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• 53′ Marlow 2008

53′ Marlow 2008 Yacht for Sale

Price: $1,135,900

Location: Newport, RI

Model: 53 C Explorer

Type: Power

Brand: Marlow

Class: Motor Yachts , Trawlers

The 53 Marlow was conceived as an owner-operated vessel suited for long-distance cruising. The 53 M engine room is easily accessed via stairs and, with 5’ 10 headroom is an enjoyable space to spend maintaining the ship’s equipment. The boat has had 4 owners (see Vessel History), an excellent maintenance program, AGM batteries replaced in 2022, air-conditioning service in 2022, fresh water vacuflush heads serviced 2022, Caterpillar 1000-hour service 9/2021, Boston Whaler tender 2021, Garmin 7215 Touch Screen multifunction units 2017. Her most recent voyage, in June of 2023, was from Ocean Ridge, Fl to New England. All ship’s systems performed flawlessly.         

The Marlow 53 is an ideal vessel for owner-operators seeking long-distance cruising. The engine room, with 5'10" headroom, is easily accessible via stairs and provides a pleasant space to maintain the ship's equipment. The boat has had four owners (refer to Vessel History). It has received maintenance, upgrades and replacements to keep it in condition to get underway at a moment’s notice. In June 2023, the vessel had a thorough sea trial from Ocean Ridge, Florida, to New England and in September, New York to Wickford, RI. Mid July of 2024 she has returned from its summer cruise.

Builder: Marlow Yachts LTD

Raised pilothouse, Portuguese bridge, wide side decks, hardtop flybridge

Semi-displacement hull

Caterpillar C12, 2x700hp

Hours: approximately 1450

Cruised at an efficient 8 knots, fuel consumption is approximately one gallon per nautical mile

Cruise at 13 knots, fuel consumption is approximately two gallons per nautical mile

Maximum speed is approximately 19 knots when loaded

Caterpillar 1000 service 9/21

Dimensions:

LOA: 61 ft 10 in

Beam: 18 ft 2 in

Max Draft: 4 ft 11 in

Weights Displacement: 59,000 lb

 Fuel: 1,200 gal

Fresh Water: 300 gal

Holding: 120 gal

Accommodations:

Pilot House/Galley

Three Staterooms

Flybridge with hardtop, enclosure, settees and table

Custom wood blinds

Double-opening doors to the aft deck

Sofa to starboard ( upholstery 2017 )

Sofa to port ( upholstery 2017 )

Storage underneath both sofas

Built-in occasional chair ( upholstery 2017 )

Salon cabinets house the HD flat-screen TV, storage lockers, and drawer storage

Overhead halogen lighting, 24V Danmark lighting, and valance lighting

Hi-lo Teak table

Port side forward passageway cabinetry houses a bar area, storage with slide-out shelves, wine cooler

The bar has a stainless steel sink, refrigerator with ice maker

Custom cabinet for glass storage

Galley/pilothouse

Port and starboard side deck doors

Stairs to the Flybridge to port

Stairs to the staterooms to starboard

Lower helm station

Dinette L-shaped settee

Hand-crafted teak table

Electrical panels adjacent to the port side deck door

Granite countertops.

Dacor cooktop with Stainless sea-rails/potholders

 Microwave/convection oven

Grohe faucet and Franke stainless steel sink

Drinking water faucet

Miehl dishwasher

Storage in 4 above lockers located above the countertops, 4 lockers below countertops and 4 drawers

Stidd helm chair

Electrical panels

Nav Console with dual Garmin GPS map7215 touch screen displays

Caterpillar engine displays

Inverter control

Naiad stabilizer control

Electronic tank tender

Sentry fluid level monitor

Bilge pump controls

Vessel safety and control center with warning lights

Custom teak table with a durable gloss finish

Chamois Ultraleather upholstery

  VIP The VIP stateroom forward has a centerline queen island berth

Six large drawers under the berth

All the cabinetry is satin-finished teak

Storage in overhead lockers, cedar-lined hanging locker

Entertainment; Flat screen TV mounted in the cabinetry, stereo volume control

Lighting with reading lamps, foot courtesy, and overhead lights

Overhead deck hatches for fresh air and natural light (2)

