Ocean Star Sailing Yacht for Sale
31m Luxury sailing yacht for sale in Turkey,
Before proceeding to a description of the merits of a yacht, not all of which are obvious from a brief acquaintance with the subject of our story, we emphasize the Ocean Star is a piece project made by professionals and tested by time and sea.
Some moments from the history of the creation of this yacht may cause a skeptical attitude to the qualities of the Ocean Star. However, by rejecting bias and stereotypes, you can easily see that these, in some way disputed facts, did not at all worsen the result. The yacht turned out to be unusual and, of course, unique. Moreover, it is beautiful and has a modern classic exterior, which will remain relevant for many years. Despite the high superstructure, the hull of the yacht does not look massive, and on the move under sails, the Ocean Star attracts the eye with its elegance and harmonious proportions.,
Once the owner of the yacht decided to make a round-the-world trip, so the yacht was built with an eye on long-range transitions and a variety of climatic conditions right up to the ice latitudes. In addition to the completely closed logging, the presence of the steel hull also speaks about the important mission of the yacht and its serious nature.
The superstructure is made of aluminum. For a basis, one of the Dutch shipyards has taken the project of a sailing yacht. The project was finalized and changed in accordance with the wishes of the owner; the construction of the hull and the assembly of the yacht was carried out under project supervision at the shipyard in Nikolayev.
For the high-quality assembly of the yacht on the basis of the project prepared by the Dutch, this site has approached the customer of the Ocean Star to the fullest, especially in Nikolayev where they have been building ships more than 200 years and know how to make quality steel housings. (It does not occur to anyone to question the quality of the Perini Navi yachts assembled at the shipyard in Turkey.
An additional guarantee of quality of work is the certification by the company Bureau Veritas (BV), which was connected to the process of building the yacht in the very first stages. The control process by the bureau covered all operations, beginning with the welding of the hull, at which each weld was certified. BV nowadays hold the annual and five-year certification of the Ocean Star.
During construction, to supervise the safety and seaworthiness of the yacht. The boat was built during almost 5 years, we carefully checked all solutions offered by the shipyard, says the captain of the yacht Andrey Toptalov. He not only performs skipper duties from the moment the yacht was launched, but also personally took part in the design and construction of the ship and therefore knows everything about the Ocean Star.
We chose such technical solutions to be as independent as possible from equipment suppliers, and, for example, in case of breakdowns, manage by ourselves, not to call branded services from another continent , the captain continues the story.
The principle of technical autonomy has become one of the most important in the process of designing a vessel. The engines are also selected according to this principle. We delivered Yanmar diesel engines of 500 hp. each. Anglers usually use such engines they can work 365 days a year without interruption. It is very valuable to have a reserve of power during voyages in remote areas, where there is no help from anywhere», explains the captain of the yacht.
THE OCEAN STAR HAS BEEN BUILT AS A HYBRID OF A SAILING AND MOTOR YACHT
The fuel reserve for the Ocean Star is 20 tons, so you can overcome up to 5 thousand miles in the absence of wind on the yacht. Although the boat is classified more like motor sailing, it also shows good speed under sails. Of course, it is not effective to go for tacking on such a heavy vessel, especially when it is fully loaded. However, this task was not set out initially. However, on passing courses and in a fresh breeze Ocean Star is confident and powerful, accelerating to 10–12 knots.
Three Kohler generators provide uninterrupted power for all systems on the move and during parking. Three 80-liter boilers are the source of hot water for all living quarters of the boat. The stock of fresh water is not very large (only 3 tons), but compensated by the presence of a desalination plant with a capacity of 220 l/h.
The Ocean Star uses an automated fuel filtration system with a 250-gallon fuel tank. In addition, the fuel can be pumped between tanks on different sides and, thus, use them as ballast on the fly under sail.
The navigation equipment of Ocean Star is an impressive list. It includes 3 chart-plotters, 2 radars; one of them is the top-level BridgeMaster with a detection distance of up to 95 miles. There are 3 GPS-receivers, echo sounders, AIS, satellite communication system and 2 autopilots in stock.
