L'ALBATROS 1985 143' 1" STERLING YACHTS Motor Yacht

Fiberglass Hull with Teak decks

GENERAL 

Built by: Sterling Yachts

Year: 1985

Length: 43.60m (143′)

Beam: 7.90m (26′)

Draft: 2.60m (8′)

Classification: (BV) Bureau Veritas Commercial Yacht 2015

MCA: Yes

Flag: Malta

Hull colour: Blue

Gross tonnage: 403 t

Displacement: 329 T

Designer: Tom Fexas Yacht

Naval Architect: Fexas and Bannenberg

Interior Designer: Bannenberg /Stabbert Design

 

CAPACITIES

Speed: 11/15 knots (approx)

Range: 4000

Fuel capacity: 61,000 Litres (16,114 US Gallons)

Water capacity: 14,400 Litres (3,804 US Gallons)

Fuel consumption: approx 180l/h @ 10knots

Engines: 2 Caterpillar (1000HP each)

Engine model: 2 x Caterpillar C32 TIER III

Engine hours:

Port: 501hrs (Oct 2022)

Starboard: 498hrs (Oct 2022)

• Under 4 years warranty from June 2022.

Fuel: Diesel

Propulsion: Prop Shaft

Gearboxes: Twin Disc Nico MGN 433 2.96 ratio. Replaced in 2018

Steering: Tokyo Keiki Hydraulic SS-015. Full replacement of pump and electrical motors in 2018.

Stabilizers: Quantum Zero Speed QC-1500. Main overhaul 2022

Generators: 1x 60 Hz 99kW CATERPILLA4 (2022) 1x 60Hz 60 KW CATERPILLAR (2022)

• Under 4 years warranty from June 2022

Electricity: 208V/60Hz/3-phase 

Shore power: 208V/60Hz/3-phase Transformer: Incoming: 220, 240, 380, 440 & 480 Output: 208V/100 amps/60Hz

Air Conditioning: 1 Aqua Air/Technicold 10T & 2 Copeland Scroll (2014) Full maintenance in 2021 and 2022.

 

OTHER MACHINERY

Bow thruster: Nakashima Stone Vickers TFN-75 with 75Hp

Fuel filtration: Mitsubishi Selfjector SJ-700S

Waste treatment system: Headhunter Tidal Wave

Bilge water filtration system: World Water Systems Heli-Sep 500

Fresh water system: HEM 30 serial (600L/h)

Fuel Purifier: Alfa Laval MAB 102B-14 (refit 2015)

Complete visit of the QUANTUM stabilizers (2022).

MASTER STATEROOM:
Situated on main deck, forward is the spacious full beam Master Stateroom. Including a walk-around king bed and generous closet space. Adjoining is the en-suite bathroom which features a new shower room.

GUEST STATEROOM 1:
Spacious Stateroom with walk-around queen size bed. The ensuite bath has marble countertops with sink and oversized shower stall with bench seating, and marine toilet. Walk-in cedar lined closet with ample shelving and hanging space

GUEST STATEROOMS 2, 3 and 4:
Stateroom with queen size bed. Ensuite bath features a marine toilet, marble countertop with sink and oversized shower with bench seating. Cedar lined hanging closet and drawers.

GUEST STATEROOM 5:
Spacious twin stateroom. The ensuite bath features a marine toilet, marble countertop with sink and spacious shower with bench seat.

CREW QUARTERS:
There are 4 crew cabins, plus Captain's cabin.
Captain's cabin is port side, aft of bridge. Double bed with private head and shower.
Crew cabin aft to port. Single berth, ensuite wethead, hanging locker and drawers.
Crew cabin starboard adjacent to crew mess: under over twin beds with hanging locker, drawers, and head with separate shower and sink.
Crew cabin forward to port: over under twin bunks, hanging locker, ensuite head with separate shower and sink.
Crew cabin forward to starboard: over under twin bunks, hanging locker, emergency hatch exit, head with separate shower and sink.

