For Sale: Marlow 97 Explorer

With a 4,000-nautical-mile max range and a Bureau Veritas unrestricted navigation certificate, the Marlow 97E Agave has transatlantic potential. Courtesy HMY Yachts

When Marlow Yachts first introduced the 97E in 2011, it was the builder’s largest model at the time, with only the 100 Voyager surpassing it today. The 97-foot long-range cruiser was built using Marlow’s proprietary Full Stack Infusion lamination process and has a Bureau Veritas unrestricted navigation certificate. Agave is a 2011 Marlow 97 Explorer currently listed with HMY Yachts for $4.295 million. 

Twin 1,800 hp Caterpillar C32B diesels allow Agave to sprint at 29 knots and cruise between 23 and 24 knots. Marlow says owners should expect a 950-nautical-mile range cruising at 25 knots, while slowing to 9 knots increase the 97E’s maximum range to 4,000 nautical miles. It’s worth noting the engines currently have 1,450 hours on them.

In the cockpit, the three-stool bar forward to port is sure to be a go-to spot after hours while the transom bench seat and fixed table aft offer alfresco dining. Courtesy HMY Yachts

Agave has the command bridge layout which puts the master stateroom on deck and encloses the forward section of the flybridge, creating what the builder calls a sky bridge, moving the pilothouse and single helm station to the upper deck. 

Whether you’re enjoying sundowners or catching some rays, the foredeck has accommodations for seating and sunning. Courtesy HMY Yachts

The cockpit on Agave is designed for outdoor entertainment, with a three-stool bar forward to starboard and an alfresco dining space aft with the transom bench seat and fixed table. Wide side decks, high bulwarks with hand rails and a Portuguese bridge forward make for safe passage to and from the foredeck. Speaking of the foredeck, two J-shaped settees flank the centerline forward while aft and up a few stairs guests will find a sun pad, making this the perfect spot to catch some midday rays after a morning swim. 

The salon features sole-to-ceiling teak throughout and a teak and holly sole. Two facing sofas complete the lounge seating aft. Courtesy HMY Yachts

Guests will be greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere stepping into the salon thanks to teak and holly floors, sole-to-ceiling teak throughout, natural light from near waist-to-ceiling windows and accent lighting under the sofas and wrapping the ceiling above. Two facing sofas line the starboard and port walls, creating a comfortable conversation space. Forward, the recently redesigned and upgraded galley is amidships with features like custom Cambria Annica stone counter tops with recessed sinks. Galley appliances include: 

• Wolf oven
• Bosch dishwasher
• Wolf induction four-burner cooktop
• GE Monogram microwave/convection oven
• Sub-Zero stainless steel refrigerator/freezer drawers
• Miele built-in cappuccino/espresso machine 
• Spice or glass rack storage over sink
• Wine cooler
• Stowage

The forward enclosed section of the sky bridge has the two-seat helm station forward to port with an L-shaped dinette abaft. The open-air aft section of the sky bridge has a sun shade that can cover the three-stool bar and hot tub amidships. The aft section of the deck is set up for tender stowage with the Aitex 2,200-pound davit. 

The on deck master stateroom features an island king berth and is one of seven staterooms on board. Courtesy HMY Yachts

In addition to the on deck master suite mentioned previously, six staterooms reside belowdecks with Agave sleeping up to 14 people. The on deck master has an island king berth and an en suite head. Belowdecks and amidships is what Marlow calls the lower master, which is offset to port. The lower master also has a king berth and an en suite head. The forepeak VIP has an island queen berth, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and an en suite head. Two guest cabins are located abaft the VIP. The port guest cabin has side-by-side single berths while the starboard guest cabin has over-under berths. Abaft the lower master stateroom are two double-berth guest cabins. 

Additional notable features on board Agave include: 

• Three Garmin 24-inch MFD screens (recently updated)
• Garmin GMR1224 HD2 radar w/ 6-foot open-array antenna
• Garmin plotter and GPS
• Garmin autopilot
• Garmin VHF radios
• FLIR
• KVH Tracvision UHD7 DirectTV
• Two Maxwell windlass 4000s
• Two Onan 32 kW diesel generators
• Crew quarters

Where is Agave located? The yacht is currently lying in St. Petersburg, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Brian Nopper, (954) 325-6000, [email protected]

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 97’
• Maximum Beam: 21’
• Fuel Capacity: 4,000 gallons
• Draft: 5’4”

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