Marlow Explorer 88E

FULL SPECIFICATIONS

 

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

 

Name VIRGINIA SEA

Type Motor Yacht Semi-Displacement

Builder Marlow

Year 2016

Refit Year 2024

Hull No CN-XXE88101G516

Yacht Model Explorer 88 E

LOA (M/FT) 28.2

M 91’11”

Length COR 27.74

M 91’00”

Beam Overall (M/FT) 6.55

M 21’6”

Draft (Full Load) (M/FT) 1.63M 5’ 4”

Gross Tonnage 126

Displacement (Half Loaded) 162 lbs.

Hull Material Fiberglass / GRP

Hull Configuration Fiberglass / GRP

Superstructure Fiberglass

Decks Teak

Flag Jamaica

Naval Architect Marlow Yachts

Exterior Designer Marlow Yachts

Interior Designer Marlow Yachts

Main Engines 2X Caterpillar C32A 1900Hp

Speeds 27(kn) Max 23(kn) Cruising 10(kn) Economical

Range 1500 nm @ 10 kn

Guest Accommodation 10 / 4

Crew Accommodation 3 crew berths

 

COMMENTS AND NOTEWORTHY FEATURES AT A GLANCE

 

• New Garmin electronics
• New engines exhaust
• Full beam master s/r and 3 Guest cabins plus crew for 3/4
• Enclosed head on aft deck
• Bow and Stern thruster

 

classification

 

Flag Jamaica

Port of Registry St. Ann’s Bay

Classification Member of IACS / Non - IACS

US Tax Status Duty Paid

MMSI Number 399242000

Official Registration JMP22001

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

 

OVERWIEW 

Delivered in 2016, VIRGINIA SEA is a stylish yet comfortable 91’ (28m) Marlow that combines sophisticated design, exceptional performance, and seaworthiness, making her perfect for long-range cruising and exploration.

This head-turning yacht accommodates up to 10 guests in 4 spacious ensuite state rooms including a full-beam master stateroom, as well as a separate crew cabin that sleeps up to 4. The master stateroom features a king-size bed, a VIP suite features a king bed and 2 twin bunks, and the remaining guests are accommodated in 2 twin staterooms. All of the staterooms, along with the rest of yacht, are outfitted with designer fabrics, exquisite teak, and ebony satin finish woodwork.

Her expansive flybridge is perfect entertaining, and she is in turnkey condition. Powerful twin Caterpillar diesel engines with 1,900hp each give VIRGINIA SEA a remarkable max speed of 29 knots and cruising speed of 23 knots. She is equipped with Yacht Controller, making docking a breeze, and she has been meticulously maintained.

ACCOMMODATIONS 

VIRGINIA SEA’s interior configuration has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests overnight in 4 cabins, comprising a master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, 2 twin cabins and 2 pullman beds. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

 

 

CONSTRUCTION

 

Hull Material Fiberglass / GRP

Superstructure Material Fiberglass / GRP

Decks Material Teak

Paint Blue

Motor Hull Type Semi-Displacement (SD)

Motor Hull Sub Type Explorer / Expedition (EX)

Number of Decks 3

 

CAPACITIES

 

Gross Tonnage 126

Net Tonnage 37

Displacement Tons 81

 

 

Fuel Capacity 17,034 Litres / 4,000 Gallons

Fresh Water Capacity 2,271 Litres / 600 Gallons

Water Makers 1500 Gallons/day

Grey Water 200 Gallons

Black Water 200 Gallons

Speed

Consumption p/h

Range

RPM 2200 / 2000

Maximum 27

Cruising 23

Economical 10 / 1500 / 1000

MAIN MACHINERY

Main Engines

2X Caterpillar C32A 1900Hp

Engine Hours

Port           3400 hrs - (November 2025)

 

Starboard 3400 hrs

Propulsion Type Inboard straight shaft

Engine Controls RZF3000 Eletronic

Engines Exhaust System Metcalf Marine Stainless Steel wet – New 2024

Gear Boxes

ZF3050A 2.5 20:1

Shafting

Evolution Oil Bath Shaft Systems 3.5 inches 8Q22

Propellers

HVNQ Shen 5 Blade Nibral 43” X 44”

Engine Ventilation

Yes

 

 

GENERATORS & ELECTRICITY

Output/Electricity

120/240 VAC Single phase 60H2

Generators

2 X 32 kW Kohler generators - Model 32E0ZD

Generator Hours

Port            5000 hrs - (November 2025)

Starboard  5000 hrs 

Generator Exhaust System

Centex water lift separator

Shore Power

2X Bow-100amp cords / 2X Stern-100amp cords

Shore Power Converter

(4) ASEA Model AC-12 converters

Shore Power Transformer

Charles ISO Boost 100A – not in use

Batteries

2 sets service AGM 220AH – Main 2 sets AGM 220AH 24 VDC

Stern thrusters 2 sets AGM @165 AH @24DC

Battery Chargers

1 set AGM 165 AH @24 VDC – numerous battery charges

Inverters 12, 24DC

Generator Start

Battery

UPS (uninterruptible power supplies)

Yes - multiple throughout                            

AUXILIARY MACHINERY

Steering System

Hydraulic 

Steering Gear

tba

Emergency Steering

tba

Bow Thruster

Vetus 12” DC

Stern Thruster

Vetus Model 28548D-EC17 12” DC

Stabilizers

NAIAD Model 302 w/ 9 ft fins

Under Water Lights

4 Ocean LED

Helm/Wing Station Controls

3 stations plus yacht controller

Fuel & Oil System

Fuel Filters

Dual Racor 1000 fuel filters to engines – 2 sets Racor 500 fuel filters to generator

