45m Expedition Yacht
Price
US $2,700,000
Currency
Length
147' 8" - 45.00m
Vessel Location
New Zealand
Launch Year
1996
Hull Material
Steel
The Niigata 45m is an expedition yacht that combines practical design with serious exploration capabilities. Originally launched by Japan's Niigata Shipyard, she was extensively refitted in 2023/24 to transform into a specialized expedition vessel, ideal for remote cruising. The exterior was designed by Periscope Naval Architects, with interiors by Ashley Sutton Design and naval architecture by the original builders, Niigata Shipyard. With a robust, seaworthy build and accommodation for up to 13 guests across five cabins, she's perfectly suited to adventurous owners seeking comfort without compromise.
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Price
US $2,700,000
Boat Reference
3953
Launch Year
1996
Length
147' 8" - 45.00m
Beam
7.40m (24ft 3in)
Draft
3.75m (12ft 4in)
Vessel Location
New Zealand
Region
South Pacific
Use
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Hull Material
Steel
Engine
The main engine is a Niigata 6MG25HX six cylinder in-line medium speed diesel engine which develops 1103 kW at 750 rpm. The main engine is close coupled to a Nico, MGR1843VC37 reduction box with 2.37:1 ratio that drives a Kamome V185200 4 blade Controllable Pitch Propeller.
The main engine is air start, plate cooled and solid mounted. The main engine is mounted on the centerline with the auxiliary power plants mounted outboard. Engine exhausts are through silencers with spark arrestors and casings to a funnel aft of the accommodation. The engine room is provided with forced ventilation.
There are several electrically driven pumps for fuel transfer, hydraulics, fresh water, air compressors, oily water separator, and fire/bilge pumps.
The engine room area and its associated equipment all appears well laid out, functional and to be in good tidy condition.
The vessel is fitted with Kamome bow thruster and a Becker type flap rudder hung on a rudder pintle.
Main engine: Niigata
Construction: Four-stroke direct injection with exhaust turbo charger
Mode: l6MG25HX
Output: 1103 kW @ 750 rpm
No. Of Cylinders: Six (6) in-line
Bore: 250 mm
Stroke: 350 mm
Main Engine Capacity: 1103 kW
Service Speed: 10 knots
The vessel's propulsion is provided via a single main engine driving a controllable pitch propeller.
TANKAGE
Fuel Oil: 7 x 70.5m3
Potable Water: 2 x 22.22m3
FW Ballast: 4 x 19.74m3
Lube Oil: 2 x 7.22m3
Hydraulic Oil: 2 x 9.13m3
Sewage: 2.85m3
Waste Oil: 2.06m3
Engine Make
Niigata
Number Engines
1
Max Speed
14 knots
Cruise Speed
10-12 knots (7,500nm range)
Thrusters
Kamome TCA - 30LN
Genset
Niigata 6N5FG, Nippon 90 kVA, Nippon 90 kVA
Fuel
74,250 L
Water
10,000 L
Accommodation
Laundry equipment includes:
2x Speed Queen 10.5kg Laundry dryers
2x Speed Queen 10.5kg Front Load Washing machines
There are nine Tecma silence plus 2G Toilets on board the vessel and the black water is treated with the onboard sewage treatment plant.
2x Speed Queen 10.5kg Laundry dryers
2x Speed Queen 10.5kg Front Load Washing machines
There are nine Tecma silence plus 2G Toilets on board the vessel and the black water is treated with the onboard sewage treatment plant.
Cabins
5
Toilet
2G Toilets
Galley
The galley is of commercial grade fit out and includes the following equipment.
Rational Self Cooking Center 5 Senses Model 61 Single Deck Combi Oven
Commercial electric fryer (capacity 16l)
Castle HG-24 Commercial hot plate Griddle
Reyco model GW-11l Glasswasher/dishwasher machine
Bayin / Pola BY-100/200 Commercial Ice Maker
Commercial blender with sound cover
Tiger JNO- A270 Professional rice cooker
Diamond drinking water filters
Rational Self Cooking Center 5 Senses Model 61 Single Deck Combi Oven
Commercial electric fryer (capacity 16l)
Castle HG-24 Commercial hot plate Griddle
Reyco model GW-11l Glasswasher/dishwasher machine
Bayin / Pola BY-100/200 Commercial Ice Maker
Commercial blender with sound cover
Tiger JNO- A270 Professional rice cooker
Diamond drinking water filters
Refrigeration
Hoshizakidenki HRF-96PT Freezer/refrigerator
Stove
Marinox HPO-4S-900 series Commercial hot plate stove
Ground Tackle
The foredeck has a hydraulic anchor windlass with twin gypsies loaded with six shackles on the port rode and five shackles on the starboard rode of 24mm stud link galvanized chain shackled to 470 kg Ultimus HHP anchors which are stowed in the hawse pipes. The anchor windlass also has twin horizontal warping drums.
