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The 2011 Marlow 97 Explorer is a remarkable yacht that combines luxury, performance, and functionality. Measuring 97 feet in length, this vessel is located in Saint Petersburg, FL, and is priced at $3,695,000 USD. It is designed for long-range cruising with a capability of 4,000 nautical miles at 9 knots, making it ideal for extended voyages. Powered by twin Caterpillar C32-1800 HP diesel engines with only 1450 operational hours, this yacht offers exceptional fast passage capabilities. Recent extensive service on the vessel’s systems, including engines, AC, and electrical, ensures reliability and peace of mind. A fresh bottom job completed in 2024 further enhances its condition. The upgraded navigation equipment, featuring three new 24” Garmin screens, a new satellite, and dual radar, provides state-of-the-art guidance and communication.
The Marlow 97 Explorer is equipped with numerous features for comfort and ease of handling. It boasts a hydraulic swim platform and garage door, air-conditioned engine room, and hydraulic bow and stern thrusters. Naiad Stabilizers ensure smooth rides, while the Sea Recovery 1400GPD water maker provides ample fresh water. With seven staterooms and eight heads, including an on-deck master stateroom, this yacht offers spacious accommodations. The Yacht Controller simplifies handling, and the Aitex 2,200 lb davit supports a 2010 AB 15’ hard-bottom dinghy with a 75 HP Evinrude ETEC. Six underwater lights enhance night aesthetics, and the large aft deck with seating and bar amenities, as well as a hot tub spa on the flybridge, offer luxurious relaxation. The comprehensive entertainment system, updated with a 2024 Sonos/Denon receiver/Red Atom sound system, ensures top-tier audio experiences for all onboard.
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Basic Information:
- Price: 3,695,000.00 USD
- Length: 97 ft
- Year: 2011
- Make: Marlow
- Model: 97 Explorer
Technical Specifications:
- Beam: 21 ft
- Draft: 5.33 ft
- Fuel Capacity: 4000|gallon
- Water Capacity: 600|gallon
- Cruising Speed: N/A
- Maximum Speed: N/A
Engine Details:
- Make: Caterpillar – Model: C-32 – Power: 1800|horsepower
- Make: Caterpillar – Model: C-32 – Power: 1800|horsepower
Location:
Saint Petersburg, FL, US
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What makes the 2011 Marlow 97 Explorer an ideal choice for long-range cruising?
The 2011 Marlow 97 Explorer is perfect for long-range cruising with its impressive capability of covering 4,000 nautical miles at 9 knots. This gives you the freedom to explore distant shores with confidence. Equipped with efficient twin Caterpillar C32 diesel engines with low operational hours, you can trust in the reliability and economy they offer. Additionally, the recent thorough servicing of vessel systems ensures a smooth and worry-free adventure.
What recent upgrades and features enhance safety and convenience on the Marlow 97 Explorer?
The Marlow 97 Explorer comes with several modern upgrades to enhance safety and ease of use. Upgraded navigation equipment includes three new 24” Garmin screens, a new satellite, and dual radar systems for accurate and reliable navigation. Hydraulic bow and stern thrusters, Naiad Stabilizers, and the Yacht Controller make handling the yacht effortless, even in challenging conditions. The vessel’s air-conditioned engine room and Sea Recovery water maker further add to the convenience of extended voyages.
What accommodations can I expect on the 2011 Marlow 97 Explorer?
The Marlow 97 Explorer offers luxurious accommodations with seven staterooms and eight heads, providing ample space for family and guests. The on-deck master stateroom ensures comfort and privacy for the owner, while the other staterooms offer versatile and stylish living spaces. The yacht also includes a large aft deck with seating, bar amenities, and a flybridge hot tub spa for ultimate relaxation at sea.
Why is the entertainment system on the Marlow 97 Explorer noteworthy?
The entertainment system on the Marlow 97 Explorer has been updated with a 2024 Sonos/Denon receiver and Red Atom sound system, offering a state-of-the-art auditory experience. Whether enjoying a movie night in the salon or listening to your favorite music as you cruise, the comprehensive entertainment setup ensures high-quality sound throughout the yacht.
What recent maintenance has been done on the Marlow 97 Explorer?
