STERLING YACHTS - Canoe stern - For Sale

The Canoe sternbySTERLING YACHTSis a 157 ftmotor yachtwith afiberglass and plastichull, styled by Sterling for confident full-displacement passages. With a 28 ft beam and accommodations for up to 18, it marries volume with efficient performance from 10 to 14 knots. Presented by Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov.

Selecting a Canoe stern

If you value steady motion, volume, and efficiency at a 10-knot cruising pace, the Canoe sternstands out. Its Full Displacement hull by Sterling, twin inboard Caterpillar diesels, and substantial fuel and water capacities support extended time aboard. Speak with Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales to align specifications and timing with your plans.

Features of the Model

• Proven Full Displacement architecture by Sterling for composed ride and efficiency
• Twin Caterpillar inboard diesel propulsion for dependable long-haul operation
• Hull in fiberglass and plasticwith Composite Fiberglass decks
• 157 ft LOA, 28 ft beam, and 540 GT for generous interior volume
• Accommodations for up to 18
• Robust tankage: 21,926.28 gal fuel and 9,246.02 gal fresh water

Technical Specifications

• Builder: STERLING YACHTS
• Model: Canoe stern
• Type: motor yacht
• Hull material: fiberglass and plastic
• Deck material: Composite Fiberglass
• Hull configuration: Full Displacement
• Hull designer: Sterling
• LOA: 157 ft (48 m)
• Beam: 28 ft (8.66 m)
• Max draft: 10.794 ft (3.29 m)
• Gross tonnage: 540 GT
• Cruising speed: 10 kn (11.51 mph)
• Maximum speed: 14 kn (16.11 mph)
• Engines: 2 x Caterpillar, Inboard, Diesel
• Accommodation: up to 18
• Fuel capacity: 21,926.28 gal
• Fresh water capacity: 9,246.02 gal

Pricing and Ordering

Pricing and delivery details for the Canoe sternare available on request. Contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales to discuss availability, configuration guidance, and next steps for survey and closing.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of yacht is the Canoe stern? A: It is amotor yachtbuilt with afiberglass and plastichull and a Full Displacement design forefficientandstablepassagemaking.

Q: What are the speeds of the yacht? A: The cruising speedis 10 kn (11.51 mph) and themaximum speedis 14 kn (16.11 mph).

Q: How many people can it accommodate? A: The layout supports accommodations for up to 18aboard, offering substantial volume within 540 GT.

Q: What powers the yacht and what fuel does it use? A: Propulsion comes from two Caterpillarinboard dieselengines, supported by afuel capacityof 21,926.28 gallons.

Q: How do I purchase through Shestakov Yacht Sales? A: Reach out to Shestakov Yacht Salesand brokerAndrey Shestakovfor consultation, inspections, negotiation, and closing on aCanoe stern.

Owner Experience Review

Owners gravitate to the Canoe sternbuilds fromSTERLING YACHTSfor their long-range, full-displacement temperament and seakindly manners. An example build is documented with roughly 4,000 nm of range at about 10 knots, which aligns with reports of a quiet helm, softer motion, and reassuring behavior in following swells. That endurance and motion profile make the yacht practical for expedition itineraries and even extended liveaboard use—one owner publicly noted living aboard six months each year in the Philippines.

On board, large Canoe sternyachts are praised for generous salons, open decks, and guest capacity—specifications on a known example show eight cabins for up to 18 guests, a format that also suits charter. At the same time, owner and broker notes point to trade-offs in certain layouts: a galley positioned down can turn service into a multi-level carry, and one discussion called the master head tiny. Underway, owners also highlight a tendency for stern squat at cruise, which reduces transom air-draft and complicates adding swim platforms; where platforms are fitted, the mechanisms demand frequent cleaning and service. As many of these yachts are older, refits are common (with documented work in 2006, 2010, and 2021–2023 on one example), high-hour generators over 16,000 hours are not unusual, and budgets should anticipate that major corrections can run into the millions.

Pros and Cons

• Long-range capability with around 10-kt cruise, exemplified by roughly 4,000 nm on a documented build.
• Comfortable, steady motion with a quiet helm and good behavior in following seas.
• Generous salons and open decks with large-guest layouts suited to charter or family entertaining.
• Some layouts place the galley down, making service up multiple levels cumbersome.
• Stern squat at cruise can reduce transom air-draft and complicate adding/swim platforms.
• Older examples often require significant refit work, with high-hour generators and potentially costly repairs.

Comparison with Other Models