“Fiddlers Dream” was originally commissioned for extended cruising throughout Florida and the Bahamas, where she spent her first two years exploring warm coastal waters. She was later transported to Europe, operating out of Cannes, and now resides in Malta, having proven herself a capable and versatile yacht across multiple cruising regions.
Maintained to MCA class throughout her life and equipped with an ASEA 60/50 Hz shore power transformer, she is fully prepared for global cruising. Built to exacting Germanischer Lloyd specifications and certification standards, “Fiddlers Dream” has benefited from consistent professional maintenance. Her hull is protected with a durable Copper coat bottom system, enhancing efficiency and reducing upkeep.
The interior showcases exceptional craftsmanship, with much of the custom cabinetry designed and built by Design Unlimited in the UK. The result is a timeless, sophisticated aesthetic that places her among the most elegant yachts available in her class. She is offered fully equipped with high-end crockery, crystal glassware, and solid silver cutlery, ready for immediate enjoyment and entertaining.
From the raised pilothouse, visibility is outstanding, offering commanding 360-degree sightlines for confident navigation. Below, the full-beam master stateroom is ideally positioned amidships beneath the pilothouse, providing maximum comfort and stability.
Powered by twin 1,015 HP Caterpillar engines, she delivers impressive versatility. Cruising efficiently at 8 knots while achieving approximately 1 nautical mile per gallon or reaching top speeds near 20 knots. A comfortable fast cruise of 16–17 knots allows for efficient passage-making when desired. With a substantial 3,000-gallon fuel capacity, she boasts a range exceeding 3,000 nautical miles at displacement speeds.
Accommodation includes four well-appointed staterooms for owners and guests, complemented by three full heads. Separate crew quarters aft, designed for a captain and mate, feature private access, allowing crew to operate discreetly without entering guest areas.
“Fiddlers Dream” represents a rare combination of pedigree, global capability, and refined luxury, an exceptional opportunity for discerning owners seeking a true long-range cruising yacht.
This yacht features a spacious and well-designed layout with four staterooms and three full heads in the main living area, providing comfortable accommodations for owners and guests alike. A separate crew quarters, complete with twin bunks and a full head, ensures privacy and functionality for extended cruising.
The enclosed command bridge is a standout feature, allowing the traditional lower helm area to be reimagined as an elegant dining space forward of the galley, perfect for entertaining in a climate-controlled environment with excellent views.
Crew quarters are thoughtfully positioned aft of the engine room and offer private deck access, enabling discreet operation without interrupting guest areas.
Throughout the yacht, a warm satin cherry interior finish adds a timeless sense of sophistication, complementing the vessel’s refined design and inviting atmosphere.
• Schwepper hardware
• Granite counters in galley and heads
• Opening stainless port lights in all staterooms and heads
• Danish reading lamps for all berths
• Teak and Holly floors
• Grohe faucets
• Laminated tinted windows
• Teak window shades
• 24V LED lighting
• Tecma quiet flush heads
• Custom made carpets with protective covers
• Head Hunter 230V and 24V Dc water pumps
• Central Vacuum
The salon is exceptionally spacious, creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for relaxation or entertainment. Tinted windows allow natural light to filter in while maintaining privacy, complemented by custom-made drapes that enhance both style and functionality.
Accommodations include opposing genuine leather sofas and a coordinating lounge chair, thoughtfully arranged to encourage conversation and comfort. An elegant entertainment center is seamlessly integrated into the space, featuring a large LCD television concealed behind refined tambour doors, preserving the salon’s clean and sophisticated aesthetic when not in use.
The pilothouse is impressively spacious and thoughtfully configured to maximize both comfort and functionality. Rather than a large, underutilized lower helm station, unnecessary in a command bridge design. The space has been intelligently reimagined with a generous seating area and teak table forward, creating an inviting setting for dining, relaxing, or planning passages. A compact helm station is positioned to starboard, offering a practical and efficient command position.
