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THE ULTIMATE PASSAGEMAKER

A stunning interior.

This beautiful 72 foot (23 meter) yacht is the flagship of the Selene Ocean Trawler line. Classic in style like all the Selene ocean passage makers, but with a contemporary and elegant interior designed by Intan Nioridwan ( Intan was the chief interior designer of Grand Banks yachts for several years.) The Selene 72 Ocean Trawler is a luxury world voyager for eight passengers with no limits beyond the horizon.

TWO-CABIN CREW QUARTER

To the full beam master stateroom with its walk-in closet and three guest cabins, the Selene 72 Ocean Trawler adds a large captain and crews quarters aft with two cabins and private heads.The professionally laid-out and roomy engine room, with its effective sound-proofing, found on all Selene Yachts and its twin Cummins 455HP engines offer a 9-knot cruise speed and a top speed of 12 . 5 knots with 2,450 US gallons of fuel.The first Selene 72 was built with a customized frlybridge enclosure, that includes an air-conditioned environment for piloting in tropical regions. Once again, Howard Chen and SDS, his Selene Design Studio, have created an exceptional ocean going vessel with a moderate draft ready for shallow water exploration. This yacht will be a head-turner  whether you are cruising in a Borneo river , anchored in front of a Greek island , or cruising in the Princess Louisa I nlet in British Columbia!

Dear Howard, I personally visited the Selene 72 Ocean Explorer in Singapore and I think that not only the design, but also your workmanship is amazing… I like the metal work details which have the “Selene” name on them. You also have very good carpentry work; the curved bulkhead with the horizontal veneer is not easy to work! Again, I wish you and Selene the best for now and in the future. Keep it up!

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TECHNICAL SHEET

• LOA: 75’-9’’ (23.09m)
• LWL: 66’-10’’ (20,37m)
• Beam: 19’-5’’ (5,92m)
• Draft: 6’-6’’ (1,98m)
• Displacement: 158,688Lbs (72t)
• Fuel tank capacity: 3,000 USG
• Fresh water tank capacity: 700 USG

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Used Hatteras 72 Motor Yacht

ABOUT THE 72 Motor Yacht

The Hatteras 72 Motor Yacht is a 72-foot luxury cruising yacht with a flybridge that was produced by North Carolina-based boat-building firm Hatteras between the years of 2008 and 2015. This yacht’s classic profile, sedate interiors and ability for long-range cruising with the whole family makes it one of the most popular Hatteras models on the used and charter markets to this day. Not a yacht that wins you over with gimmicks or experimental styling, the 72 Motor Yacht’s appeal depends upon its innate seaworthiness, spacious accommodation and a restrained and elegant feel.

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Displacement 63,347lbs.
• Engine Manufacturer Caterpillar
• Fuel Capacity 1,250 gallons

This Hatteras yacht comes with either an enclosed flybridge for all-weather piloting or with an open flybridge perfect for enjoying summer voyages in the warmer climes. Both bridges feature a pair of curved side sofas, a walk-in wet-bar with granite counters, bar stools, chilled storage and either a Gaggenau grill or an electric hob, as well an al-fresco sun lounge to the rear that comes with a Steelhead Marine davit for tender storage and lifting. The main helm station is also situated on the bridge level for elevated piloting with superb visibility, and the dashboard here boasts Bennett trim tab controls, Sea Star hydraulic steering, Northstar GPS, Simrad autopilot, dual-prop bow thruster controls and VHF radio.

There is plenty of room to soak up the sun down on the main deck, where a double sunpad out on the foredeck is complemented by a partially shaded aft-cockpit to the rear with a transom dining sofa and side steps to a full-beam swimming platform. Main deck interiors are lined in African mahogany and glossy cherry, while cinema-screen side glazing, plush carpeting, leather furnishings and stainless-steel accents complete the refined atmosphere. A sprawling L-shaped sofa to starboard sits across from a curved wet-bar with an icemaker in the salon, while a couple of armchairs, a bespoke coffee table and a six-seater dining table take up space further forward. At the front of the internal cockpit there is a country kitchen with a KitchenAid four-zone ceramic hob, a Whirlpool convection oven, a Sharp microwave, a Sub-Zero fridge-freezer and a trash compactor, as well as a dining booth that can be exchanged for a main deck helm.

The Hatteras design team has taken full advantage of this yacht’s 20-foot beam to craft a lower-deck with four spacious cabins for up to eight overnight guests. An en-suite VIP stateroom with a double bed to the bow is joined by an en-suite amidship double, a twin bunk berth to starboard and an owner’s stateroom aft. The owner’s room impresses with mullioned side windows, a king-sized bed, bedside cabinets, cushioned wall panels to dampen engine noise, a work or vanity station and a double bathroom with a waterfall shower stall. There is also room down here for a crew quarters accessed via a transom door, which comes with a double bed and its own bathroom facilities.

You can ride this beautiful vessel for over 1,100 nautical miles should you glide along at the leisurely pace of 9.5 knots, yet if you are the sort of owner-operator who prefers getting the adrenalin pumping then top speeds of over 25 knots are possible. You can choose between twin CAT C32 1800MHP diesels, two MTU 12V 2000CR inboards or a pair of MAN V-12 engines to power this yacht, while the option of TRAC stabilizers help to eliminate roll while in choppy waters.

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HIGH IMPACT 1991 | 72' Hatteras Flybridge for Sale

1991 hatteras, 72' (21.95m) - high impact, high impact has been consistently updated throughout her ownership and it shows..

• Fort Lauderdale Florida United States
• Fiberglass Hull

$ 649,000 USD

€ 585,235 euros $ 881,097 cad.

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Description

HIGH IMPACT has been consistently updated throughout her ownership and it shows. If you want to maximize live-ability or are looking for a classic Hatteras with nice updates, then HIGH IMPACT should be on your list. Rarely do we see older classics kept up to this standard. 

LOA: 72' " (21.95 Meters)

Type: Power - Used

Beam: 18' 7"

Bridge Clearance: 18' 6"

Draft Max: 5' 4"

Draft Min: ' "

Maximum Speed: Knots

Cruise Speed: Knots

• Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Fuel Tank: 1858 Gallons (7033.29 Liters)

Fresh Water: 365 Gallons (1381.67 Liters)

Holding Tank: 337 Gallons (1275.68 Liters)

Full Details

Transom and balcony aft deck.

• Five-Blade Props
• Bennett Trim Tabs
• 3” Aquamet Stainless Steel Shafts
• Extended Swim Platform Installed in 2013
• Custom 4‐step Stainless Steel Dive Ladder 
• Custom Spiral Stainless-Steel Stairway from Aft Deck to Swim Platform (2013)
• Under Water Lighting and Underwater Camera (2015)
• Faux Teak Sole on Swim Platform and Aft Deck (2014)
• Aft Deck Camera
• Salon and Additional Florida Room

Florida Room and Salon

Entering the vessel from the aft deck through a floor to ceiling sliding door, you will find the formal dining area (table for 6) that is separated from the main salon by a windowed divider with two sliding doors. Features include a full wet bar and counter storage area to starboard with very generous custom cabinetry, which was an original construction at Hatteras. There are granite countertops with bar sink along the starboard side, a Kitchen‐Aid ice maker, lockers below, and beveled glass locker doors above the counter. Forward of the dining area is a full beam salon with new teak and holly flooring throughout, with the aft stateroom stairwell aft to starboard, including a custom main deck day head (installed 2016). 

• Main Deck Day Head Added 12/2016 
• Woods Refinished (2015)
• Updated Teak & Holly Sole (2013)
• Updated Headliner and Lighting (2013)
• Updated 50” TV
• Bose System – 5 zones • Bose 5.1 system in Salon/Apple TV

Accommodations

Owner and two guest staterooms are aft of the full-beam amidships engine room and are accessed by a private stairwell. The inviting Master Suite has a centerline king berth with updated soft goods (2021), storage below, nightstands and dressers outboard, seats, lockers, and drawer storage. There is a walk‐in cedar-lined wardrobe closet and access to the all-new head area. The master bath was renovated with new granite counters, marble floors, a tile shower stall, a custom glass enclosure, and all-new modern fixtures. It also features a 36” TV. 

Moving forward through the privacy door is a hallway with the stairwell to starboard and two large linen closets along the side. The two identical guest staterooms each have single berths inboard and outboard with a nightstand between, locker outboard, drawer storage, mirror with “hidden” 26” TVs, and door to heads. Both guest stateroom heads were also remodeled with new granite counters, marble floors, tile shower stall, custom glass enclosure, and all-new modern fixtures. 

• HeadsUpdated Granite Counters, Marble Floors, Clear Glass Tile Showers,
• High-End Fixtures and Custom Enclosures (2014)
• Updated Tecma Fresh Water Heads Throughout (2017) 
• (4) Jensen AM/FM/CD Stereos in Cabins 

Forward of the salon is the fully separated galley which was renovated in 2013 with all new cabinets, granite counter-tops, and dinette table, appliances, fabrics, teak and holly flooring, headliners, and custom lighting. There is a large U-shaped dinette to starboard and a generous modern galley to port. 

