All Ocean Yachts BC 103 Multi Purpose Explorer Fiberglass - ALL OCEAN YACHTS FOR SALE

2027 | 103’ Full-Displacement Motor Yacht — New Build

Crafted for those who measure journeys in horizons rather than miles, this 103-foot new-build motor yacht marries ocean-going capability with the poise of contemporary luxury. Conceived as a full-displacement vessel with a bulbous bow for exceptional efficiency and comfort at sea, she is engineered for long-range passage-making while delivering the refined quietude of a true superyacht. Built in China by seasoned craftsmen with an anticipated delivery timeline of approximately 24 months, the project offers the confidence of proven shipyard expertise alongside the freedom of bespoke customization—including the option to construct in steel for owners seeking a classic expedition stance.

Inside, Luiz de Basto Design imagines a serene, light-drenched environment that celebrates generous volume and a notably broad beam. Elegant textures, sculptural furnishings, and thoughtfully framed views create a calm, luminous atmosphere from salon to staterooms. Accommodation is arranged for up to eight guests in beautifully appointed quarters, complemented by five exquisitely finished heads. Separate crew spaces—three cabins for a team of up to five—ensure impeccable, discreet service on every passage.

Underway, twin Caterpillar inboard diesels deliver a steady 10-knot cruising rhythm and an effortless 13-knot sprint when required, with the inherent grace of a displacement hull smoothing the sea’s edges. Substantial fuel reserves of approximately 9,800 gallons and a generous 3,000-gallon freshwater capacity underscore her autonomy and transoceanic intent, while the yacht’s ocean-going draft and fiberglass composite construction (with fiberglass decks) enhance strength, stability, and durability. The result is an unhurried, confident ride—equally at ease crossing open oceans or lingering in remote anchorages.

Outdoor living unfolds across expansive, thoughtfully sheltered terraces designed for al fresco dining, sunset lounging, and quiet mornings over coffee. Every space invites effortless flow between the elements and the interior, elevating daily rituals into moments of pure ease. From her clean, purposeful profile to the inviting warmth of her interiors, this yacht is a study in balanced power and timeless elegance.

As a long-range explorer yacht and full-displacement motor yacht, she is a custom superyacht in the truest sense—an ocean-going, new-build project that can be tailored to your cruising style, whether envisioned as a contemporary luxury motor yacht, an expedition-capable explorer, or a world-ready, long-range cruiser.

Description and layouts for the R.S.E (Regatta Support Explorer), the D.S.E (Dive), the T.S.E (Toy)