Bunkering Station

Pt side w/ 2 fuel shutoff valves

Lubrication Oil Pump

GROCO V-lube 24 DC w/ manifold – forward - reverse

Fresh Water System

Fresh Water Makers

Blue water legend 1500 gal/day

Fresh Water Treatment

Yes

Fresh Water Pressure

Headhunter Mach 5 115 VAC Pump and (2) JABSCO 82600 DC pumps

Hot Water Boilers

3

Sea Water Pumps

1

Black & Grey Water System

WC's (toilets/bidets)

6 Sealand vacu flush 24 DC

Black & Grey Water Pumps

2 Sealand vacu flush pumps – deck discharge fitting

AC & Ventilation System

Air Conditioning

Domestic air conditioning chilled water system with: 3X 144,000 BTU A/C units w/ reserve cycle

Air Compressor

Yes

Air Handling Units

12

A/C Pumps

Yes

Engine Room Ventilation

Yes

Galley Ventilation & Extraction

Yes

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Power Packs

Yes

Antifouling System

Type

Yes

NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

Navigation Bridge

Lower station and flybridge station

Monitors

Lower helm Furuno 15” – 3 monitors

X-Band Radar

Garmin 1224 HD2 12 kw radar

S-Band Radar

Garmin 424 HD2 4 kw radar

Multifunctional Workstation

Yes

Chart Plotter

Garmin Bbox 8700 GPS map (4)

UPS

Yes

Magnetic Compass

Yes

Gyrocompass

Yes

Auto Pilot

SIMRAD AP70 Autopilot System MK2

Rudder Angle Indicator System

SIMRAD

Depth Sounder

Garmin

Video Sounder

Garmin GSD 25

GPS

• 3X Furuno Touch Screen Monitors – lower helm
• Furuno Remote Display
• SIMRAD AP70 Pack Autopilot System

AIS

Garmin Black Box AIS Transponder

Horn

Dual Trumpet

Search Lights

ACR

Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm

Garmin

Ships Computer

• SIMRAD AP70 Pack Autopilot System
• Cisco Wireless Access Point
• Gost GSM/CDM WIFI High-Speed Data

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

SAT com

Starlink w/ wireless router

VHF Radiotelephones

ICOM

Portable VHF

ICOM

DECK MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT

Anchors

(2) Mason tri foil polishers anchor 3 Pt - Stbd

Anchor Chains

1 Fortress Fx 125 Aluminium anchor

Anchor Windlass System

Lewmar V8 – 30407 24 VDC chain gypsies

w/ clutch brake vertica capstans

Ground Tackle

(2) 300 ½ Link galvanized chain ea

Davits

Aritek R1000 Boom Crane w/ extendable arm – 1000 kg capacity

Sea-stair

Marquipt

SAFETY, SECURITY, & FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Security System / Cameras

• Raymarine Day/Night Marine Camera
• 2X Gost VF Vari-focal Ball Camera

Ship’s Safe

Yes

Fixed Firefighting System

2X Fireboy engine room auto supression

Smoke Detection

Yes

Fire Alarm

Yes

Alarms

Yes

Life Rafts

(2) Viking 8UKL – 8 pp Rafts w/ hydrostatic release

Lifejackets

Yes

Life Rings

Yes

EPIRB

ACR

Flares and Signals

Yes

Medical Equipment

Yes

ENTERTAINMENT, AUDIO/VISUAL AND IT SYSTEMS

Video Equipment / TV’s

• 1X 22” Samsung flat screen (main deck)
• 1X 42” Samsung flat screen (master)
• 1X Sony Blu-ray DVD player (master)
• 1X 26” Samsung flat screen (VIP)
• 2X 22” LED flat screen

GALLEY & LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT

MAIN GALLEY EQUIPMENT

Cooking Equipment

• 1X Dacor range
• 1X Dacor oven
• 1X Sharp microwave oven

Refrigeration/Freezer

• 3X SubZero drawer freezers with custom teak faces
• 3X SubZero drawer refrigerators with custom teak faces
• 1X Icemaker

Dishwasher

• Fischer & Paykel dishwasher drawer with custom teak
• Insinkerator

Additional Galley Equipment / Salon

• 1X Subzero refrigerator with ice maker
• 1X Subzero wine cooler

CREW GALLEY / MESS EQUIPMENT / COOKING EQUIPMENT

Microwave

Yes

Refrigeration/Freezer

1X Uline with ice maker

Wine Storage

1X Subzero wine cooler

Main Laundry Equipment

• 1X Whirpool washer/dryer set (fwd guest area)
• 1X Miele washer/dryer set (Master)
• 1X Splendide washer/dryer set (crew)

Other

Central Vacuum system

OTHER EQUIPMENT

• Removable sun awning foredeck + FB Aft Deck
• ¾ enclosure isinglass w/ open bridge

TENDERS & TOYS

Tenders

16’ Z-marine

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

2024

Exterior

New engine Exhaust by Metcalf

 

3000 hr engine service – new aftercoolers

 

New Garmin electronics

 

Starlink sat service

 

Haul out and bottom service

 

Service fire system

Interior

Updated interior furnishings

DISCLAIMER

All speeds, capacities, consumption, hours, measurements, etc. Are approximate or estimated.  Specifications provided for information only as particulars herein obtained are from sources available but are not guaranteed.  Remarks and other statements may be personal opinions and may not be relied upon.  Interested parties should instruct his/her agent/supervisor to check all details for accuracy. 

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.