Archipelago - Moonen FOR SALE

ARCHIPELAGO showcases the uncompromising, rock-solid build quality for which Dutch yard Moonen Yachts is celebrated. A true go-anywhere little ship, she has been privately used, diligently cared for, and meticulously overseen by a dedicated Owner and Captain—an ideal luxury motor yacht with explorer-yacht spirit.

Fresh from a stylish interior update, she provides adaptable accommodation for 9 guests, highlighted by a gracious main-deck owner’s suite and a reimagined sundeck offering superb weather protection. The look and feel are contemporary, elegant, and warmly inviting.

Pristine inside and out, ARCHIPELAGO pairs her master suite with four additional lower-deck cabins—delivering a versatile family-friendly layout with clear superyacht charter potential. Space is thoughtfully optimized for comfort and privacy.

A newly added swim platform for tender operations is a standout, liberating the sundeck for lounging and entertaining while introducing a relaxed beach club vibe by the water—perfect for bluewater cruising days at anchor.

For the astute yacht buyer, ARCHIPELAGO represents a compelling proposition with pedigree that endures. Her seaworthiness is proven, with an impressive range of nearly 4,500 nm for transoceanic passages. A full-displacement yacht with a top speed of 12 knots, she cruises quietly and efficiently at 11 knots on twin 1,015 hp Caterpillar C18s with low hours—an elegant, long-range passagemaker and pocket superyacht in one.

Key Features • Steel hull and aluminum superstructure “go-anywhere” displacement motor yacht • Northern European quality with renowned Dutch pedigree • Recent contemporary interior refresh completed • Fully back in RINA Class and meticulously maintained • Multiple significant refits and upgrades • Exceptional volume for length; ideal family yacht or charter yacht • Zero-speed stabilizers and extended hydraulic swim platform • EU VAT paid and correctly priced

Detailed description

ARCHIPELAGO is a full displacement motor yacht of formidable Dutch pedigree, built by Moonen Yachts and delivered in 2005, with a comprehensive refit completed in 2024 and a return to full RINA Classification. Conceived with naval architecture by Moonen Yachts, exterior design by Rene van der Velden and Design Studio Spadolini / Tommaso Spadolini, and an interior by Alessandra Negrato, she is a steel-hulled, aluminium‑superstructure yacht with teak decks that embodies the marque’s renowned strength, silence, and sophistication. Flying the Malta flag and recorded under MMSI 215518000, she offers Northern‑European quality throughout, exceptional volume for her length, and the robust, go‑anywhere spirit that has made Moonen a byword for reliability and comfort. With gross tonnage of 196 and net tonnage of 58, and operated by up to 4 crew, she strikes a rare balance of capability, efficiency, and gracious onboard living.

Measuring 30.80 m LOA (101'1") with a LWL of 27.00 m (88'7"), a 7.20 m (23'7") beam and a 2.00 m (6'7") maximum draft, ARCHIPELAGO carries her volume handsomely while preserving the easy seakeeping for which Moonen is admired. Performance is serene and reassuring: twin Caterpillar C18 DITA diesels, each rated at 757 kW (1,015 Hp) at 2,300 rpm, deliver a maximum speed of 12.70 knots, a comfortable cruising speed of 11.00 knots, and an economical speed of 9.00 knots, with fuel burn precisely charted at 120 litres/hour (32 US gallons) at 12.70 knots, 100 litres/hour (26 US gallons) at 11.00 knots, and 80 litres/hour (21 US gallons) at 9.00 knots. Her seaworthiness is proven, and her long‑range capability extends to nearly 4,500 nm, conferring true ocean‑crossing confidence. Power is transmitted through 2 x ZF 2050A gearboxes with a 2.467:1 reduction to 2 x five‑blade propellers on rubber‑design shafts, serviced in 2023, while CMC Marine zero‑speed stabilisers significantly elevate onboard comfort at anchor and underway.

The machinery and technical plant are specified for quiet endurance and easy management. Engine hours are reassuringly low, with the port engine at 4,268 hours and the starboard at 4,261 hours as of 01 Oct 2024, and both engines were serviced at 5,000 hours with a NEW REMAN short block including a 2‑year warranty. Electrical generation is entrusted to 2 x 40 kW (54 Hp) Onan MDDCF generators, NEW in 2023, with hours recorded at 1,227 (port) and 1,261 (starboard) as of 17 Oct 2024. Shore power flexibility is ensured by a 230/400 V system with a 24 V emergency system (50 Hz), a 3‑phase 400 V AC 64 A connection, a 1‑phase 240 V/32 A connection, a Mastervolt Dakar 230 V AC frequency converter, and Mastervolt 24/100 chargers/converter. Battery banks include 24 V 56 AMP Optima batteries for the main engines, 24 V 56 AMP Optima batteries for the generators, and a 900 AMP service battery bank. Steering is precise via Cramm steel rudders with a lubricated shaft and hydraulic ram system, aided by a Furuno rudder‑angle indicator for the main system and Raymarine for backup steering. Manoeuvring is bolstered by a Cramm V2‑12H hydraulic bow thruster rated at 29 kW. Fuel integrity is protected by Racor fuel filters and an Alfa Laval MB 303 S fuel separator. Bilge and fire coverage is delivered by a Johnson electrical bilge/fire pump in the engine room and a Rheinstrom manual bilge/fire pump with a bilge oil/water separator. Freshwater comfort is ensured by an HEM water chlorinator system producing 200 l/h, an HEM 300 water softener, and an Idromar 500 water maker, while climate control relies on Edaircon CLD compressors and a Salor ventilator for 400 V/3‑phase engine room ventilation, together with towel heaters and floor heating in all guest bathrooms. Black and grey water management is comprehensive, with 2 x grey water tanks connected to an overboard stack in the engine room and emptied via an electrical Rheinstrom 24 V GW pump, plus a black water tank connected to a Hamann Super Mini sewage treatment plant; the toilet system is Microphor LF‑210/LF.

