MARI-CHA III
Builder: Sensation Yachts
Naval architect: Philippe Briand
Interior Designer: John Munford Design
Type: 147ft Auxiliary High-Performance Ketch
Year: Autumn 1997
Lying: Villanova Marina, Spain
Flag: Cayman Islands
Price: USD-$ 8,500,000
COMMENTS
Refit: 2017/18 & 2023/25
Designed by Philippe Briand and John Munford, and built by Sensation Yachts, the award-winning, record-breaking MARI-CHA III is a super yacht of true distinction.
She was conceived as a hybrid high-performance cruising yacht with a lavish interior, so that her owner could enjoy fast, comfortable, and safe cruising whilst entertaining guests in style and luxury. To this day, she is regarded as one of the fastest ‘super sailors’ afloat and still turns heads at any anchorage, with her sleek hull and huge carbon ketch rig.
Classification: ABS Hull Certificate
Construction:
*Hull: Carbon Composite (Marten Marine)
*Superstructure: Carbon Composite (Marten Marine)
*Deck: Carbon Composite (Marten Marine) + Teak
Colour:
*Hull: White
*Superstructure: White
*Deck: Teak-laid deck
Cabins: Guests 4 for up to 9
Crew 3 for up to 6
Length overall: 44.72 m (147.0 ft)
Length waterline: 38.00 m (124.7 ft)
Maximum beam: 9.00 m (29.6 ft)
Draft: 4.50 m (14.9 ft)
Displacement: 126.00 t Cruising – 110 t Racing
Keel: 41.00 t
Water Ballasts: 2 x 7.0 t
Spars:
SOUTHERN SPARS (Carbon Composite)
52 m main mast and 38 m mizzen mast
Standing rigging: EC6 standing rigging, composite running backstays
Running rigging: Spectra
Furling system: Hydraulic for genoa and staysail
Sails: 2023 complete new set of cruising sails 2017 complete set of racing sails (1 season use)
Sail area:
*Upwind: 1,000 m²
*Downwind: 1,680 m²
Deck hardware: LEWMAR custom hydraulic winch package (with PTO from the main engine and generators)
HARKEN Custom blocks & tracks
Windlass: MUIR 7000 hydraulic
Engine:
600 HP CATERPILLAR- Diesel with 2 APU (Auxiliary Power Unit)
Runt 17,000 hours as of March 2026 (4,000 h since rebuilt in 2018) HUNDESTED 2006 variable pitch propeller
*Performances: 14.8 knots @ max speed
10.0 knots @ cruising speed
*Consumption: 45 l/h @ cruising speed
*Range: 2,000 NM at 10 knots
Bow thruster: 50 HP MAX POWER retractable
Generator:
40 kW NORTHERN LIGHTS with 1 APU – runt 11,000 h as of March 2026
23 kW NANNI DIESEL – runt 0 h as of March 2026
Batteries: Engine and generators start 1,250 Amps/24 V Service from 2021 – 8 to 10 hours without generator
Fuel: 9,400 l
Water: 5,300 l
Lub oil: 300 l in 2 tanks (engine and hydraulic system)
Dirty lubricating oil: 200 l
Grey water: 1,150 l (5 tanks)
Black water: 335 l (2 tanks)
Boiler: Guests (100 l / 4,000 W) Crew ( 75 l / 1,500 W)
Water maker: 260 l/h HEM
Refrigerator: 2 x BOSCH Refrigerator
Deep freezer: 2 x domestic chest freezers
Air-conditioning: AQUA AIR reversible
Electronic:
*Instruments: B&G Hercules 3000 & 790 interfaced to the rest of the instruments and to the computers (Max Sea)
*Sounder: B&G Hercules 3000 & 790
*Self-steering: B&G
*Gyro compass: KVH
*Computer: 2 for navigation and communication Ethernet throughout the boat MAXSEA Time Zero on the 2 computers
*Screens: 2 x PHILIPPS
*Satcom: Starlink Maritime and RV
*Standard C: SEASAT 2
*SSB radio: SAILOR HC 4500
*VHF radio: 1 x FURUNO FM-8900 S 2 x handsets
*GPS: FURUNO GPS/WAAS Navigator
*Chart plotter: FURUNO Navnet on deck & MAXSEA Time Zero on the 2 computers
*Radar: 96 NM FURUNO
*Barometer: VETUS
*Intercom: Through the PABX tel system
*Stereo: Saloon, Owner’s, Pilot house, Guest cabins & Crew Mess
*TV systems: In the Saloon, Owner’s, Crew Mess
DECK AND COCKPIT
Plenty of space on deck
Large guest cockpit aft of the mizzen mast
Large companion way leading to the Pilothouse
CHART TABLE
In the Pilothouse, comprising a large chart table with all the electronic and navigation systems nearby, a comfortable armchair, and sofas.
