

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PHOENIX  is a well-refined 85' Ocean Alexander that has proven to be a very popular model. She has been incredibly well maintained by a full-time captain and crew and offers a full-beam master, large VIP, and two spacious guest cabins. Phoenix has very generous crew accommodations with two cabins and one head/shower. Powered by twin MTU 12V2000 diesel engines, 1920hp, additional machinery includes side power hydraulic zero-speed stabilizers and a hydraulic windlass.

Specifications

LOA: 85' (25.91 Meters)

Type: Power- Used

Beam: 20' 1''

Draft Max: 5' 11''

Draft Min: 5' 4''

Crew Cabins: 1

Crew Sleeps: 2

Maximum Speed: 23 Knots

Cruise Speed: 18 Knots

• Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Fuel Tank: 2800 Gallons (10599.15 Liters)

Fresh Water: 350 Gallons (1324.89 Liters)

Holding Tank: 200 Gallons (757.08 Liters)

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• Engine Make: MTU
• Engine Model: 12V2000 M96
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Power HP: 1920.00

Full Details

When one arrives on the aft main deck one will find a large U-shaped settee with additional seating and a large teak table. The aft deck has a well-appointed wet bar with a fridge and icemaker. One has access to the swim platform from two sets of stairs on either side. The swim platform is large, providing plenty of room for water toys and access to a tender. 

Going forward from the aft deck one will enter the main salon where one will find an L-shaped settee with a coffee table to starboard and two comfortable chairs with a table to port. Going forward one will find a gorgeous dining table with 8 leather chairs. There is a granite countertop with storage between the main salon and dining table. Also found in this area is a granite top buffet to port. Further, forward to port one will find a day head. Beyond this area is the well-appointed galley opening forward to a dinette and helm area with two Stidd seats. In this area, one will find a stairway to the guest area where one will find a full-beam master, a larger VIP, 2 guest staterooms, and a laundry facility. 

Just forward of the on-deck day head one will find the stairway up to the flybridge. Just as you enter the flybridge to the center will be a helm/control station with two Stidd helm seats. There is a large sun pad to the starboard of the helm. Just aft to starboard is a large U-shaped settee with a teak table and additional room for chair seating. To port is a large granite wet bar with a fridge and icemaker. The bar has 5 comfortable bar stools. Further aft to port is a full-size Bar-B-Q. To starboard is a large double-size sun pad. Continuing further aft one will find a stairway down to the aft deck and aft of that is a crane and tender storage.  

Crew can enter the crew quarters from a stairway on the aft deck or through a watertight door on the transom from the swim platform. Once in the crew area, one will find a settee dinette, sink, and storage. There are two crew cabins with one head, sink, and shower. Both cabins have hanging lockers. Here you will find a second laundry facility.  

Key Features

• Sidepower Zero-Speed Stabilizers

• Ecomar Waste Treatment

• 900 gallon/day watermaker

• Underwater lighting

• A/C on the flybridge

• Granite or marble floor in galley

• Heated granite floors in the master bathroom

• Electrical roman shades for salon, dining, and master windows

• Bureau w/chest of drawers ILO sofa in the master stateroom

• Additional washer/dryer in crew

• Custom stainless-steel potholder for cook-top

• MTU 12V2000 1920hp performance pkg

• Side power hydraulic stabilizers w/zero speed

• Ecomar waste treatment system (600gal/day)

• Sea recovery 900g/day watermaker 

• Dometic air purification package

• Flybridge air condition 24,000 BTU

• Gulfcoast fuel polishing system based on US military Abrahams-M1 tank design

• Seagull water purification

• Manual awning w/custom made aluminum poles

• High output led underwater lights (three)

• Aft deck custom ceiling feature 

• Stainless-steel transom gates 

• Flybridge/aft skylounge flip down 32" TV with satellite receiver and speakers

• Aft deck flip down 32" tv with satellite receiver and speakers

• ACR searchlight

• 24 Electri-chef electric BBQ on flybridge

• Spreader lights for swim step and flybridge

• Pre-plumb and pre-wiring for Jacuzzi on the boat deck

• Additional pilothouse Stidd mechanical helm seat

• 300ft chain

• Compressed air in engine room and lazarette

• Hardtop with dedicated custom stainless-steel ladder to navigational electronics