The yacht also have 3 stationary and 3 portable VHF stations and a HF radio station. We are as on a military aircraft all important systems are duplicated, even more than once, the captain comments on the principles of the yacht’s creation.
The yacht is equipped with two 120 kg anchors with a 120-meter chain, supplied with powerful winches from the Data Company. Anchor winches were put with the expectation of lifting the anchor with a completely etched chain, clarifies the captain.
The winches are equipped with an additional drum (drill) for mooring ends. Any ends, even thick with a hand, are packed without problems».
Of course, the Ocean Star is built in accordance with environmental standards. Two fecal tanks of 3 cubic meters are enough for a long parking in the marina or at anchor. The prosaic nature of this issue does not detract from its importance for life on a yacht.
ALL THE EQUIPMENT OF THE YACHT IS SUPPLIED BY THE LEADING WORLD MANUFACTURERS: A MAST AND A BOOM — BY FORMULA, A RUNNING RIGGING AND WINCHES – BY HARKEN, SAILS — BY UK SAILMAKERS. THE MAST AND SAIL EQUIPMENT WERE MOUNTED IN HOLLAND AT JONGERT SHIPYARD
We were able to make sure of the correct decision very quickly after leaving Jongert, we went to sea with the just installed mast and got into a passing storm with gusts up to 50 knots. We sailed to the English Channel and on. Ocean Star did an excellent job with the first test, and it was an amazing feeling!
To give the boat proper stability, the keel should be at least a third of the total weight of the boat — the Ocean Star weight is 140 tones, so the false keel is completed with a lead-shaped drop-shaped bulb of 46 tons. The yacht’s draft is relatively small 3.7 m, so there is practically no parking restrictions in marinas or in shallow bays near the yacht.
Three Kohler generators provide uninterrupted power for all systems on the move and during parking. Three 80-liter boilers are the source of hot water for all living quarters of the boat. The stock of fresh water is not very large (only 3 tons), but compensated by the presence of a desalination plant with a capacity of 220 l/h. The Ocean Star uses an automated fuel filtration system with a 250-gallon fuel tank. In addition, the fuel can be pumped between tanks on different sides and, thus, use them as ballast on the fly under sail.
The navigation equipment of Ocean Star is an impressive list. It includes 3 chart-plotters, 2 radars; one of them is the top-level BridgeMaster with a detection distance of up to 95 miles. There are 3 GPS-receivers, echo sounders, AIS, satellite communication system and 2 autopilots in stock.
The yacht also have 3 stationary and 3 portable VHF stations and a HF radio station. «We are as on a military aircraft — all important systems are duplicated, even more than once”, the captain comments on the principles of the yacht’s creation.
The yacht is equipped with two 120 kg anchors with a 120-meter chain, supplied with powerful winches from the Data Company. «Anchor winches were put with the expectation of lifting the anchor with a completely etched chain», — clarifies the captain. — «The winches are equipped with an additional drum (drill) for mooring ends. Any ends, even thick with a hand, are packed without problems». Of course, the Ocean Star is built in accordance with environmental standards. Two fecal tanks of 3 cubic meters are enough for a long parking in the
marina or at anchor. The prosaic nature of this issue does not detract from its importance for life on a yacht.
«Smaller tanks are filled quickly, and not in every marina the service for pumping dirty waters works regularly and qualitatively», explains the captain. There is an additional tank of 1 cubic meter for draining technical fluids, oils, etc.
The Castoldi water-jet boat 4,5 m long is used as a tender for the Ocean Star. «The tender is equipped with a 125 hp diesel engine, and this is another problem — if the traveling boat had an outboard motor, it would have to keep a gasoline reserve all the time», — the captain of the yacht explains the advantages of this choice.