The Marlow 97 Explorer has undergone extensive servicing of vessel systems, covering essential areas like engines, air conditioning, and electrical systems, ensuring peak performance. It also boasts a fresh bottom job completed in 2024, which protects the hull and improves efficiency. These updates contribute to the yacht’s excellent condition, offering peace of mind to prospective buyers.
Provided Description:
The 2011 Marlow 97 Explorer “AGAVE” is well known for its exceptional fast passage capabilities as well as its long range capabilities, getting 4,000 nautical miles at 9 knots. “AGAVE” had an extensive remodeling of the galley, turning it into a well desired country kitchen with all new top of the line appliances. Another strong feature of this yacht is the on deck master stateroom which has great open visibility. Other features include: Low hours, Hydraulic swim platform, garage, upgraded navigation equipment including 3 new 24″ Garmin Screens, new satellite, dual radar, (2) radios and video monitor. “AGAVE” also features seven staterooms and eight heads (including an Aft Deck day head and head in the Sky Bridge) and much more. “AGAVE” is the perfect family yacht for comfort and relaxation. Located and easy to see in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, schedule your appointment today!
Vessel Highlights All vessel systems have been serviced in the last several months (Engines/AC/Electrical, ETC) 2024 Fresh bottom job (2024) Preferred layout with on deck master stateroom Hand carved white marble tub in master En Suite head Seven staterooms plus crew of 2-3 Remodeled modern galley Upgraded navigation equipment including: (3) New 24” Garmin screens, new satellite, dual radar, (2) radios and video monitor Yacht Controller Aitex 2,200 lb davit Hydraulic swim platform Hydraulic garage door at swim platform Great crew set up Large aft deck Day head on aft deck & head on sky bridge Portuguese bridge & seating forward Sea Recovery 1400GPD water maker (6) Underwater lights Stabilized Naiad hydraulic bow & stern thrusters Security/alarm system LED lighting throughout (3) New A/C Chillers (2022) Upgraded entertainment system including new 2024 Sonos/Denon receiver/Red Atom sound system Salon Teak & Holly floors Opposing large sofas port and starboard. Storage below and behind each sofa Large glass coffee table End tables at sofas w/ open storage Large glass windows Custom Blinds Recessed overhead lighting Leather wrapped overhead handrails Sculptured glass divider forward Samsung 52” flat screen TV-recessed in counter-pop up Entertainment center and SAT TV receiver including new Sonos/Denon/Red Atom sound system (2024) Bose surround sound speakers in headliner Icemaker (New in 05/2024) Phantom screen at salon door CO2 sensor & smoke detector Marine Air A/C Lazerette in sole for life vests Wi-Fi Electrical outlets A/C vents Decorative lamps Teak wood throughout Decorative side wall lights Security system Liquor cabinet Glass cabinets for glassware Central vacuum outlet Galley Custom redesigned galley Custom Cambria Annica stone counter tops w/ recessed Stainless Steel sink & designer faucet Teak & holly sole Sub-Zero Stainless Steel refrigerator freezer drawers Wolf high end oven GE Monogram microwave/convection oven Bosch dishwasher Wolf Induction 4 burner cook top Miele Cappuccino Expresso Coffee machine built in Pantry storage Cambria Annicca custom stone backsplash Spice or glass rack storage over sink Wine cooler Electrical outlets Electrical panel Door to port w/ Phantom screen Overhead teak ventilated cabinets Overhead LED lighting Hidden trash can at port door Flatware storage (Port & Stbd) Ample drawer & cabinet storage Stairway to forward staterooms to starboard Upper companionway to Master Stateroom 3 steps up to master stateroom Courtesy lights in steps Leather wrapped handrail Pantry storage Electrical panel Stairs to bridge Starboard door with Phantom screen On deck Master Stateroom (Full Beam) Forward and up 3 steps with great panoramic window views Double doors with mirrors behind each Island king bed Bedding and pillows Wood flooring (2) Overhead OceanAir hatches Drawer storage surrounding bed Samsung Smart TV 40” flat screen TV w/ SAT receiver Stereo and speakers Marine Air with digital controls Large windows with blinds Burle Wood Cabinetry