PREFERENCE 19 - TANSU YACHTS FOR SALE

Launched in 2011, PREFERENCE 19 is a luxury motor yacht with award-winning modern aesthetics—crisp, angular lines outside and a bright, loft-inspired, open-plan interior. Her expansive aft deck amplifies her explorer yacht credentials, the ultimate zone for launching tenders and water toys, morning fitness, or simply soaking up the sun on a superyacht built for adventure.

Fastidiously maintained and renowned as a standout charter yacht, she was recently upgraded with Trac electric zero-speed stabilizers and successfully completed her 10-year class special survey. Over the past year, both main engines and generators underwent scheduled servicing and overhauls for smooth, reliable blue-water cruising and refined comfort at rest and underway—hallmarks of a true expedition yacht.

PREFERENCE 19 accommodates 10 guests in a thoughtful layout comprising an owner’s suite, two VIP staterooms, and two twin cabins.

Specifications

Main specifications reveal a purposeful 36.4-meter profile with a 7.4-meter beam and a 2.2-meter draft, launched in 2011 and comprehensively refitted in 2024 by Tansu Yachts; the naval architecture and exterior design are by Riza Tansu, the gross tonnage (GT) is 225, the hull colour is Light Grey, the hull configuration is steel with an aluminum superstructure, she flies the Malta flag, holds Rina classification, and is fully MCA compliant. Performance and capacity are assured by two Caterpillar 32 Acert main engines (combined 1940 kW), with fuel capacity of 47,710 litres, fresh water capacity of 6,400 litres, and holding tanks of 9,200 litres; she cruises comfortably at 12 knots and reaches 16 knots at maximum, with a range of 1,750 nautical miles. Accommodation is arranged across five cabins in total, comprising an owner’s cabin with two en-suite bathrooms, two en-suite VIP staterooms, and two twin staterooms with en-suite, hosting up to 10 guests; crew are housed in three cabins on the lower deck with the Captain’s quarters on the bridge deck, for a total crew of 7. Location and compliance details include VAT/Duty Paid: Yes, and a Class Status of Special 10-Year Condition Survey (Winter 2023/24). Distinction comes with the 2012 Show Boats Interior Design Award – Displacement Motor Yacht 30–59.99m Category.

Machinery

The propulsion heart is a pair of Caterpillar 32 Acert main engines delivering a combined 1940 kW via ZF 3050 reduction 2.4/1 gearboxes; engine hours stand at Port 6,885 hrs and Starboard 6,861 hrs (Feb 2025). At 2100 RPM she settles into a confident 12 knots, consuming 270 L/Hr for a range of 1,750 NM. Electrical autonomy is secured by two Northern Lights 50 kW generators with output of 50 kW, zero-houred following a 20,000-hour rebuild in 2025, and seamless shore connection via an Atlas Shorepower converter with GT2 option. Battery systems are meticulously specified: main engine starting batteries Port & Starboard are 24VDC 1360CCA (new as of Sept 2024), the service bank is 24VDC 480 A/H (to be replaced soon), the emergency bank is 24VDC (to be replaced soon), and radio batteries are 12VDC 280A/H (new as of Oct 2024). Climate control is delivered by x2 Climma CWS 961s with a total capacity of 192 BTU, distributed through MARINE AIRRR x16 air handlers for even, quiet comfort throughout.

Deck equipment

On deck, anchoring and handling are entrusted to a DATA DZC 2200 Hkr windlass working in concert with DATA 2200 aft winches, gripping HHP 119652 anchors on Qingdao anchor chain sized at 16 mm with seven shackles, delivering reliable bite and poised control in every anchorage.

Other machinery

Operational resilience extends beyond propulsion with two Aqaumiser water makers producing 195 liters per hour, new Trac electronic zero speed stabilizers installed in 2022 complemented by Trac stabilizers 16”, and both bow and stern thrusters for assured low-speed authority. Steering is by Data Hydraulics with one 380 VAC 1.5 kW motor and one 24VDC motor, while fuel polishing and protection are handled by ALFA LAVAL MIB313S in concert with Racors. Waste streams are treated through a Hamann sewage system; fresh water purity is maintained by a Hem silver ion system and Gianneschi FW pumps. Bilge water filtration is N/A under 300 GT, with a connection provided from water bilge to the waste oil tank; lube oil capacity is N/A, and waste oil capacity is 300 litres.

Communication and navigation systems

For communications, the yacht is equipped with SAT Com: Yes, VHF Sailor 6222 DCS, SSB: No, and an Iridium cellular phone system, while connectivity is brought up to the moment by two new Starlink systems installed in 2024. Navigation confidence comes from Raymarine radars, a SAT compass Furuno Gp39, Simrad auto pilot, Raymarine depth sounder, GPS by Furuno, Raymarine chart plotter, and Raymarine wind/speed log; Gyro Compass: N/A and Night Vision: N/A are noted. Entertainment is seamlessly integrated with video distributed to 7 TVs (crew quarters, VIP staterooms, owner’s cabin, main salon), an outdoor cinema with a drop-down screen and projector for movie nights on the sun deck, and a Sonos speaker system throughout the yacht.

Galley & laundry equipment

The galley is appointed for professional service with a Miele oven and hob, a Dualit kettle/toaster, and an Oska microwave, supported by a custom walk-in refrigerator and a freezer in the Lazerette; cleanup is effortless with a Miele dishwasher, while laundry care is handled by one washer and one dryer, both by Miele.

Tenders & toys

Adventure is launched by a 6.5 meter Gala aluminum RIB tender and complemented by snorkel gear, two Jet Skis, two Sea Bobs, two paddle boards, a selection of miscellaneous tow toys, water skis, a foiling board, two electric Go Cycle bikes, a basketball hoop, and a golf mat with clubs using fish food golf balls; an extensive suite of exercise equipment—featuring a punching bag, weights, yoga mats, and a pull-up bar—keeps wellness at the heart of every voyage.

Safety & fire protection

Security on board is supported by a Raymarine CCTV system with Raymarine cameras and Raymarine monitors at the bridge, ensuring vigilant situational awareness. Fire protection is comprehensive, with a TYCO fire detection system featuring a new panel and detection heads installed in Oct 2024, fixed Fire Ban Model FBN/5700S systems serving the engine room and Lazerette, and portable extinguishers carried per class and flag requirements. Safety equipment includes two 10-person life rafts positioned on the aft sun deck, life rings located outside per class and flag, EPIRBs carried per flag and class, flares compliant with class and flag, and a full medical kit with access to a mobile doctor service for complete peace of mind.