• GE Café side-by-side refrigerator & freezer and in-door ice/water
• GE Café 5-burner electric stovetop
• GE Café dishwasher
• GE Café Advantium microwave/convection oven 
• GE Profile double electric oven
• Garbage disposal
• Single stainless-steel sink and faucet
• Granite counter tops
• U-shaped dinette with granite top to starboard (open to salon aft)
• Teak and holly sole flooring
• Custom cabinets and blinds 

The pilothouse is forward through a door and features the same teak and holly flooring port and starboard side doors, a newly recovered helm seat/watch berth. There is a very nice stairwell that accesses the flybridge on the starboard side. 

• Updated Garmin Electronics Package (2021)
• Updated Lower Helm and Helm Seat/Watch Berth Upholstery (2015)
• Updated Upholstered Navigation Helm Console (2015)
• Lower Helm Electronics: 
• Garmin 8000 12” Touch Screen MFD (2021)
• Garmin GSD 22 Sounder Module (2021)
• Garmin GHS 10 Autopilot Remote (wired) (2021)
• Garmin GHC 20 Autopilot (2021)
• Garmin Engine Room Camera (2021)
• Ritchie 5” Compass
• Furuno Plotter/Radar, 48NM/Interfaced to the Cameras in Engine room, Underwater, and Aft Deck 

As you walk up the flybridge stairs you will notice a lot of money has been spent updating this yacht with a custom hardtop that looks factory but gives air condition shade with a top-quality enclosure that buttons up to the hard top. Behind the bar is an Ice machine, and refrigerator. Across and to Starboard is an additional entertaining area with a full-size grill and an additional refrigerator.

The cushions throughout have all been updated to a gray to give the boat a much more modern feel,  yet keeping the classic look

• Two Helm Chairs with Updated Upholstery (2021)
• Simulated Teak Decking (2013)
• Wet Bar Module Midships Aft with Sink, Lockers, and (4) Swivel Pedestal Stools
• Aft Area with L-shaped bench Seat and Pedestal Table to Port, and Full Sized Grill and Wet Bar to Stbd
• Upholstered Cushions, Numerous Canvas Covers (2021)
• Safety Railing
• MarQuipt 1000 Electric Davit 
• Novurania MX400 RIB Inflatable w/ New 40 HP Honda Outboard Motor (2017)
• Tender Cover
• Custom Radar Mast with Garmin 6’ 48mi Radar GMR xHD (2016), Furuno 72mi Radar, KVH SAT TV Dome, 
• Khalenberg Horns
• (2) Spotlights

Flybridge Electronics

• Garmin 16" GPS, Radar, and Depth Sounder 
• Garmin Autopilot
• Bow Thruster
• Niaid Stabilizers

The foredeck is accessed by the port and starboard pilothouse doors and features a cushioned seating area on the bow and two deck boxes. Foredecks are fiberglass and non-skid. 

• Updated Electric Bow Thruster (2013)
• Galley Maid Windlass, completely rebuilt 2022
• Bow Pulpit with Anchor Roller
• Danforth Anchor With All Chain Rode
• Foredeck Storage Boxes with Cushioned Seats
• Molded Seat Forward on Deckhouse with Cushions
• Fender Tracks with Adjustable Slides Port and Starboard 
• Bow Thruster (Electric)
• Windshield Wipers and Washers

Crew Quarters

Forward of the full beam engine room (and accessed by the pilothouse) is the formal crew quarters with two staterooms, three berths, and a shared head and separate shower stall. 

• Electrolux Full-Size Washer/Dryer
• Captain Cabin with Double Berth
• Crew Cabin with Over/Under Bunks
• Shared Head
• Large Hanging Lockers and Plenty of Storage
• Engine Room Access

Engine Room and Mechanical

• 12V92 TA Detroit Diesels with Underwater Side Exhaust, Wet Turbo Engines-1300 hours SMOH, oil changes, and maintenance
• (2) Onan 30 kW Generators (3800 hours each)
• ZF 2.57:1 Transmission
• Naiad 252 Stabilizers
• Walker Air Seps
• Mechanical Engine Room Gauges
• Oil Changing System
• Dual Racor Filters with Manifold Valve
• Hynautic Steering & controls
• Whirlpool 30gal Hot Water Heater (Updated in 2016)
• DeWalt Air Compressor
• Whirlpool 30‐gallon Water Heater
• HRO System 10 Watermaker (2016)
• Halon Fire Extinguishing System
• Rule Heavy Duty Bilge Pumps (5) 3,500GPH
• 12/24 and 110/220V Systems
• Twin 50‐Amp Ships Service or (2) 30‐Amp Plugs

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 Make: Detroit Diesel
• Engine Model: 12V92_TA
• Engine Year: 1991
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Drive Type: Direct
• Power HP: 870.00
• Hours: 1300.00

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72 ft Princess 2024

Price: $6,500,000, btc price: 107.710.

Description

2024 Princess Y72 Motor Yacht – “Princess Rose III” yacht for sale. Here is your chance to own an almost brand-new US-Spec Princess y72 that has been commissioned by an experienced owner and captain. Princess Rose III has more options than any other Princess y72 currently on the market. Below is a list of some of the custom items that were installed on this yacht either by the factory or at the commission stage.

• Additional Generator installed from factory
• Passarelle installed from factory
• Water Maker / Spot Zero combo unit
• Custom covers for all windows to protect the interior
• Custom flybridge enclosure with EZ2CY glass.
• Yacht Controller
• FLIR Night Vision Camera
• Starlink Internet
• Walker Bay Tender with custom chaulks
• Custom boarding ladder
• Custom Hi–Lo helm chairs on the bridge installed by Princess
• Custom Lower helm seats made by Princess with bolsters
• Sea Cool window treatment on all salon and forward windows to reduce heat
• Swim Platform wireless remote control
• Garmin Wind meter to measure true and apparent wind speed

Several hundred thousand dollars has gone in to customize Princess Rose III to make it unique and 100% turnkey for its next owner.

Seller currently owns several yachts over 80 ft and looking to part with one or two of the yachts in his fleet.

Disclaimer: FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Galati Yacht Sales

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Mireya | 72' 2018 Azimut

Listed at $2,250,000

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Available for Sale Mireya 72' 2018 Azimut  

Introducing the stunning 72 foot Azimut, “Mireya” - a yacht that redefines luxury and performance on the open seas. With its sleek lines and state-of-the-art engineering, this vessel is built to impress. Step aboard and you'll be greeted by a spacious and elegantly appointed interior, complete with all the amenities you need for a comfortable and enjoyable journey. From the fully equipped galley to the luxurious staterooms, every inch of this yacht is designed to provide the ultimate in comfort and style.

But “Mireya” is more than just a beautiful yacht - it's also a powerhouse on the water. With a top speed of 32 knots and a range of over 350 NM, this vessel is built for adventure. Whether you're cruising the coast or exploring exotic destinations, “Mireya” is the perfect vessel to take you there.

So why wait? Contact us today to learn more about the “Mireya” and experience the ultimate in luxury and performance on the open seas. Whether you're a seasoned boater or a first-time yacht owner, this vessel is sure to exceed your expectations. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!

Key Features:

• Dockmaster remote
• Newly installed 1800 gal/day Watermaker
• All NEW exterior cushions and covers

Specifications

• Table and seating area
• Big sun pool
• Canopy over bench seating
• Hydraulic pumps for canopy
• Storage lockers
• JL audio speakers
• Windlass with deck controls
• Two chain lockers
• Water and west deck fills
• Electric grill
• Two burner cook top
• Fusion remote head unit
• Isotherm ice maker
• Vitrifrigo fridge
• Retractable roof shade with remote

Flybridge Helm

• Dual Raymarine screens
• (2) Boning engine displays
• (2) captains chairs
• Side power bow/stern thruster
• ACR search light remote
• Sea keeper display
• Fusion head unit
• Raymarine auto-pilot display
• Raymarine cameras
• Chain counter
• Humphree tabs display
• Raymarine remote
• Ample storage

Engine Room

• (2) Onan gen’s with 1650 hours
• Bluewater water maker
• Fire boy system
• Exhaust fans
• Stbd side wing station (joystick, side power thruster, passeral control)
• Battery switches
• Powered capstans
• Manual bilge pumps
• Table (able to seat up to 8)
• Sink with storage
• trash/recycle cans
• Engine room deck hatch
• Fusion remote unit
• Under seating storage
• Swim platform controls
• Swim platform with flip down ladder
• Dive tank storage/large storage locker
• Humphrey trim tab indicator
• Seakeeper screen
• Dock mate remote control
• Dual Ray Marine GS165
• Chick chain counter
• ACR spotlight control
• (2) Raymarine autopilot
• Engine start and stop
• Analog compass
• Sea fire indicator
• Adjustable captains chairs
• Starboard side door
• Vitrifrigo wine cooler
• Illuminated liquor cabinet
• Bose surround sound system
• Samsung flat screen on up/down motor
• Leather couches
• Bosch, four burner cooktop
• Millie convection oven microwave
• Dometic fridge freezer unit
• Exhaust fan
• Barazza dual sink
• Formal dining
• Breakfast settee
• Jack and Jill’s into port queen
• Reading lights
• Ensuite head
• Hanging locker
• LED lighting
• Bose sound bar
• (2) hanging lockers
• Under bed storage
• Full beam master
• Samsung flat screen
• Vanity with makeup mirror
• Ensuite head with his and hers sinks
• Rain shower

Crew Quarters

• Washer/dryer
• Power plant
• Stateroom with single bunk
• Second bunk

Electronics

• (2) Tracvision HD7 domes
• Raymarine radar
• Raymarine weather puck

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Performance.

