78' Marlow 78E

Now offered this 2006 Marlow 78E is in outstanding condition! This Marlow 78E offers a four stateroom layout, with accommodations for up to ten owners/guest, plus crews quarters with accommodations for two crew/guest. The Caterpillar C-18 motors give this yacht a economical 8-16 knot cruising range.

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Vessel Walk Through

Salon

The salon is very elegant with Teak and Holly floors as well as Satin Teak cabinetry. The built in seating will accommodate 8 adults and there is room for more in the adjacent dining room. This yacht can comfortably entertain a large group. The large flat screen TV is directly across from the U shaped seating. The coffee table is large and comfortable for casual dining. The Salon is well lit with overhead 24V lights, rope lighting, table lamps, and 24V wall sconces. More so, the Bose surround sound is excellent for music or when watching a movie.

Dining Room/Bar

The dining room features a U-shaped seating area that is augmented by chairs on the port end of the table. The table is normally meant to seat 6-8 but has a leaf that can be inserted for large dinner parties. The built in seats lift up to reveal an abundance of easy access storage for provisions for long voyages. The forwards buffet cabinets will store all your dishes and glass ware securely at sea and are easy to access when needed.

Directly across from the table is a full wet bar with sink, wine cooler, clear ice machine, and ample storage.

Galley/Pilothouse

The galley is up in the pilothouse providing great views forward when preparing meals. The U-shaped Galley is a pleasure to work in and has all the amenities of a home kitchen. There are many storage cabinets and drawers for extended cruising.

Master Stateroom

You will feel right at home cruising for extended periods living in this stateroom. The king size bed sits center-line with the his-and-hers heads directly behind both featuring an adjoining shower with access from both heads. Each head has a sink, storage cabinets and drawers, a VacuFlush head, and mirrors. The stateroom is finished in satin teak. There are 6 stainless steel opening port lights in the stateroom and 2 in the head. There is a comfortable desk on the forward wall of the stateroom that has a built in swing out stool.

VIP Stateroom

As you grab the curved teak handrail, gliding down the curved stairs from the pilothouse and galley, you will find the VIP Stateroom is a few steps toward the bow on your right. The headroom in this cabin is close to 7’. The King size berth has easy access from either side. There is a wall mounted flat panel TV with it’s own Direct TV receiver plus a stereo system. Above the main berth, on either side, is a good size bunk bed that is perfect for small children. This stateroom is complete with a full sized head and separate shower.

Port Guest Stateroom

The port side guest stateroom has two very comfortable single berths with a built-in nightstand between them. There is a full size head with separate shower. This stateroom is also finished in satin teak.

Starboard Bunk Room

This stateroom is at the base of the stairwell from the pilothouse. The bunks are appropriately sized for adults with updated mattresses; additionally the room has a TV, storage drawers, and a hanging locker. The guests in this stateroom can access the VIP head from the hallway. There are 2 opening port lights.

Engine Room

The C-18 engines will power this vessel to cruise at speeds most motor yachts can only achieve with larger, heavier, and more costly to operate V-12 engines. This smaller package also provides you with a very spacious engine room. There are twin 25kW Northern Lights generators which are easy to service. The engine room is well lit and well ventilated with 4 fans. There is a fire suppression system, fore and aft blige pumps, with high water alarms.

The engine room is also air-conditioned and the bilges are fully finished allowing you to keep it aesthetically pleasing. The C-18’s are mounted on soft mounts to isolate vibration and the drive couplings further reduce vibration to keep you from having to make minor shaft alignments.

Electronics

This yacht has redundant electronics to insure that, with any failure, there is a backup for the backup systems. The current owners and the captain enjoyed miles of trouble free travelling, with the assurance that the systems would safely guide them. The overhead systems monitoring panel gives all the shipboard displays necessary, including the tank tender system for checking levels in the fuel, water, and black and grey water tanks. Also located in this panel is the inverter monitoring station, the electronic breakers, and digital battery monitors. Bow and Stern Thruster Controls at helm, bridge, and on remote. Total height with radar mast folder is 20’. 

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Deck

The deck areas, both upper and lower, are very special on Marlow Explorer yachts. The attention goes into every detail with high bulwarks, wide side decks, beautiful teak caprails, and secure access to the bow from the Portuguese Bridge. The teak joinery and many other innovative features are unparalleled in this type of yacht.

Engine/Electrical/Mechanical

The Caterpillar C-18 diesels give this yacht a swift 8-17 knot cruise. Engine Hours: Port 3590 and Starboard 3587 

Crew Cabin

The crew cabin features two side by side bunks to comfortably accommodate 2. The crew cabin has its own head and shower as well as a desk. There is a microwave and refrigerator in the crew cabin as well. The crew cabin can be accessed from the cockpit or via the large opening center transom door when in port. 

The full size washer and dryer are in the Crew Cabin.

Manufacturer Provided Description

Marlow Explorer Yachts are limited production yachts built under constant supervision and stringent quality control procedures. The Marlow Explorer 78E is designed and built to cross the oceans of the world in comfort and safety while the proprietary Strut Keel technology allows inland and island cruising with fully protected running gears.

Additional Description

Only the finest components like Dupont Kevlar, CoreCell and enginering construction fabrics are specified for the hull, deck and superstructure of the Marlow Explorer. Vinylester and Epoxy resins and glues are used throughout. Only top quality mechanical components like Aquadrive constant velocity joints, Tides seals, Trace inverters are used. On the lovely hand finished interior quality brands like Sub Zero, Dacor, Asko, Bosch, Franke, Grohe and similar are found. Fine fabrics of Ultraleather and other top brands grace the interior. The result is reminiscent of an era when quality, not quantity was the hallmark of a fine yacht.

Exclusions

The Jet Ski and Owners personal belongings are not included in the sale.

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.