INACE - Explorer - For Sale

Presented by Shestakov Yacht Sales, the ExplorerbyINACEis amotor yachtwith anexpedition profile, built on asteel hullwith a displacement hull featuring a bulbous bow. At 126 ft (38.4 m) LOA, it cruises at 11 knots (12.66 mph) and reaches 13 knots (14.96 mph).

Selecting a Explorer

Choosing the right configuration of the Explorerstarts with your mission. As a trueexpedition yachtand capablemotor yacht, it balances comfort, capacity, and efficiency. Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales will help you match accommodations (guests and crew), performance targets, and interior finish to your plans, coordinating every detail with the builder’s pedigree and the model’s specifications.

Features of the Model

• Robust construction: a steel hullpaired with steel decks and a displacement hull with bulbous bow for efficient passagemaking.
• Dependable propulsion: single Caterpillar inboard diesel; 11-knot cruising and 13-knot maximum speeds (12.66 / 14.96 mph).
• Thoughtful layout: accommodations count of 12, with sleeping for 9 and 8 heads for onboard comfort.
• Professional crew spaces: 4 crew cabins with 7 beds to support extended operations.
• Designed interiors: by Luiz Debasto for a refined onboard experience.
• Dimensions that deliver volume and stability: 126 ft (38.4 m) LOA, 26 ft (7.92 m) beam, and significant draft range (min 24.059 ft / 7.3333 m; max 26.247 ft / 8 m).
• Enduring capacities: 16,300 gal fuel and 2,300 gal fresh water.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Explorer
• Builder: INACE
• Type: motor yacht
• Subcategory: expedition yacht
• Hull category: steel yacht
• LOA: 126 ft (38.4 m)
• Beam: 26 ft (7.92 m)
• Draft (min): 24.059 ft (7.3333 m)
• Draft (max): 26.247 ft (8 m)
• Speed (cruise): 11 kn (12.66 mph)
• Speed (max): 13 kn (14.96 mph)
• Engines: 1 x Caterpillar, Inboard, Diesel
• Hull configuration: Displacement w Bulbous Bow
• Deck material: Steel
• Interior designer: Luiz Debasto
• Accommodations: 12
• Sleeps: 9
• Heads: 8
• Crew cabins: 4
• Crew beds: 7
• Fuel capacity: 16300 gal
• Water capacity: 2300 gal

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and build or outfitting guidance on the ExplorerbyINACE, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our brokerage will align your requirements with thisexpedition yachtandmotor yachtplatform’s capabilities, manage documentation, surveys, and delivery planning.

Questions and Answers

• What are the cruisingandmaximum speedsof theExplorer?
  Cruising speed is 11 knots(12.66 mph) and maximum speed is13 knots(14.96 mph).

• What are the yacht’s dimensionsanddrafts?
  LOA is 126 ft (38.4 m), beam26 ft (7.92 m), with draft ranging from24.059 ft (7.3333 m)to26.247 ft (8 m).

• What enginepowers thismotor yacht?
  A single Caterpillarinboard dieselpowers the yacht.

• How many accommodations,sleeps, andcrewspaces are on board?
  There are 12 accommodations, sleeping for9, and8 heads; crew spaces include4 cabinswith7 beds.

• What is the hull and deck construction, andhull form?
  It features a steel hullwithsteel decksand aDisplacement w Bulbous Bowconfiguration.

Owner Experience Review

Owners and captains report that the ExplorerfromINACEis used as a true long-range expedition platform: multiple Atlantic crossings are documented, some programs have logged in excess of 75,000 miles, and one example was cited as among the busiest charter yachts in the Med in 2008. An independent sea trial also noted a calm, comfortable motion when set beam-to short, steep seas off Fortaleza. Listings and user reports consistently place performance in efficient displacement territory, with an approximate 10-knot cruise and about 12 knots at the top.

On board, crews emphasize the huge internal volume and the feel of a larger yacht, with layouts that commonly include a full-beam master, below-deck guest staterooms, and a full-beam galley; pilothouse and raised-pilothouse variants are both seen. Several refits have targeted lower noise and vibration in guest areas with reported improvements. At the same time, forum feedback is mixed on ride in certain conditions, with at least one captain describing excessive heel and wallowing. Maintenance notes trend positive on keep-it-simple engineering and heavy-duty systems arranged for in-vessel service; steel hulls are praised for repairability in remote regions, while aluminum demands vigilant isolation of dissimilar metals and corrosion protection to keep costs in check. For liveaboard use, world cruising, and charter, the Explorerrewards disciplined maintenance and thoughtful loading.

Pros and Cons

• Proven long-range capability with multiple Atlantic crossings and programs reporting 75k+ miles.
• Huge interior volume with full-beam master/galley and guest layouts suited to liveaboard and charter.
• Efficient displacement performance around 10 knots cruising and about 12 knots top, with comfortable motion noted in trials.
• Mixed seakeeping reports include a captain citing excessive heel and wallowing in some conditions.
• Aluminum builds can be maintenance-intensive without rigorous isolation and corrosion management.
• Noise and vibration may need targeted refit work to meet modern comfort expectations.

Comparison with Other Models