Safety Gear
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
The vessel is equipped and maintained with the safety equipment required for Solomon Islands Maritime Authority survey. There are four 25 person RFD Survival life rafts packed to SOLAS A that are stowed aft on either side of the Sun deck. The new Viking Norsafe Matrix-450 MK1 Rescue Boat is stowed aft on the Forecastle deck. A Fire Pro Fixed Fire extinguisher system is fitted in the engine room and Stat-X 1500 aerosol generator fixed Fire system is fitted in the Paint Locker. Life buoys, BA Firefighting sets and a Tron 406MHz EPIRB are also provided.
The vessel is equipped and maintained with the safety equipment required for Solomon Islands Maritime Authority survey. There are four 25 person RFD Survival life rafts packed to SOLAS A that are stowed aft on either side of the Sun deck. The new Viking Norsafe Matrix-450 MK1 Rescue Boat is stowed aft on the Forecastle deck. A Fire Pro Fixed Fire extinguisher system is fitted in the engine room and Stat-X 1500 aerosol generator fixed Fire system is fitted in the Paint Locker. Life buoys, BA Firefighting sets and a Tron 406MHz EPIRB are also provided.
Electrics
Auxiliary power is provided by two Niigata 6NSFG turbocharged diesel engines driving 200 kVA Shinko alternators and a Nippon Sharyo HO7DC Harbour Generator driving a 72 kW alternator respectively to supply ships primary 220 & 110 volts, 60 Hz AC electrical power. Shore power is provided via an Isolating Transformer.
DC voltages are primarily 24volt.
Electrical circuits are monitored and controlled in the engine room.
Battery banks are provided for aux engine start, emergency lighting, radio and electronic equipment.
The Niigata auxiliary engines were overhauled during the 2023-2024 Nelson refit in New Zealand.
DC voltages are primarily 24volt.
Electrical circuits are monitored and controlled in the engine room.
Battery banks are provided for aux engine start, emergency lighting, radio and electronic equipment.
The Niigata auxiliary engines were overhauled during the 2023-2024 Nelson refit in New Zealand.
Electronics / Navigation
Plotter: Furuno Navnet TZE TZT19F
AIS: Furuno F-170 & Jotron AIS SART
GPS: Furuno Denki GP500 mk 2
Sonar: Furuno FC-1500L
Autopilot: Tokyo Keiki PR-2604-SS & Furuno Navpilot 711C
Gyro Compass: Tokyo Keiki TG-6000
Compass: Tokimec SH
Navtex: NCR-300A
MF/HF SSB: Samyung SRG-3150DN
VHF: 2 x JHS-32A
Sat Phone: Thurays SatSleeve
LRIT/Inmarsat: C Cobham Sailor 3027 Mini-C Terminal & Sailor SSS 6110 & Sailor 619
WHEELHOUSE
The wheelhouse is accessed internally from the main accommodation deck and externally on each side of the wheelhouse. The wheelhouse is well laid out with good visibility forward. The Master has a central conning position with good access to the propulsion controls and navigation equipment.
Bridge Electronic equipment includes:
1 x Furuno FAR-2107 Radar via Furuno MU-190 Screen
2 x Furuno DRS4D NXT Radar/Chart Plotter via NavNet TZTL19F Touch Screen
1 x Furuno GD-700 Plotter via MU-190 Screen
1 x Furuno NAVpilot 711C Autopilot
1 x Toyo Keiki PR-2604-SS Autopilot
1 x Furuno F-170 AIS Transponder
1 x Furuno FCV-1500L Sounder
1 x Furuno GP-39 GPS
1 x Samyung SRG-3150DN MF/HF SSB Radio Telephone
1 x Furuno FM-4800 DSC Loud Hailer VHF Transceiver
1 x Icom DSC VHF Transceiver
1 x JRC JHS-32A VHF/FM Marine Radiotelephone
1 x Furuno NX-700 Navtex Receiver
1 x Cobham Sailor 6110 Inmarsat Mini C GMDSS
1 x CCTV Screen
1 x BNWAS
3 x Rotating Clearview Wipers
1 x Tokyo keiki TG-6000 Gyro Compass
1 x Tokimec SH Magnetic Compass
AIS: Furuno F-170 & Jotron AIS SART
GPS: Furuno Denki GP500 mk 2
Sonar: Furuno FC-1500L
Autopilot: Tokyo Keiki PR-2604-SS & Furuno Navpilot 711C
Gyro Compass: Tokyo Keiki TG-6000
Compass: Tokimec SH
Navtex: NCR-300A
MF/HF SSB: Samyung SRG-3150DN
VHF: 2 x JHS-32A
Sat Phone: Thurays SatSleeve
LRIT/Inmarsat: C Cobham Sailor 3027 Mini-C Terminal & Sailor SSS 6110 & Sailor 619
WHEELHOUSE
The wheelhouse is accessed internally from the main accommodation deck and externally on each side of the wheelhouse. The wheelhouse is well laid out with good visibility forward. The Master has a central conning position with good access to the propulsion controls and navigation equipment.