• Removable ceiling panels on the hardtop and main deck for ease of service

• 2" elliptical 316L Stainless steel handrails on main deck, 1- 1/ 2" on the flybridge. Elliptical conforms better to human grip than traditional round rails. Provides greater "grip strength" for safety and comfort

• Stainless-steel anchor roller

• Fiberglass staircase from the cockpit to flybridge

• Wet bar with sink, bar refrigerator- icemaker on flybridge or aft deck

• Flybridge seat with storage underneath and high gloss table

• Teak deck for aft deck and walkway to midship

• Teak swim platform with teak steps

• Electric stainless-steel salon door to aft deck with safety light curtain that senses obstruction and protect for grandkids/pets (Also includes "foot-kick button" control for operation when both hands with full food trays/other items)

• Largest flybridge area in its class with Ocean Alexander's "cab-forward" design, the flybridge steering station is moved forward to allow for better visibility and lengthens the total flybridge area available for entertaining.

• Stainless steel bow and stern staffs

• Lighted OA logo

• Aft deck shower, dockside water inlet

• Four U-shaped rails on swim step

• Boat deck sliding hatch

• Side boarding gates at aft deck

• Recessed boarding ladder on starboard gunnel with OA logo teak steps

• Sunpad on forward deck

• Custom exterior canvas and windshield mesh covers

• Flybridge deck outboard storage increased by 54% via additional storage lockers on port and starboard where possible

• Anchor chute cover for added safety while anchor is not in use and increases usable surface area

• Custom-designed fender storage in lazarette

• Flybridge air condition 24000BTU

• Aft deck custom ceiling feature

• Manual awing for flybridge with custom-made stainless-steel poles and marine-grade exterior "Batyline Creme" Ferrari mash fabric

• High output LED underwater lights (Three)

• Spreader lights for swim step and flybridge deck

• 24" Electric-Chef TM electric barbecue in flybridge deck

• Pre-plumbing and pre-wiring for Jacuzzi on boat deck

• Flip down 32' TV with satellite receiver with additional exterior speakers for full stereo effect on aft deck

• Flip down 32' TV with satellite receiver with additional exterior speakers for full stereo effect on flybridge

Interior Decor

• Wood paneling and cabinetry in diamond wood grain pattern 

• Interior ceiling panels removable and finished with Diamond faceted edging

• Evan Marshall designed interior pilot station and display pod with matching wood/Ultraleather and "floating" display pod, ergonomically designed and laid out to enhance pilot experience and performance

• Windshield defrosters

• Weather-tight doors to side deck

• Phantom screen (for insects+ pollen protection) with a dedicated wood box for door

• Dedicated freezer forward of dinette (Increase food storage for extended cruising ability)

• Pantograph doors in pilothouse

• Ocean Alexander Fresh Air system with filtered fresh air drawn from outside and vented to lower staterooms for constant fresh, clean air. Makes for a clean and healthy environment that reduces free radicals and increases oxygen levels.

• Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors

• Air extraction in each head shall be by low noise extraction fans, switched separately from lights

• Opening (in glass portlight) for master bath, master stateroom, and guest staterooms

• Designers pull handles for drawers and cupboards

• Satin varnish for interior finish

• Fabric-covered walls for lower walkway walls

• Concealed hinges throughout interior cabinets

• Hanging lockers with dual-locking mechanism

• Washer/Dryer (Commercial quality, Energy star)

• Concealed chest freezer in front of dinette

• Stainless-steel hardware

• Flip-up additional storage forward of dinette/under windshield

• USB power plug at lower helm and inside master nightstand

• Dedicated oversized drawer for golf club/sport rackets/bulky items storage under forward stateroom berth