Cabinet with safe Lamp Overhead lighting Reading lights Vanity with swing out stool and lighted mirror to starboard Desk area to port Large hanging lockers Drawer space Barrel chair to starboard CO2 sensor & smoke detector Electrical outlets Central vacuum outlet En-suite headMaster Head Black Shanxi granite floor Dometic head Bidet Burl wood paneling Hand carved white marble tub from white Sichuan marble His and hers hand carved marble sink basins Mirrored ceiling Window with blind Marble pedestal counter top with molded sink & designer faucet Storage rack below counter top Overhead lighting Stall shower with glass door & teak floor grate Cabinets above sink Towel racks Exhaust fan Tank monitor Lower Companionway/Foyer Mini galley including refrigerator, microwave, Stainless Steel sink, and freezer Wood flooring Port windows with blinds Courtesy lights on steps with granite inlay Bosch washer/dryer Entrances to lower staterooms/bunk rooms Water tight door to 3 staterooms forward Overhead lighting Storage cabinets Central vacuum outlet Lower Master Stateroom (Port) King sized bed Bedding & pillows Night stands with lights & drawer space Drawers below berth Beveled mirrored headboard Teak and holly floors Double doors at entrance Electrical outlets Samsung 40” flat screen TV with SAT receiver Teak wood throughout Reading lights Large drawer storage Hanging lockers Port hole with Chinese shoji screens Large storage compartment in the floors Marine Air A/C with digital controls En-suite headLower Master Stateroom Head: Marble floor with teak trim Dometic head Bidet Marble counter top with bowl sink & designer faucet Storage below vanity Large mirror Glass & teak trimmed shower stall w/ teak grate sole Overhead lights Port hole with drapes Towels racks A/C vent Exhaust fan Forward VIP Stateroom Queen size island bed Single berths above with bedding & pillows (port & stbd) Bedding and pillows Teak wood throughout Storage hanging lockers (port & stbd) Teak & Holly floors 8’ head room 32″ Samsung TV with SAT receiver Reading lights Overhead lighting Overhead speakers OceanAir overhead hatches Marine Air A/C with digital controls En-suite headVIP Head: Marble counter top w/ recessed molded sink and designer Grohe faucet Storage below vanity Vacuflush electric toilet Mirror Port hole with curtain Stall shower / glass door & teak grate floor Mirrored ceiling Electrical outlet with GFI Starboard Guest Stateroom Over/under berths Bedding & pillows Storage under bed Teak & Holly sole Teak wood throughout Hanging locker with side storage in locker Port holes with curtains Reading lights Overhead speakers Electrical outlet 32” Samsung TV Marine Air AC with digital controls Port Guest Stateroom Side by side single beds Storage under bed Nightstand between beds with drawers Bedding & pillows Teak wood throughout Hanging locker Port holes with curtains Samsung 36” flat screen TV with SAT receiver Overhead lighting Overheads speakers Reading lights Smoke detector Marine AC controlsPort Guest Head: VacuFlush head Marble counter top with recessed sink Cabinets above sink Teak & holly sole Port hole w/ curtains Stall shower w/ glass door & teak grate GFI Mirrored ceiling Towel racks Overhead lighting Guest Aft Staterooms Two matching staterooms port & stbd, with double beds side too Bedding & pillows Night stands Teak wood throughout Marine Air AC controls Samsung 36” flat screens TV w/ SAT receiver Hanging lockers & storage Overhead lighting & speakers Teak & holly sole Port holes w/ curtainsGuest Head: Head & shower split area VacuFlush toilet Marble counter top with recessed sink Storage above sink and below Mirrored ceiling Stall shower can be entered from each stateroom shower door Shower grate Shower light Shower exhaust Crew Quarters Aft of engine room Two berths (1 twin & 1 double with divider) Privacy curtain for double bunk Bedding & pillows Teak & Holly floor Reading lights Drawers and shelves Cabinet space Port lights (Fixed) Hanging lockers Stainless Steel sink Garmin screen & VHF radio Samsung TV Kenyon 2 burner stove top Refrigerator Sharp microwave Sony stereo with speakers Splendide washer/dryer Marine Air A/C with digital controls Electrical panel Electrical outlets Entry by port side near aft deck or by garage entranceCrew head: VacuFlush toilet Counter top with recessed