Bering 72 is a classic example of an ocean-going, steel-hulled explorer yacht, ideally suited to long expeditions and shorthanded sailing. A total of 6,340 gallons (24,000 liters) of fuel allow for an impressive range of more than 4,000 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 8 knots.

The Bering 72’s enhanced design and engineering incorporates over 100000 nm of navigation and feedback by her predecessor’s (the Bering 65) owners. The transom is nearly vertical with a large swimming platform, while her streamlined appearance is further developed with sleeker lines and large panoramic windows. In addition to maximized guest living spaces, the bow section’s vertical portholes add a contemporary touch of the Bering 72

Perfect not only from the outside

Option 1: 3 Staterooms

Option 2: 4 Staterooms

Brief Specifications

Bering 72 presents an advanced development of a very successful Bering 65 model, of which three hulls were built. While creating Bering 72, the Bering Yachts’ in-house design team has collected feedback from the owners and captains of the 65 model after the boats navigated more than 100,000 miles in different climate and sea conditions. Bering 72 has retained distinctive trawler’s lines of her predecessor, but this is a completely new boat: larger, better equipped, with more supplies, and very well inhabited. Bering 72 is a true modern classic of the steel-hulled explorer yacht, perfect for long family expeditions as well as shorthanded sailing.

Design / Exterior / General view

Bred as a true explorer, Bering 72 originated from classic trawlers’ lines, but one can hardly recognize this kinship. The stem has a less overhang angle, while the transom is almost vertical with a large swimming platform that reveals the vessel as a luxury yacht. Streamlined appearance is further developed with different bow and stern levels, some sharp lines in the aluminum superstructure, and large pilot deck panoramic windows. The bow section with vertical portholes adds more to the contemporary look of Bering 72.

Bering 72 is capable of any ocean crossing. 264,522 lbs of displacement of the 22,18 meters steel hull guarantees smooth sailing in any weather conditions and sea state. 6,340 gallons (24,000 l) of fuel makes for more than 4000 miles travel range with a cruising speed of 8 knots.

Living spaces and entertainment

Bering 72 has a three-deck layout. The hard-topped teak-decked flybridge with helm station provides enough room for all guests to enjoy sunsets with meals cooked right here on the fully equipped galley.

The boat deck is visually divided from the flybridge and can accommodate one big or two small tenders easily launched and recovered with a hydraulic crane.

The main deck features a saloon, galley, and isolated pilothouse on different levels. The saloon has a dinette with a built-in U-shaped settee to starboard. There is a huge 48-inch pullout TV panel to entertain the guests on the port side amidst two wine cabinets.

Moving forward, the full-width galley is just aft of the pilothouse. Visually separated from the saloon with stairs, the galley nevertheless keeps the whole bunch together even if some of the guests are fond of (or busy with?) cooking. The galley has abundant storage spaces and is well equipped with fridges, an electrical cooking top, oven, microwave, and trash compactor.

The autonomous pilothouse is well highlighted by panoramic 19 mm tempered glass windows. There is a day head to the port and an L-shaped settee with a table to the starboard.

The outside areas of Bering 72 feature a sun-lounge forward of the pilothouse, an al-fresco dining area in the cockpit, and a large swimming platform.

The lower deck is fully isolated from the engine noises by steel bulkheads with soundproof layers. There is an en-suite full-beam master stateroom in the forward section with a full-size bath and two wardrobes. The en-suite guest cabins are amidst the vessel on port, and the starboard and the crew section are right beside adjacent the engine compartment.

Bering 72 comes in a 3+1 standard layout for a family of travelers with or without a crew.

Ideal for / Why Bering 72?

Bering 72 is a true compact explorer ideal for a bunch of friends or family traveling in comfort with no fuss. On her sheer large spaces, friends and families can enjoy spending time with close ones or on their own, which is a precious commodity nowadays.

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Used Viking 72 Motor Yacht For Sale

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DESCRIPTION

Being such a popular model, the Viking 72 Motor Yacht was one of the largest yachts produced in its era (1980s and 1990s). Over the years the Viking 72 Motor Yacht has had some changes and upgrades to accommodate the growing technology and style. The floorplan aboard this yacht is a four-stateroom layout and throughout the years the layouts have varied.

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Our largest, grandest, most spectacular design yet. The 72 SMY offers an incomparably vast cockpit and covered alfresco deck, spectacular standard power and true long-range capability.

Combining outstanding sports-inspired looks and sports performance with ultra-luxurious interiors.

Features fabulous foredeck entertainment area and four-sided enclosed flybridge with internal stairs. Enjoy the luxury of an optional crew cabin or utility space and the surety of wide and deep side decks. Your choice of three or four magnificent staterooms and four bathroom designs.

Now experience extended voyaging the Riviera way.

Key Features

Specifications, virtual tour.

Hydraulic 550kg Davit with optional tender

Shown with optional foredeck design

Shown with optional crew

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Sporting Cockpit

Large, open, ready for action. Self draining. Volumes of storage. An image in optional teak. Easily fit a game chair or outdoor table. Gourmet double barbecue centre.

Engine Room Access

Engine access made easy. Convenient two-way access via a watertight entry door in the utility or crew cabin space or alternatively direct from the cockpit.

Spacious, superbly located entertaining heart. Comfortable opposing l-shape lounges with twin folding teak tables. Forward bar with swing-out stools. Fold-down TV overhead.

Wide Side Decks

Wide side decks, raised bulwarks, illuminated at night in soft blue LED light. Non-skid surfaces and thoughtfully placed stainless steel handrails allow easy movement around the entire yacht.

Foredeck Versatility

At anchor, the foredeck converts to a fabulous entertaining area. Fold-out lounges form large conversation area. Also functions as tender storage option with 550kg davit and electric winch.

Anchoring Station

A deep well built into the foredeck assures anchoring crew safety. Stainless steel 80kg Ultra anchor, remote control vertical winch and integrated wash-down system make anchoring effortless.

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For size, layout, quality of cabinetry, decor and appointments, this is a fine designer kitchen by any standard. Superbly located in the heart of the saloon, mezzanine and cockpit.

Saloon - Dedicated Lounge and Dining

Ultra desirable and welcoming. To starboard discover the L-shaped, fine leather dining lounge and twinleaved folding table. To port, a large designer lounge with central 55-inch LED TV.

Side Deck Door

Opens out and remains flush to allow fore or aft side deck access. Located saloon portside. Offers easy access for mooring lines and fenders, side and foredeck. Great way to fill saloon with fresh air.

Flybridge Access

Convenient and easy. A statement in style. Ascend a wide, grand internal staircase complete with deep floating, polished walnut treads from the saloon.

Forward Flybridge Helm

Cutting-edge, touchscreen technology on the dash and fingertip navigation controls at your side. Shaft-driven twin MAN V12 engines at your command. Effortless and easy, a thoroughly relaxing and rewarding experience.

Enclosed Flybridge

Entertain and unwind on top of the world, underway or at anchor. Light-filled, quiet, luxury surrounds. L-shaped leather designer lounge with matching ottoman coffee table. Fold-out guest or crew double bed.

Flybridge Rear Deck

With the sliding glass door and large awning window open, the flybridge interior flows seamlessly to the generous rear deck with L-shape lounge and folding teak table. Perfect retreat.

Aft Flybridge Helm

Excellent visibility for docking or sport fishing. The aft helm also incorporates a sink, fridge, ice-maker and rubbish bin.

Presidential Layout

Pure luxury. A full-beam master stateroom. It is both spectacularly welcoming and grandly spacious. In this layout, look forward to three magnificent staterooms and three bathrooms.

Classic Layout

The layout to favour when more family or guests need to be accommodated. Enjoy the flexibility offered by a master stateroom, three additional guest staterooms and three designer bathrooms.

Three VIP ensuites. Contemporary clean designs with space. flair and luxury. Enjoy appointments like handcrafted vanities, large mirrors, frameless full-sized showers and even heated towel rails.

Count on being away for extended periods. Discover ample cedar-lined hanging lockers. Roomy drawers and extra storage under beds and companionway floor. Handcrafted timber cabinetry. Even a safe for valuables.

Utility/Crew Cabin

Versatile option close to the engine room. Features one or two adult-sized Pulman-style beds and private adjacent day head. Also doubles as a teenager retreat or dedicated equipment storage area.

