1990 Versilcraft 70 Motor Yacht Challenger - VERSILCRAFT FOR SALE

Flexible, no-income-verification financing available. Approved liveaboard marina—enjoy your own floating residence in Florida. Countless thoughtful upgrades throughout; the photos reveal the full scope.

Maribella is a 1990 Challenger luxury motor yacht measuring 70’ LOA, offering four staterooms plus separate crew space and a total of four heads. The full-beam owner’s suite features a king berth, the VIP provides a queen, the guest cabin offers two singles, and a captain’s office doubles as a cozy single-berth stateroom; the crew quarters add two more singles. There are three guest heads with showers, plus a dedicated crew head and shower for complete privacy and convenience.

Power comes from dependable twin MAN V12 diesels rated at 1,000 hp each. These four-stroke engines are notably efficient at low RPMs, seamlessly dropping to six cylinders per side at slow speeds to conserve fuel. Two generators and an inverter deliver robust, quiet shipboard power. A pedigree European build constructed to U.S. standards, Maribella rides on a solid fiberglass hull and carries impressive volume—she feels substantially larger than her length.

The warm, contemporary interior (refit in 2002) showcases high-gloss oak and burl wood, with updated carpet (2015) plus refreshed upholstery and curtains (2015). Ideal as a refined liveaboard, long-range cruising yacht, and luxury motor yacht, Maribella elevates every voyage with comfort, capability, and style—an appealing bluewater cruiser and premium cruising yacht for discerning owners.

Description

No income verification financing available, and the yacht sits in a legal liveaboard marina in Florida, so your floating condo lifestyle can begin the moment you step aboard. This 1990 Challenger motor yacht, known as MARIBELLA, delivers the generous volume of a pedigree European build crafted to U.S. standards with a solid fiberglass hull—truly a big boat for its size—and a long list of upgrades best appreciated in the photos.

Measuring 70 ft LOA with an 18 ft beam, the layout is designed for extended cruising and comfortable life aboard: a full-beam master with a king-size bed, a VIP stateroom with a queen-size bed, a guest stateroom with two single beds, a captain’s quarters/office with a single bed, and separate crew quarters with two single berths. There are a total of four heads on board—three guest heads with showers plus a crew head with shower. Propulsion is courtesy of reliable twin MAN V12 diesel engines rated at 1,000 hp each. Notably fuel-efficient at low RPM, each MAN can drop to six cylinders at slow speed for economy, and, unlike Detroit Diesels, they are four-cycle. Ship’s power is supported by two generators and an inverter.

The interior, refurbished in 2002, is warm and contemporary, finished in high-gloss oak and burl that glows in natural light. Soft goods were refreshed with upgraded carpet in 2015, alongside new upholstery and curtains the same year, lending a fresh, curated ambiance throughout.

Electronics

Command and control are comprehensive and redundant for confident passagemaking. The navigation suite centers on two Furuno GPS with WAAS and a Furuno 48‑mile radar integrated with Furuno NavNet, aided by a Dell navigation computer. Communications are robust with a West Marine VHF, a Standard VHF, an Icom SSB, and a Qualcomm satellite phone. Helmsmanship is refined by a Robertson autopilot, a rudder indicator, a Simrad Tri‑Data wind display, and a precise compass. Shipboard awareness is enhanced by a full intercom system, cameras in the engine room and cockpit, and a Tank Tender alongside the horn and a dedicated bilge pump control center. Controls for the American Bow Thruster are at hand for fingertip maneuvering.

Electrical

The yacht operates on both 220/110 V AC and 24 V DC systems. Ship’s power is delivered by one 27 kW, 60 Hz generator showing 3,400 hours as of May 2015, complemented by a Fisher Panda 12 kW unit installed new in 2001. Batteries were renewed in November 2014, and there is a dedicated battery charger for the gensets. Shore connectivity is versatile with two 50‑amp and two 220‑volt shore‑power inlets located at the bow and stern, plus telephone and cable inlets forward and aft. An inverter rounds out the system to seamlessly bridge power needs under way and at anchor.

Deck equipement

Purposeful deck gear makes MARIBELLA a joy to operate and entertain. A 2005 Rendova 13‑foot tender with a 50 hp four‑stroke Yamaha comes fully outfitted with VHF, compass, depth sounder, CD, a Bimini top, and a radar arch, launched and retrieved via a Nautical Structures davit. Ground tackle is handled by an anchor windlass with remote controls at both the flybridge and wheelhouse. On deck you’ll find a Bimini top and exterior covers, a MarQuipt Tide Ride boarding ladder, cockpit capstans, an intercom at the bow, aft deck, engine room and both control stations, plus a swim ladder. Video color monitors on the aft deck and in the engine room keep watch where it matters most.

Safety equipment

Safety is built in with a CO2 system installed in October 2002, an EPIRB 406 for emergency location, and fire extinguishers thoughtfully placed in all cabins and the galley.

Mechanical

Mechanical care has been conscientious and timely. The main engines received service in Fort Lauderdale in November 2011; during the October 2011 yard period, all shafts, propellers, and transmissions were checked, aligned, and calibrated. Internal cooling systems for the main engines, generators, and air‑conditioning were comprehensively serviced in 2011. Close‑quarters authority comes from an American bow thruster rated at 22 hp. Filtration is robust with Racor dual fuel filters on the main engines and a Racor single fuel filter for the generator. Bilge management is handled by five automatic bilge pumps tied into a manifold system. The engine room was repainted in May 2011—including machinery, mains, plumbing, and floorboards—and new fuel lines were installed the same month. An oil‑change system services the main engines, generators, and transmissions for clean, efficient maintenance.

Features

Thoughtfully specified for comfort and autonomy, the yacht provides shore power inlet, a generator, and an inverter. The electronics suite includes a depthsounder, radar, a TV set, a navigation center, an autopilot, a compass, GPS, and VHF. Interior amenities comprise an electric bilge pump, marine head, air conditioning, heating, hot water, and a battery charger, creating a self‑contained environment whether alongside, at anchor, or at sea.

Propulsion

Power is delivered by twin MAN V 12 diesel engines from 1990, each producing 1,000 hp, with approximately 2,200 hours, driving inboard direct‑drive shafts. These four‑cycle MANs are notably efficient at displacement speeds, with the capability to operate on six cylinders per engine at slow speed for improved fuel economy, making long passages smoother, quieter, and more economical.

Specifications

Dimensions underscore her presence: length overall 70 ft and beam 18 ft. The hull is fiberglass, built to U.S. standards for long‑term durability. Tankage includes fresh water, fuel, and holding tanks. Accommodations are generous with four guest cabins and four guest heads, plus one crew cabin and one crew head, ensuring privacy and practicality for owners, guests, and crew alike.