• Custom granite and stainless-steel accent floor in foyer to master stateroom

• Ocean Alexander wood floor is custom made in Kentucky with solid wood top surface with the same wear capacity as solid ¾" wood flooring. It uses 9 layers of European birch assembled in a cross-grain direction with a top layer of exotic hardwood to match the interior of the boat

• LED 50" TV with A/V system with subwoofer

• Phantom screen (for insects + pollen protection) with a dedicated wood box for door

• Evan K Marshall custom design salon furniture and sofa

• Sofa includes concealed drawers for intelligent use of space and increased storage

• Custom-designed salon table

• 14" Sunpentown wine cooler inside cabinet

• Granite countertop at wet-bar and TV cabinet

• Enlarged windows in salon with custom-engineered solution incorporation marine-grade aluminum beams allowing for industry-leading window expanse

• A/C outlet from the ceiling, provides an unobstructed view to outside

• Electrical shades with remote for salon, dining, and master windows

Master Stateroom

• Full-height, cedar-lined hanging lockers with automatic lighting

• LED 40" TV with A/V system

• One Sub-woofer

• King-sized berth (with independently coiled his and her sections to ensure minimal transfer of movement)

• Two nightstands with countertop

• Nepruno Bordeaux Red granite countertop at TV cabinet and port/starboard cabinets

• Built-in vanity on starboard side

• Bureau with chest drawers in lieu of sofa on port side

• Safe in hanging locker

• Enlarged windows

• Enlarged bathroom window with updated cabinetry to take advantage of additional 320% additional window visibility vs. previous portlight

• Dual -sink head with shower and dimmable LED vanity mirror

Guest Stateroom and VIP

• Queen-sized berth

• Single/double lower berths, fabric-covered (Port guest stateroom)

• Dressing mirror

• LED 24" TV and DVD with satellite receiver

• Cedar-lined hanging lockers with automatic lighting

• Head with stall shower

Crew Quarters

Largest crew quarters in its class with Ocean Alexander's unique design, the crew quarters doubles as a Cabana. Allows for day head and rest/eat area for swimming/out of water activities without needing to access salon/main deck interiors.

• Cedar-lined hanging locker with automatic lighting

• Kitchenette (sink, microwave, and refrigerator/icemaker)

• Storage locker

• Drawers under bunk

• LED 32" TV and DVD with satellite receiver

• Snap-on tool chest under workbench/Pullman berth

• Lazarette space increased by 28% via opening space under aft decking seating for additional storage Shelf and sea-rails included

• Amtico flooring

• Wood walls and cabinets with Granite or Marble countertops

• China sink

• Planus ™ toilet system throughout with unique Ocean Alexander proprietary "Toilet lockout" system. Provides "lockout" of flushing when the holding tank is full. Prevents accidental spillage or "blowback"

• Seamless fiberglass stall shower with one-piece glass door

• Industry-leading seamless one-piece shower stall design provides long term protection against moisture, water intrusion behind the shower (Unique OA feature)

• Shower door "crystal clear" glass custom made for Ocean Alexander providing superior transparency and reflectiveness

• Custom made for Ocean Alexander "minimalist and transparent water strips" provides a unique Ocean Alexander proprietary "Crystal Shower"

• Grohe faucets for sink and shower

• Custom bathroom hardware

• Custom bathroom fixtures

• Air extraction in each head, low noise, switched separately from lights

• Granite flooring (Super White)

• Heated granite floors in the master bathroom (Super White)

• New galley layout with cabinetry storage under stairs

• Neptuno Bordeaux granite countertops

• Wood panel and cabinetry with positive-latch doors or proprietary drop-lock drawers 

• Provides containment of stored objects while underway

• Gray Marron Emperador marble flooring

• Storage cabinets

• Elkay double sinks with pull out faucet

• Overhead dish locker forward

• Whirlpool garbage disposal

• 36" Jenn-Air refrigerator

• 30" Jenn-Air over-the-range microwave

• 30" Jenn-Air electric cooktop

• 30" Jenn-Air electric oven

• 15" Whirlpool trash compactor

• Jenn-Air dishwasher

Mechanical Equipment

• Twin MTU 12V2000 M96 diesel engines, 1920hp 

• Engine Hours: Port 1,252 ; Starboard 1,247 (March 2022)

