FIFTH OCEAN SHIPYARD - Displacement Explorer - For Sale

Represented by Andrey Shestakov and Shestakov Yacht Sales, the Displacement ExplorerfromFIFTH OCEAN SHIPYARDis amotor yachtin thetrawlertradition, built on a provensteel yachtplatform.

Selecting a Displacement Explorer

Choosing the Displacement Explorermakes sense if you value the seakeeping and practicality of atrawlerwith the volume of a 174 GT platform, delivered as a robustmotor yacht. At 79 ft (24.08 m) LOA with a 21 ft (6.6 m) beam, theDisplacement Explorerprovides generous living space, sleeps up to 8 with 6 heads, and includes 2 crew cabins for 4. Twin Caterpillar inboard diesel engines offer a 9.5 kn cruise (10.93 mph) and 12.1 kn maximum (13.92 mph). A substantial fuel capacity of 4,491 gallons and fresh water capacity of 1,400 gallons support extended time aboard.

Features of the Model

• Category and style: a motor yachtconceived as a purposefultrawler
• Construction: steel yachthull with a Steel deck
• Naval architecture by Azure Naval Architects; interior by Guido de Groot
• Dimensions and volume tailored for comfort: 79 ft LOA, 21 ft beam, 174 GT
• Twin Caterpillar inboard diesel propulsion for dependable passagemaking
• Thoughtful accommodation plan: sleeps 8, 6 heads, plus 2 crew cabins/4 beds
• Capacities designed for time on the water: 4,491 gal fuel; 1,400 gal fresh water

Technical Specifications

• Builder: FIFTH OCEAN SHIPYARD
• Model: Displacement Explorer
• Type: motor yacht
• Subcategory: trawler
• Hull category/material: steel yachts; Deck: Steel
• Length overall (LOA): 79 ft (24.08 m)
• Beam: 21 ft (6.6 m)
• Draft (min/max): 22.638 ft (6.9 m) / 26.903 ft (8.2 m)
• Gross tonnage: 174 GT
• Engines: 2 x Caterpillar, Inboard, Diesel
• Speed (cruise/max): 9.5 kn (10.93 mph) / 12.1 kn (13.92 mph)
• Fuel capacity: 4,491 gal
• Fresh water capacity: 1,400 gal
• Accommodation: Sleeps 8; Heads: 6
• Crew: 2 cabins / 4 beds
• Hull designer: Azure Naval Architects
• Interior designer: Guido de Groot

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and purchase options for the Displacement ExplorerbyFIFTH OCEAN SHIPYARD, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will guide you through specification review, survey and sea-trial planning, and closing logistics to match your goals.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of yacht is the Displacement Explorer? A: It is amotor yachtexecuted in the spirit of atrawlerwith a robuststeel yachthull, ideal for efficient, comfortable passagemaking.

Q: Who designs and builds the Displacement Explorer? A: The model is built byFIFTH OCEAN SHIPYARDwith hull design by Azure Naval Architects and interior by Guido de Groot, combining proven naval architecture with refined interiors.

Q: What are the key dimensions and volume? A: The Displacement Explorermeasures 79 ft (24.08 m) LOA with a 21 ft (6.6 m) beam, drafts of 22.638–26.903 ft (6.9–8.2 m), and a gross tonnage of 174 GT, delivering substantial interior volume.

Q: What engines and performance should I expect? A: Twin Caterpillar inboard diesel engines provide a cruise speed of 9.5 kn (10.93 mph) and a maximum speed of 12.1 kn (13.92 mph), aligning with the model’s trawlerprofile.

Q: How many people can stay aboard and what are the capacities? A: The Displacement Explorersleeps 8 with 6 heads; crew arrangements include 2 cabins for 4. Capacities are 4,491 gallons of fuel and 1,400 gallons of fresh water for extended stays.

Owner Experience Review

As an owner-operated long‑range platform, the Displacement ExplorerfromFIFTH OCEAN SHIPYARDis repeatedly characterized in broker materials as a seakindly, steady passagemaker. Listings cite an economical displacement cruise around 7–8 knots with approximate ranges of 3,200–4,100 nm, and note a modest top speed near 11–11.5 knots that reflects a focus on efficiency over sprinting. The full‑displacement steel hull with a bulbous bow and a broad beam (about 6.6–6.7 m) is credited with confident offshore motion and, when fitted with Naiad zero‑speed stabilizers, reassuring stability at anchor.

On board, owners emphasize volume and practicality for extended family use: four cabins and four heads including a full‑beam master, separate crew accommodation with a wheelhouse‑deck captain’s station, and sensible exterior zones such as aft dining, an upper‑deck barbecue, and a foredeck jacuzzi. The layout is commonly presented as suitable for owner‑operated family cruising with professional crew assistance, and it can host 7–8 guests with multiple alfresco areas and a swim platform for activities. Ownership of a steel hull entails periodic yard time for coatings and corrosion management; the twin Caterpillar C7s follow standard service expectations, and open forums offer limited long‑term owner commentary, with most impressions deriving from broker specifications and press material.

Pros and Cons

• Long-range efficiency at 7–8 knots with brokers citing approximately 3,200–4,100 nm of operating range.
• Seakindly full‑displacement steel hull with bulbous bow and confident stability at anchor when fitted with Naiad zero‑speed stabilizers.
• Spacious four-cabin layout plus crew, generous volume for a 24 m platform, and multiple alfresco areas with a swim platform.
• Routine ownership includes periodic yard work for steel hull coatings and corrosion management.
• Modest top speed around 11–11.5 knots prioritizes economy and range over speed.
• Public long-term owner reports are limited, with most available information coming from broker listings and press material.

Comparison with Other Models