Embark on the ultimate adventure aboard
ArcticEarth
; a 56 foot expedition sailing yacht designed as a high-latitude explorer, is now for sale. This pilothouse sloop is designed to access the most remote and breathtaking locations, from the Arctic and North West Passage to the Antarctic wilderness. Her rugged aluminium hull, lifting keel and kick up rudder will ensure safe passage through challenging waters.
.Equipped for extended blue water voyaging,
ArcticEarth
offers true self-sufficiency, with superior insulation, heating, and systems designed for comfort in extreme environments. Accommodating up to eight guests in three cabins, she has a social pilothouse with 360° views and an open cockpit, providing the perfect balance for adventure, research and relaxation.
Currently operating as a successful charter vessel,
ArcticEarth
would be equally suited for private ownership. Whether navigating polar waters, undertaking scientific research, or simply taking in the scenery and wildlife every journey promises an unforgettable experience.
Built to the highest safety standards,
ArcticEarth
is MECAL Category 0 certified, capable of operating in any ocean. She is equipped with a Bombard Commando C3 inflatable tender with a 2022 Yamaha 9.9hp engine, ensuring seamless shore excursions to fully appreciate the wildlife and spectacular scenery.
A turnkey sailboat like ArcticEarth is a rare find on the open market. Lightly used and fully equipped as a commercial explorer yacht or the private adventure cruise of a lifetime - where will she take you?
Dimensions:
LOA: 17.12m
Beam: 4.82m
Draft: 1m (keel up), 2.6m (keel down)
Designer: Ed Joy Design
Builder: Jacobs Bros. Cape Town, S. Africa
Launched: 2016
Sisterships: Seal/ Urchin/ Cu Lir, 4 vessels built to this highly regarded design
Hull Material: Aluminum (5083-h116 12mm plating)
Net Tonnage: 37.55
Lying: Camden, Maine, USA
Price: US$895,000 ex tax
RIGGING & SAILS
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Southern Spars twin spreader mast (24m) and boom (7.2m)
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Crows Nest
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Profurl C480 headsail furler
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Spectra running rigging
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Sta-Loc swage-less fittings
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Compacted strand rigging
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V1 16mm, V2 14mm
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Inner shrouds D1 16mm, D2 10mm
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Forestay 14mm
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Removable inner forestay 10mm, Wichard tensioner
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Backstay 12mm
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SSB isolator
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2016 Ulman sails Specified for extreme environments.
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Ullman 110 % headsail, 71m² heavy Dacron with Sunbrella furling shield
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Ullman staysail, hank-on, 31m² heavy duty Dacron
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Ullman high roach mainsail, four reef points, 88m² heavy duty Dacron
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Ullman trysail, separate track on the mast, 26m² heavy duty Dacron
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Cockpit lead mainsail slab reefing
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Antal halyard system
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All running rigging Spectra except sheets, many spares
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Spectra jib halyard with Antal halyard slider system
ON DECK
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Antal hardware
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2 x W65ST/AL Primary winches
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3 x W48ST/AL winches
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2 x W52/AL winches
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Traveller with line driver
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Spinlock jammers and clutches
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Open cockpit (w/ optional table)
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A step-down transom that offers water level entry, T-ladder, and hot shower & equipment rinse for scuba operations
MACHINERY & SYSTEMS - Engine: John Deere 4045TFM, (2453 hours)
- Fuel: diesel (2,000 Litre + 100 litre day tank) 2,000 nautical mile range at 7 knots
- Water: 1,000 Litre
- Black water tanks: 100-200 litres
- Spectra Cape Horn EXTREME 330 Watermaker
- A simple & powerful industrial truck winch hoists the keel
- 400 watts (8 x solar panels)
- 24v/240v, engine and Sonnenshein house battery banks also charged by high-output API 55i 270A engine alternator, NEW 2024
- DC/AC throughout
- Frensch LED with optional red lights.
