Custom Freeport Yachts - Expedition for sale in Sarasota, Florida United States of America

PRICE REDUCTION - OVER $250K

Introducing MELIA - one of the most recognizable and unique vessels in her size range to arrive on the market in quite some time. Built at the Freeport Shipbuilding Yard in Freeport FL (Now Gulfstream Shipbuilding) this 110' Expedition Vessel boasts transatlantic range and rugged steel construction, with a long list of amenities and capabilities making her ideal for a private yacht, a mothership operation, exploring far flung destinations, or even converted for research/commercial use.

Maintained by a full-time crew, she's available for showings in Sarasota, FL.

Call for details - actively seeking offers

• Terex 3470 Deck Crane (Updated in 2022, 70' boom, 34,000lb capacity)
• Cummins 350HP NTA855 Mains - approx 1,000 hours each SMOH
• 15,000 gallon fuel capacity (+/- 4,000nm range @10kts)
• 300 gallons of gas tankage for tenders/toys
• Cummins 6BTA 5.9 60KW commercial generators (x2)
• Keel cooled mains and gens
• Keel cooled 16 ton air conditioning system (no strainers)
• Fresh bottom paint 2022
• Complete hull and house painted 2022 (LMC)
• Dive compressor
• Walk-in freezer with commercial ice maker (1,500lb/day, NEW 2024)
• 2,000gpd watermaker
• Hydraulic bow thruster
• Hydraulic Windlass
• Full commercial-grade galley/Appliances
• 22' Nautica RIB tender with twin 90hp Outboards on custom bridge deck cradle
• Aft deck cradle for large tender (Currently a 32' Intrepid CC*)

Recent yard period highlights:

2022

• Full exterior paint
• New refurbished crane
• New antifouling paint/bottom job

2020

• Refurbish all main deck portholes
• New galley cabinets & Wolf propane range
• Aft deck access hatch replaced - upgraded to 304 stainless
• Bottom blasted to steel, all old paint removed, epoxy primer and antifouling paint applied
• Refurbish port rudder bearings

2017

• Removed old anchor locker, Fabricated new, and replaced with 316/304 stainless compartment(s)
• Windlass rebuilt
• New ground tackle

2016

• Transmissions rebuilt
• Lazarette complete refurb.

2015

• Main engines full in-frame rebuild

2014

• Complete strip of engine room; Re-plumb and repaint. New ceiling and insulation

MELIA's unique configuration makes her the perfect private yacht or mothership for the adventurous owner that likes to explore the far flung corners of their cruising grounds, or beyond.

Starting on the main level aft deck, currently a 32' Intrepid Center Console* sits in a secure, welded aluminum cradle centerline. With a stout 27'4" beam on MELIA, there is plenty of room down each side for additional storage and access to the entire length of the boat.

Moving forward on the main deck, you enter into the very spacious salon, large dining area with seating for 8-10 guests, an office with wraparound desk and a commercial galley fit for a 5-star chef. There is also a day head, and a spiral staircase to both upper and lower decks. Crew quarters to accommodate up to 4 crew are just to port, off the galley, and in the forward pantry is a second full-size washer dryer, and additional storage, as well as access to the chain locker. Walkaround side decks allow for easy line handling, and crew entry/egress without disturbing guests in the salon or dining area.

Below deck you will find 3 guest staterooms that can sleep up to 11, plus a very spacious primary stateroom with a large king size bed, massive walk-in shower and additional private office space. Forward is the crew pantry with another full size washer dryer, and loads of storage for provisions, linens etc.

Engine room access is via the lower deck hallway, or from the fantail into the Lazarette aft, which is very large and allows for storage of all kinds for longer trips - including access to the full-size walk in cooler, and ice bin where 1,500lbs of ice per day can be made for use aboard any vessel in the fleet.

Up the spiral staircase lies the pilothouse. Here, there is a centerline helm, with navigation and communication stations to starboard and port. A corner settee is aft to starboard with a solid surface table. Out either side door allows access to the bow, with ground tackle and windlass via the portugese bridge, or around aft on the bridge deck sites the 22' CC RIB tender with twin 90hp Evinrude engines.

Up yet another level to the flybridge, there is a full set of controls for dockside maneuvering, the communications mast with mounted radar, as well as a 6 person hot tub to round out the picture.

