Marlow 78E for sale in Fort Lauderdale, Florida United States of America

Introducing BANDOL, the 78E expedition yacht by Marlow. Designed for luxury and comfort, this vessel accommodates up to 10 guests in 4 suites, including a VIP cabin. Complete with a full beam master suite with his and her bathrooms, BANDOL offers a relaxed experience with up to 2 crew onboard. Refitted in 2020, this stylish yacht combines American design with exceptional spaciousness for a truly luxurious voyage.

Overview

Meet the stunning BANDOL.

Introducing BANDOL

BANDOL is a 78E expedition yacht by Marlow, designed for luxury and comfort. This vessel accommodates up to 10 guests in 4 suites, including a VIP cabin. It features a full beam master suite with his and her bathrooms, providing a relaxed experience with up to 2 crew onboard. Refitted in 2020, BANDOL combines American design with exceptional spaciousness for a truly luxurious voyage.

Overview

Meet the stunning BANDOL, a luxurious 78E expedition vessel crafted by Marlow. Completed in 2006, it underwent a stylish interior refit in 2019/20 to maintain its modern elegance. BANDOL can comfortably host up to 10 guests in 4 suites, including a lavish VIP stateroom and a spacious master suite with his and her bathrooms. It can accommodate two crew members in a separate cabin aft.

• New Garmin Electronics Wheelhouse and Flybridge
• New CCTV Cameras
• New Clr2C Isenglass Flybridge enclosure
• New AC Chillers $40K+
• New interior and exterior cushions
• Main Engine and Generator Services Up to Date
• Stabilizers Serviced
• Bow and Stern Thruster motors replaced
• New Windlass Motor
• Recently Antifouled and ready to cruise

Salon

The salon is elegantly designed with teak and holly floors and satin finished teak cabinetry. Built-in seating accommodates 8 adults, with additional space in the adjacent dining room. BANDOL can comfortably entertain a large group. A new 52-inch flat screen TV is positioned directly across from the U-shaped salon seating. The TV can be viewed in the lowered position while at sea or raised when at anchor or in port. The large coffee table is adjustable in height for casual dining. The salon is well lit with overhead 24V lights, rope lighting, table lamps, and 24V LED wall sconces. A Bose surround sound system is installed in the main salon for music or TV viewing.

Dining Room/Bar

The dining room features a U-shaped seating area with chairs on the in-board port end of the table. The table comfortably seats 6-8 and has a leaf for larger gatherings. Built-in seats lift to reveal ample storage for provisions for long voyages. Forward buffet cabinets securely store dishes and glassware at sea. A full wet bar with sink, wine cooler, and clear ice machine is located directly across from the dining table.

Galley/Pilothouse

The galley is a few steps up from the salon and dining area. The pilothouse is forward of the galley, providing great views when preparing meals and navigating. The U-shaped galley is equipped with all the amenities of a proper home kitchen, featuring numerous storage cabinets and drawers for extended cruising. A new pure white quartz stone countertop brightens the area and adds a modern touch.

Galley Equipment includes:

• A Dacor four burner cooktop with stainless-steel sea rails
• Full size Dacor oven
• Full sized and efficient vented cooktop hood with lighting above
• Panasonic convection microwave oven fitted at eye level (new 2024)
• Full-size domestic Franke stainless-steel sink with garbage disposal
• Grohe faucet set in the forward countertop
• Filtered Instant hot water spigot
• Refrigeration and freezers consist of 2 under-counter SubZero fridge/freezer units with 2 freezer drawers and 2 refrigerator drawers

Master Stateroom

The staterooms are located a few steps down a curved staircase from the wheelhouse and galley level. The master stateroom, located aft down a short corridor, features a king bed with new (2021) mattresses and soft goods, positioned centerline with his-and-hers heads directly behind, featuring an enclosed shared shower accessible from both sides. Each head includes a sink, storage cabinets, drawers, a VacuFlush head, and mirrors.