All Ocean Yachts BC 103’ M.P.E (Multi Purpose Explorer) was conceived to deliver a truly modular, multi-mission explorer based on the highly innovative AOY 90’ and AOY 100’ cockpit Explorer platform. The mission profile for the AOY BC 103 M.P.E is to answer multiple niche explorer roles without costly redesigns, leveraging the same construction platform, the same outstanding specifications, seakeeping and long-range features, and notably flexible interior arrangements, thereby delivering multi-vessel build efficiencies to bespoke missions. The “BC” designation proudly honors Bob Connell, a world‑class sailor, leading surveyor, accomplished yacht builder and exceptional human being whose insights shaped not only the AOY Explorers but many explorers we have created over the past two decades; a donation from the sale of each AOY BC 103’ M.P.E will be made in Bob’s name to the US SAILING ORGANIZATION. As a Regatta Support Explorer (R.S.E), the vessel is engineered to support ultra-large sailing yachts and the ever-growing international regatta circuit, while also providing the same high level of service to fleets and performance sailboats worldwide. On the lower deck, the layout mirrors the standard AOY arrangement with the option to add Pullman berths in the twin guest staterooms, or to switch the port crew double to match the starboard upper-and-lower configuration. Beginning forward, there are crew cabins for four, each with ensuite head and separate shower; immediately aft to port sits a generous crew mess with sink, fridge, microwave and a converting settee that lowers into a full-size bunk for short-term extra crew, dive guides or fishing pros, with ample storage beneath. Further aft to port, a full-size laundry and dry-goods area features two full-size washers and two full-size dryers, a large sink, space for a clothes press, and a service door directly into the guest corridor so crew can discreetly service guest cabins; this laundry is deliberately oversized to handle both the vessel’s guests and additional laundry from a racing crew. Aft within the guest area, there are two lower twin cabins with Pullman berths and, just forward to starboard, a large queen cabin; all guest cabins enjoy ensuite heads with separate showers. The main deck embraces a country‑kitchen layout, starting at the bow with a deep stowage zone that carries twin chest freezers, a commercial refrigerator, and a vast dry‑stores hold—part of a deliberately generous cold and dry‑storage plan sized for the high guest throughput the vessel supports. Aft to port, an oversized banquette seats up to twelve with copious under‑seat storage and a large TV positioned behind for movies, race debriefs, or corporate presentations; further aft to port, a counter-dining bar seats five and opens to the chef’s galley. To starboard forward, a desk/office leads aft to a full wet bar with drink fridge, wine cooler, ice maker, sink and storage that doubles as a side‑bar and service hub for dining. Just aft on starboard, an extendable banquette table seats up to ten with additional stowage beneath. In concert, these dining elements provide seating for up to twenty‑seven in the dining zone, with a further ten seats in the aft main‑deck bar area for a total of thirty‑seven seats inside on the main deck, and when flybridge seating is included, standard dining capacity rises to fifty, not counting additional tables that can be arranged on the aft deck for large events. This service bandwidth is made possible by a large commercial galley aft to port of the dining zone, outfitted with a six‑burner cooktop, high‑grade ventilation, twin convection ovens, microwave, triple sink with disposal, dishwasher, and a full‑size commercial refrigerator devoted to the chef, with extensive counters and cabinetry. Immediately aft is the stewardess zone with its own triple sink, trash compactor, and a three‑minute dishwasher, plus a dual‑access china locker that can be loaded from the galley side and serviced from the dining side—an invaluable feature when serving large groups; integrated here are a second wine cooler and side‑bar, a second large pantry, and direct side‑deck access for crew and provisioning. Across from the pantry sits a commercial full‑size refrigerator and a double‑door freezer. In total, the dining and galley zone carries three full‑size refrigerators, two wine coolers, one drink refrigerator, one ice maker, plus two full‑size chest freezers and one double‑door freezer, all serviced by oversized windows that bathe these areas in natural light. Aft of the dining zone, the main foyer provides stairs to the bridge and lower decks, a head, and a large wet locker. Beyond, a bar, game and TV room offers a full‑service bar with sink, drinks fridge, wine cooler, and a large ice maker, plus a game table for four that expands to seat eight with additional lounge seating. Through an oversized door lies the massive service deck measuring 20 x 22 feet (440 sq ft) with two oversized 10 x 5 foot deck hatches to port and starboard, enabling direct transfer of extra‑large sails from the sailing yacht or from the 22‑foot RIB chase boats on the bow down into the sail locker/lazarette by way of the two‑ton crane located at the aft end of the pilothouse deck. Removable handrail sections in the bulwarks port and starboard ease the passage of sails, and the span between the deck hatches accommodates a 10 x 8 foot