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Scintilla Maris: An Expedition Vessel for Boundless Exploration

This formidable 45.6-metre Damen Maaskant explorer yacht represents the pinnacle of long range cruising capability, engineered for those who venture beyond convention into the world's most remote waters.

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Scintilla Maris, a 45.6-metre Damen Maaskant explorer yacht, shown at her mooring with sleek grey hull and contemporary design
Burgess Yachts (@burgessyachts)

Scintilla Maris stands as a compelling testament to modern expedition yachting, a vessel conceived for those with an unquenchable appetite for global exploration and the resources to pursue it without compromise. This 45.6 metre Damen Maaskant represents the finest evolution of explorer yacht design, marrying technical sophistication with the authentic spirit of maritime adventure that defines true long range cruising.

Aerial view of Scintilla Maris demonstrating the expansive deck spaces and efficient layout characteristic of expedition yacht design

The yacht’s electromotor propulsion system delivers an extraordinary operational radius of 16,000 nautical miles at 9.5 knots, rendering her a uniquely autonomous platform for expeditions into the world’s most formidable seascapes. Recent deployments have seen her engaged in meaningful scientific endeavours, including a biodiversity mapping project in Iceland that showcased her formidable capabilities in demanding northern waters. Such credentials speak eloquently to her engineering pedigree and proven performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments.

Interior salon of Scintilla Maris showcasing refined accommodation with large windows and sophisticated maritime aesthetics

An Exceptional Opportunity

The forthcoming auction of Scintilla Maris through partnership with Boathouse Auctions presents a singular opportunity to acquire a fully proven expedition platform of considerable standing. Vessels of this calibre and demonstrated capability materialise on the market with notable infrequency, rendering this sale an occasion of genuine significance for discerning maritime enthusiasts and serious explorers alike.

Detail of Scintilla Maris's electromotor propulsion system engineering, exemplifying modern long-range cruising technology

The 2023 build year ensures contemporary systems throughout, while her expedition pedigree provides the reassurance that comes only from established real world performance. This is not merely a vessel of impressive specifications; this is a platform refined through genuine exploration, tested against the demands of genuine expeditions, and proven across the globe’s most demanding waters.

Scintilla Maris navigating remote Nordic waters during her recent biodiversity-mapping expedition in Iceland

Inspection and Access

Scintilla Maris currently welcomes inspections by appointment at 17th Street Yacht Basin in Fort Lauderdale, where prospective buyers may examine her with the thoroughness such an acquisition warrants. She will subsequently move to her berth at Superyacht Village in preparation for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, providing further access for serious inquiry.

For those whose vision extends beyond conventional cruising to embrace genuine global exploration, Scintilla Maris represents an extraordinary convergence of capability, proven performance, and opportunity. Her electromotor propulsion speaks to contemporary environmental consciousness, whilst her 16,000-nautical mile range answers the call of truly boundless adventure.

Imagery courtesy of Burgess Yachts (@burgessyachts).

Aerial view of Scintilla Maris demonstrating the expansive deck spaces and efficient layout characteristic of expedition yacht design
Interior salon of Scintilla Maris showcasing refined accommodation with large windows and sophisticated maritime aesthetics
Detail of Scintilla Maris's electromotor propulsion system engineering, exemplifying modern long-range cruising technology
Scintilla Maris navigating remote Nordic waters during her recent biodiversity-mapping expedition in Iceland

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