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The 78-foot (23.77m) Marlow VK is a very attractive, user-friendly and economical raised pilothouse motor yacht. Previously offered as BLUE HERON, VK has been beautifully and meticulously upgraded without regard to cost. She was originally launched in 2005 but was last refitted in 2020. The yacht’s original-build owner used her for two years in the Med before taking the yacht to Florida for interior and exterior refits. She was then purchased by her current owner who realized the potential of VK and restored her to like-new condition.
VK is a member of the Marlow 78E series with all the desired Marlow options. She features a modified V-hull and hardtop outfitted in teak over fiberglass materials utilizing modern techniques and technology to provide the yacht with a superior level of strength but a reduced weight. VK has a 20-foot (6.20m) beam and a draft of five feet (1.55m). The yacht offers an impressive level of performance. She is able to reach a maximum speed of 26 knots and a cruising speed of 17 knots. The build materials and performance of the yacht also contribute to an increased range and a reduced need for fuel, which is a benefit to eco-conscious owners.
VK’s interior spaces are open and welcoming. The main deck features a salon and dining area where guests can relax and unwind. The space features a built-in wrap-around settee and a 46-inch retractable HD TV with surround sound. A half-wall divides the salon and the dining space, which is outfitted with a full wet bar and a built-in wine cooler with abundant storage and glassware.
The yacht’s galley is well equipped for creating exceptional meals at sea. It has black granite counters and a very functional workspace. The yacht’s pilothouse is found forward of the galley.
Four staterooms provide accommodations to seven guests aboard VK. These staterooms include a full-beam master located forward on the lower deck, a VIP stateroom and two additional guest cabins. The yacht also has crew accommodations for two.
The exterior spaces of VK are well suited for enjoying life on the water. The main deck aft has a built-in settee for alfresco dining. The upper deck features a helm station as well as mirrored built-in tables with built-in seating and chairs. This space is covered by the hardtop and is usable in all conditions. Further aft is a lounge area with chairs and tender storage with a davit.
VK was delivered to her original build owner via ship and lightly cruised in the Mediterranean for two years and then brought to Florida for interior and exterior styling refits. With the vessel located at the Marlow USA Yacht Yard in Snead Island, Florida her second owner saw the opportunity to make her like new adding beautiful changes and upgrades. In fact, much became brand-new on this boat at this time.
All electrical infrastructure was brought to USA standards, including all control panels, all chargers, a fully redundant and complete electronics package, stabilizers, tender and engine, upholstery and interior decorations, fabrics, draperies, bedspreads, linens, water maker, water filtration system, entertainment systems, fuel polisher. Also, all household appliances i.e. cooktop, dishwasher, oven washer, dryer systems, entertainment systems, refrigeration and freezer systems, fuel polisher, exterior cushions; all canvas, barrier coat, and anti-fouling, boot stripe paint, and satellite.
The addition of new stern thruster, redundant hydraulics both engines, all teak floors refinished, custom-built desk area, salon, and dining tables, engine room fans and controls, complete updated exhaust system, inverter system, most of the exterior teak refinished, barbecue grills, motorized top deck awning, fire extinguishers, exterior lighting, simply to name a few.
VK’s most recent updates and improvements include Blue Awlgrip topside paint (2017), custom teak tables on the flybridge, and full enclosure of flybridge with the addition of custom Lexan wing doors.
Custom helm seats on the flybridge and dual companion seat at flybridge, and new exterior cushions on the flybridge and after-cockpit complete with canvas covers. She also benefits from an upgrade in 2013 AB 15 VST hard bottom inflatable tender, reworked hydraulic crane system, upgrade to batteries and charging system for thrusters, additional 100-amp shore power service, Glendenning real, and Low Voltage LED lighting throughout not to mention updated appliances in galley and laundry, simply to name a few.