container or a service trailer while still allowing either hatch to open; the crane can offload the container or trailer directly to shore. A forward wet bar by the saloon entrance adds a sink, drinks fridge and trash compactor. The deck is highly flexible, with a large tent awning deployable for shade to work sails, make repairs, or set stages and tables, supported by the crane. Aft, a comfortable swim platform gives direct access to the sail locker/lazarette and an oversized engine‑room door sized to remove any equipment. The pilothouse deck is reached four ways—via starboard aft‑deck stairs, port and starboard forward side‑deck stairs, or the internal main‑foyer stairs—and adopts a captain‑up arrangement with the captain’s cabin behind the bridge. The wheelhouse is expansive, with a centerline helm chair, a centerline bench, a raised settee in the starboard‑aft corner, a full‑width navigation console with space for a world‑cruising electronics suite, deep drawers and storage port and starboard, including full‑size chart drawers beneath the port nav counter; to port sits the captain’s desk and communications center, and the captain’s cabin offers a full‑size raised double bed with drawers beneath, a hanging locker with integrated drawers, and an ensuite with separate shower. Aft, the upper foyer opens to the master stateroom with a raised king bed for maximum views and storage beneath; a raised lounge/day bed is built into the starboard window line for serene vistas, with storage below, plus three full‑size hanging lockers totaling nine feet of closet space and, forward of the bed, a large chest of drawers flanked by closets and a 52‑inch TV. The ensuite is generous with excellent private window light and a large shower. Counting the day bed, the space can host a total of eleven guests. Aft is the master deck with space for lounge chairs and a table, two additional chest freezers, and the aft crane. The flybridge, reached via the pilothouse deck, feels like that of a 130‑footer, greeting you first with a large Jacuzzi to soak away a day’s racing and an extra‑large sun pad with storage beneath; further forward to port under cover is an oversized dining lounge with stowage under, opposite a full bar with six stools, drinks fridge, ice maker, sink and storage, with a BBQ station aft. Up two steps forward, raised “stadium” seating includes twin six‑plus‑foot bench‑lounges port and starboard and a center helm, ideal to follow regattas or recline as day beds in the shade. Looking forward, the boat deck carries two 22‑foot chase boats or a tailored tender mix, easily servicing race boats while keeping guests dry en route to shore or water activities; when the tenders are launched, the boat deck becomes another superb vantage point for race action. For dedicated divers, researchers and wreck‑hunters, the D.S.V (Dive/Wreck/Research Support Vessel) mission profile is to operate safely and self‑sufficiently in remote locations worldwide using any of the interchangeable layouts. The vast lazarette can be outfitted as a full dive center, including a decompression chamber, and the expansive aft deck—with removable rails—simplifies deployment and recovery of side‑scan sonar, shark cages, floating dive platforms, suction dredges and other specialty equipment; on deck you can carry a great array of underwater toys and/or a 10 x 8 foot container for research gear, or even a third tender, while the two standard large tenders deliver divers to hard‑to‑reach sites or to shore to explore. We recommend the captain‑up arrangement to free additional crew berths for dive operations and guides. As a T.C.V (Toy Carrying Vessel), the large flexible aft deck, huge lazarette with oversized hatches, and expansive forward boat deck are designed to carry an extraordinary variety of water and land toys: a jeep on deck is no problem; a small fixed‑keel sailboat or a sailing catamaran, standard or folding, likewise; canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, windsurfers, kite boards, hovercraft, water slides, BladeFish dive scooters, any style of scooter or motorcycle—again, no problem; even a folding‑wing airplane can be accommodated. The open‑format spaces let you decide what to carry and when, and change your mind without compromise—every zone is created to be completely flexible. Your imagination sets the brief, and for accommodations and crew we again suggest the captain‑up layout because the more toys aboard, the more crew you will want to keep them pristine and everyone playing safely. Beyond these missions, the platform also scales to submarine support: the S.S.V (Submarine Support Vessel) has been engineered as the most compact AOY BC 103 capable of carrying and deploying a two‑ or three‑person submarine up to 18,000 pounds using an aft two‑point A‑frame crane system (smaller subs may use a boom crane). Submarine operations are human‑intensive, so the standard S.S.V layout places the captain’s cabin up and offers the option of an additional crew cabin in the lazarette to bring total complement to as many as seven, or a mix of crew and submarine pilot/guide. Depending on owner intentions, the skylounge can be configured as a research laboratory or a film lab, and the lazarette can host a full dive center. We welcome new niche explorer ideas you wish to pursue; the AOY BC 103’ M.P.E is expressly designed to adapt without losing an ounce of capability.

