Available
$2.05M
$2.05M
USD · Asking Price
53 ft
Length
2018
Year
Motor Yachts
Type
Stuart, Florida
Location
About This Vessel
This 2018 Marlow 53E, measures 53 ft, and is located in Stuart, Florida, powered by 2x Caterpillar 12.9 850.00HP.
Mist has been continuously updated and upgraded by her current owners as the listing below will show. She has been cruised from Maine to the Bahamas and is set up to continue doing so without sacrifice. The 53 Explorer is one of the most popular models from Marlow, she represents the perfect balance of luxury cruising, performance, and long-range capability in a highly sought-after semi-enclosed bridge design. Built with Marlow’s signature lightweight composite construction and efficient hull design, this exceptionally maintained yacht delivers impressive fuel economy, confident offshore handling, and an elegant ride. Her spacious layout, rich teak interior, panoramic salon windows, and comfortable flybridge create a refined cruising experience equally suited for extended passagemaking or comfortable liveaboard use. Powered by dependable twin diesel engines and equipped with Garmin electronics, Naiad fin stabilizers, and numerous upgrades, this 53E is turnkey and ready for her next owner’s adventures.Mist was just hauled out of the water in Stuart, FL getting her offseason services completed and has indoor air conditioned Hurricane Cat 5 storage secured for the summer. Reach out to the listing broker today to schedule an in-person showing. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
Highlights and Recent Upgrades
Owner/Operator layout with laundry room and access to engine room from the Primary StateroomSemi-enclosed bridge with air conditioningFreedom Lift13.5kW and 17kW Onan GeneratorsBow and Stern ThrustersYacht Controller handheld remote docking systemBluewater WatermakerNaiad StabilizersWasher and DryerPainted Hull (Kingston Grey Awl Grip)All lights LED for low amp draw no heatCustom sunshade canvas for aft cockpit and flybridge sundeck2021-2022New Spurs line cuttersNew oven and dishwasherNew Rocna anchorNew Miele DryerNew 220v Kenyon induction cooktopCustom anchor windlass mountNew mast to accommodate New KVH HD7 TV radomeCustom Lexan backsplash in galleyCustom folding mattress2023-2024New house batteriesNew Port generator 17kWNew trim tab actuatorsStarlink high performance antennaInstalled air conditioning on the flybridgeInstalled ASEA DB12 Isolation transformersNew Tides Marine shaft sealsReconfigured salon to accommodate recliners on the port sideConverted bunk area to storage with cooler tie downs, etc.2024-2025New thruster/windlass batteriesNew generator start batteriesNew fridge and freezer in laundry roomRebuilt Freedom Lift2026New air conditioning chillers
Hull and Deck
Kingston Grey AwlGrip painted hullWhite gelcoat superstructureTwo-tone grey and white non-skid decksLow maintenance exterior package with ZERO exterior varnished wood to maintainWhite caprails with stainless steel handrails, cleats, hawses and hardwareMolded fixed swim platform with swim ladderAccess to Lazarette from swim platformCockpit shower with hot and cold waterFreedom Lift hydraulic dinghy liftWide side walk-around decks provide easy access from bow to sternLaminated tinted glass windows the 3M Hurricane Shield 11mm thick!Inset handrails and boathook storageQuick HR5 anchor windlass with custom stainless steel mounting platform NEW 2023Rocna 55kg galvanized anchor with 300' galvanized chain NEW 2023Fresh and salt water washdowns on bow(2) Anchor lockersStorage in portuguese bow area accessed from walkwayStorage under stairs to FB in aft cockpit
Flybridge and Sundeck
Semi-enclosed flybridge with EZ2CY hard "glass" and canvas side and aft enclosureComfortable seating for up to 8 people(3) Tinted glass windshield windows with windshield wipersV-Cool window tint on forward windowsAccess to bridge via interior stairway by the galley or exterior from the aft cockpit(2) Pompanette Platinum Series helm chairs with light grey Ultraleather and grey painted postsOverhead down lighting and aft flood lights12v fansDedicated air conditioner for FlybridgeL-settee to starboard with storage below and traingular tableBench settee to port with storage belowSundeck has a bar/grill area forward with Kenyon electric grill, refrigerator and stainless steel basin sinkCustom mounted dock box centerline for extra storageCustom sunshade with stainless steel polesViking 6 person liferaft mounted port side on stainless mount (expired)
Helm and Electronics
(2) Garmin GPSmap 7215 ChartplottersGarmin enclosed array radarDepth sounderGarmin VHF radio with remote speakerGarmin GHC10 AutopilotGarmin GMI20 instrument displayGarmin Sim card readerCAT LED engine displaysRudder angle indicatorACR SearchlightChart lockerTides Marine SmartSeal IndicatorExalto windshield wiper controlStainless steel Marlow helm wheelGlendinning throttle controlsBackup steering joystickBennett trim tabsLewmar bow and stern thruster controlsYacht controller controlNaiad stabilizer controlOutback power controlBattery "test" indicatorFireboy automatic fire suppression system indicatorCustom SeaDek on dash to reduce glare12v fans
Aft Cockpit