Air-conditioning with reverse cycle heat

Sink with mirrored vanity, separate stall shower, and storage

Access doors from the stateroom or the hallway to allow use as a day head or for 3rd stateroom access

Exhaust fans and opening port

Master Stateroom

The master stateroom is amidship and full width

Island queen berth with eight large drawers under the berth

Dual cedar-lined hanging lockers

Lockers with shelving along the starboard side

The forward port corner of the stateroom has a full-length beveled dressing mirror

Entertainment: flat-screen TV

Nightstand is on one side of the bed with 3 large dovetailed drawers

A Cabin Danmark lamp is mounted just outside the headboard on each side

Diffused air-conditioning sent out into the middle of the room

Opening ports (4) with screens

Laundry locker with washer and dryer

Master head: with vanity, Cream Marfil granite counters, under-mounted china sink bowl

Storage in drawers and cabinets with shelves

Linen closet

The tank tender is next to the head

Port Guest Stateroom

Guest stateroom is at the base of the stairs

Bunks are upper and lower style

Cedar-lined hanging locker

Entertainment 15" flat screen TV

Stereo volume control

Double doors open to the hall

The stateroom doubles as an office with desk built-in laptop storage

Storage/desk drawers

Bookshelves

Hardtop with enclosure

Duplicate electronics from lower helm

L-shaped settees with tables

2 stidd captain chairs

Electric grill

Refrigerator

Hydraulic dinghy, telescoping and rotating, crane

Whirlpool washer and dryer, 2 piece stack type, located in master stateroom

AGM Batteries, new 2022

Trace 4000-watt inverter

16KW Northern Lights generators in sound shields (725 hours each) (2)

Battery parallel switches

AGM Batteries 4 x 200AH each engine start, installed 2022

AGM batteries 2 x 200AH for generators,

AGM Batteries 4 x 200AH each, house/inverter, installed 2022

110 Volt and 220 Volt house systems

24V lighting system with Italian and Cabin Danmark lighting fixtures

Overhead 24V Halogen lights

AC/DC distribution panel with magnetic circuit breakers

Voltage meter for all battery banks

4 Glendinning Cablemasters (two forward and two aft)

Deck Equipment

Fore deck with upholstered built-in seating

Aft deck with upholstered bench seating

Twin stainless steel anchors are set up with all chain on the dual gypsy windlass.

Deck lockers

Power connections are in the bow (2) as well as the stern (2)

The 1200-gallon fuel tank can be filled from either side of the yacht

Hydraulic crane on the bridge deck, rotating and telescopic

Engine room access under cockpit seat with stair entry

Dometic Cruise Air throughout (complete service 2022 )

Naiad roll stabilizers

Reverso FPS 150 fuel polishing system

Reverso auto oil change system

Dual Racor fuel separators with vacuum gauges 

FireBoy Automatic and Manual deploy

Water fill up high on Portuguese bridge enclosure

2 50A Cablemasters aft and 2 50A Cablemasters forward

Salt and Fresh Water washdown Bow and Stern

800 KG Davit with rotation, telescoping, wireless remote Yacht Controller

Side Power Bow Thruster (15HP)

Side Power Stern Thruster (15HP)

Recent Updates

AGM batteries replaced in 2022 ,

air-conditioning service in 2023 ,

Freshwater vacuflush heads serviced in 2023 ,

shaft seals 2022,

cutlass bearings 2022,

bottom paint stripped 2022 ,

Caterpillar 1000-hour service in September 2021 ,

Boston Whaler tender with 25HP Mercury 4 stroke   2012

Garmin 7215 Touch Screen multifunction units 2016

Exterior varnish 2024 (in progress)

AC service 2024

UV damaged deck hatches on order

There have been four owners and four boat names; SKYLARK, SALT CRACKER, BELLA VITA and PADRONE. The 1st owner operated the vessel in Florida and the Bahamas, totaling approximately 300 engine hours. The second owner traveled between Florida and New England, adding approximately 600 engine hours. The 3rd owner purchased the boat for Bahamas cruising with the family; Covid descended on us all, closing borders and canceling travel. The family cruised for approximately 100 hours before selling to return to sport fishing. The current owners purchased the boat in Florida and have brought it to their summer home in Long Island, NY, for two consecutive summers.