Hull characteristics

The hull is constructed in marine‑grade fiberglass and carries the purposeful proportions of a true ocean explorer: length overall is 103 feet (31.4 meters), with length on deck of 97 feet (29.5 meters) and an approximate length on the waterline of 91 feet (27.74 meters). Molded beam is 24 feet 2 inches (7.315 meters), and draft at half‑load—4,580 gallons of fuel and 1,500 gallons of fresh water—is 7 feet 6 inches (2.29 meters). Displacement is approximately 220 metric tons at 100% fuel and 100% water, and approximately 183 metric tons light ship. Design cruise speed at half load is 10 knots, with continuous 100% engine load yielding approximately 10.5 knots. Fuel oil tankage totals approximately 9,800 gallons, while potable water tankage is approximately 3,000 gallons (11.3799 metric tons). Lube‑oil tankage is 120 gallons (0.51 metric tons), with a matching 120‑gallon (0.51 metric tons) contaminated‑oil tank. Black‑water capacity is 427 gallons (2.5 metric tons), and grey‑water capacity is 427 gallons (2.47 metric tons). At 10 knots, range is approximately 4,000 nautical miles. The hull is subdivided by transverse and longitudinal watertight and oil‑tight bulkheads as shown in the contract drawings, creating the following compartments: forepeak; fresh‑water tanks; crews’ quarters; guest stateroom number three with crew lounge and laundry compartment; guest staterooms number one and number two compartment; fuel‑oil tanks; engine room; and the steering‑gear compartment/lazarette. The hull structure has been designed and engineered by High Modulus.

Major equipment list and systems

Propulsion is entrusted to two Caterpillar C18 electronic main engines, A‑rated at 450 BHP at 1,800 RPM with deep‑sump oil pans and 24‑volt electric start, turning through two Twin Disc reduction gears at 3.50:1 with Velvet Drive. Ship’s power is delivered by two Kilopak or Northern Lights generators at 35 kW and 1,800 RPM, 120/240 three‑phase with 12‑volt electric start. The running gear features twin Aqualoy 17 stainless‑steel shafts of 4‑inch diameter, driving a handed pair of five‑blade bronze propellers and working against two wing‑shaped semi‑balanced rudders; all reciprocating machinery is mounted on resilient vibration‑damping mounts. Exhaust for mains and generators uses Centek water‑wash systems, while fixed‑system firefighting is by Kidde‑Fenwal CO2 or Optec International water‑mist. Engine controls are by Kobelt with SPA 10590 remote, and hydraulic steering and pumps are also by Kobelt. Maneuvering power forward is via an American Bow Thruster of 65 HP. The ground‑tackle suite comprises two 200‑kilogram CQR‑type anchors on two lengths of 5/8‑inch stud‑link chain at approximately 137 meters each, served by two Maxwell VWC6000 windlasses with foot controls and remote, stainless chain guards at the bow, and chain counters in the wheelhouse. Climate control is handled by one Aqua Air Series Model A12‑2‑2 HC with soft starts totaling 12 tons of capacity, Tempwise 2000 fan controls, and two raw‑water pumps, while Quantum Marine Zero Speed stabilizers ensure comfort at rest and underway. Engine‑room ventilation is provided by two variable‑speed, reversing fans. Tank levels are monitored by self‑closing sight glasses or dipsticks on all tanks plus a Tank Tender or similar electronic system. Black‑water flushing is via HeadHunter. Handling heavy loads is simplified by a Steelhead or Aritex marine crane of two tons, and boarding is via an Aritex or similar fully retracting hydraulic passerelle. A Buell quad pneumatic air horn with automatic fog signal projects authority. Two sea chests with a cross‑over pipe feed all seawater systems, with all seawater piping in CuNi and individual sea strainers on each system; the bilge system is both AC and DC, with the AC side backed up by the fire‑main. Black‑ and grey‑water systems utilize HeadHunter toilets and two diaphragm pumps interlinked for black and grey, with dedicated holding tanks. Fuel is distributed among four tanks including a day tank for approximately 9,160 US gallons (34,800 liters), polished by an Alfa Laval MiB 303 fuel‑cleaning system, with twin Racor Mod 75‑1000MA filters for the mains and single Racor Mod 1000 filters for the generators, plus a Blackmer Series 414‑414A electric transfer pump and a manual pump. Lube‑oil handling includes one 120‑gallon (456‑liter) clean‑oil tank and one 120‑gallon (456‑liter) dirty‑oil tank with two Oberdorfer AC pumps hard‑plumbed. Fresh‑water autonomy is assured by two 800‑gpd desalination units with auto back‑flush and sand filter, two pressure sets by Water Maker Inc with three‑quarter‑horsepower AC pumps and a 36‑gallon pressure tank, a hot‑water circulating pump, two 50‑gallon (190‑liter) hot‑water heaters, two Aqua‑Pure drinking‑water filters, one UV filter, one pressure‑reduction valve, four fresh‑water deck outlets and two fresh‑water showers. Compressed air comes from a one‑and‑one‑third‑horsepower model 3 C‑2425252D with a 2.5‑gallon reserve tank and outlets in the engine room and on the foredeck. Shore power is accepted through an Atlas 45 kVA power converter, two 100‑amp Glendinning cable systems, and two 150‑foot 100‑amp cords, feeding an Atlas main switchboard with seamless transfer and a Trace inverter with Link 4000. As far as practical, all ship’s lighting is LED, with navigation lights by Aqua Signal 55 Series LED. The low‑voltage architecture provides 24‑volt starting on the mains via two banks of 8D batteries with paralleling, 12‑volt starting on the generators via two banks of 8D batteries with paralleling, electronics fed by four 12‑volt 8D batteries configured into two banks of 24 volts, and a house bank of two 8D batteries for 24 volts, supported by one 60‑amp charger and two 40‑amp chargers. Corrosion is monitored by an Engelhard system, and five LED underwater lights illuminate the sea. Visibility is assured by five electric windshield wipers—one for each of the five center windows—Exalto/Vetus 295M pantographs with integral washers and stainless‑steel arms. Heading is set by two Danforth 5‑inch Constellation compasses. Pilothouse seating comprises two bench‑settee units per designer drawings, one with a granite‑top table, and a single centerline helm seat as specified.

