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2016 Marlow Explorer 88e

Sale Price:$3,250,000

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SPECS

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Location
NEWPORT, Rhode Island

Condition

Condition
Used

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Year
2016

type

Make
Marlow

type

Model
Explorer 88e

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HIN
LON09876543

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Category
Motor Yachts

boat-length

Length
91 '11"

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Beam
21' 5"

engine

Engines
2

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Engine Make
Caterpillar

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HP
5095

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Engine Hours*
3620

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Sale Status
Available

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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):28.2M91’11”

Length COR:27.74M91’00”

Beam Overall (M/FT):6.55M21’6”

Draft (Full Load) (M/FT):1.63M5’4”

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 Yachtsand#160;

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 berthsand#160;




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:Jamaicaand#160;

Port of Registry:St. Ann’s Bay

Classification:Member of IACS / Non - IACS

US Tax Status:Duty Paidand#160;

MMSI Number:399242000

Official Registration:JMP22001



ACCOMMODATIONS


OVERVIEW:

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:17,034Litres4,000Gallons

Fresh Water Capacity:2,271Litres600Gallons

Water Makers:5,678Litres1,500Gallons/day

Grey Water:757Litres200Gallons

Black Water:757Litres200Gallons


SpeedConsumption p/hRangeRPM

Maximum:27

Cruising:23

Economical:1015001000




MAIN MACHINERY


Main Engines:2X Caterpillar C32A 1900Hp

Engine Hours:Port: 3,620 hrs – (June 2026)and#160;

Starboard: 3,616 hrs – (June 2026)

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 andamp; ELECTRICITY

Output/Electricity:120/240 VAC Single phase 60H2

Generators:2 X 32 kW Kohler generators - Model 32E0ZD

Generator Hours:Port: 4,586 hrs – (June 2026)

Starboard: 5,991 hrs – (June 2026)

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:Bronze Rudders

Emergency Steering:Yes

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 andamp; 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 andamp; GREY WATER SYSTEM

WCand#39;s (toilets/bidets):6 Sealand vacu flush 24 DC

Black andamp; Grey Water Pumps:2 Sealand vacu flush pumps – deck discharge fitting

AC andamp; 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 andamp; Extraction:Yes

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Hydraulic Power Packs:Yes

ANTIFOULING SYSTEM

Type:Yes


NAVIGATION andamp; 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 andamp; 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 and#189; Link galvanized chain each

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

Sea-stair:Marquipt


SAFETY, SECURITY, andamp; FIREFIGHTING 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:• 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 andamp; 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 andamp; 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

• and#190; enclosure isinglass w/ open bridge


TENDERS andamp; 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



Description

"The need for speed is quite impressive on a vessel this size. Cruise easily in the low 20’s and see upper 20’s flat out. Over 1500 miles range at 10kts. Spacious and comfortable, VS II is updated and in turnkey condition.”


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Last Updated: 07-14-2026 17:53 UTC
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