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION UPGRADES - SERVICED MARCH 2020
MECHANICAL:
GENERAL:
INTERIOR LIGHTING CONVERSION TO LED:
AUDIO-VIDEO EQUIPMENT:
ELECTRICAL:
VK features an open main salon and dining area with an AV console to port flanked by matching chairs. To starboard and aft is a wrap-around built-in settee with a corner cabinet. Truly a great space for lounging and enjoying the new 46” retractable HDTV with surround sound. Forward to starboard, divided by a half wall is the dining area with concealed desk outboard and sideboard with storage forward. To port is the wet bar area with a built-in wine cooler massive counter space and storage with glass-faced storage lockers for wine and cocktail glasses.
Up three steps and forward is the fully equipped galley, open to the pilothouse and casual dining area. Black granite countertops coupled with an under-mount sink and flush cooktop allow for an abundance of working space and tidy-up to complete the overall incredibly esthetically pleasing fully functional workspace. Forward of the galley and completing the pilothouse one finds the centerline helm station with leather-covered Stidd helm seat flanked to port by the casual dinette and to starboard by the accommodations staircase down with additional workspace/navigation area to starboard and furthest outboard.
Moving below and forward down the magnificently crafted staircase one finds four private staterooms, aft and amidships is the full with berth master cabin with King center-line walk around berth with drawer storage below, large closet forward to starboard, writing desk to port and dresser storage outboard on both sides of the cabin. Aft of the berth and accessible from both sides one finds the full beam, his and her bath and head arrangement with centerline large walk-in stall shower. FABULOUS! And more than the comforts of home! The VIP cabin is fully forward with an ensuite head and stall shower, hanging lockers to port and starboard, and adequate clothing storage in-drawer storage below the berth.
Guest cabin one is to port with ensuite head, split single berths with drawer storage below, and one hanging locker outboard. Guest cabin two is forward and outboard of the inward turning staircase from the Pilot House and shares the VIP / Day Head. The vessel's laundry equipment is below this berth. Tambour doors quickly privatize this space if desired otherwise open to the staircase architecture features.
Additional interior details include Satin finished teak paneling throughout, solid hardwood valances, varnished teak, and Holly sole, louvered or Campbell or face cabinet doors, English beveled mirrors, dovetail Douglas four drawers with ball bearing slides, brass stainless hardware throughout, all storage cabinets lined with Formica, all hanging lockers lined with Cedar, insulated ducting and hardwood grills for air-conditioning, lamp positive cabinet locks, tasteful designer fabrics, drapes, bedspreads, teak wood blinds in the salon and pilothouse, cylinder lifts on births, motorized parentheses motorized and master), Grohe top-line faucets and fixtures, granite countertops in galley and heads, stainless portlights with screens and blackouts in all staterooms and heads. Tastefully and newly decorated utilizing marine-grade fabrics throughout.
Master Stateroom
Full beam master stateroom forward of the engine room, amidship, insulated from the engine room by the bulkhead, fuel tanks, and his and hers heads with adjoining shower.
VIP
Port Guest
Starboard Guest and Laundry Area
Most all new in 2020 and available at both pilothouse and flybridge
The engine room features exceptional headroom with easy access to all sides of the engines and other service-required equipment. The space is air-conditioned with easy access from the aft deck or transom door.
General
VK is constructed from the most modern materials and techniques providing more strength with less weight than possible with conventional technology. The use of Kevlar modified epoxy resin And high-density core materials allows the Marlow Explorer to be stronger than the heaviest of hulls at a fraction of the weight. The use of a modern resin-infused vacuum-assisted transfer is made on every counter, cabinet, and sole in the yacht.
The result is a yacht that cruises at 20+ knots when conventionally constructed yachts would only achieve 17 knots with similar power. Even if speed is not a driving factor for some, the increased range and reduced fuel costs will be of great benefit.
Other Hull and Deck construction aspects include:
Additional deck gear includes:
All owner's personal effects are excluded from sale. An itemized list may be provided on request.
The biggest compliment a broker can be offered is to have the yacht back for sale from the same client you sold to.
Previously offered as BLUE HERON, VK has been beautifully and meticulously upgraded without regard to cost. “I WANT HER LIKE NEW”, was the comment continuously offered by this present owner when he purchased her. This yacht has all the desired Marlow options!
Please allow us the opportunity to get you a little closer and offer the pros and cons of this very attractive, user-friendly, and economical raised pilothouse motor yacht.
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.
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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