Cockpit and Mezzanine Day Head

Entertaining, swimming, fishing or just returning from the beach, simply take the stairs down from the mezzanine to the designer aft day head. Convenient and practical.

Technology & Performance

Hull design.

Designed in partnership with internationally esteemed naval architects, Mulder Design of the Netherlands. Extensively tank tested to deliver a smooth, soft, dry ride in offshore conditions.

Performance

The capability for extended cruising with ease. Shaft-driven with power provided by a choice of highly spirited, famously reliable twin MAN V12 engines. Incredibly smooth and quiet performance.

Joystick Control

Makes docking a yacht of this calibre a breeze. Effortless, manoeuvring accuracy from the EJS joystick located at the forward and aft helms and in the cockpit.

Glass Cockpit

Collects and displays all operator information in one place via a single interface, the multifunction, touchscreen displays. Provides a full overview and control of navigation and engine data.

CZone Digital Switching

Easy, intelligent power management. Time and effort saving. Networked CZone digital switch interfaces in the saloon, flybridge, and with an iPad, provides ultimate control of all onboard electrical systems.

Siren Marine App

Remote systems monitoring and control via the Siren Marine App is inclusive with every new Riviera motor yacht.

Entertainment Systems

Entertain. Party. On a grand scale. Large LED TVs, surround-sound speaker systems, iPod interfaces and more. Four entertainment zones - flybridge, foredeck, saloon, mezzanine and cockpit.

Seatorque Shaft System

An enclosed, oil lubricated shaft and thrust bearing assembly. This system ensures alignment, delivers 8% more horsepower, lower underbody drag, increased propeller efficiency and reduced noise and vibration from engines and propellers.

2 Year Express Limited Warranty

Riviera has further elevated the company’s industry-leading support for Riviera owners with the extended 2 year Express limited warranty which covers all non-structural components. Please refer to your Riviera dealer for full terms and conditions.

5 Year MAN Limited Warranty

Riviera motor yachts powered by MAN engines enjoy the MAN Gold Standard Premium cover for five-years or up to 2,500 hours, whichever comes first mechanical limited warranty. Please refer to your Riviera dealer for full terms and conditions.

7 Year Structural Limited Warranty

Providing the ultimate assurance for Riviera owners that the quality of their hull, deck, flybridge and hardtops are engineered and crafted for superior blue-water performance. The warranty covers seven years or up to 2,800 hours of boating, whichever comes first. Please refer to your Riviera dealer for full terms and conditions.

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Length Overall (inc. swim platform and bow sprit)

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2,695 US gal

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Sleeping Capacity

8-11 persons

Cockpit Area

Mezzanine Deck

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Engine Option MAN V12 Shaft-Drive 1800 x 2

1,324 kW ea

1,800 hp ea

Engine Option MAN V12 Shaft-Drive 2000 x 2

1,471 kW ea

* Length of the hull (Lh) to ISO8666: Includes all structural and integral parts (ie. the moulded length of the hull). It excludes parts that can be removed in a non-destructive manner without affecting the structural integrity of the craft, (eg. pulpits, outdrives, driving platforms, rubbing strakes).

** Dry weight represents the estimated minimum weight of a yacht with standard engines and options, no fuel or water on board, no equipment or provisions and no personnel. The stated dry weight may be exceeded.

*** Denotes net tank capacity. For useable capacity do not rely on more than 90% of tank capacity. Actual capacity will vary according to yacht trim and sea state. Speeds are subject to normal weather conditions, fuel and/or water levels, passengers and equipment loads.

The Reassurance of Riviera

A proud heritage.

Riviera has a proud heritage of launching over 6,000 yachts in more than 44 years of operation.

Global Confidence

Today Riviera yachts can be seen cruising the great lakes, rivers, seas and oceans of the world.

Riviera Australia is a family owned business guided by the excellence, values and vision of its owner, Rodney Longhurst.

Electronics

Garmin, Raymarine, Simrad and FLIR are the world leaders in marine navigation systems and can be specified on your Riviera.

Entertainment

Yamaha, JL Audio and Fusion systems will ensure your total onboard relaxation and entertainment by the finest quality audio.

SMEG, Bosch and VitriFrigo are class-leading international appliances and have been selected by Riviera for their performance and your enjoyment.

Exacting Detail

State-of-the-art digital kitting is utilised to precisely cut all fibreglass and structural foams for the lamination process to ensure that each component fits perfectly.

Precision Joinery

The finest quality joinery is created by exacting CNC precision-cut timbers with all cabinets hand built by master craftspeople.

Superior Finish

Each mould is thoroughly inspected, cleaned and waxed before the initial application of isophthalic gelcoat is sprayed to provide a high gloss and superior water and fade resistant finish.

Independent Reviews

A WIDE RANGE OF USES The Riviera 72 Sports Motor Yacht is a capable cruiser for short or long cruises. She is well built, high quality and great care has been taken to install premium equipment using best practices. The design amenities and equipment details make her quite manageable for the typical owner operator who, these days, has a variety… - Captain Steve Larivee, BoatTest.com

VERSATILE AND CAPABLE The Riviera 72 is a versatile and capable platform. She can be a world-class big game sport fisherman, watersports day boat, an entertainment platform, a live-aboard condo or a trans-oceanic long-range cruiser. She can go head to head with mission-specific boats in each of these classes with very few, if any, compromises - Captain Steve Larivee, BoatTest.com

FAMILY TIES The Riviera 72 is a big girl with a dry weight of 47 tonnes, yet she handled easily with a gentle touch of the joystick, which spun, backed and manoeuvred the boat without any jerking or lunging - Captain Arnie Hammerman, OceanMagazine.com

MORE IS MORE Next, as if it is all part of engaging the warp drive on the Enterprise, the scenery on the sides start to blur like the streaks of the stars, then there’s the wallop as the acceleration kicks in, the flash when you make the jump to hyperspace, and then finally things go back to black… - John Curnow, Powerboat-World.com

UPSIZE ME "Attention to detail, the level of finish and the engineering throughout the 72 SMY is exceptional." - Barry Thompson - Barry Thompson, Pacific Powerboat

Beauty and Purpose "The 72 is a true sports motoryacht in every sense. It combines great accommodation and amenities with an enclosed flybridge, multiple entertaining areas and the raised mezzanine cockpit of a traditional motoryacht. Yet it also offers the speed and performance of a sports cruiser. "The level of fit and finish and the engineering throughout the… - Barry Thompson, Power & Motoryacht

Sweet Dreamer The Riviera 72 Sports Motor Yacht "impresses with its performance and sophistication as world-class motoryacht amenity meets sportscruiser agility. "Against any measure, the 72’s layout offers superior onboard living." - Mark Rothfield, Club Marine

The High Life The attractions of a flybridge are several and top among them for Pacific boats is the commanding view of our coral-strewn coastlines. Luxury builder Riviera has gone further by creating a complete living space on the new 72 that even includes a bed – talk about room with a view. - Kevin Green

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Silver Fern 72 ft expedition yacht

€ 1,516.00 – € 14,595.00

Ocean Gem is sold and the owner purchased the 72-foot steel yacht ‘Silver Fern’ in mid-2020. Silver Fern takes safety and reliability to the next level, with a robust steel yacht, purpose-built, redesigned and re-launched in 2004 to go anywhere in the world, spending 2005 – 2016 circumnavigating the globe and visiting more than 70 countries.

The Ocean Sailing Expeditions calendar is a combination of racing regattas, expeditions and ocean passages with the East Coast of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands as destinations. The highlights include Hamilton Island Race Week, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and unique ocean adventure passages to Middleton Reef, Elizabeth Reef, Lord Howe Island, circumnavigations of New Zealand and Australia, Pacific Island’s cruises and Tasman Sea crossings.

• Secure your place on the crew for a once in a lifetime adventure from just 20% deposit
• If you book an event and then cancel (at least 30 days) before departure, because you are affected by the changing border control / quarantine restrictions due to COVID-19 (when traveling internationally to our port of departure and/or at the port of arrival) your registration fees will be 100% refunded in full or transferred to another event.

Our mission while you are aboard is to share our knowledge and experience to ensure you get to play an active role as a crew member on our team. On a passage, you will be an equal part of the crew and responsible for all aspects of boat navigation, handling and trimming. If you join us for an ocean race or regatta you will be assigned a racing role as an active part of our race team and experience all of the highs, lows and highlights that come with offshore racing in some spectacular locations. This is not a yacht charter or luxury cruise, you will be hands-on from the “get-go” and your experience can be described as an ocean racing adventure or passage sailing expedition. This is ocean sailing, its the real thing. Join us for an adventure now, it will be challenging, you will have to deal with whatever mother nature serves up, you will see some spectacular sights and the memories will last you a lifetime…

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Silver Fern

Why consider sailing with us on Silver Fern?

If you want to become a capable and confident offshore sailor, the best thing you can do is go to sea with experienced skippers on well-prepared yachts. It does not matter how much you have read or how much inshore sailing you have done, going offshore on an ocean-going yacht is a whole new experience and a key step to preparing the offshore sailor. David as your skipper, has completed more than 25,000 nautical miles of coastal and offshore passages, competed in more than 400 yacht races and skippered multiple blue water ocean crossings during the past decade.