• Two control stations, one on the flybridge and the other on the pilothouse with complete engine instrumentation with lighted, modern switches

• Delta-T® intake/exhaust fans with demister to eliminate moister from the intake airflow to keep machinery spaces dry

• Manually controlled adjustable/reversible Delta-T® fans for engine exhaust located on superstructure instead of hull side. Maximizes water protection and salt spray, resulting in safer and lower maintenance ownership (Unique OA feature)

• SidePower hydraulic stabilizer with zero speed system with power take-off from both engines to provide redundancy (Unique OA feature)

• Engine hour meter

• Electric engine control

• Engine alarm system (oil and temperature)

• Stainless-steel rail on side of engine

• Wet exhaust and including water temperature, oil pressure, hour meter and start/stop controls in engine room and remote start/stop controls in the pilothouse

• Dripless engine shaft seal logs

• Dripless seal for rudder post

• Ocean Alexander employs aerospace-grade "autoclave" to make "hard coat" exhaust with Al6XN alloys (used in Saturn V rocket nozzle). Ocean Alexander is unique in utilizing Military standards that ensure optimum and sustained performance in its exhaust system.

• 2 x Kohler 32 KW genset

• Generator Hours: Port 1,395; Starboard 1,374 (March 2022)

• Generator exhausts water-drop type 

• Reduces noise and vibration

• Generator set resiliently mounted and installed with sound shield and vibration dampener

• Generators with gas/water separator

Windlass and Mooring

• Hydraulic windlass, VWCLP4000

• Stainless steel plow type anchor 125lbs with 300ft anchor chain (3/8" HT) and chain stopper

• Chain counter

• Two vertical electric rope winches for aft deck

• Hands-free anchor chain wash system - allows for cleaning of chain during anchor operation

Steering and Control

• Hydraulic steering system

• Stainless-steel rudders

• Bronze struts with cutlass bearing

• High performance, computer-designed and machined propellers

• Zincs on rudders, shafts

• Interior steering wheel Ultraleather inlay, exterior stainless steering wheel on flybridge

• 2 x Stidd® Mechanical helm chair in pilothouse (color: Fudge)

• 2 x Stidd® Mechanical helm seats in flybridge (color: Polar)

• Propeller shaft Aqua 22hs

• Stainless steel rails on side of engine and stainless steel engine mounting plates (Unique Ocean Alexander engineering affords industry-leading torsional rigidity and engine alignment assurance. Further reducing vibration and high torque pressures)

• Steelhead ESl750 hydraulic davit

• Fire extinguisher system with engine-shutdown feature

• Oil change system for both engines and genset

• Heavy-duty commercial grade pantograph windshield wipers and washers with intermittent function

• Color-coded piping for fuel, water, and hydraulic system

• Heavy-duty Kahlenberg® air horn

• Aluminum diamond plate flooring in engine room

• Detailed stringers in engine room and lazarette

• Ocean Alexander proprietary "dry bilge ventilation system" with dedicated bilge exhaust to outside

• Ocean Alexander design in oversized shafts, rudder, and other drive train systems typically one-class larger than the competition, superior handling, longevity is ensured with Ocean Alexander drive-train systems

Water Systems

• Headhunter pressure fresh-water system

• 2mm thickness 316 stainless-steel water tank with sight gauge

• Freshwater washdown, at bow and stern and boat deck

• Dockside water connection

• 2 x 40-gallon water heater with high density fiberglass insulation with dual high efficiency heating element that speeds heating by 50%

• Sea Recovery 900gals/day watermaker

• Seagull™ water purifier 

Fuel System

• 4.5mm thickness 5052 aluminum fuel tanks with sight gauges and tested to International Standards 33CFR 510(a) with high and low fuel level alarm system