Aft deck/lazarrete

The aft deck measures 20 by 22 feet and is pierced by two oversized 10 by 5 foot hatches leading to the large lazarette, creating a remarkably flexible working platform that can be configured for a wide variety of uses. Multiple integrated hard points across the deck secure equipment of every type, and a 10 by 8 foot container fits neatly between the hatches; a sun awning can be deployed to shade work or transform the space into an entertainment terrace. The standard layout carries removable side rails, with the option for manually folding bulwarks operated by the two‑ton aft crane; when folded out 90 degrees, the bulwarks extend the deck by 6 feet 6 inches to create a vast 20 by 28 feet 6 inches arena. A full wet bar is positioned forward by the saloon door. The lazarette itself measures 21 by 12 feet 6 inches and is accessed either via the deck hatches or the swim‑platform door; it is equally flexible, accommodating a full dive center, toys, sails or mission‑specific gear with ease.

Captains cabin

The preferred configuration places the captain’s cabin up, immediately behind the wheelhouse, with a full‑size double bed incorporating drawer storage, a hanging locker with integrated drawers, and a private head with a separate shower, ensuring the captain is steps from the bridge with the comfort and discretion befitting command.

Crew lounge

A spacious crew lounge lies aft of the crew cabins on the port side, centered on a 6‑foot‑6‑inch settee whose lowering table converts the space into an extra bunk for short‑term crew or guides, with storage beneath. Opposite, a practical counter integrates a sink, fridge and overhead microwave. This lounge connects forward via stairs to the galley or aft to the full‑size laundry, which in turn offers direct access to the guest areas for discreet service.

Crew quarters

Forward on the lower deck are two crew quarters, each with an ensuite head and separate shower. Cabins may be specified with upper‑and‑lower single berths or with a lower double berth to suit mission manning. Access is via stairs descending from the galley, and there is an option to add an engineer’s cabin within the lazarette.

Audio and visual equipment

An allowance is reserved for a comprehensive audio‑visual specification, enabling you to tailor cinema, broadcast and presentation capabilities to your mission profile and brand of entertainment.