Great leadership

Imagine combining your best school camp experience, with a capable well-organised sailing team and the natural ability for creating team morale, regular humour and highly personalised experience. Having led teams from 7 to 700 in size on the water, in community organisations and in business, David has the ability to take a bunch of strangers and form a cohesive, friendly, functioning team, in no time at all. To have an exceptional experience on the ocean, you need to be part of a great team.

Safety first

David found that the more sea miles he has under his belt from all sorts of conditions, the more his focus on ‘safety first’ has developed. On Silver Fern, we have never spared any expense when it comes to safety equipment, use of technology and boat preparation. You can be confident our safety standards will give you peace of mind when heading offshore on Silver Fern.

There are countless examples of delivery skippers in the news and on social media who went to sea on a tight schedule, on ill-prepared vessels they were unfamiliar with, that they sailed short-handed with one or two “free” delivery crew, then ended up in trouble. These boats often have stressful, poorly prepared voyages, with equipment failure and crews arriving exhausted, swearing never to step aboard a yacht ever again. Choose your skipper and vessel wisely, your life depends upon it.

Experienced team

Silver Fern has an experienced team in excess of 20 sailors to draw upon. This group includes experienced sailors, helmsmen, skippers,  industry craftsmen and professionals; all of who regularly race onboard Silver Fern and also complete ocean passages. At any time we have a team of 8-10 onboard depending on the style of race, regatta or passage we are doing. In the past 12 months, our team have collectively sailed more than 10,000nm, including to north to Hamilton Island, east to Lord Howe Island and south to Sydney and to Hobart within Australia and across the Tasman Sea to New Zealand and back.

Real-time, hands-on training

You will learn more onboard Silver Fern in just a few days than you will learn from reading a bunch of sailing books. Our hands-on, fast-track learning environment, immerses you straight into offshore sailing. You’ll become confident within hours of getting started and relish the opportunity to learn from the extensive knowledge of those around you. From navigation to sail management and trimming, plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems, watch planning, heavy weather preparation, making landfall and weather analysis; we’ll teach it all in plain, everyday English. Every race, regatta and ocean passage is different and we always have to adapt to the challenges, conditions and weather we face. You’ll become part of the team and the decision-making process, the moment you step aboard.

Small personalised crew

We include 4 – 8 paying crew on each ocean passage, expedition or regatta (plus 2 experienced Ocean Sailing Expeditions crew members, for a maximum ocean passage crew of 10. We’ve got bunks for 10+ and plenty of room for our crew in the pilot house, cockpit, cabin top and in cabins. With a modest passage crew, we can easily meet each person’s specific needs, whether it be more time at the helm, learning navigation or practicing sail trimming. On ocean races and regattas, we’ll have a larger crew of 10 – 12  (including 6 experienced race crew) to meet the demands of competitive round-the-clock racing. We’ll hot-bunk on ocean races (50% in bunks / 50% on watch) and work together on a two-team watch system, to maintain boat speed 24/7.

Feel the fear and do it anyway

When David first contemplated crossing the Tasman Sea in 2013, he had weeks of sleepless nights. He had read every book possible on sailing disasters and despite the long list of extra spares, tools and equipment to counteract every possible scenario, he felt uneasy until the day he departed. As soon as he cleared customs and cast off the dock-lines, fear quickly turned to excitement as he realised the great adventure that lay ahead. While he had sailed thousands of nautical miles prior to this, he had barely been out of sight of land.

What David discovered in November 2013 was the magic that comes with completing ocean passages. From the deadline-driven pressure of the preparation and planning to the sheer wonder that unfolds hone you head to onto the open sea, under the brightest night stars you will ever seas on your own private circular piece of ocean. Your life quickly transforms into planning you next meal, lots of relaxation and sleep, studying what the weather is doing next and the daily tasks and schedule that comes with managing a yacht and crew offshore.

The colours and textures that are created by the sky, sea, wind and sun create a stunning natural kaleidoscope of endless combinations. Whales, dolphins, turtles, fish and sea birds add to the awe that comes with time on the ocean and away from land.

Getting offshore

It’s only once you get away from land that you realise how comfortable being at sea really is. Without land, reefs, rocks, shipping lanes, commercial trawlers and other recreational vessels to worry about, heading offshore and out of sight of anyone or anything for days on end is a feeling of both isolation and empowerment. Offshore bluewater sailing in the right conditions is an addictive thing to do. The more you do, the more you realise you can do. Whether its 200m deep or 5,000 metres deep, or you are 10nm or 500nm from the nearest coastline, the view and the conditions are just the same in 10-20 knots. With today’s weather forecasting tools, there is no sound reason for ending up in harms way with good planning and seamanship.

Test yourself and discover your potential

When a lot of sailors think about racing; skippers with short tempers, high blood pressure and excessing yelling and screaming come to mind. This picture of a high-stress environment can be etched in our minds from a bad experience earlier in life or just the behaviour we witness at our local yacht club on a windy weekend.

On cohesive, well-trained racing teams this behaviour could not be further from reality. The Silver Fern/Ocean Sailing Expeditions racing team that David has shaped and developed over the past years, over the course of 400+ races has created a culture of talented amateur sailors, that work well together and who are crossed trained and able to cover most positions on the boat. When you join this racing team for an ocean race or regatta, you will quickly settle into a role, surrounded by capable team-oriented people who will support and train you to quickly become a contributor to the team.

With the latest in carbon racing sails, racing rigging systems and advanced electronic technology, we are a competitive and consistent performer in local, coastal and long-distance ocean races. You’ll enjoy great team morale, plenty of humour, a comfortable warm dry, bunk and excellent food as we compete in comfort and style on a solid boat you can count on to be reliable. We have picked up plenty of inshore and offshore club championship and regatta titles won Queensland State titles and won a number of long-distance ocean races and its seldom because we have the fastest boat and often because we have a great team that works well together, give it 100% and who refuse to give up when the chips are down. We never give up and often come from behind when others have.

There is nothing more exhilarating than being on the start line with 50 other large yachts as the 5-minute gun goes off… or battling you way around the top mark with your competitors and getting your spinnaker up first… or surfing downwind under spinnaker in 20-30 knots of wind… or winning a long ocean race by just a few seconds and realise you it was that one tack you did a little bit better than the other boat.

We have taken first-time sailors, on day one to racing regatta performers from the get-go. Yacht racing is really a bunch of simple steps, carried out in the right order in coordination with the rest of the team. That takes communication, training and a willingness to listen and learn. That’s all.

Checklists and resources

We have a range of checklists and resources here to help you prepare for your adventure with us.

Silver Fern’s Crew Gear List

Space is a premium onboard and its surprisingly easier to sail with less rather than more gear. The following is a list of required gear that will ensure you can stay warm, cool and dry in the conditions we sail in. Remember its a lot cooler at night especially in strong winds so you need to be able to layer up and down to manage body temperature. Download checklist as PDF .

Sea Safety & Survival Training

The Sea Safety and Survival / Advanced Sea Safety training course* is generally completed over a 2-day period and is essential crew training for those sailors completing offshore category 1 races and ocean passages. Whether you are racing or cruising, the survival skills this course teaches you and the knowledge and confidence you will gain in operating essential safety equipment under difficult conditions makes the essential for all long-distance sailors. Whether you are 50nm or 500nm off the coast, emergencies can happy quickly and rescue can be hours and even days away.

For any sailors joining for category 1 races and passages e.g. Trans-Tasman crossings, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, the Tasmania Circumnavigation, New Zealand’s North Island and South Island Circumnavigation’s and Southern Islands expeditions, completion of this course is a mandatory requirement.

Here are a range of training providers. The courses don’t run every month, so don’t leave it until the last minute to book and complete one;

ORCV – VIC

Marine Training – NSW & QLD

Southern Cross Yachting – QLD

Flying Fish Sailing – NSW

Fremantle Sailing Club – WA

Sailing Australia – Nationwide

New Zealand

Coastguard – Nationwide

World Sailing – Worldwide

*This course has a number of different names around the world. The World Sailing website has details of all equivalent courses.

David takes safety seriously and it’s impossible to have high safety standards without also having high training standards. Most skippers talk about how important safety is to them, but very few actually do a thorough job of training their crew and ensuring that the vessel can continue to operate safely even if they are incapacitated.

It’s one thing to have the knowledge in your head, but it takes a different level of safety management to ensure that accurate, safety and vessel operations information is at everyone’s fingertips when it’s required, especially in an emergency situation. It’s often 2 or 3 poor decisions or minor operational mistakes that can set off a chain of escalating problems and cause injury, gear failure and in extreme cases, loss of life or the vessel.

Although we perform several hours of safety training and vessel familiarisation prior to departure, it’s not always easy to remember every detail. What we also carry onboard and make available to every crew member prior to and during every passage is our; 47-page SILVER FERN YACHT OPERATIONS MANUAL-2  written especially by David and tailored to Silver Fern’s crew, yacht design, systems and safety equipment. Feel free to download a copy .