• Dual Racor® fuel water separator with Y-valves for engine and generator

• Filler for fuel tanks on both sides

• Fuel system with venting and "catchment system" designed for burps or overflow accidents

• Gulfcoast fuel polishing system

Bilge System

• Common drainage system for bar sink, shower, bilge, and exterior deck

• Bilge pump in forward and aft of engine room

• Automatic bilge pump

• The vessel shall be outfitted with an automatic bilge pump with manual and automatic switches in each space as divided by weather-tight bulkheads. High water alarms will be mounted in each of these bilge zones

• 24V shower sump pumps

• Dry bilge area arrangement in center of engine room

• Lighted bilge with built-in (when necessary) stainless-steel ladder

• Ecomar waste treatment system (600gals/Day)

• Heavy-duty batteries

• 100 AMP Charger

• Battery paralleling system with control switch

• Service battery switch

• Engine battery isolation switches

• AGM Batteries with 40F to 140F operating temp and industry-leading low self-discharge rates 1 to 3%

AC/DC System

• AC outlets throughout

• 24 Volt system

• All primary AC and DC electrical wiring is appropriately labeled throughout 

• GFI (110V) AC outlet in potential "wet" areas. In addition, entire boat is protected via "GFI at source" Octoplex breakers

• Octoplex NMEA 2000 Monitor R electrical control system. Based on aerospace technology for remote activation, control and status reporting of all AC and DC breakers. Monitors all power sources (AC and DC) for voltage, frequency and amperage abnormalities and provide visual and audio alerts. Includes enhanced circuit breaker functionality with no-load indication, dimming and usage information with touch screen monitor that is user reconfigurable. Brownout configurable control through auto load shedding is included where operator-designated equipment remains powered-on while automatically switching other systems off. 

• Octoplex NMEA 2000 Vessel system monitor system. Provides main access doors, tank level, bilge level and battery monitoring of current, voltage and temp. (Unique OA standard feature, not an optional upcharge like competitors)

• Shore power receptacle with Iso-Boost 100+50 AMP in transom with cable master (OA is unique in making this a standard vs. optional. Cleans and boosts questionable shore power to better protect sensitive equipment onboard.)

Air Conditioning System

• Dometic® air purification systems throughout, rated for "Extreme Tropical Climates" (with reverse cycle for operation down to 40°F water temp)

• Refrigerant type is accepted worldwide under the Montreal Protocols

• Where possible A/C exits from custom made ceiling panels hidden from view

• Air-conditioning rated for extreme tropical climates

Navigation Equipment

• Garmin 8600 Series Black Box with 24" Touch screen (2 x screens lower station, 2 x screens upper station)

• Garmin GRID remote input device installed on helm chair

• Garmin 25KW Open Array radar

• Garmin autopilot GHC20

• Garmin VHF and card reader

• Garmin black box sounder

• Garmin AlS with NMEA GPS

• Garmin marine camera (2 x engine room and 1 x aft deck)

• Triband HD7 with DIRECTTV® receivers

• Ritchie 5” Compass 

• iPad with built-in Garmin App for navigational control

• Navigational electronics standard versus optional with competitors

• 24V LED lights (Aerospace quality, specially tuned color temperature for Ocean Alexander) with scene programmable lighting with dimming function built-in

• Convenience lights

• International navigation lights

Bonding System

• Bonding system throughout

• The vessel's bonding and grounding systems shall include copper straps secured to the hull and running the full length of the vessel parallel to centerline. Engines, generators, metallic through hulls, strainers, and pump bodies shall be connected to the bonding strap using 8 AWG wire minimum or equivalent

Additional Equipment

• Iso-Boost on SO AMP and 100 AMP Shorepower

• Iso-Boost Package for both shorepower, ISO boosting isolates and boosts the boat's AC electrical system against potentially dangerous shore power fluctuations. Eliminates needs for polarity alarm and galvanic isolators.

