MCP YACHTS - Global Exp 68 - For Sale

Shestakov Yacht Sales presents the Global Exp 68byMCP YACHTS, a refinedsail yachtconceived as a capablecruising sailboatwith a durablealuminum hull.

Selecting a Global Exp 68

At 68 ft (20.73 m) LOA and 18 ft (5.51 m) beam, the Global Exp 68balances onboard space and straightforward systems for sailors who value metal construction and simple auxiliary power. As acruising sailboat, it provides accommodations for up to 4 sleepers and practical tankage for extended time aboard, all within analuminum hullplatform fromMCP YACHTS.

Features of the Model

• Single auxiliary power: 1 x Yanmar Sail Drive running on diesel for dependable propulsion when needed.
• Robust build: aluminum deck matched to an aluminum hull.
• Livability: sleeps 4 with 4 heads for added convenience and privacy.
• Tankage tailored for passage time: 697 gal fuel and 626 gal fresh water.
• Clear positioning as a sail yachtand a versatilecruising sailboat.

Technical Specifications

• Length overall (LOA): 68 ft (20.73 m)
• Beam: 18 ft (5.51 m)
• Engines: 1 x Yanmar; Type: Sail Drive; Fuel: Diesel
• Hull: aluminum
• Deck: Aluminum
• Sleeps: 4
• Heads: 4
• Fuel capacity: 697 gal
• Water capacity: 626 gal

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, build status, and delivery coordination for the Global Exp 68, contact Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales. We will guide you through specifications, options, and availability, working directly withMCP YACHTSand aligning your plans within thesail yachtandcruising sailboatsegment on analuminum hullplatform.

Questions and Answers

• Q: What type of yacht is the Global Exp 68? A: It is asail yachtdesigned as a capablecruising sailboatwith arobustaluminum hull.

• Q: Who is the builder of this model? A: The builderisMCP YACHTS, delivering theGlobal Exp 68with an emphasis onqualityaluminum construction and practical systems.

• Q: What propulsion does it use? A: The yacht features a single engine: 1 xYanmarwithSail Driverunning ondiesel, providing efficient auxiliary power when sailing conditions demand it.

• Q: How many people can it accommodate and how many heads are onboard? A: Onboard accommodationsincludesleeps 4and4 heads, offering privacy and convenience for owners and guests.

• Q: What are the fuel and water capacities, and how do I get pricing? A: Fuel capacityis 697 gal andwater capacityis 626 gal. Forpricingandavailability, reach out to Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales for tailored guidance on theGlobal Exp 68.

Owner Experience Review

As positioned by MCP YACHTSand the brokerage press, theGlobal Exp 68is an aluminium “explorer” conceived for trans-ocean passages, with the first hull launched in 2021 and deliveries noted in 2025. The raised saloon/pilothouse layout, protected centre cockpit and inside helm make it viable for owner-operators and short-handed crews, while the common four-cabin, four-head arrangement with a full-beam aft owner’s suite suits family cruising and guests.

Underway, the 5083 aluminium hull and heavy displacement (circa 39.8 t light and about 45.1 t loaded) are aimed at seakeeping and comfort when the weather turns unfavourable. A hydraulic swing keel of roughly 9 t varies draft between about 2.05 m and 4.15 m and is engineered to swivel into the hull on grounding, opening up shallow anchorages without giving up deep-water stability. Broker materials cite a large upwind sail plan (around 222 m²) and report speeds over 15 knots on a reach with a Code 0 and roughly 9–10 knots upwind; these are broker-reported figures rather than long-term owner measurements.

Life aboard benefits from a bright raised saloon with a protected navigation/workstation, a full-beam aft cabin with a king bed, office alcove and generous head, plus a forward VIP and two midships guest cabins. Long-range autonomy is supported by approximately 2,640 L of fuel and 2,370 L of fresh water, complemented by a tender garage with a hydraulic crane and a fold-down bathing platform. The walk-in engine room with standing headroom—housing a Yanmar 4LV main, a 15 kW Kohler genset, watermaker and battery/inverter systems—earns praise for service access, though the swing-keel hydraulics are a mission-critical system that warrant scheduled inspections. Public, long-term owner maintenance reports remain scarce given how recent the model is.

Pros and Cons

• Robust 5083 aluminium hull and heavy displacement prioritise seakeeping for bluewater and expedition cruising.
• Hydraulic swing keel with roughly 2.05–4.15 m draft expands access to shallow anchorages while preserving stability offshore.
• Raised saloon with a protected inside helm supports short-handed, owner-operated passages in poor weather.
• Swing-keel hydraulics add complexity and require scheduled inspection and servicing.
• Aluminium construction demands vigilant corrosion protection and isolation of dissimilar metals.
• Published performance numbers are largely broker-reported, with limited long-term owner validation to date.

Comparison with Other Models