Netherlands-based Steeler Yachts splashed Hull No. 1 of its flagship, the CE-A class Ocean Explorer 85, earlier this year.
The round-bilged, displacement steel hull (with an aluminum superstructure) is an oceangoing cruiser equipped for long-range, four-season autotomy. Her fully insulated hull and double-glazed windows will help keep the boat cool in the summer and warm in the winter months. A large solar array on the flybridge hardtop can run hotel loads, backed by a pair of 20-kW gensets. And the lazarette adds to her already generous stowage capacity, allowing owners to carry a range of spare parts and sundries.
Those aboard the 85 will also appreciate her exquisite interior finishes that include a mélange of hardwoods, neutral toned soft goods and, in the salon, a stunning curved steel and wood staircase that leads to the flybridge. Three steps up from the salon is the galley and dinette, with the lower helm just forward of here. Throughout the boat, herringbone wood floors elevate her already good looks.
The flybridge is enveloped with electrically actuated windows for an easy switch from open-air cruising to a fully enclosed lounge. A jacuzzi and sunpad are set aft of the flybridge’s serviceable galley, and, along with the foredeck and cockpit, grant the 85 a number of alfresco gathering areas. The after section can be used for dinghy and water toys stowage. There is additional room on the swim platform, where the owner chose to add chocks to stow a Williams jet tender.
Belowdecks are four en suite staterooms—an amidships, full beam master with walkaround king berth, a forward VIP and, between them, a pair of guest cabins with twin berths. Crew quarters are aft of the engine room and accessed from the transom.
Powered by twin 394-hp MAN engines, the builder says that the 85 has a 4,000-nautical-mile range at 8 knots and will top out at 12 knots.
Specifications:
LOA: 85ft. 4in.
Beam: 21ft. 2in.
Draft: 6ft. 5in.
Displacement: 282,192 lbs.
Fuel: 4,993 gal.
Water: 660 gal.
Engine: 2x 394-hp MAN D2676 LE 424
Info: steeleryachts.com