• Smart Y-adaptor

Safety and Security Equipment

• Security/safety automatic monitoring and alert abilities include using Apple iPad or

• Android for wireless access to operate, view, and alarm

• Octoplex data and navigation system with a fully customizable screen layout, and remote notification (cell phone) capability

• These monitoring capabilities include main engines and generators, AC monitoring, DC house bank battery monitoring, engine room weather-tight bulkhead doors, tank levels, fire system, bilge level (high-water), exterior door sensors

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.

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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.

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Along with their team of naval architects and engineers, Fleming has been hard at work for the last 3 years creating a completely new design, the Fleming 85. The aim for this new model was simply to build the finest ocean going pilothouse motor-yacht in every respect. Maintaining the classic Fleming look, this new model is available in two distinct versions– an open flybridge, and a new enclosed flybridge design. With the enclosed flybridge option, the pilothouse is moved to the enclosed upper deck, giving more space below for flexible galley layouts. With true ocean crossing range, superb hull fuel efficiency, and speeds of up to 25 knots– this is the ultimate cruising yacht.

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Viking Sport Cruisers 85 Motor Yacht

• By George Sass, Jr.
• Updated: September 14, 2009

Enough time has passed that I feel comfortable mentioning an overall boatbuilding blunder that transpired during the go-go days of the old economy-you know, the period that vanished with a puff about a year ago. During this crazy time, I sensed something wicked was brewing when our editorial office received weekly press releases announcing the birth of yet another boatbuilder or perhaps a new model. Many of these designs never made it to launch day, while others, unfortunately, did.

In my opinion, we experienced a shallow period in boatbuilding. There was a rush to bring product to market in order to meet a superficial demand. Thus, features such as the number of flatscreen televisions, MP3 plugs, exotic counter materials, and the type of leather on the sofa outweighed priorities such as hull design, cruising comfort, performance, and quality construction. Some in the industry lost sight of the real joy and importance of going to sea on a good, comfortable, honest boat.

Well, those days are nothing but a memory. A new trend is once again blazing the trail, clawing past all the static of the past: real boats, built for real boaters, by real boatbuilders. And that’s exactly what I met head-on while running the new Viking Sport Cruisers 85 Motor Yacht on the south cost of England. This peppy little ship was designed to cruise in comfort and safety-pure and simple.

A major reason for the success of the 85, and the entire Sport Cruisers line for that matter, is the collaboration between U.K.-based Princess Yachts and New Jersey’s Viking Yachts. Each Viking Sport Cruiser that I’ve tested since 2000 reveals a smart blend of practicality, sound engineering, and timeless style. “Our guys use their boats,” said James Noble, Viking Sport Cruisers’ marketing director. Princess offers the engineering, construction, and design expertise, and incorporates Viking’s formidable building experience, strong dealer network, and knowledge of how its customers go boating. It’s a tough formula to beat.

During our test, Noble made it clear that the new 85 is not simply an evolution of the now discontinued 84. Instead, it is actually a “smaller” SC 95. I ran the 84 in 2001 and at the time was impressed by the interior volume and layout. Yet, to Noble’s point, the 85 is vastly different. For example, the deckhouse of the 84 curved inward. Yes, it was a nice design element, but the treatment compromised some interior volume in the salon and galley areas. On the other hand, the most noticeable feature when walking through the double-sliding doors of the 85 is the expansive space. Part of this can be attributed to the salon layout and use of free-form furniture. Our test boat featured a sofa with two armchairs, opposite a large-screen television. Forward is a dining table with seating for eight and lockers to house the factory-supplied dishware. It’s refreshing to see a dining table that can actually accommodate the same number of diners that the yacht can berth. The entire salon and dining area is bathed in cascading natural light from thoughtfully placed side windows that also allow you to see the world passing by as you relax on the sofa. These details do not happen by accident.

The galley also offered a pleasant departure from many European designs. For the most part, European galleys tend to resemble the butler’s pantry of other boats, particularly American ones. The galley on the 85 is not immense, but it is larger than some of its competitors’ and very functional, thanks to a full range of appliances. Our test boat featured an optional configuration that kept the area open to the pilothouse. Standing at the counter, the cook can easily serve anyone seated at the small dinette in the lower helm area. There was plenty of counter space for serious meal preparation and enough stowage to provision for an extended cruise. A side door will allow service crew to come and go without disturbing guests.

