NORTHERN SUN Motor yacht for sale
| Asking price | USD 15,000,000 |
| Built | 1976 (rebuilt 2007, refitted 2022), Narasaki Shipyard, Japan |
| Length | 50.9m (167ft) |
| Guests | 12 guests in 6 cabins |
The 50.9m (167ft) NORTHERN SUN is a long-range displacement expedition vessel. Previously known as the Japanese ice-class marine research vessel HOKKO MARU, launched in 1976 by the Japanese shipyard Narasaki Shipbuilding, she underwent a complete conversion from 2005 to 2008, transforming her into a luxury superyacht.
NORTHERN SUN’s impressive leisure and entertainment facilities make her the ideal yacht for socializing and entertaining with family and friends. Built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, she features an ultra-modern stabilization system to reduce roll motion effect and ensure the ultimate comfort throughout your voyage. NORTHERN SUN can accommodate up to 12 guests in six well-appointed staterooms, including three doubles and three twins.
Description
The 50.9m (167ft) NORTHERN SUN is a long-range displacement expedition vessel. Previously known as the Japanese ice-class marine research vessel HOKKO MARU, launched in 1976 by the Japanese shipyard Narasaki Shipbuilding, she underwent a complete conversion from 2005 to 2008, transforming her into a luxury superyacht. NORTHERN SUN’s impressive leisure and entertainment facilities make her the ideal yacht for socializing and entertaining with family and friends. Built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, she features an ultra-modern stabilization system to reduce roll motion effect and ensure the ultimate comfort throughout your voyage. NORTHERN SUN can accommodate up to 12 guests in six well-appointed staterooms, including three doubles and three twins.
Her main deck has direct access to the salon and boasts a massive partially shaded aft area, ideal for relaxing or entertaining, alfresco dining option, followed by central access steps to the extended swim platform.
NORTHERN SUN has benefited from numerous upgrades and refits, most recently in 2015, 2018 and 2019 which saw improvements to her interior and technical areas.
Truly a worldwide cruising expedition yacht, NORTHERN SUN’s twin 900hp Yanmar diesel engines give her speeds a cruising speed of 10.5 knots with a transpacific range of 10,000nm. She has a maximum speed of 13 knots.
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Also available to charterKey features
- Transoceanic range of 10,000nm
- Originally built as marine research vessel
- Recent refit including repaint, new emergency generator, soundproofing and more
- ICE classed
- Accommodation for 12 guests in six cabins
Specification
| Asking price | USD 15,000,000 |
| Length | 50.9m (167ft) |
| Built | 1976 (rebuilt 2007, refitted 2022), Narasaki Shipyard, Japan |
| Beam | 9m (29.5ft) |
| Draft | 5m (16.4ft) |
| Gross tonnage | 703 |
| Cruising speed | 10 knots |
| Maximum speed | 12 knots |
| Range | 10,000 nm |
| Flag | Cook Islands |
| Lying | Australasia |
| Class | Japanese Government |
| Exterior designer | HYS Yachts |
| Interior designer | HYS Yachts |
| Construction | Hull - Steel Superstructure - Steel Deck - Teak |
| Crew | 13 |
| Guests | 12 |
| Cabins | 6 (4 × double, 2 × twin) |
| Engines | 2 × 900hp Yanmar |
| Propulsion | Single screw diesel yacht |
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