porcelain sink Storage Wet head with shower wand on sink Mirror Towel rack Overhead lighting Aft Deck Full walk around teak decks Aft deck seating with covers Large hi-lo teak table with compass rose inlay with in/out slide Wing doors to side decks and bow L shaped bar with swing seats, sink, fridge, ice maker, microwave & electric BBQ grill Heavy duty salon door Windows for aft crew area under stairs to bridge Maxwell 3500 24V rope capstans Transom doors (Port & Stbd) Heavy duty cleats, winches & hawse pipes Wash down Steps – Up and down to swim platform Fresh water shower Teak rails with Stainless Steel stanchions Side doors to enter cockpit (Port & Stbd) Large overhang with lighting Extended removable canvas aft deck shade Molded steps to bridge Day Head – Port VacuFlush head Marble counter top with molded sink & faucet Towel rack Storage under counter Molded fiberglass non skid sole Overhead lighting Heavy duty door with window Exhaust fan Skylounge and Helm Interior teak steps to bridge Single Stidd helm chair Double Stidd chair to port Storage below chairs Storage forward of helm – Recessed Port & starboard side doors with Phantom screens Yacht Controller Yacht monitoring system overhead CAT engine displays Extra large screen for cameras Refrigerator in cabinet Marine A/C with digital controls Teak & Holly floors Garmin electronics package (3) 24″ screens (recently updated) Settee with table & chart storage below Port & Stbd station controls Horn CCTV system Bennett trim tabs Docking lights controls Windshield wipers w/ water Windshield cover Overhead OceanAir hatches Overhead hand rail at settee Naiad controls Ritchie 6” compass (2) ACR spotlight controls Push button breaker panel Hydraulic Bow & stern thrusters Overhead leather wrapped hand rails Central vacuum outlet Stereo speakers Port & Stbd control stations outside of Pilothouse doors Flybridge Aft Deck Solana Spa hot tub to port, accommodates up to 4 people Outdoor bar to starboard with refrigerator, sink, Magma Propane BBQ grill and bar stools Foredeck sun pad area forward of command bridge Large windows Removable SS aft rails Airtex 2200 lb davit Custom removable triangle shade kit Electronics (3) Garmin 24” MFD screens (Recently updated) Garmin GMR1224 HD2 radar w/ 6’ open array antenna Garmin plotter & GPS Garmin autopilot Garmin VHF radios FLIR KVH Tracvision UHD7 Direct TV Six channel CCTV/DVD security system w/ remote access & security monitor alerts Skylounge Head VacuFlush toilet Mirrored ceiling Marble counter top with recessed sink Storage below sink Storage cabinet GFI Towel rack Mirror Exhaust fan Hull and Deck Flag Blue hull sides Sky lounge Double mast Portuguese bridge Hydraulic swim platform Hydraulic garage door at platform Large foredeck seating Port & Stbd Stainless Steel rails Teak decks Naiad stabilizers M302 Wing doors Trim tabs Boarding ladder Port & Stbd Twin plow anchors forward Maxwell 4000 windlass (6) Underwater lights Airtex 2,200 lb davit 2010 AB 15’ hard bottom dinghy with 75 HP Evinrude ETEC Deck Forward Fiberglass wing doors Port & Stbd to forward deck Teak decks Seating Port & Stbd Maxwell windlass 4000 X2 Windlass foot pedals (2) Munson 120 lb plow anchors Anchor locker w/ chain Steps up to sun pad Salt water wash down Forward shore power outlets Engine Room and Mechanical Equipment Twin Caterpillar C32-1800 HP diesel engines w/ 1450 hours ZF gears Twin Onan 32 kW diesel generators Air conditioned engine room Sea Recovery 1400 GPD water maker (2) Fireboy FE 241 fire suppression bottles Air compressor A/C raw water pumps Work benches Back up fresh water system 24V Reverso fuel polishing system Hot water heater Engine room blowers Engine room vents Dripless shaft logs 24V/110V Overhead lighting Naiad stabilizers Naiad 302 stabilizer pump on starboard engine Cameras Electrical outlets Steering pump on port engine Batteries & battery chargers Racor filters Fuel tanks Fuel transfer pump Bilge pumps Electrical Equipment ONAN Diesel 32kW diesel generators (2) / hours (2) 4kW Outback inverters 12V/24V/120V/240V system 100 amp service 100 amp Shore cord w/ Glendinning Cablemaster – 2 bow (75 feet) & 2 stern (100 feet) Battery bank Mastervolt battery chargers Battery isolator (2) Isoboosters (New in 05/2024) 13 batteries (new in 2022)
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