GALLEY equipment:

• Cook top: SIEMENS EH 875MN27F
• Oven: (2) SIEMENS HB 75AA 60F
• Convection wall oven: Gaggenau EB 378-610
• Oven Grill: (2) SIEMENS HB 75AA60F
• Grill: (2) Gaggenau VR122-612 - flybridge
• Refrigeration:Traulsen UR48 HT
• Dishwasher: Miele (2019)
• Icemakers: HOSHIZAKI IM-21CLE & HOSHIZAKI IM-21CLE (Sky Lounge)
• Wine Cooler: Custom System -40 bottle
• Coffee Maker: My Coffee & Nespresso
• Instant hot water heater: Kitchen Aid
• Garbage disposal: In Sink Erator

LAUNDRY equipment:

• Washer/dryer: 2 Miele

SAT/COM SYSTEM  

• Thrane & Thrane model F-77;  
• Thrane & Thrane, SatSea NERA  

VHF RADIO  

• Furuno, model FM-8500  

SSB  

• Icom, model IC-M127  
• Icom, model IC-M802  

SATELLITE TELEPHONE 

• Iridium

INTERCOM  

• PANASONIC KX T7710 

BRIDGE COMPUTER

• Dell CPU / Samsung monitor, keyboard and mouse

• 1 Northstar, model 951-A w/ interface to video plotter  
• ARPA radar
• 1 JRC GPS NAVIGATOR
• ECDIS FULL Dual ECDIS SYSTEM : Wartsilia (2022) TRANSAS software system / 2 charts updates per year 

• PORTSIDE RADAR: Wartsilia (2022)  
• STARBOARDSIDE RADAR : Wartsilia (2022)
• Depth indicator: B&G 
• NAVTEX: JRC NCR receiver 333
• BNAWS: ANIMARINE  
• SHAFT RPM INDICATOR: Integral part of two B&G MFDs 
• AUTOMATIC PILOT: SIMARD new generation (2021)
• MAGNETIC COMPASS: 2 Ritchie
• GYRO COMPASS: Gyrocompas+ Dual gyro simrad (2022)  
• SATELLITE COMPASS: Furuno, model SC-50    
• DIGITAL COURSE REPEATER ONE: B&G model Hyde-2000 
• AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM: Wartsilia 2022
• SEARCHLIGHT:  14” Carlisle Finch,w/bridge remote control (Fully overhaul 2021) 
• *RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR: SIMRAD 2021  
• DEFROSTERS: Built into HVAC system  
• WINDSHIELD WHIPERS: (3) Singer electric (Installed in 2015. Overhaul 2022)

• Main Salon
  • ONY LCD TV 135cm
  • BOSE Home Entertainment System (Lifestyle 535 Series II) ¨ TNT SAT Canal + HDTV receiver  
  • LG Blu Ray player (BP 630)
  • Pepwave WiFi relay (Ap One Ac Mini

• Aft Salon
  • SONY LCD TV
  • SONY DVD Video Player
  • YAMAHA surround AV receiver, RXA 730 ¨ BOSE amplifier SA-4
  • TELEPHONE PANASONIC KX-T7710

 

• Master Cabin
  • LG LED smart TV (LA62)
  • BOSE Home entertainment System (Lifestyle 535 Series II) (2014) ¨ LG Blu Ray player, BP 630
  • TRIAX TNT SAT HDTV decoder
  • Pepwave WiFi relay

 

• Guest Cabin x 5
  • SAMSUNG smart HDTV LN26A
  • Apple TV system
  • RIALTO 400TM Audio control station
  • Pepwave WIFI relay

 

• Crew Mess
  • 20” SONY LCD BRAVIA series TV
  • SONY DVD player
  • TNT SAT CANAL+ decoder

 

• Pilothouse
  • KENWOOD KCA-IP500
  • KENWOOD KCA-S220A
  • KENWOOD KDV-412        
  • 12VDC CD/WMA/MP3    
  • SPEAKERCRAFT CRSTWO
  • IPod interface for Kenwood receivers
  • CD changer for Kenwood receivers                
  • Media control  
  • Integrated receiver deck w/ external  
  • (2) In-ceiling Waveplane speakers

• Skylounge
  • LG smart HDTV (LA57/LA74)  
  • BOSE home theater system (Lifestyle 535/525 Series II) 
  • TRIAX TNT SAT CANAL+ decoder
  • LG BluRay player (BP630)
  • Pepwave WIFI relay
  • HOSHIZAKI ice maker
  • KRUPS XN3005 Nespresso machine