The stateroom is finished in satin teak, with 6 stainless-steel opening portlights concealed by sliding shoji screens. A comfortable desk with a built-in swing-out stool and lighting is located on the forward wall. A large flat screen Sony TV is mounted on the forward bulkhead, and an upholstered settee to starboard provides additional storage. Lighted cedar-lined hanging lockers are located to port and starboard. Varnished Teak and holly floors are throughout. The bathrooms feature Vacuflush heads, opening port lights, and Grohe faucets and shower fittings, with quality marble vanities.

VIP Stateroom

The VIP Stateroom is located a few steps toward the bow and midships, with headroom close to 7'. The king-size centerline bed allows easy access from either side. A wall-mounted flat panel TV with its own DirecTV receiver and stereo system is included. Above the main berth, on either side, are good-sized bunk beds suitable for small children or storage. This stateroom has a full-size head and separate shower, finished with Grohe sink and shower fixtures, a VacuFlush head, and marble countertops. The stateroom features a Sharp flat screen TV, new (2021) custom king-size mattress, overhead 24V lights, indirect rope lights, and twin reading lamps. A large lighted cedar-lined hanging locker and 6 large drawers are located under the berth.

Port Guest Stateroom

The port side guest stateroom features two comfortable single berths with a built-in nightstand with drawers between them. The full-size head with separate shower has marble countertops with Grohe fixtures. The stateroom is finished in satin teak, with new mattresses from 2021. A flat screen TV is fitted to the bulkhead, connected to DirecTV and stereo.

Starboard Bunk Room

This stateroom is located at the base of the curved stairway from the wheelhouse/galley level. The bunks are appropriately sized for adults, with new mattresses from 2021. The room includes a TV, large drawers, and a hanging locker. Guests in this stateroom can access the VIP bathroom from the hallway. There are two opening port lights.

Crew Cabin

The crew cabin features two side-by-side bunks to comfortably accommodate 2. It includes its own head and shower, as well as a microwave and refrigerator. A new flat screen TV is fitted on a flexible mount. Access to the crew cabin is available from the aft port corner of the main salon down a short staircase or via the large opening watertight transom door.

A full-size washer & dryer is fitted in the crew cabin.

Engine Room

The C-18 engines power this vessel to cruise at speeds typically achieved by larger, heavier, and more costly V-12 engines. This smaller package also provides a spacious engine room. There are twin 25kW Northern Lights generators that are easy to service. The engine room is well lit and ventilated with 4 fans, featuring a fire suppression system, fore and aft bilge pumps, and high water alarms.

The engine room is air-conditioned, and the bilges are fully finished for easy maintenance. The C-18's are mounted on soft mounts to isolate vibration, and the Aquadrive shaft couplings further reduce vibration, keeping noise low and preserving shaft alignment.

Electronics

BANDOL is equipped with redundant electronics to ensure safety in case of failure. The current owners enjoyed miles of trouble-free cruising with the assurance that the systems would keep them safe. Fuel levels are checked with a simple sight glass in the engine room. The panel above the wheel includes the inverter monitoring system controls, electronic breakers, and digital battery monitors. Bow and stern thruster controls are located at the helm and flybridge. The total height with the radar mast folded is only 20'.

Lower Helm

• Twin Garmin multi-function displays Garmin autopilot (new 2021)
• Wind, depth, and speed display (new 2021)
• Bow and stern thruster controls

Upper Helm

• Twin Garmin multi-function displays Garmin autopilot (new 2021)
• Wind, depth, and speed display (new 2021)
• Bow and stern thruster controls

Deck

The upper and lower deck areas are clad in teak, which is in good condition. BANDOL is a very safe yacht with handholds throughout, high bulwarks, wide side decks, beautiful teak cap rails, and secure access to the bow from the Portuguese bridge. A watertight transom door provides access to a lazarette technical and storage area, leading to the crew cabin and further to the engine room.

