
SHARKWATER
MOTOR YACHT
Niigata
- 44m / 144'Length
- 1997/2012Built/Refit
- 12Guests
- 5Cabins
- 5Crew
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SHARKWATER
MOTOR YACHT
Introducing SHARKWATER, a 144’/44M converted dive and research vessel, originally built by Niigata in 1997 as a Japanese research vessel constructed to military standards. She underwent a meticulous conversion in 2012 and 2017, transforming her into an explorer yacht that seamlessly blends commercial-grade reliability with modern comfort.
SHARKWATER boasts expansive outdoor and indoor spaces. With a gross tonnage of 287 GT, she accommodates up to 12 guests across five well-appointed staterooms, including the Master Suite located on the pilothouse deck while the other staterooms are located on the main deck.
Her spacious main deck features a comfortable lounging area and a separate dining area, while the vast covered aft deck includes a large dining table, a wet bar, and ample lounge seating. This versatile space could easily be enclosed and climate-controlled or repurposed as a covered storage and service area for a submarine.
Key features include an observation area atop the pilothouse, a boat deck originally designed as a helicopter pad, which could be reactivated with minimal modifications. SHARKWATER is also equipped with a 5-ton davit crane capable of holding up to three tenders, ensuring seamless dive operations and adventure excursions.
Her propulsion system is built for reliability and efficiency, featuring a low-hour engine. Designed to operate in all conditions, SHARKWATER is exceptionally seaworthy, with heavy-duty equipment and full backups to ensure smooth, uninterrupted cruising.
She is fully equipped and ready to cruise around the world at the command of her next Owner.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Great vessel for dive operations
- Excellent heavy-duty equipment with full backups
- Low-hour, low RPM main engine with variable pitch propeller
- A 5-ton crane davit and a deck that can hold up to 3 tenders
- Ready to cruise around the world with a nod from her new Owner
Specifications: SHARKWATER
Accommodation
| Guests | 12 |
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| Staterooms | 5 |
| Crew | 5 |
Construction & Design
| Built/Refit | 1997/2012 |
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| Builder | Niigata |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Model | Conversion |
| Exterior Designer | Niigata |
Dimensions & Volume
| Length | 43.89m (144'0") |
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| Beam | 7.39m (24'3") |
| Draft | 3.17m (10'5") |
| Gross Tonnage | 287 GT |
Performance & Engines
| Cruising speed | 10 Knots |
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| Max speed | 13 Knots |
| Range | 7,600 nm |
| Engines | 1 x Niigata (1200 hp) |
| Generators | 2 x Niigata (160kW)1 x Kohler (65kW) |
Classification & Flag State
| Flag | Panama |
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