Offshore sailing: what to expect and what’s expected of you

Welcome to offshore sailing, if you enjoy sailing offshore, then ocean passages and big regattas add a whole new dimension. Here are some thoughts on how to make it a great experience for you and your team.

2. Personal responsibility  – As part of the crew on a racing yacht, you have the responsibility to fulfil your role to the best of your ability and manage your own personal safety, health and well being, so you can enjoy the race and avoid putting yourself and your team at risk.

On a racing yacht, you will experience all sorts of extreme weather and sea conditions and these can have an impact on our ability to sail safely. You are working on a slippery, moving surface with equipment such as halyards, sheets, winches, booms and spinnaker poles that are under heavy load and can cause injury or death if you end up in the wrong place at the wrong time.

3. Teamwork/support/communication  – One of the most enjoyable parts of ocean racing is the friendship, support and camaraderie of being part of a great team. To make a great contribution to our team spirit there are some things you can do that will make a big difference;

• Be positive and enthusiastic. Have a sense of humour.
• Avoid being negative, sarcastic, overly critical or losing your cool.
• Respect our shared spaces by storing your gear tidily and keeping kitchen and bathroom areas clean.
• Don’t sulk or give people the silent treatment. If you are happy – say so. If you are not happy, chat to someone about what’s bothering you and work out a plan to deal with it proactively.
• Be enthusiastic about the tasks you need to do to keep the yacht and the crew in good shape. If you want a hot drink, offer to make one for everyone else. If you are grabbing a snack, check who else wants one. When we all take care of each other, everything is easier.

• Communicate – if you are worried about something, see a potential issue with the yacht, see a crew member who does not look well, have an issue with someone else over something that has happened earlier or has been said. Its always better to speak up and communicate in a pleasant, respectful and constructive manner. The best teams communicate regularly regardless of whether things are going right or wrong.
• Be proactive and take ownership – good sailors think ahead and stay proactive. When you are responsible for specific functions on the yacht; plan ahead, communicate, check to fine-tune and plan ahead. If something does not feel right or you think we can make some changes to improve boat operations, teamwork, systems or speed, always speak up and share your thoughts. Continuous improvement is how we get better and better as a team.
• Sometimes you will carry your team and sometimes they will carry you. There are always ups and downs, so just do your best and expect that things won’t always go smoothly.

5. Hydration  – Your body is about 60% water. A 5% loss in hydration reduces brain function by 25% and leads to a loss of energy, loss of focus, headaches, sleepiness and seasickness. The most classic example is to avoid drinking water regularly so that you don’t need to go to the toilet in rough weather, which can be time-consuming when taking wet weather/safety gear off and there is the worry that ‘if I am in the toilet too long, I might get seasick as well’. You have to maintain your hydration, which usually means 2 litres of fluids a day (more in hot weather) including water, hot drinks and other cold drinks. Dehydration impacts decision making and can lead to accidents that put both crew and the yacht at risk. If your lips/mouth are dry or you are yawning, they are all symptoms of dehydration.

6. Seasickness – Everyone has different tolerance levels for seasickness and everyone will be sick at some point if the contributing factors line up.

• Do’s – Stay warm, stay hydrated, maintain sleep levels, stay up on deck, keep your eyes on the horizon and avoiding reading your phone or books or looking down. If you are not feeling great, get others to bring up food, drinks and clothing for you.
• Don’ts – Avoid alcohol, caffeine, fatty foods and late nights in the 24 hours before going offshore.

• Watch out for your mates – If you see other crewmembers going downhill, do your best to make sure they are warm, dry, fed and hydrated. Discuss any concerns with the skipper, as it’s always best to take precautions before someone’s condition deteriorates.
• Sailing through rough weather has a big impact on your stomach muscles, as you use them to brace your body constantly to stay upright. Stretched stomach muscles can often cause discomfort and can be confused with the onset of seasickness, when in fact it’s just strained stomach muscles. Doing sit-ups for 4-6 weeks prior to a big passage race can help prevent this.

7. Sleep – Managing your sleep can be difficult on passages of 3-5 days in length, but it is really important for your wellbeing and ability to contribute to boat management, to manage your sleep proactively. Sleeping below can be hot, noisy and rocky depending on temperature and weather and it’s tempting to live on less sleep than you need, but that can cause headaches, seasickness and an inability to concentrate on your tasks on deck.

With overnight races, we will have a watch system in place that will see you on watch with others for between 2-4 hours, once or twice between 8 pm and 6 am. Broken sleep will cause you to feel tired (and grumpy) during the day following, so take advantage of the opportunity to head below and grab a couple of hours sleep, when the opportunity arises during the day. Think of it as topping up your batteries regularly instead of running them completely flat.

8. Your focus and boat performance – Part of the challenge of offshore passage racing is the ability to maintain a high level of focus and boat performance 100% of the time. As a team, it’s important to rotate each trimming and helming role regularly to keep people fresh and focused. We should all feel happy to take a break when we start to lose concentration and also ask a crew member if they want a break if we start to see them losing focus and affecting sail trim or boat performance.

9. Hero’s and risk-takers –There are only 3 priorities when it comes to offshore passage racing;

• Keeping our crew safe.
• Keeping our yacht safe.
• Working together as a team and giving it 100%.

Offshore racing is very different to bay/day racing. Managing the yacht conservatively to avoid damage and minimise over stressing of sails, hardware and the hull is very important. Great crewmembers are assets, but poor crewmembers can become liabilities that can put the welfare of the yacht and team at risk. When we are sailing offshore, we have to be self-sufficient. Help is usually several hours away and getting rescued can be dangerous in itself, so its better not to put yourself in that position.

With round-the-cans racing, there is often stress and urgency to execute in seconds, as every metre counts. With offshore sailing, what becomes more important is planning ahead, preparing well, minimising risk and making sure safety is our number one priority. With stronger breezes, bigger seas, night sailing and the risk of losing someone overboard; taking time to execute methodically and safely becomes the overriding priority. Taking risks and heroic behaviour is a last resort if all else fails. Getting our yacht and team to our destination without injury or damage is always our biggest achievement. Results come second.

Keeping updated with weather forecasts and adjusting sails proactively also helps minimise damage. Leaving it too late to reef or reduce sail only puts the yacht and crew at risk. As you walk around the yacht above and below deck, keep your eyes, ears and nose open. If you smell something strange (smoke or toilets), see something that’s out of place (chafing), hear water sloshing in the bilge or a knocking noise then check it out. If something does not seem right – it probably isn’t, so don’t ignore it.

11. Training – Offshore passages are a great opportunity for training. There is a chance to spend time learning each of the crew/helm/navigator roles and also to better understand many of the yacht’s systems e.g. water, refrigeration, engine, electronics, communication, emergency management etc. Look for opportunities to learn and to teach. It helps make the most of the time on the water and can make some of the monotonous sections of the race pass faster.

12. Safety – Your personal safety and that of the crew and the yacht is a collective responsibility. Offshore racing has numerous risks that include; cuts, broken bones, fire, hypothermia, drowning, sinking, concussion and being lost at sea. With every step you take and every move you make, its important to consider the impact and risks involved. Its always better to take the time to plan, communicate, assess how difficult a task is and err on the side of caution by getting extra help if you need it.

There is a lot of safety equipment that we invest in and carry on board to maximise safety and eliminate as many risks as possible. You are responsible for your own safety and need to take it seriously. You will be equipped with PFD’s, whistles, lights, PLB’s (personal locator beacons), knives, safety tethers and wet weather gear. They take time to put on and take off when going to bed or the bathroom. The entire process of undressing and/or getting dressed again can take 20-30 minutes, especially if the boat is heeling and going to windward over a lumpy sea. Be patient and enjoy the process, most people would kill to go ocean racing instead of sitting at a desk in an office.

Most man overboard situations occur with a knockdown, freak wave, sail change or unexpected gybe and therefore will happen before you have time to respond. Use your safety tether after sunset, in rough weather, when leaving the cockpit, when the spinnaker is up and any other time we are not sailing on a millpond or close to outside assistance.

Some tips; if in doubt use your safety tether, when going forward of the cockpit hold on to rails and safety lines, keep your body weight low by crouching when moving in a swell, take your time and use your shorter safety tether when working at the mast or near the bow. Sailors have drowned when using their 2-metre safety tether while working up at the bow and then getting washed overboard and dragged along underwater on the end of their safety tether.

The best thing you can do is stay on-board. If you see another crew member taking short cuts or unnecessary risks – speak up; safety is everyone’s responsibility. We never want to have to meet with the police or your loved ones and explain how we lost you overboard.

It’s important to play to your strengths in whatever roles you enjoy and manage your physical workload to avoid injury through overload/tiredness. Having a racing crew of 7-10 means we have the ability to rotate roles and allow for rest and recovery time as well. The is no benefit in overexerting yourself to the point where you bend or break something, that then limits your ability to contribute as an effective crew member.