Bridge Electronic equipment includes:
1 x Furuno FAR-2107 Radar via Furuno MU-190 Screen
2 x Furuno DRS4D NXT Radar/Chart Plotter via NavNet TZTL19F Touch Screen
1 x Furuno GD-700 Plotter via MU-190 Screen
1 x Furuno NAVpilot 711C Autopilot
1 x Toyo Keiki PR-2604-SS Autopilot
1 x Furuno F-170 AIS Transponder
1 x Furuno FCV-1500L Sounder
1 x Furuno GP-39 GPS
1 x Samyung SRG-3150DN MF/HF SSB Radio Telephone
1 x Furuno FM-4800 DSC Loud Hailer VHF Transceiver
1 x Icom DSC VHF Transceiver
1 x JRC JHS-32A VHF/FM Marine Radiotelephone
1 x Furuno NX-700 Navtex Receiver
1 x Cobham Sailor 6110 Inmarsat Mini C GMDSS
1 x CCTV Screen
1 x BNWAS
3 x Rotating Clearview Wipers
1 x Tokyo keiki TG-6000 Gyro Compass
1 x Tokimec SH Magnetic Compass
Deck Gear
A Haoyo C-F3-10S3 Knuckle Boom Crane with a 4.5 t SWL @ 4 meters which is mounted on the port quarter of the aft deck and a Hiab 081 Knuckle Boom Crane with a 1720kg SWL @ 4.3m is also fitted on the Boat Deck and is utilized to launch and retrieve the Rescue Boat and is fitted with its own dedicated emergency hydraulic power pack.
Large bits and fair leads are fitted around the decks.
Large bits and fair leads are fitted around the decks.
Remarks
Constructed as a Japanese Government Scientific Research Vessel in 1996, this capable vessel underwent an extensive refit in 2020-2021, transforming her into an Expedition-Type Motor Yacht in Batam, Indonesia. Subsequently, the present owners undertook a four-month refit in New Zealand, which was successfully concluded in March 2024. Japanese-built vessels are generally held in high regard, for their construction, redundancy and good seakeeping capabilities.
LAYOUT
The wheelhouse is forward of the accommodation block on the forecastle deck, with internal access to the Forecastle deck accommodation and externally onto the focsle and side decks. Aft of the wheelhouse is the captain's cabin to port with the day head adjacent to starboard and then aft to the large saloon and dining area. Aft of the superstructure is the funnel casing with the Rescue Boat and crane to port along with two life rafts stowed on both sides. On the main deck are five double staterooms with ensuites, the galley, walk-in chiller and freezer, storerooms. Moving aft to starboard is the Media/Lab room and the ablutions and the access via a watertight door onto the aft deck. On the Lower deck are five crew cabins, crew mess, laundry, ablutions, and access aft to the engine room. On the Sun deck above the wheelhouse is an open superstructure shelter with seating and a 3.2 tonne touch and go helipad above.
Builder: Niigata Shipyard & Repair Inc, Niigata, Japan
Year Launched: 1996
Refit: 2023 / 2024
Hull No. : 187
Moulded Depth: 3.20m
Gross Tonnage: 319t
Net Tonnage: 95
Construction: Steel hull with an aluminum superstructure
SURVEY STATUS
The vessel was designed and constructed to satisfy all applicable rules and regulations of Japanese Government class, which has now lapsed, and she is currently maintained in Solomon Island Maritime Authority survey under the category of Cargo Passenger vessel. Operating limits Near-Coastal and Inshore voyages.
LAYOUT
The wheelhouse is forward of the accommodation block on the forecastle deck, with internal access to the Forecastle deck accommodation and externally onto the focsle and side decks. Aft of the wheelhouse is the captain's cabin to port with the day head adjacent to starboard and then aft to the large saloon and dining area. Aft of the superstructure is the funnel casing with the Rescue Boat and crane to port along with two life rafts stowed on both sides. On the main deck are five double staterooms with ensuites, the galley, walk-in chiller and freezer, storerooms. Moving aft to starboard is the Media/Lab room and the ablutions and the access via a watertight door onto the aft deck. On the Lower deck are five crew cabins, crew mess, laundry, ablutions, and access aft to the engine room. On the Sun deck above the wheelhouse is an open superstructure shelter with seating and a 3.2 tonne touch and go helipad above.
Builder: Niigata Shipyard & Repair Inc, Niigata, Japan
Year Launched: 1996
Refit: 2023 / 2024
Hull No. : 187
Moulded Depth: 3.20m
Gross Tonnage: 319t
Net Tonnage: 95
Construction: Steel hull with an aluminum superstructure
SURVEY STATUS
The vessel was designed and constructed to satisfy all applicable rules and regulations of Japanese Government class, which has now lapsed, and she is currently maintained in Solomon Island Maritime Authority survey under the category of Cargo Passenger vessel. Operating limits Near-Coastal and Inshore voyages.
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
SeaBoats
John Kearns
John Kearns
Telephone
Fax
+64 3337 6259
Address
Sydney & Christchurch, NZ
Sydney NSW Australia
Sydney NSW Australia
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