• Recessed stainless steel cleats
• Custom oval, stainless steel cleats
• Port and Starboard stairs from bathing platform to aft cockpit
• Newer bridge Isinglass enclosure (2021)
• Hydraulic davit, 1600lb (rebuilt 2021)
• New Solenoids (2024)
• Full Teak deck
• Folding radar mast 20’ height
• Life raft capacity: 8
• Electric grill on bridge

Mechanical Equipment

• Twin Caterpillar C-18 diesels, 1000hp
• Engine hours: 4374 port; 4372 starboard (Nov 2024)
• Engines serviced 8/24
• (2) Northern Lights 25 kW generators
• Generator hours: 8,984 port & 8,981 starboard (Nov 2024)
• (2) 50A Cablemasters on stern and on bow
• 100amp to 2 x 50amp ANG converter pigtail
• Side-Power 20 hp bow thruster
• Side-Power 20 hp stern thruster
• Naiad stabilizers recently serviced
• AGM batteries; (4) for engine, (4) for house, separate thruster & generator batteries
• Chilled water air conditioning
• Central Sea Chest for all systems
• Common drain system for overboard discharge of water
• Sea Recovery 1600 gpd water maker
• Spurs on shafts
• Recent detail, bottom job, and varnish

Construction

Marlow Yachts are limited production semi-custom yachts built with stringent quality control procedures. The Marlow Explorer 78E is a popular design built for long-range self-contained cruising in comfort and safety. The proprietary strut keel protects the running gear from debris and floating lines offshore and from serious damage due to accidental grounding inshore. BANDOL’s shafts are fitted with Spurs to cut through lines that may be encountered on buoys or floating freely, avoiding tangling in the propellers.

Construction utilizes the best components such as Dupont Kevlar and CoreCell for the hull, deck, and superstructure, making BANDOL a quiet and strong vessel. Vinylester and epoxy resins and glues are used throughout. Mechanical equipment like Aquadrive constant velocity joints on the shafts ensure minimal vibrations and additional quiet operation while underway. Tide seals ensure a constantly dry bilge and smooth operation. Trace inverters allow for silent nights in quiet anchorages. The hand-finished interior features quality brands like Sub Zero, Dacor, Asko, Bosch, Franke, Grohe, and similar. Fine fabrics of ultra-leather and other top brands grace the interior.

Recent Updates

• New Garmin navigation system in wheelhouse and flybridge including GPS, depth, wind, autopilot, and radar
• Starlink communications system (installed 2023)
• 2 x New VHF antennas (installed 2022)
• Davit 1600lb (rebuilt 2021)
• New Solenoids (2024)
• Topsides and transom repainted (2021)
• Transom repainted (2023)
• Fresh Varnish (Sept 2024)
• New Isinglass flybridge curtains (2022)
• 2-Seater kayak with custom mounts on the flybridge top
• New bow and stern thruster motors (installed 2023)
• New Windlass motor (installed 2023)
• New Fender covers (2022)
• Naiad Stabilizers serviced (2021/23)
• 2 x 4-Ton Dometic Chiller AC units with titanium condensers fitted by Elite Marine (2021)
• All required service completed on main engines and generators (2024)
• All windows and port lights re-bedded and professionally re-caulked (2022)
• Replaced Windshield wipers and motors (2023)
• Installed new CCTV system (2022)
• Installed new sound system including speakers (2022)
• Replaced sanitary vacuum hoses for toilet system throughout (Aug 2022)
• Additional lighting added in master stateroom heads (2024)
• New Exterior cushions (2021)
• New custom aft deck solid teak table with double stainless steel adjustable stands
• New custom flybridge solid teak table with stainless steel adjustable stands
• New interior upholstery and soft goods
• Lighting upgraded to LED
• New 52’ TV in main salon
• New TV in crew quarters
• New Panasonic Genius convection microwave (2023)
• New Frigidaire 4-burner countertop stove (2022)
• New custom pure white quartz stone countertop (2022)
• New washer/dryer in crew quarters

Exclusions

Owner's personal effects including but not limited to fishing gear, loose galley equipment and accessories, pots and pans, Yeti coolers, scooter, bikes, and artwork.

Disclaimer

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.