Her capacities reinforce the yacht’s genuine passagemaking credentials: 25,800 litres of fuel (6,816 US gallons), 6,200 litres of fresh water (1,638 US gallons), 300 litres of dirty oil (79 US gallons), 500 litres of grey water (132 US gallons), and 500 litres of black water (132 US gallons). Accommodation is flexible and generous for 9 guests in 5 cabins, perfectly suited to family cruising or discreet charter. The main deck hosts a master cabin ensuite with a NEW king‑sized mattress, while the lower deck offers a full‑beam VIP cabin with a NEW king‑sized mattress, two twin cabins each convertible to a double with NEW mattresses, and a single cabin that can be converted for staff or the captain. Crew live comfortably in 2 twin cabins for a total of 4 crew.

Deck equipment is engineered for reliability and ease of use. At the bow, anchoring is handled by 2 x Muir hydraulic VRC 4500 windlasses with 2 x 125 kg galvanised Pool‑N anchors and 2 x 130 m/14 mm short‑link galvanised chains, while aft warping is managed by 4 x Cramm hydraulic CK 1000 capstans. Boarding is via a Morsaverio telescopic passerelle, and the 5.2 m x 1.6 m hydraulic extended swim platform is a transformative feature that doubles as a tender‑launch interface and a convivial waterside terrace. Night operations benefit from a Sanshin Type HR‑1012 U remote‑control searchlight. Sun protection has been thoughtfully upgraded, with carbon fibre poles supporting a NEW two‑part shade featuring top and side sections, including one waterproof section added in 2023, and a NEW front wind protection with openable windows (NEW in 2023), complemented by a NEW Bimini over the forward sunpad, a NEW bench on the foredeck, and a NEW table layout on the flybridge. The overall effect is a refined ‘beach club’ ambience that frees the sundeck of previous tender stowage.

Navigation and communications are concise, modern, and redundancy‑minded. The suite includes a Ritchie Globemaster magnetic compass, a Simrad AP 70 MK2 automatic pilot, a Furuno GP‑37WAAS echo sounder, and a Furuno IMO ARPA “Black Box” type FAR‑2117B Performance Mxsea + yacht with Charts radar/chart plotter, complemented by a Furuno GP‑37WAAS GPS and a NAVTEC Global 3 EPIRB for search and rescue. Communications meet professional standards, with GMDSS equipped and certified, a Maritime Starlink system for robust connectivity, and a Furuno FM‑8900S VHF Marine radio system.

Entertainment flows seamlessly inside and out. The main salon features a 40" Sharp TV with a Bose sound system serving interior and exterior zones, while a 43" Samsung TV on the flybridge pairs with a Fusion sound system featuring NEW speakers, a subwoofer, and a Yamaha amplifier. In the saloon, a Yamaha sound system with NEW speakers and a subwoofer enriches movie nights and music sessions alike.

Culinary and service spaces are comprehensively outfitted for hospitable living. The main galley is equipped with a Miele cook top, Miele exhaust hood, Miele microwave, Miele dishwasher, and a Gaggeneau fridge/freezer, assisted by a Potable water Qooker and a sink with ISE macerator. The crew mess adds a Miele professional washing machine, Miele dryer, Miele fridge, Miele cook top, microwave, an ice maker, and a Genius portable water system. A dedicated laundry area houses a Miele freezer, a Miele fridge/freezer, a wine cave, a Miele professional washing machine, and a Miele dryer. Al fresco service is elevated by a Frigomar fridge and single induction hob on the flybridge with a NEW Alpes Inox grill, while the cockpit benefits from a Hoshizaki ice maker.

Safety and security systems match the yacht’s voyaging intent. Firefighting is enhanced by a NEW (2023) Consilium fire and smoke detection system and a Novec FM200 extinguishing system in the engine room. General security is reinforced by a NEW (2023) Ajax alarm system and CCTV with 2 cameras and 4 x I.S.O, while emergency stores include NEW portable emergency radios.