• 6m Capelli Tempest tender 2023 (Yamaha outboard engine 130HP)
• (2) Inflatable kayak, (2) paddle board
• BBQ, swim platform, Jacuzzi on upper sky lounge deck
• (2) Jetskis sea doo spark 2pax 90HP (1st 2017 and 2nd one 2018)

• ANCHOR WINDLASS SYSTEM: (2) Uchida Oil Hydraulic KHWD-192512502 (refit 2015-2021)
• ANCHORS: (2) Stainless custom molded, 1,276 pounds each
• ANCHOR CHAIN AND ROPE: 430 feet each side -20mm (4 shackles changed 2018) 
• DECK CAPSTAINS: 2) Hydraulic located in the aft cockpit
• DAVITS: Japanese Industries UNIC UR20V with 3k lb capacity/Jackson Marine with 1,500 lb capacity 
• ACCOMMODATION LADDER: Marquipt Gangways 
• STERN BOARDING GANGWAY: Custom hydraulic passerelle (Fully overhaul and refit in 2020. Dismtantled, overhaul and painted 2022)  

• CTV SYSTEM: (4) Cameras on decks & engine room (changed in 2019)
• MONITORS: (2) Located in wheelhouse and crew quarters
• FIRE & SMOKE DETECTORS:  (21) Ion smoke detectors located throughout yacht  & (3) Heat detectors located in the galley and engine room
• FIRE & SMOKE ALARMS:  (5) Alarm activation push buttons located throughout the yacht 
• FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM:  FM200 gaz system in the engine room
• FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: (33) throughout the yacht, tender and jet skis
• SEAWATER FIREFIGHTING STATIONS:  (5) located throughout the yacht  
• LIFE RAFTS: (4) 2x20-man ZODIAC life rafts & 2x10-man RFD life raft. 
• LIFE RINGS:  (6) Plastimo 28" with light.
• SART:  ARC RTE 2707 radar target enhancer
• EPIRB: SAFE SEE 100 

WORKS LIST WINTER 2017/2018
ON DECK  
New paint of the hull / AWL GRIP MIDNIGHT BLUE 
New paint of the swimming station / AWL GRIP SNOW WHITE 
New paint of the outside aft saloon / AWL GRIP SNOW WHITE 
New paint of all the lockers, old tackle drawers’ storages and live well 
New paint of the forepeak 
New TV SATELLITE antenna and management system 
Complete visit of the CAPELLI tender 
Complete visit of the 2 jet skis SEADOO 
New outside gaskets of the navigation bridge and outside passageways shield windows 
New windlass controllers 
New outside table and chairs on the sun deck 
Replacement of the fwd crain by a brand new one (Euromed) 
Replacement of the 2 anchor chains. 
Replacement of starboard side radard. 
ENGINE ROOM 
New starboard Diesel Generator (CUMMINS ONAN 65QD Quiet Diesel) 
Annual check of the CUMMINS portside MDDCE 99KW portside diesel generator-new Water Treatment Station (EVAC ORCA IV) 
Complete overhaul of the 2 MITSUBISHI main engines in 2017-2018 
Refit of the Electrical main switchboard 
New electrical management power supply 
Replacement of both clutch boxes by brand new ones
Replacement of both couplings Clutch box/Engine by brand new ones
Replacement of the 8 silent blocks of both engines by brand new ones

Complete check of the ATLAS shore power switchboard 
Refit of the diesel generator coupling management 
New muffler exhaust gaz installation for the starboard diesel generator 
Refit of the other 3 exhaust gaz installations 
New ALFA LAVAL MIB 303 diesel separator 
New and updated electrical plans 
New and updated piping plans 
Complete check of the QUANTUM stabilizers 
Complete check of the bow thruster 
Renew of electronic Vantage modules + central unit (Light electrical internal system) 
Renew of cold room electric panel 
Replacement of hot water pump by a brand new one (Calpeda) 
Replacement of cold water pump by a brand new one (Calpeda) 

INTERIOR 
New varnishing of the 2 inside saloons, navigation bridge and the 2 side entrances 
New paint in the master cabin 
New outside table and chairs on the sun deck 
Refection of the master cabin + office (walls, carpet and windows frames) 
Refection of all the cupboard and lockers of the Galley + replacement of workplan by Inox one Refection of all intern wooden floors  