THE RIGHT OF THE OCEAN STAR CONCEPT AND TECHNICAL FILLING IS CONFIRMED BY LIFE AND BY THE SEA – FOR SEVEN YEARS OF OPERATION ON THE YACHT, THERE WAS NOT ANY LARGE FAULT AND ANY FAILURE
To climb aboard the yacht is convenient on the Opacmare swing-and-slide ladder. If the Ocean Star is lagged to the dock, the length of the gangway is enough to get out on the pontoon through the starboard side. Mooring the stern, you can stand at a comfortable distance of 2–2.5 m from the pontoon. On the stern platform, there is also a convenient pullout ladder for swimming.
The engine room has a Russian fire extinguishing system, certified by BV and Lloyd. Describing the equipment of the yacht in details, we did not set the task of tiring the reader with technical data. The impressive list of equipment underscores how carefully Ocean Star was thought out, how carefully the design and construction of the yacht were concerned with the details and how important it was for the owner to ensure the reliability of all yacht life support systems. Thanks to the thoroughness of the customer and the performers, the yacht is made soundly,
expensive, reliable, safe and optimal for long cruising.
Now a little bit about the way of life and the habitat on the Ocean Star board. The yacht comfortably accommodates 6 people — there are 3 cabins for them, each with its own bathroom. A dining room with a sofa and armchairs occupies the main part of the main salon; the control
post is located in front on the right behind the gangway leading to the «nest of wood grouse». From the stern cockpit, the main saloon is separated by an automatic sliding glass partition. The owner’s apartment is located on the lower deck closer to the stern and occupy space from side to side, which is almost 8 meters! In this part of the yacht, the pitching is felt the least. At the service of the inhabitants of the master cabin, there is a double bed, a zone with soft sofas, a workplace with the table, which one of the chart plotters is taken out,
and a huge bathroom with a Jacuzzi.
Two guest cabins also provide for double occupancy: one with a double bed, the other with two single beds. Lacquered mahogany is used for furniture and interior decoration. Carpets are laid out on the floors, but under them a full deck covering is found, so that carpets can be
changed to others or removed altogether (this, by the way, is probably not possible on all yachts, where carpets are firmly integrated into the interiors). The cabins and salons are equipped with the latest 3D television panels.
Since there are almost no restrictions on the areas of navigation for Ocean Star, the air conditioning system of the yacht works both for cold and for heating, thanks to powerful fan coils. Over the years of the operation of the boat, this system has proved to be very effective and low-cost.
The crew, living in comfort, works better and more fun. The owner of the Ocean Star cherishes his team — at the disposal of the crew there are two double cabins, a single cabin is designed for the captain, and all rooms have a separate bathroom with a shower. The galley, like
the team zone, is also in the bow of the boat. A refrigerator, two freezers, a stove, an oven, a microwave, a dishwasher and a coffee machine are useful in long voyages.
Everything from Miele. There are also rooms for storage of stocks, laundry is equipped with washing and drying machines, sails, as well as seabobs, skis and other water toys, it is convenient to store in the pantry in the forepeak on the yacht. «The minimum crew for the Ocean Star is 3 people, for a smaller team this work will be difficult, especially if it’s a question of swimming with long transitions», says Andrei Toptalov. «We have a crew of four, and this, in my opinion, is optimal «Based on my experience working on this yacht and talking with colleagues, I concluded that the Ocean Star was conceived and executed very successfully», — says the captain of the yacht. «It’s convenient
and pleasant to operate, but easy to maintain».
The yacht pleased the owner for many years, and he gave her his love in return and never saved it, ordering only the best equipment, best spare parts and consumables for the Ocean Star. The current repair of the main units was carried out regularly, and the team always treated
the yacht with care and did not expose it to risk and excessive loads without any special need. Over the years of voyage, the yacht showed itself only from the best side. Outwardly, it still looks modern and is in excellent condition. To see this, just look at the pictures. However, it is always better to see once than to read a hundred times. Without a doubt, the yacht will last a very long time, and its resource and reliability will be enough to realize even the most daring plans. The Ocean Star is ready to swim at any time. The case for small: just go on board and give up the moorings!
THE OWNER’S APARTMENT IS LOCATED ON THE LOWER DECK CLOSER TO THE STERN AND OCCUPY SPACE FROM SIDE TO SIDE, WHICH IS ALMOST 8 METERS