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Luxurious and capable of long distance voyages, Marlow Yachts has been one of most popular cruising vessels built in the last several decades. Marlow currently builds yachts from 49 to 100 feet and there are many great pre-owned opportunities on the market today. Let the team at United Yacht Sales help you find the perfect used Marlow Yacht for sale that meets your budget and needs.

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Between 1995 and 1996 is when rough sketches started to form for the design of Marlow Yachts. By 1998, once agreed upon a design and direction, the sketches were off to a naval architect for any comments and opinion to make it better. This naval architect was Douglas Zurn from Marblehead, Massachusetts. After visiting the top builders in the world of yacht and traveling all over from New Zealand to China, Marlow Yachts went into the building process with an open mind. This gave them the ability to see a great room for improvement in every area. After going through all the steps they vowed to build strictly to top world standards and adhere the strict requirements of organizations such as ISO, International Standards Organization. Ever since the year 2000, Marlow Yachts has become one of the worlds most talked about yacht builders. Imagine being on a Marlow Yacht, one that can take you anywhere in the world.

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Marlow Explorer 53

In 2016, the Marlow Explorer 53 made its debut. A more fuel efficient vessel due to the enhanced beam, to length ratio and underwater design features. At the same time, the interior and deck accommodation spaces are also enhanced due to composite and propulsion technology advances. The galley and dinette area in the pilothouse feature all the amenities you can think of for your gourmet pleasure. The Master stateroom features an Olympic Queen bed midline with hanging lockers. As for the flybridge, there are twin Stiff helm chairs facing the array of instruments and controls. There is also a large L-shaped settee and table if you cared to enjoy lunch with a view.

Marlow Explorer 62E

The Marlow Explorer 62E features two very large staterooms, each with its own head. The transom and cockpit are wide and easy to navigate. The single center staircase significantly increases the volume and allows for two L-shaped settees on the aft deck with their own tables. There are also more seating and tables throughout the vessel for multiple guests to enjoy.

Marlow Explorer 75 Command Bridge

The newest edition to Marlow Yachts is the Marlow Explorer 75 Command Bridge, who made her debut in February of 2018, at the Miami International Boat Show. The entry to the yachts cockpit is made easy from the docks high and low side gates, so no matter the tide, it sure will be an easy step aboard. The large aft deck features a comfortable settee nearly encircling the whole area. The double salon bulkhead doors open and the entire space combines into one large area. The detail and design of this yacht is exquisite. There are four staterooms aboard, which three of them are en suites. The master suite is amidships and extend from beam to beam. The VIP stateroom is located in the bow and features a king sized bed with a large head shower stall. The crew quarters is accessed through a stairway from the aft deck, which is also equipped with a galley and head. Every bit of this yacht is luxurious.

Marlow Voyager 76

The Marlow Voyager 76 has the ability to cross any ocean nonstop at speeds that are 30% greater than todays advertised “ocean crossing vessel”. The main deck features a spacious saloon with curved glass front cabinets containing electronic equipment and a wet bar. The lower deck is where the staterooms are, there are four of them aboard the Marlow Voyager 76. The galley is also in the lower deck, allowing guests to grab a quick snack without having to haul all the way to the main deck. There is also a large and comfortable crew quarters that includes few kitchen appliances for convenience. Taking a trip with the Marlow Voyager 76 is smooth sailing to say the least.

Marlow Explorer 97E Command Bridge

Marlow’s largest yacht known to date is the Marlow Explorer 97E, introduced in 2011. She was designed with performance in mind. There is a 21 foot beam aboard and an exceptional waterline length at around 83 feet allowing for spectacular speed cruising. If purchasing the Marlow Explorer 97E brand new, you can have it custom made with either four, five or six guest cabins. The master stateroom will offer a king sized midship, hanging lockers with his and her heads. At least two of the other cabins will be considered VIP cabins with twin double beds, making this yacht being able to sleep quite a few people!

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