TEMPEST WS - CHANTIER DE L'ESTEREL FOR SALE

Conceived for the French Coast Guard, TEMPEST WS blends Gallic elegance with naval-grade capability. Extensively renewed in 2002, this enduring motor yacht was revitalized through a comprehensive refit that preserved her character while elevating performance and comfort.

Showcasing a beautiful triple-planked mahogany hull, TEMPEST WS unites modern engineering with the soul of a classic motor yacht, standing as a singular work of craftsmanship. Continuously upgraded over the past decade, she has been maintained to impeccable standards, embodying the pedigree of a luxury yacht and the reliability of a patrol boat conversion.

Perfectly sized for Mediterranean cruising, commercially compliant, and charter-ready, she has proven herself a successful luxury charter yacht. With the poise of a boutique superyacht and the assurance of a displacement motor yacht, TEMPEST WS offers an unforgettable yachting experience.

Accommodations

With eight sumptuous guest berths and accommodations for five crew, the yacht’s interior is conceived as a serene sequence of refined spaces. The forward master suite on the main deck is wrapped in sycomore and leather panels, a generous cabin with an uninterrupted panoramic sweep of the horizon, fully equipped for restorative comfort. Discreet in-ceiling LED lighting sets the tone, while the ensuite, finished in mosaic, offers both a shower and a bath for an indulgent private retreat. Midships, the VIP echoes the sycomore-and-leather palette, also featuring in-ceiling LED lighting and a beautifully appointed mosaic bathroom with a modern shower. Port and starboard twin cabins introduce wenge and leather accents; each offers convertible beds that reconfigure from two twins into one queen, with in-ceiling LED lighting and signature illumination conceived by Johana Grawunder, plus mosaic-tiled bathrooms with contemporary showers. The saloon brings wenge and sycomore panels together around a fully equipped media suite, anchored by a convertible dining table in inox and plexi for eight, designed by Johana Grawunder, a Rusktuhl carpet underfoot, and a convertible coffee table also by Johana Grawunder, all paired with an inviting L-shaped Cassina sofa.

Machinery

Propulsion is delivered by 2 x Caterpillar C18 Acert engines rated at 715 HP each, with hours standing at 3971 on port and 3794 on starboard, paired to ZF 500 gearboxes reconditioned in 2009. Shipboard power comes from 2 x Kohler generators rated at 40 kW, 380 V, 50 Hz, with hours of 7554 on starboard and 7538 on port, supported by 380-volt, three-phase shore power. Climate control is handled by a Condaria PCWM system with 3 compressors. For enhanced comfort and capability, the yacht is equipped with a Naiad Zero Speed 353 gyroscopic stabilizer; a Hydromare MC3J watermaker with capacity of 2 x 300 liters/min; a hydraulic Side-Power bow thruster; robust fuel filtration via a G & R pump and 2 x 2 Parker and Raccord filters; a Gianeshi bilge pump; a hydraulic MUIR 6000 windlass; and two MUIR electric capstans.

Galley & laundry equipment

The galley is comprehensively appointed for professional-grade service, featuring a Gaggenau grill microwave oven, a Miele hotplate, a Miele dishwasher, a Miele range hood, two refrigerators, a freezer, a trash compactor with exterior door, and twin stainless-steel sinks. Adjacent crew mess amenities include a Laura Star Pulse ironing board, a hotplate, and a Miele freezer. Laundry needs are met by a Miele washing machine and a Miele dryer for quiet, efficient care.

Refit history

A complete transformation in 2003 reimagined the vessel from a patrol boat into a luxury yacht, with additional superstructure added and the hull and house executed in triple-planked mahogany doubled with 5 mm marine epoxy GRP. During 2007–2008, the flybridge was enhanced with a sunbathing area complete with sunbeds and a comfortable seating zone, and a new RIB tender was introduced. The winter of 2008–2009 brought an extensive refit with new engines, new generators, and new teak decks. In winter 2009–2010, the sun deck layout was reconfigured, while the main saloon saw extensive works including new wall panels, new flooring, new furniture, along with upgrades to the galley and common areas, plus fresh upholstery and linen in all cabins. The winter of 2010–2011 concluded with a comprehensive refit of all staterooms and bathrooms, including new wall panels and ceilings and a total transformation of the bathrooms. In 2025, a sweeping program elevated both aesthetic and technical standards: all bathroom mirrors were renewed; all interior headliners and paint were refreshed; exterior chairs were replaced; interior and exterior upholstery, including sofas, was renewed; Starlink was installed; new carpets were laid; a new radar was fitted; helm station finishes were refined; the hull and superstructure were repainted; jet skis were repainted; all varnish was redone; a new TV was installed in the master cabin; and a Sonos outdoor sound system was added. On the technical side in 2025, engines and generators received full servicing; the cooling system was completed, including heat exchanger and intercooler works; both onboard hydraulic pumps were renovated; jet skis and the tender were serviced; air conditioning received scheduled service; grey water, black water, and wastewater pumps were serviced; and the Naiad stabilizers were upgraded with a next-generation gyroscope.

Deck equipment

On deck, a hydraulic MUIR 6000 anchor windlass with two power take-offs handles ground tackle, paired with an anchor and 130 meters of chain served by a washing system. Two electric MUIR winches stand ready at the stern, while an Opacmare hydraulic crane and an Opacmare hydraulic passerelle to starboard aft streamline tender and guest operations, complemented by a Marquipt ladder railing on the starboard side.

Tender & toys

The toy locker is highlighted by a Williams Turbojet 445 tender, a Mistral M1 paddle board, and two Yamaha VXR jet skis, ensuring effortless access to the water and spirited fun at every anchorage.