Tenders and toys have been curated to make the most of the extended platform. A Williams SportJet 435, NEW in 2024 and the maximum size for the hydraulic swim platform, joins a 3.30 m Genius 330 inflatable RIB with a 25 hp Suzuki outboard. On the water, guests enjoy a Seabob S5S, a Hobie two‑person inflatable kayak, a Hobie Mirage iEclipse, an inflatable SUP board, and 2 inflatable donut towables.

The yacht’s refit history underscores a rigorous, investment‑forward ownership. During Winter 2023–2024, the vessel was brought back into full RINA Classification after a lapse under previous ownership by completing a full 5‑year Special Survey to reset the clock, with the next Special Survey due Winter 2028/29. Upgrades included the installation of brand NEW ONAN 40 kW generators; a NEW Consilium fire detection system with heat and smoke detectors; NEW portable emergency radios; a NEW flybridge cover enabling full enclosure in inclement weather or windy conditions; NEW seats and flooring in the crew mess; refits to the two twin guest cabins with NEW movable beds; a VIP cabin update and reconfiguration with all NEW joinery; NEW curtains and loose furniture throughout; a NEW Williams 435 tender; a NEW ice maker; a NEW portable water system in the crew mess; a NEW Quooker water system providing hot boiled water at the tap; a NEW cabinet in the cockpit; a NEW bench in the forward bow; a NEW Bimini over the front bed; a NEW table layout on the flybridge; a NEW awning for shade and rain protection; a NEW music system; a NEW Wi‑Fi system with a Starlink antenna and an option to connect fiber optic to shore; a NEW high‑pressure water maker with the old one removed; a NEW stainless steel swimming ladder with wooden steps; and NEW life rafts. In 2021–2022, the hull and superstructure were fully painted; NEW zero speed stabilisers were installed; a NEW swim platform with tender lift system and a NEW passerelle were added; a NEW Boning monitoring system and a NEW seamless generator transfer system were fitted; NEW fan coil air‑conditioning units were installed; a NEW engine exhaust system and NEW engine room valves were fitted; all diesel tanks were cleaned; a NEW pump for the fire system was installed; a NEW toilet system was fitted; a NEW stainless steel black tank was installed; shafts and propellers were overhauled; a NEW watermaker was installed; NEW Miele appliances were added; a NEW electronic throttle system was installed; a NEW Satellite TV antenna was fitted; a NEW air compression system for fender inflation was installed; a NEW flybridge arrangement was created; NEW electric blinds were installed; NEW exterior cushions and covers were added; engines and generators were fully serviced; all tanks were opened and cleaned; the Hamann system was overhauled; all pumps were inspected and overhauled or replaced as required; a NEW tank washing system and ionisation system were installed; shutoff valves were fitted on the WC delivery lines; the engines received service and inspection of the turbo seawater pumps, crankcase valves adjustment, alternators inspection, thermostats replacement, repair of a leak on the starboard invertor pump and fixing of hoses; the generators had inspections of the seawater pump exchangers, alternators, injectors, turbo belts and raiser; internal valves and pipes were greased, bilge pump pipes inspected, and an exhaust manifold scheduled for replacement with a NEW one; power pack pumps had oil leaks repaired; a thermostat was installed to control AC temperature in the dayhead; anchor kongh joints were replaced; a portable bilge suction was fitted in the engine room; a NEW hob was installed in the galley; a NEW safe was installed in the master cabin; toilet compressors received a system update; crew mattresses were replaced and the crew mess table enlarged; a NEW rescue tender was added; NEW fridge, storage, and freezer were installed in the laundry room; and a NEW fender system was installed on the swim platform. In 2020, the compressors WC charge system was inspected; external scuppers’ exhaust lines were cleaned; the grey waters pump system was inspected; engines and generators were serviced; double bottoms and tanks for fuel, water, greywaters, blackwaters, waste oils, decantation and condensation were cleaned; a separate blackwaters tank was addressed; the watermaker was serviced; the freshwater system received washing of the boiler, service of the group three autoclaves, inspection of the UV group, replacement of production filters and replacement of accumulators; the firefighting system and fire extinguishers were inspected with replacement of the motor pump group; the Hammam purifier was inspected; the bilges system gained a second in‑line emergency pump; the main engine exhaust pipes and related silencer were renewed; and a NEW Mastervolt inverter and a NEW Mastervolt emergency battery charger were installed.

The result is a yacht in pristine condition inside and out, with a contemporary interior refresh now complete, an attractive main deck owner’s suite, four additional lower‑deck cabins that create a family‑friendly, flexible layout, and a revamped sundeck with excellent weather protection. The addition of the new tender‑launch swim platform liberates valuable sundeck space for guests and lends a true ‘beach club’ feel at the water’s edge. EU VAT is paid and the yacht is correctly priced, offering the smart yacht investor a compelling package whose pedigree will hold its value. A full displacement yacht with a top speed of 12.70 knots, she cruises quietly at 11.00 knots, powered by twin 1,015 Hp Caterpillar C18 with low engine hours, and her zero‑speed stabilisers and extended hydraulic swim platform are among many recent upgrades that elevate comfort and capability on every passage.