Ocean Xplorer Yachts
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What we do...
Xplorer Yachts is the brokerage and owner’s-representation practice of Paul Madden. We work with a small group of UHNW clients on three things: the acquisition of expedition and superyachts on the brokerage market, the conversion of commercial and government vessels into ocean-going expedition yachts, and the new build of clean-sheet platforms at European yards. The work is owner-led, not yard-led. Independent oversight. Transparent budgeting. Unambiguous accountability.
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How we work
We do not chase volume. We accept a project when we believe we can move the principal’s position materially — in price, in vessel quality, in delivered specification, or in the cost of getting the build through to sea trials. The relationship begins with an engagement letter and a fixed retainer. Everything that follows runs from there.
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An example of a project
We purchased a 63m / 206ft North Sea Search and Rescue vessel in Norway for a client. This vessel is currently completing its conversion to become a global exedition yacht in Argentina.
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An example of an available vessel
for conversion
This unique 225 ft / 68m search & rescue vessel is available to be converted into a world-class expedition yacht. It was designed for operation in all-weather conditions, including ice . It can be converted in under 12 months. The project has huge advantages due to the base-line vessel being an ice-class, hi-speed (19-knot) hull with MAN/Rolls-Royce diesel-electric propulsion, retractable stabilizers and other advanced systems which match, or surpass, any new yacht build.