REFITS, UPGRADES OR RECONDITIONING PERFORMED DURING 2018/2019:
A- Technical :
- Control of alignment of both shafts
- Replacement of staboard shaft (BV approved)
- Replacement of all 4 bearing shaft by new ones BV approved.
- Antifouling
- Refit and upgrade of the Engine monitoring system (new program, new sensors, new main board screen)
- Upgrade electrical light system from Incandescent 110V bulbs to 12V LED Bulbs with replacement of all transformers.
- Refit of the Electrical switch board of the Jacuzzi with new heater elements.
- Renew all the steering gear system (hydraulic network with brand new pumps and electrical switch board. All BV approved)
- Replacement of 6 Air conditioning main blocs by brand new ones.
- Water Maker HEM overhaul
- Upgrade of CCTV surveillance cameras and replacement by brand new one HD.
 
B- Aesthetic :
- Bridge woodwork refection
- Gel coat refection external front upped deck
- Renew of flydeck external plexiglasses
- Refection of captain shower
- All Crew cabin reconditionning
- Renovation of marble boards on muster station
- Renovation of windows frame on main saloon and sky lounge
- Renew of the wrapping in the galley and crew spaces


2 ROUTINE TECHNICAL STOPS BETWEEN 2019 AND 2020 BETWEEN CARIBEAN AND MEDITERANEAN SEASON. 

REFITS, UPGRADES OR RECONDITIONING PERFORMED DURING 2020-2021: 

C- Technical :
- Replacement of all A/C fan coil in all cabins and accomodations
- Cleaning of all fuel, water, grey and black water tanks
- Atlas shorepower converter overhaul and upgrading
- Installation of a new fresh air unit treatment system
- Load test of all cranes
- Replacement of original autopilot by brand new one Simrad with independent gyroscopic compass
- Electrical upgrade and normalization of all the installations on the bridge and panels

D- Aesthetic :
- Renew of the white paint on the superstructures
- Replacement of the Teak on Fly deck (jacuzzi deck), Forecastle and main deck passageways
- Renew of all external cushions
- Renew of the wall papers in all guest cabins
- Complete renewal of chief engineer cabin
- Replacement of the floor in the galley
- Renewal of the shower room in the captain cabin.

REFITS, UPGRADES OR RECONDITIONING PERFORMED DURING 2021-2022:

E- Technical :
- Full repowering. Main engines (C32) + Generators (99kw+65kw) all Caterpillar and in new standard TIER III with 4 years warranty
- Renewal of all insulation in engine room
- Replacement of fan and ducts in engine room
- Renewal of the lights installation in engine room
- Maintenance and if necessary replacement of the whole tubation in engine including fuel, fresh water and fire line in engine room
- Quantum stabilizers complete overhaul (removal, maintenance and replacement of the whole main parts)
- Stern tube replacement of the seals
- Propellers + Shafts cleaning, BV Class Dye test + propspeed treatment
- Replacement of the manual sliding door on the sky lounge by a new generation electrical one
- Full ECDIS upgrading performed by Wartsilia

F- Aesthetic :
- BLUE PAINT OF THE HULL
- Anchor still plate treatment and cleaning
- Replacement of the ceilings of the main deck (muster station + passageway)
- Replacement of the whole carpets in the guest cabins
- Replacement of the wall papers in the main saloon, sky lounge and bridge
- Boat deck teak sofa replacement by Tectona
- Restauration of the entire wood carpet of the main saloon
- Restauration of the woodwork furniture in the guest cabins


YEARLY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OR OPERATION FOLLOWED UP DURING BETWEEN 2014 AND 2022 : 
- Radars survey and maintenance
- Safety material survey
- Radio installation survey and maintenance
- Main engines maintenance
- Portside generator maintenance
- Starboard side generator
- Stabilizers maintenance
- Engines air ducts cleaning
- Engine holds cleaning
- Atlas (shore power) maintenance
- Cold rooms maintenance (network and compressors)
- Tender engine maintenance
- Jetskis maintenance
- Windlass maintenance
- Teak assessment and renew
- Varnish
- Deck material inventory
- Interior inventory
- Fumigation/desinfestation
- Toys locker cleaning and inventory