Aft of the dining area, the galley is seamlessly integrated and open to the salon, promoting a natural flow between living spaces. To starboard, a staircase provides convenient access to the staterooms below.
The secondary helm is designed with the owner-operator in mind, allowing the captain to remain engaged with family and guests while operating the vessel during extended offshore passages. This station is equipped with a modern Raymarine chart plotter, providing comprehensive navigation data and enhanced situational awareness in a streamlined, accessible layout.
The galley is centrally located on the main deck, positioned at the aft end of the pilothouse, which is accessed by three steps up from the salon. Thoughtfully designed, the space features an open sightline beneath the aft galley cabinetry, allowing visibility through to the salon and aft deck—enhancing the sense of openness and connection between living areas.
The countertops are finished in elegant Black Galaxy granite, adding both durability and a sophisticated visual appeal. An undermounted sink is positioned on the aft side of the counter for convenient workflow, while the U-shaped layout places a Gaggenau cooktop to starboard, complete with removable stainless steel sea rails to secure cookware underway. Below the cooktop, a matching Gaggenau oven is seamlessly integrated into the cabinetry.
Forward in the galley, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer drawers are conveniently located adjacent to the sink and dishwasher, providing efficient access to cold storage while maintaining a clean, organized layout. Generous cabinetry above and below the counters ensures ample storage, making the galley highly functional for both extended cruising and entertainment.
An exceptionally elegant space, the master stateroom aboard “Fiddlers Dream” leaves a lasting impression upon entry. You may well feel as though you have stepped aboard a yacht far larger in size. Widely regarded as one of the finest in her class, the craftsmanship, cabinetry, and overall ambiance set this full-beam owner’s suite apart.
Located amidships just forward of the engine room, the master stateroom benefits from a well-insulated bulkhead and separation from the machinery space, enhancing both comfort and quiet. The centerline berth is flanked by custom Cherry nightstands, complemented by fabric insert panels and thoughtfully designed accent lighting that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The en-suite head is situated aft to starboard and is outfitted with dual sinks, a Tecma Quietflush toilet, bidet, and a generously sized stall shower. Opposite, to port aft, a spacious walk-in closet provides excellent storage, further supported by multiple hanging lockers and abundant drawer space throughout the suite.
Entertainment is seamlessly integrated with a 40" television concealed within a custom-built cabinet, which rises on a power lift at the touch of a button when in use. Six opening portlights bring in ample natural light and fresh air, enhancing the sense of openness while maintaining privacy and comfort.
Altogether, this master suite embodies the perfect balance of luxury, functionality, and refined craftsmanship.
The VIP suite is located forward and offers a remarkably spacious and inviting retreat. Centered around a comfortable king-size berth, the stateroom is thoughtfully designed with both comfort and functionality in mind.
Ample storage is provided through two large hanging lockers and six generous drawers, ensuring plenty of space for extended stays aboard. The en-suite head is positioned to starboard and is directly accessible from the stateroom, featuring a full-size shower and well-appointed finishes.
This guest stateroom features twin side-by-side berths with a convenient nightstand positioned between them, creating a comfortable and balanced layout for guests. A full-height hanging locker aft of the bunks provides ample storage for extended stays.
The private en-suite head is well-appointed with granite countertops, a China sink with Grohe faucet fixtures, and a separate stall shower, offering both functionality and a refined aesthetic consistent with the yacht’s overall design.
Located on the starboard side opposite the port guest stateroom, a set of stacked bunks provides additional flexible accommodation. These berths are ideal for a busy family weekend or can be utilized to house additional staff when needed. Complementing the separate aft crew quarters, which also include two bunks.
A Bose vessel sound system is integrated throughout the yacht, delivering high-quality audio for entertainment both in guest spaces and common areas, enhancing the onboard experience.
• Reading Lamps
• Separate AC Controls
• Bose Sound System
• Built in Storage
The upper helm station is fully enclosed and finished to the same high standard as the rest of the yacht, offering a climate-controlled and refined command environment. Twin Crown helm chairs provide exceptional comfort and a commanding view in all directions, while allowing easy access to the wheel and three new 24" Raymarine touchscreens for advanced navigation and control.