- Maxwell electric 3500 vertical windlass with capstan
- Rocna 55Kg anchor, 122m of 1.27cm chain (new chain 2021)
- Fortress FX-55 secondary anchor
ELECTRONICS & INSTRUMENTS - Garmin Radar and chartplotter, NEW 2023
- Auto Pilot - Garmin head unit and electric hydraulic ram, all networked with the plotter, wind instruments
- AIS, NEW 2021
- Starlink Marine Priority Internet, NEW 2024
- Iridium-Go satellite communications
- OLEX survey and mapping system, NEW 2024
- ICOM Single-sideband radio
- ICOM VHF
- 3 x ICOM handheld VHF radios.
INTERIOR
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The pilothouse has 360° visibility, with a nav' station, remote autohelm control, and a comfortable dining settee, which is the main social area
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A cosy snug next to the galley and Refleks heater seats up to 3
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Flexible accommodation in 3 cabins for up to 8 people.
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The spacious forward private cabin sleeps 4 in built-in single berths.
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The midship starboard cabin can sleep 2 and the aft cabin 2 more, NEW configuration 2022
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Blanketed with ample 64mm closed cell insulation, extra warmth is provided by a reliable Refleks heater and radiators fore and aft. NEW radiators 2022.
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The forepeak has a fixed workbench, shower, and walk-in storage for boat and expedition gear.
SAFETY
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The vessel was MECAL inspected (September 2024) according to MGN_280 code, Cat 0 allowing her to operate commercially in any ocean.
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Jackline fittings w/ jacklines centred on deck
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Spinlock 275N Lifejacket/harnesses w/ Ocean Safety AIS/DSC man-overboard beacons
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2 x 8-person VIKING liferafts with SOLAS A packs and thermal insulated floors for cold water NEW 2021, serviced annually
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SOLAS Immersion suits
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Cat 1 McMurdo EPIRB deck mounted w/ hydrostatic release, expiry 2031
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Cat 2 McMurdo EPIRB w/ GPS, expiry 2032
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Weighted custom cargo net for man overboard retrieval
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All flares and fire extinguishers as required
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MCA Cat A standard medical kit for 10; complies with MSN1768 regs regarding commercial vessels further than 150nm offshore
MISCELLANEOUS
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3.8m Bombard Commando C3 380 Inflatable dinghy
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4-stroke 2022 Yamaha 9.9HP outboard and chafe guard
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3.35m Wavedancer aluminum dinghy (sea lion and walrus proof) with sail rig
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Advanced Elements inflatable kayak 15’ , single or tandem paddlers NEW 2024
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Aries windvane self-steering
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Gas tight propane locker in the deck with 2x Ragasco 18.2 liter tanks plus 2x 16 liter tanks with Greenland fittings, overflow directly overboard
REFIT HISTORY
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ArcticEarth undergoes annual refit & maintenance
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The latest improvements made between 2021 and 2024 include:
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2021, 2022, 2023 - Haul out, painted, zincs inspected and replaced
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2023 - Mast and standing rigging pulled, inspected (Lyman Morse).
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New Alternator system spec’d (Nigel Calder & OceanPlanet Energy).
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Prop & Shaft pulled to replace cutlass bearings and shaft seal, and to install new rope cutter (Lyman Morse)
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2024 – New Alternator installed (Lyman Morse). Swing keel in-boat inspection & maintenance (Lyman Morse): keel cable swap out (new replace old), winch drum spacer swap out (new spacers made of vesconite replaces old ones of mahogany), keel well ladder rebuilt.
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2025 to do list: Keel has not been pulled out of boat and should be done in 2025 to examine pivot point & axel/pin. Spot weld repair on port rail midship, assess NMEA 2000 electronics backbone and annual maintenance to be completed
DIVE SUPPORT
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Water access through step-down transom to water level, mini-platform and T-ladder (NEW 2021), mini A-frame over transom for controlled deployment/recovery of cameras and housings/ROVs
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Cockpit fresh hot water shower, freshwater gear rinse tub, wetsuit and drysuit hanging storage
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