A lot of the at-risk areas with sailing are; arms, shoulders, stomach muscles and lower back. Helming, winching, trimming sheets, pulling halyards and bracing yourself when going to windward in a lumpy sea and a strong breeze is where most of the physical impact takes place. Anything you do increase your strength in these areas is a benefit in offshore racing.

Always assess how strong and fit you are and manage your workload accordingly. It’s smarter to ask for help or take a break than to push yourself to the point where you suffer an injury. I have the view that a champion team is made up of people with a variety of strengths and experience to draw upon. We are not professional athletes and our goal is to succeed as a team, make a meaningful contribution individually and take satisfaction out of “punching above our weight”.

14. Sun protection – Sun is one of the biggest threats with long periods of time on the water. Excess sun will cause overheating, sunburn, dehydration, fatigue and seasickness. It’s important to manage your exposure to the sun each day. Wear clothing that reduces exposure, such as hats, sunglasses and long-sleeved shirts. Manage your time in direct sun, by using shade created by the sails or sleeping below to reduce excess exposure. Increased time in the sun and hotter temperatures will increase your water intake requirements. Excess sun combined with dehydration will cause headaches, tiredness and even seasickness. Even on cloudy days, 70% of the suns UV gets through. If you get burnt, its sunburn and not windburn. Use sun-cream proactively, if you get burnt you will have an unpleasant trip and find sleeping difficult as well.

15. Summary – enjoy your sailing, you will never wish you spent less time on the ocean!

Safety Silver Fern

Silver Fern is regularly audited by registered Australian Sailing National Equipment Safety Auditors to ensure we are compliant to the safety standards required for offshore sailing. Our safety audits are performed at least once annually and we are usually audited to Category 1 (Trans-Tasman / Sydney to Hobart) or Category 2 (Coastal Ocean Passage) standards each year depending on the events we have planned.

These rigid safety standards ensure that yachts and crews are well prepared and trained to handle extreme conditions confidently. Many of our crew have undergone sea safety and survival, marine first aid, radar, offshore skipper, radio communications and diesel engine maintenance training courses as part of the Category 1 & 2 crew training requirements.

Silver Fern Safety, boat management checklists and manuals

Silver Fern safety brief checklist – Download Silver Fern yacht operations manual – Download Silver Fern abandon ship checklist – Download Silver Fern sail management guide – Download

Safety equipment floor plans

We carry an extensive list of safety equipment on board and are trained to use it in all conditions. The following outlines detailed floor plans summarising where equipment is stored.

Podcast producer and sailor David Hows

I am a sailing addict. I have watched, followed or listened to almost every Americas Cup Series and Volvo Ocean Race since 1987. The highs and lows of supporting the New Zealand Teams have been a rollercoaster ride over the years. I am a 48-year-old New Zealander that has lived in Australia for 13 years and I dream of one day returning to New Zealand for summer every year, to live on a piece of Waiheke Island paradise in a place overlooking my beloved Hauraki Gulf (while still spending the winters on the Gold Coast in Queensland).

After being a dinghy sailor for many years, I purchased a 1992 Beneteau 44.5 in 2011 and spent my first 2 summers as a keelboat owner, cruising the top half of the North Island of New Zealand, before sailing her (Ocean Gem) across the Tasman in late 2013, with my 68-year-old father as part of the 4 man crew, to where she is now based at the Southport Yacht Club (SYC) on the Gold Coast and raced regularly.

It was such a great experience that I wrote and published an iBook ‘ Sailing the Tasman Sea ’, so my Dad could keep a memory of our treasured trip together, forever. This was the first time in my life that I really understood the power of capturing and sharing stories. I am not a writer or journalist. I am a sailor and I love introducing new people to my love of all things – sailing.

My ‘Ocean Gem’ racing crew and I have now competed in more than 400 races and regattas since 2014 including two Rolex Sydney Hobart Races, the Sydney to Gold Coast Race, Pittwater to Southport Race, Brisbane to Hamilton Island Race, Hamilton Island Race Week, the Queensland Beneteau Cup and the 2018 Solo Tasman Race. I have been north to Hamilton Island and south to Sydney multiple times. I have now crossed the Tasman five times (twice solo) and I think we are possibly the only 1992 Beneteau to ever get a carbon sail wardrobe and an IRC rating in Australia. We have also won back to back Keel Boat Club Championships at the Southport Yacht Club in 2016 and 2017.

In 2018 Australian Sailing awarded me the honour and the title of Australian Sailing: Queensland Offshore Sailor of the Year.

Some of my favourite reads are ‘Peter Montgomery: The Voice of Yachting’ by Bill Francis (2015) and ‘Australian Ocean Racing’, published in 1967 by Murray Davis and they are great chronicles of the birth of Ocean Racing in New Zealand and Australia, going back as far as 1907 with the first Melbourne to Tasmania Race.

These books have again reinforced to me that there are so many untold sailing stories that need to be captured and shared or they risk being lost forever.

My extensive reading and sailing, combined with Andy Schell’s 59 North Podcast inspired me to launch the Ocean Sailing Podcast in 2016 to capture and share the numerous ocean racing and cruising sailing stories on a regular basis with armchair sailors, cruisers and racers across Australasia, that help inspire us to sail further and set our sights on new challenges. The Ocean Sailing Podcast has now had more than 500,000 episode downloads and has listeners in more than 100 countries with my ocean racing, regattas and adventures attracting an increasing amount of media attention too.

My sailing philosophy

The more offshore sailing I do, the more I plan for every scenario. As a 24-year-old, I did my Private Pilots License and also completed my Commercial Pilots theory subjects. I chose not to make a career out of flying, but it taught me something I have carried through all of my ocean sailing miles and that’s to always have Plan B in the back of my mind. What if we can’t get into that anchorage? What if the engine stops? What if we can’t fix that pump? What if we don’t get there before dark? What if we lose a halyard?…

The list can be endless, but my propensity for taking tools and spares that match the risk and expected conditions has meant we have always had the ability to respond to difficult situations and set backs with a Plan B, that has ensured our safety, seaworthiness and ability to continue our race or our passage safely. Over the years Ocean Gem has become stronger (and heavier) as we have upgraded and updated gear, to ensure we are always ‘match fit’ and ready to face the most extreme conditions.

Confidence in the seaworthiness of your yacht and capability of your team is what gives you confidence and peace of mind at sea. It’s almost never about luck. A successful ocean racer once sailed to me “the good sailors get the good luck”. I respect the ocean, the weather and the power of mother nature. Safety and prevention is always our highest priority. As I learned with flying, many a private pilot has died from “get there-itis” by pushing on ahead into deteriorating weather, because of a rigid deadline. A wise man once said: “There are old pilots and there are bold pilots, but there are no old, bold pilots.” While sailing is a lot more forgiving than aviation, any fool can go to sea.

Regards David

This is not a yacht charter, boat hire, training course or luxury cruise. You are joining a working ocean passage or racing crew, paying your share of the trip/event costs including a donation towards the general running, maintenance and upgrade costs of the vessel and you will have an active, hands-on role to play as a crew member. Most importantly, you’ll be welcomed into our team and made to feel at home, as an important part of the Ocean Sailing Expeditions crew.

NOTE:  If you book an event and then cancel because of COVID-19 border control / quarantine restrictions, your registration fees will be 100% credited in full and transferred to another event of your choosing.

Your role onboard

You’ll land on your feet quickly and we will give you all the training and support to need to be able fulfil your crew role. There is no previous offshore experience necessary, although prior sailing experience is required. Your tasks may include some or all of the following;

• Hoisting and trimming sails
• Standing watch
• Reefing the mainsail
• Cooking, cleaning & washing up

Do’s and Don’ts

This is an ocean-going yacht and safety is our highest priority at all times. As a crew member you must also agree to the following;

• Observe all safety procedures, training and instruction provided
• Only use safety equipment as instructed and when requested
• Wear a PDF (Personal Flotation Device), PLB (Personal Locator Beacon), Safety tether (clipped to the boat when directed) and any other clothing and equipment, whenever directed, to ensure you remain safe in all conditions
• To take responsibility for managing clothing, hydration, sleep and nutrition to maintain your health and well being aboard
• No alcohol consumption or smoking while at we are racing or at sea. No illegal drugs are to be bought on board. Any prescription or allergy medication must be stored in the ships medical cabinet while aboard
• To treat everyone aboard with respect regardless of their gender, age or prior experience. No yelling, abusive language, socially offensive or threatening behaviour will be tolerated
• To follow all reasonable and lawful requests and directions given to you by David Hows and his nominated employees/crew

Your physical ability

• Please tell us upfront if you have any physical limitations including prior injuries, back problems, health issues and anything that will prevent you from playing your part on board. We can work around most things, but its important we know so we don’t put you at risk or in a role you are unlikely to be able to fulfil safely and enjoyably. It’s important that you have a great experience while you are part of our crew and good teamwork is about playing to everyone’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Can you swim? Can you swim 100 metres or tread water confidently? Understanding your swimming ability is important for ensuring we assess the conditions that you will be required to wear a PDF (Personal Flotation Device) for your own safety.