Aft of the helm chairs, a spacious L-shaped settee with an accompanying table creates an inviting area for guests to relax while underway. On the port side, fitted cupboards and drawers provide convenient and discreet storage, maintaining the clean, well-organized layout of the space.
Capable of comfortably accommodating up to six adults while cruising, the command bridge offers panoramic visibility and a social atmosphere that makes time underway both enjoyable and engaging. Access to the aft deck is provided through the command bridge’s aft door, allowing seamless movement between indoor and outdoor spaces.
This yacht is equipped with a state-of-the-art Raymarine Axiom navigation suite, featuring three 24" Lighthouse touchscreens that provide intuitive control and comprehensive system integration. The advanced electronics package includes a 6-foot open array radar, AIS, forward-looking sonar, night vision capabilities, integrated camera systems, and a satellite communication system for reliable connectivity offshore.
For enhanced maneuverability, she is also fitted with Dockmate wireless controls, allowing precise operation of the engines and thrusters from anywhere on board, an invaluable feature for close-quarters handling and docking.
With her robust electronics suite and redundant systems, this yacht is fully equipped and confidently prepared for worldwide cruising.
The engine room offers full stand-up headroom and is fully air-conditioned, creating a comfortable and accessible working environment. There is excellent access on all sides of the engines, allowing for straightforward inspection and maintenance.
At the forward end of the engine room, a centralized sea chest supplies seawater to the engines, generator, air-conditioning system, and all other onboard systems requiring raw water cooling. Each system is individually valved, providing convenient isolation for servicing and enhanced operational control.
A single 3,000-gallon fuel tank is positioned just forward of the engine room bulkhead, strategically located near the yacht’s center of buoyancy. This design helps maintain a consistent running angle regardless of fuel level, contributing to stable and predictable performance underway. Additionally, the fuel tank serves as an effective sound barrier, further insulating the forward living spaces from engine noise and vibration.
The cockpit has uninterrupted teak decks and a built-in seating area with table. This yacht has an extended boat deck that provides full overhead protection from rain and sun in the cockpit. The salon has double doors leading to the cockpit and when open, the cockpit and salon become one entertaining area. Transom doors lead to the oversize swim platform. The swim platform leads to a transom door accessing the engine room and crew quarters. The fixed docking station has been upgraded to a wireless Dockmate System.
The cockpit features uninterrupted teak decking and a built-in seating area with an accompanying table, creating a comfortable and inviting outdoor living space. An extended boat deck provides full overhead coverage, offering excellent protection from both sun and rain while enhancing the usability of the cockpit in a variety of conditions.
Double doors from the salon open directly into the cockpit, allowing the two spaces to seamlessly merge into one expansive entertaining area, ideal for indoor-outdoor living and social gatherings. Aft, transom doors provide access to an oversized swim platform, which in turn connects to a transom entry leading to the engine room and dedicated crew quarters, ensuring efficient and private access to technical spaces.
The yacht is also equipped with a fixed docking station that has been upgraded with a Dockmate wireless control system, allowing for precise and convenient maneuvering of the engines and thrusters from the deck.
This yacht is constructed using advanced materials and modern building techniques that deliver exceptional strength while maintaining a lighter overall displacement than traditionally built vessels. The incorporation of Kevlar, modified epoxy resins, and high-density core materials results in a hull that is stronger than many heavier counterparts, yet significantly more efficient.
Throughout the yacht, honeycomb and structural foam cores are utilized in counters, cabinetry, and soles, contributing to both durability and weight reduction without compromising structural integrity or finish quality.
While performance is impressive, the benefits extend well beyond speed. The reduced weight enhances fuel efficiency and range, allowing for extended cruising with lower operating costs, an advantage that is especially valuable for long-distance passagemaking and time spent offshore.
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