SALOON
Dining table for 10 guests
Lounge area for 10 guests with a widescreen TV
Additional seating in the Pilothouse
ACCOMMODATION
Refinished in 2010
The interior accommodation is designed to be removed in its entirety for racing
CABINS
Guests 4 cabins for up to 9:
- 1 Owner’s suite (2) with en-suite bathroom (there is direct access from the deck to the Owner’s cabin)
- 1 Double guest cabin + Pullman bed (3) with an en-suite bathroom
- 1 Twin guest cabin (2) with an en-suite bathroom
- 1 Guest cabin with upper and lower beds (2)
Crew 3 cabins for up to 6
SHOWER ROOM/HEAD
3 guest bathrooms
3 crew bathrooms
GALLEY
In front of the saloon with all the kitchen amenities, a direct access from the forward deck, and next to the crew mess and cabins
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Cooker-Oven: MIELE Oven + 4 gas burners hob
Microwave: KOENIG
Refrigerators: 2 x BOSCH
Deep Freezer: 2 domestic chest freezers
Washing machine: AEG
Drying machine: MIELE
Air Conditioning: AQUA AIR reversible
CREW CABIN
6/7 Crew in 3 cabins
SAILS AND RIGGING
Sails:
2023 new set of cruising sails: Number 1 Number 3
A2 Spinnaker
Code 0
Mizzen staysail 2
Main Mizzen
2017 set of racing sails: Used only one season
1.200 m² asymmetrical spinnaker
900 m² asymmetrical spinnaker
MS 1
MS 2
Rigging:
Spars: SOUTHERN SPARS (Carbon Composite)
52 m main mast and 38 m mizzen mast
Standing rigging: EC6 standing rigging, composite running backstays
Running rigging: Spectra
Furling system: Hydraulic for genoa and staysail
ENGINE ROOM
Main engine: 600 HP CATERPILLAR- Diesel with 2 APU (Auxiliary Power Unit)
Runt 17,000 hours as of March 2026 (4,000 h since rebuilt in 2018)
HUNDESTED variable pitch
Generator: 40 kW NORTHERN LIGHTS with 1 APU – runt 11.000 h as of March 2026
23 kW NANNI DIESEL – runt 0 h as of March 2026
2 oil tanks: engine and hydraulic system
Fuel separator: ALFA LAVAL
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
Fleet satellite communication: Starlink Maritime and RV
SEASAT 2 Standard C
SAILOR HC 4500 SSB Radio
FURUNO FM-8900 S VHF Radio
ENTERTAINMENT
55” SONY TV + MAC Mini multimedia and PANASONIC speakers in the saloon
21” SONY TV in the Owner’s cabin
LG Monitor TV in the crew mess
ELECTRICITY
Circuits 12, 24 & 220 V (single-phase 50/60Hz)
Shore power 1 x 63 Amp
Generator: 40 kW NORTHERN LIGHTS with 1 APU – runt 11,000 h as of March 2026
23 kW NANNI DIESEL – runt 0 h as of March 2026
Batteries: Engine and generators start 1,250 Amps/24 V Service from 2021 – 8 to 10 hours without generator
Charger 4
Inverter 4
Alternators 2
PLUMBING AND TANKS
Boilers: Guests (100 l / 4,000 W)
Crew ( 75 l / 1,500 W)
Pumps: Greywater
Bilge pumps
Shower
Water pressure
Toilets SANI Marine macerator system with fresh water
Water maker: 260 l/h HEM
Tanks: Fuel: 9,400 l Water: 5,300 l
Lub oil: 300 l in 2 tanks (engine and hydraulic system)
Dirty lubricating oil: 200 l
Grey water: 1,150 l (5 tanks)
Black water: 335 l (2 tanks)
Air Conditioning: AQUA AIR reversible
MOORING
Windlass: MUIR 7000
Anchors: 1 x 300 lbs CQR
1 x 105 kg Pool
Chain & rope: 1 x 140 m of 16 mm galvanised stainless-steel for the CQR anchor
1 x 20 m of 15 mm galvanised stainless-steel + rope for the Pool anchor
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Complete safety equipment to the standards and British regulations for 25 persons
02 life rafts
First Aid Cupboard
Several watertight compartments: Crash bow up front Engine room
Bilge pump
Fire-fighting
Alarms
TENDERS AND TOYS
Aft lazarette
Hydraulic-driven bilge pumps and 24 V bilge pumps
FM200 fire suppression system in the engine room and fire extinguishers throughout the yacht
Smoke detectors throughout the yacht
15,5 ft Custom Kevlar hard bottom inflatable with 60HP YAMAHA 4-stroke
25HP YAMAHA 2-stroke as spare Garage located in the transom
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
Diving compressor with diving kits (5 tanks)
Gangway Multiplex gangway
Swimming platform Hydraulic folding swimming platform
Awning
REFIT
2023/25:
Full sun awning over aft deck
• complete new set of sails
• Bow thruster new in 2024
• Creation of gas locker in transom
• Installation of gas and PV alarm in transom
• Shaft and propeller check
• New cutless bearings
• Rig check including service of all blocks and sheaves
• New cabling in both main and mizzen mast (electrical and radio)
• Trim tab seals replaced and repairs completed
• Cockpit teak replaced
• Bottom rudder bearing replaced and top bearing inspected
• New A&T processors installed
• Radar overlay installed on navigation PC 2019/20:
• New shaft installed
• Service batteries installed
• Water maker membranes replaced 2017/18 in Palma:
• Extension of main mast; suppression of jumper struts on mizzen mast
• New carbon shroud to replace rod rigging EC6
• Repaint main and mizzen mast
• Removal of the inner furler
• Replaced all breakers on board
• New paint job on topsides and deck
• Sandblasting of bottom, re-primed and epoxied
• New teak except for the main cockpit
• Replaced the bottom rudder bearing and refurbished the top bearing
• Major overhaul of main engine at 14,000 hrs
• New ballast system to achieve transfer in 2 minutes from port to starboard and vice versa (pump, piping, and breathers changed)
• New hydraulic and load management system installed (PLC system)
• New PTO on main engine and Big Gen with new specs for ballast transfer, race mode, and increased winch speeds
• Refit of windlass; bearing and shaft replaced, fabricated by DC Metal Works in duplex
• Trim tab complete overhaul
• Upgrading to VSAT global broadband satellite communications
VAT STATUS
European VAT not paid
Details given in good faith with no guarantee nor warrant for accuracy or conditions. A Buyer should instruct his surveyor to investigate such details as he desires to be validated. This is NOT a contractual document.