Are there bigger galleys in some other similar-sized U.S.-built boats? You bet, but often those are at the expense of a functional lower helm station. That’s not the case on the 85. Every Viking Sport Cruiser I’ve tested has featured an exceptionally designed helm area. On the 85, all gauges are placed directly in the line of sight, as is the full electronics array. The single-lever throttle and gear controls are placed perfectly within reach, providing a natural orientation along with an extremely comfortable, form-fitting, helm seat. You could use the dinette to port to spread out a chart and cruising guides while planning your next destination.

Walking through the lower deck, I was reminded yet again that the 85 shares more of a family pedigree with the 95 than the 84. The primary difference is the result of placing the crew quarters abaft the engineroom on the 85. (They were in the forepeak of the 84 with access from a bow hatch.) This provides a true four-stateroom, fourhead layout. The master stateroom expands across the entire beam and rivals many 100-footers. There are four large ports on each side, providing a light, airy feel. I especially like the dinette for two on the starboard side. It provides a perfect perch to wake up with a morning cup of coffee and the paper, or to spread out with a laptop and bang out some work after your morning swim.

Forward, the starboard stateroom has a walkaround berth, two opening ports, and two hanging lockers. You can also specify two berths side by side in this cabin. The port cabin on our test boat featured two twin berths. Both staterooms are en suite. Forward is a huge VIP stateroom, with a walk-in locker, plenty of stowage, and a vanity.

By moving the crew quarters abaft the engineroom, the designers were able to create first-class crew accommodations, unlike a lot of European boats in this size range. Features include a separate crew mess with a refrigerator, plus a dinette, and two good-sized staterooms.

Engineroom access is through the crew area. (Soft patches are incorporated in the salon sole above in case an engine needs to be removed.) I found the space on the old 84 tight, but serviceable. On the 85, there is more than enough room to get around the 1,825-horsepower Caterpillar C32A diesels. Wiring runs were neat, coded, and labeled. It was obvious that thought was given to making both routine service checks and major service items easy. Like Noble said, his buyers use their boats. And this area would represent a home run to that clientele.

The thoughtful details continued on deck, with attention to small items-like placing the water fills aft, accessed from the swim platform. Anyone who has dragged a dirty hose across a deck will appreciate this thoughtful feature. Forward, there is a large deck locker, and a clever seating area with a sunpad, settee, and table. A dual windlass system will address a variety of anchoring and mooring needs.

Viking Sport Cruisers offers a flying bridge option that is constructed and outfitted in New Jersey by its subsidiary. The bridge on our test boat was set up for cruising and entertaining alike. There is plenty of seating for relaxing guests, and features include a Jacuzzi, large bar, ice maker, grill, and another well-thought-out helm station.

One of the things I’ve come to expect about a Viking Sport Cruiser is that she’s not just another pretty face-and the 85 is certainly no exception. With the C32A diesels, she achieves a cruising speed of between 26 and 28 knots, depending on how the boat is outfitted. Expect stabilizers to take a little over a knot of speed away. The top end is again between 30 and 32 knots. (Our test boat was lightly equipped, with no gear, tender, or stabilizers.) It stands to reason that a company such as Viking Yachts, known for fast, tough convertibles, would ensure its builder partner would be of similar pedigree. In a gradual three- to four-foot swell, the 85 rose on plane with no protest, settling in on about a five-degree running angle. She has the response of a boat about half her size.

The Viking Sport Cruisers 85 Motor Yacht is proof positive that if a builder finds its niche, success will follow. When it goes above and beyond that to ensure it’s building boats for serious yachtsmen to take cruising, not to just hang out on at a marina, then success is almost guaranteed. After all, we’re finding our that the good old days weren’t always as good as they seemed.

Viking Sport Cruisers, (609) 296-6000; ** www.vikingsportcruisers.com**

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