Forward facing bench seat aft with storage belowWhite painted table with stainless steel pedestalsAft docking station folds out on starboard side (throttles and bow/stern thrusters)Side and aft access doors for easy access on and off the dock in any situationBi-color down lighting (white/blue)Dual access doors open to the salon for indoor/outdoor entertainingInset stairs to flybridge with sliding door/latch (no ladders!)Custom aft sunshades - full mesh sun enclosure on all 3 sides with zipper access doorsStereo speakers
Salon
Dual door access to the salon from the aft cockpitL settee to starboard with easy access storage below (seat and backs raise up on gas struts)(2) Swivel recliners to port with weighted basesFlatscreen LED SmartTV with Bose soundbarElectronics cabinet under TVIcemaker and fridgeTeak and holly sole with satin teak furniture and joineryLED rope lightingOverhead LED lights on dimmersTeak bookshelvesBreaker panel to port at the base of the steps to the Galley
Galley
Three steps up from the salon is the galley and large U-shaped dinette seating areaGalley is U-shaped and to starboard with lots of natural light and tons of storage above and below counter(2) SubZero fridge/freezer drawer units NEW Freezers 2025Two burner 220v Kenyon induction cooktop NEW 2022Bosch SilencePlus Dishwasher NEW 2022Bosch full size oven NEW 2022Santa Maria Vetrostone countertopsFranke stainless steel undermount single basin sink with Grohe faucet110v outlet plug in overhead storage for microwave if desiredDinette is forward and to port with ultraleather seats and a varnished teak tableV-Cool window tint on forward windows to the side doorsPort and Starboard exterior doors for access to the sidedecks and foredeckTeak staircase to the flybridge to portTeak staircase to down below accommodations to starboard
Accommodations
Accommodations below feature 2 staterooms, each with their own private full head with toilet, sink Grohe fixtures and large stall shower. There is a bunk area to starboard at the foot of the companionway stairs that sleep 2 more in 6'+ bunks. The current owners have converted this bunk area to storage. The entire area is beautifully finished with teak and holly soles and satin teak bulkheads/furniture.Primary StateroomLocated aft and runs the full beam including the headKing size berth athwartship with custom mattress NEW 2022(2) Cedar lined hanging lockers and tons of storage throughout(4) large drawers under bedBureau with 5 drawersBedside tables either side with (1) drawer and (2) lockers each side LED TVShoji screens over berth and custom light diffusers in the windowsDimmable overhead lightingReading lampsDirect access to laundry room and engine roomHead has huge counter space, fold away mirror, lots of storage and a large stall shower with seatVIP StateroomLocated forward with a centerline berth(4) large under berth drawers and (2) lockers(2) cedar lined hanging lockersOpen shelving P&SLED TVOverhead hatchAccess to VIP head via private door, also a 2nd day access from companionway
Laundry Room
Direct access aft of the master stateroom is the laundry room "corridor" with the engine room access on the other sideMiele washer and dryer - Dryer NEW 2022Refrigerator NEW 2025Freezer NEW 2025Tons of storage above and below counter
Mechanical and Electrical
Access to the engine room is via the laundry room pass through from the master stateroom. Full head height engine room. Access to the lazarette is via a watertight bulkhead door from the engine room or the swim platform.Twin Caterpillar C12.9 850hp diesel engines with 975 and 945 hours"1000" hour service has been ordered with the yard and will be completed17kW Onan generator with 454 hours NEW 202213.5kW Onan generator with 2305 hoursLifeline AGM Batteries all replaced relatively recentlyDometic chilled water air conditioners - 3 chillers all NEW 2026Bluewater Watermaker deposit has been paid for replacement NEW 2026
Exclusions
There is not a tender that conveys with the sale of this vesselAny tools, spare parts or other gear found onboard or seen in photos/video have been left there by the Sellers and will convey with the vessel.Vessel is equipped with: Sheets, pillows, towels, cups, some cookware, and cooking knives. Tons of spare parts and filters for the major systems and equipment. You could provision and leave on short notice quite easily.Spare propellersSpare bow thruster motorThe liferaft expired in 2024
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Vessel Overview
Year2018
MakeMarlow
Model53E
Vessel NameMist
CategoryMotor Yachts
ConditionUsed
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Fuel TypeDiesel
Dimensions
Length Overall53 ft
Beam17 ft
Displacement66,000
Performance & Capacity
Fuel Capacity1,200 gal
Fresh Water270 gal
Engines & Mechanical
Engine Count2
Engine 1 MakeCaterpillar
Engine 1 Model12.9
Engine 1 Power850.00 HP
Engine 1 FuelDiesel
Engine 1 Hours975.00 hrs
Engine 2 MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Model12.9
Engine 2 Power850.00 HP
Engine 2 FuelDiesel
Engine 2 Hours945.00 hrs
Generators
Gen 1 MakeOnan
Gen 2 MakeOnan
Accommodations
Guest Cabins2
Sleeps6
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