Allowances for all ocean yachts explorer

Your finish and outfitting allowances are structured to combine robust commercial capability with bespoke luxury. For soft finishes, the carpet and pad allowance is set at US$44 per yard, granite flooring and countertops at US$110 per square meter, interior settee fabric and/or leather at US$40 per square yard, window treatments at US$12,000, and wall panels, overhead materials and/or Marlite at US$40 per square yard. Electronics allowance totals US$180,000 (with a detailed list of equipment to be provided), and an entertainment allowance of US$25,000 complements it; yard mounting of electronics and AV equipment is budgeted at US$6,000. Light‑fixture allowances are specified by area: interior lower accommodations at US$30 per fixture, main deck (except galley) at US$40 per fixture, galley at US$30 per fixture, upper deck at US$30 per fixture, crew areas at US$30 per fixture, and exterior fixtures at US$42 each. Tender allowances are US$55,000 for tender one and US$55,000 for tender two. All “white goods” aboard are allowed at US$35,000, as detailed below, while hardware budgets include all plumbing and bath fixtures at US$36,000 and all interior hardware at US$15,000. Owner‑supplied items to be purchased in the builder’s country include loose furniture, chinaware, loose galley equipment, artwork, and bed covers and linens. Appliances within the white‑goods allowance are indicative and priced in US dollars as follows, with any additional equipment incurring installation costs: one GE dishwasher Model GSD2350R CS in stainless steel at US$300; one ENODIS three‑minute dishwasher, model Avenger HT, at US$3,550; one GE double convection self‑cleaning oven, model PT960SPSS, at US$3,600; one Miele 36‑inch induction cooktop, model KM5773, at US$3,000; one Zephyr Power Series 36‑inch stainless vent, model AK7536ASX, with 1,100 CFM dual internal blowers (PBI1100A), heat‑lamp kit with bulbs, and telescopic backsplash with warming shelves (AK0716) at US$2,130; two Insinkerator 1‑horsepower garbage disposals, model Excel, at US$320 each; two True refrigerators, model T23, at US$2,000 each; one Frigidaire 8.8‑cubic‑foot chest freezer, model FFN09M5HW, at US$339 located on the aft pilothouse deck; one additional Frigidaire 8.8‑cubic‑foot chest freezer, model FFN09M5HW, at US$339 on the aft pilothouse deck designated as a trash freezer; one GE stacked washer/dryer, model WSM2700HWW, located in the master stateroom at US$1,200; two LG vent‑less dryers, model DLE2050W, at US$750 each located in the laundry; two LG washers, model WM2050CW, at US$700 each in the laundry; one GE Profile stainless‑steel trash compactor, model GCG1500RSS, at US$640; one Avanti counter‑height refrigerator, 4.5 cubic feet, model BCA4562SS2, at US$250; three GE stainless‑steel beverage centers, model GVS04BDWSS at 4.10 cubic feet, for the aft deck, skylounge and flybridge at US$320 each; two GE under‑counter wine coolers, model PCR06WATSS, one in the skylounge and one in the dining area, at US$1,100 each; two Hoshizaki ice makers, 50‑pound‑per‑day, model AM50BAEAD, for the skylounge and flybridge at US$1,500 each; and one Miele CVA2000 Series built‑in Nespresso coffee system (models CVA2650/2660) at US$2,400. These allowances ensure the explorer’s operational backbone is matched by a refined onboard experience tailored to your taste.

Layouts

Layouts are modular by design and tailored to mission, with the country‑kitchen main deck, captain‑up pilothouse arrangement, and flexible lower‑deck accommodations forming a core that can be re‑spec’d for regatta support, dive/research operations, toy carrying, or submarine support. Choices such as Pullman berths in guest twins, alternate crew‑berth configurations, the oversized laundry with direct guest‑corridor access, the commercial galley and stewardess service core, and expansive service and boat decks with heavy‑duty cranage allow you to scale hospitality, logistics and technical capabilities without compromising comfort or range. Multiple interior schemes are available on request, each preserving the AOY BC 103 M.P.E’s hallmark seakeeping, storage volume and service flow.