*Intrepid is not included in the sale, however, is negotiable

• Salon access
• 6 oversized stainless cleats
• Terex 3470 crane (34K lbs 70' boom)
• Tender cradle (currently holding Intrepid 32 CC) powder coated, with stainless lifting eyes
• Welded flush-deck mounted padeyes for securing cradle/gear
• Freshwater hose on reel
• Sliding hatch to lazarette
• Large lazarette overhead deck cover (removable)
• Canvas (zippered) inserts in aft bulwark for additional storage
• Standpipe fuel and water fills
• Crane support tower with welded padeyes and strap for cable/hook
• Emergency fire hose with pump and high flow nozzle

• Large L-shaped couch
• Numerous bookshelves/storage shelves
• Hunter Douglas® blinds all around
• Samsung flat screen tv on electric lift
• Recessed LED overhead lighting (on dimmers) new 2022
• Dining area 8-10 guests
• Port, starboard, and aft doors
• Office area with large built in desk
• Day head with vanity, sink
• Spiral staircase to pilothouse and lower decks

• New galley cabinets in 2020
• Full commercial chef’s appliances
• Wolf 48” stainless commercial gas range 2020
• Wolf stainless oven 2020
• Wolf Salamander broiler 2020
• Panasonic microwave
• True commercial grade refrigerator
• True commercial grade freezer
• Hoshizaki ice maker
• Stainless sink w/fixtures
• (8) 40# bottles of propane
• Filtered water outlet
• Bar area with seating for 5
• Overhead LED lighting
• Commercial grade flooring

• Portuguese walk around bridge to foredeck
• Bulwark zippered canvas storage
• 22’ NAUTICA RIB tender with twin 90hp Evinrude E-tec engines (tubes replaced 2024)
• Giraffe wall-mounted pressure washer with 100’ hose
• Propane locker - holds (8) 40# tanks with manifolds
• (2) Taylor made full size dock boxes
• Full Sunshade setup NEW 2022
• 4 Magic Chef® drop in freezers
• Stair access to flybridge
• Ladder access to main deck

• L-shaped settee Centerline main helm
• Port side navigation station
• Adjustable helm chair
• New 2022 LED overhead lighting
• Chart storage
• Port and starboard access to side decks/foredeck
• Teak caprails
• AC
• Flat screen TV fixed mount
• Wall and ceiling panels recovered 2022

• Helm with full controls
• Mast with welded steps for access to maintenance platform
• Under-bulwark zippered canvas storage
• 8 person hot tub Ladder to bridge deck below
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The guest accommodations below deck are split between three staterooms lining the port side of the boat, and the very spacious master suite taking up the the entire starboard side. The forward guest stateroom is en-suite, while the other two staterooms share a head/shower between them.

Both guest heads have new tile in the showers.

Guest stateroom 1:

• Single over, double under berth
• Hanging locker with drawers beneath
• Drawers beneath bed
• Storage lockers outboard of lower berth
• AC
• Reading lamps

Guest staterooms 2&3:

• Double over double berths
• Hanging locker with drawers beneath
• Drawers beneath bed Vanity with mirror and sink, drawers below
• Portholes
• AC
• reading lamps

Captain's stateroom:

• Over under double bunks w/storage below
• Vanity with mirror and sink
• Desk with shelves and storage drawers
• Hanging locker Access to crew head

Crew Stateroom:

• Hanging locker
• Over under double bunks w/storage below
• Large vanity with mirror and sink
• Hanging locker
• Access to crew head

• Storage for extended trips
• Access to all running/steering gear
• Dive compressor (rebuilt 2023)
• Air compressor - connections throughout boat
• 3 large tool chests
• Fill-Right series 900 diesel transfer meter and pump with 100’ 3/4” hose (for external fuel transfer) on hose reel with high-flow nozzle
• 100A 3-phase shore power inlet
• 240/208V Three-phase shore power transformer
• Walk in refrigerator with commercial 1500lb/day ice maker (New 2024)
• 12v Hand/held gas transfer pump for 300 gal tender/toy gas tanks
• Removable overhead
• WaterMakers inc. 2000GPD watermaker
• Air compressor Dive compressor
• Large grey water sumps - 3 with powered vent

• Twin Cummins NTA855 350hp Main engines (Approx.1,000 hours since full in-frame rebuild in 2015)
• Transmissions rebuilt in 2016
• Port engine Hydraulic PTO for crane/thruster/windlass
• Twin Cummins 6BTA 5.9 60KW commercial generators (x2) - Each capable of handling entire vessel electrical load individually. 
• Hydraulic steering pumps (2 - 5hp)
• Hydraulic windlass
• Hydraulic bow thruster
• 2hp Fire pump with aft deck fire hose and high flow nozzle
• 3hp Emergency bilge pump
• AC water pumps (2) 2hp and 3/4hp with manifold
• 80 Gallon AC Water heater 
• Keel coolers for Mains, generators and Air Conditioning
• Three phase 100A shorepower
• 240/208V Three-phase shore power transformer
• Sight gauges on all tanks

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.