While onboard

• Each person will be assigned a single (twin-share) berth while on passage to use for the entire passage except for extreme weather conditions, where we may change where people sleep
• No eating food in cabins
• Each person will get their own gear bags (1 x 20 litre, 1 x small) to store their personal gear in while aboard. These are usually hung in the main saloon area to keep the cabins uncluttered and easy to get in and out of. No gear can be stored on the floor, it must be secure and put where it belongs at all times. There is a separate shared space for storing boots and wet weather gear.

Meals & diet

• All meals are supplied while aboard. You are welcome to bring snacks that you prefer to eat while at sea. Avoiding excessive sugar and caffeine at sea is recommended
• All food should be consumed while in the saloon, galley or cockpit. No liquids or food at the nav station and no food to be consumed in cabins
• Please confirm if you have any dietary limitations or allergies.

Weather & comfort

• We set our schedule based on various special events and seasonal weather. We use the latest in Predict Wind weather forecasting technology and commercial weather routing services, to plan for safe passages at all times. We download updated weather forecasts 2-3 times a day while at sea, to ensure we monitor and adapt to any changes in the forecast, that may affect our comfort or passage time.
• Reality does not always match the forecast and we have to adapt to the weather we get and manage the yacht to optimise for performance, comfort and safety in all conditions.
• We are Category 1 equipped to handle the most extreme weather safely and confidently, but will always choose to avoid it where possible.
• Sometimes you may get cold, wet, tired, hungry, sea sick and scared. There is a lot you can do to prevent this, but those are the challenges that we have to deal with ocean sailing. Sometimes there is no wind and endless days of sunshine.
• We will support you through the challenges you encounter and have strategies that can help you maximise your comfort and wellbeing.

Pre & post passage

• Before we get started, we will complete a full training and safety induction to ensure your start off confident and comfortable and feel right at home onboard. Whether racing or on passage, we have a friendly crew that will do their utmost to share their knowledge to ensure you can play your part from day one, so you get the maximum enjoyment.
• Once we are done sailing, we may need your help to clean up and pack up. Many hands make light work and it’s always a great time for reflecting on trip highlights and celebrating the completion with the crew.

Other stuff

• Joining us for an adventure does not provide you with a formal qualification and we are not a sailing school. You will have an opportunity to learn and participate almost any level in the management of the boat, especially on ocean passages.
• If you join us for an ocean race or regatta you will be given roles that suit your physical ability, experience and desire to learn.
• In the event the yacht is unable to depart within seven days of the scheduled departure date on any passage, we will refund all monies received to date for that specific leg or transfer them to a future trip.
• You agree by registering, that you will be available to participate from the start to the end each passage/race/regatta. As we are offshore and away from major airports most to the time, there is no ability to arrive late or leave the crew earlier than the dates set down in the calendar in most cases.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. These may include weather, sea conditions, national holidays and natural disasters. The safety of the vessel and crew is always our priority.
• You agree that any photos or video recorded that include you can be used at our discretion in any marketing material with our requiring approval from you or making payment to you.
• You won’t have much privacy onboard and will be living in close quarters in challenging conditions. You will require to work as part of a team, be flexible and get along with others who have different experience and personalities. What’s guaranteed is if you give it 100%, you’ll have the time of your life.
• There are no refunds if you decide to arrive late, leave early or depart during any stopover.
• All expedition members will be signed on as crew, not passengers and will be processed as crew, in each country visited where customs is concerned.
• If you act in a socially unacceptable manner or display offensive or threatening behaviour or are uncooperative to the point where it is affecting the enjoyment of others aboard, we have the right to ask that you leave the crew and head home at your own expense. You agree that any costs or inconvenience caused is at your expense and you will not seek compensation for costs or damages.

Booking and payment policies

Late payment policy – You agree to make payments on or before dates specified on this website and by email. You also agree to a $200 late payment fee for any payments received seven days or more past the payment due date. Continued non-payment of pre-agreed weekly payments under payment option 2 for more than 4 weeks, without other payment arrangements being agreed to, will be considered a cancellation and the same cancellation policy terms apply as detailed below.

Deposit and decline policy – Once your crew application has been reviewed and approved, you’ll receive an invoice for your deposit (and the details of your weekly payment by automatic payment if you have selected option 2). Your deposit is due for payment immediately in order to officially reserve your crew spot and is non-refundable. Your weekly payment plan is required to start within 7 days of paying your deposit if you have chosen option 2. If your application is declined, you will be notified and there are no fees to pay.

Cancellation policy – If you give or receive written notice of your cancellation at least 60 days before departure, you will not be billed for any final 50% balance if you selected payment option 1, or the balance remaining if you selected payment option 2. You understand that within 60 days of departure, no refund or credit will be given for any reason including illness. You understand that there are no exceptions to this policy. You understand the importance of travel cancellation insurance, which is your own responsibility to obtain.

COVID-19 Policy – If you book and cancel any event up to 60 days before departure, because you are affected by the changing border control / quarantine restrictions due to COVID-19 (when traveling internationally to our port of departure and/or at the port of arrival) your registration fees will be 100% refunded in full or transferred to another event.

Assumption of Risk

Each person participating in a sailing passage, race or regatta with Ocean Sailing Expeditions waives all claims against David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited for injury, accident, illness or death during or by reason of their joining a sailing passage, race or regatta with Ocean Sailing Expeditions. “I acknowledge that I am aware that during sailing passage, race or regatta on the yacht in which I will be participating, certain risks and dangers may arise, including but not limited to, the hazards of traveling on the open sea, falling overboard, storms, high winds, collision of vessels, shipwreck, travel ashore in remote terrain, the forces of nature, and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or medical facilities.

I am also aware and clearly understand that David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited will have no liability regarding provision of medical care or the adequacy of any care that may be rendered. I have read the expectations supplied to me by David Hows and agree to abide by the rules on board or ashore, for the duration of the sailing passage, race or regatta on the yacht. I understand that although David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited may make suggestions as to airlines and travel agents, they assume no liability for injury, damage, delay, irregularity or loss of baggage relating to airline travel.

In consideration of the Agreement with David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited to participate in this sailing passage, race or regatta on the yacht, I hereby agree that I will assume all risk of this trip and I will not make any claims against David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited or sue for bodily injury, emotional trauma, death and/or property damage resulting from negligence or unseaworthiness of the vessel, or other acts, however caused, as a result of my participation in this expedition. I, therefore, release, indemnify and discharge David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited and its booking agents and employees from all claims, actions and demands that I may have for bodily injury, death or property damage arising from my participation in the expedition.

This release of liability, agreement to hold harmless and indemnify, and assumption of risk Agreement is entered into on behalf of all members of my family, including any minors accompanying me. If any person who accompanies me on this trip as part of my family makes claim, or if a claim is made on their behalf, my estate or I will indemnify and hold harmless David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited from any loss, including reasonable legal fees incurred in the defence of such claim. This Agreement is binding upon my heirs, legal representative and assigns. If any portion of this Agreement is unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. All applicants are subject to acceptance by David Hows and Ocean Sailing Expeditions Pty Limited. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been entered into in the State of Queensland, Australia and shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Queensland, Australia. In the unlikely event a legal dispute should arise, I agree the dispute shall exclusively be brought before the appropriate court in the Gold Coast Region, in the State of Queensland, Australia. I have carefully read this and understand its terms. I execute it voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance.

By checking ‘ Yes I accept ’ the Ocean Sailing Expeditions Crew Terms And Conditions on the Crew Registration page when registering for a sailing passage, race or regatta on the yacht, you accept and are bound by the Ocean Sailing Expeditions Crew Terms And Conditions and any subsequent updates to these terms as set out above.

You also accept and are bound by Sail Race Crew Terms & Conditions and any subsequent updates to these terms as set out above.

• Download pdf 2020 Silver Fern Ocean Sailing Expeditions Crew Terms and Conditions
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Spitfire is lightweight in construction but punchy in terms of performance and range, according to Bannenberg & Rowell. The studio didn’t share any details regarding the propulsion system but says the “super-nimble” yacht can cruise “electrically and silently,” can hit 22 knots, and cover up to 3,500 nautical miles.

Spitfire is designed to run like a workhorse but offers all the requisite mod cons. Bannenberg & Rowell has stuck with the old naming conventions in a nod to the newcomer’s military roots. The layout includes buddy quarters (guest cabins) and a wardroom (salon) with an opening roof, as well as a scramble station (helm) and a fun store (gym). The owner doesn’t just get a lavish suite, but also a private, forward area with a Jacuzzi. Other highlights of the yacht include an outdoor cinema, a grill, and a beach club with fold-out terraces.

Spitfire is one of Bannenberg & Rowell’s smaller and more understated creations. The studio previously penned a 367-foot superyacht with two cinemas, two jacuzzis, a large wellness center, a 33-foot pool, a DJ station, and a jazz bar, for example. That may have resulted in a shorter production time. Bannenberg & Rowell says the vessel is due to be delivered in 2026.

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Rachel Cormack is a digital editor at Robb Report. She cut her teeth writing for HuffPost, Concrete Playground, and several other online publications in Australia, before moving to New York at the…

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