Numarine 22XP

Lightly used, super-stylish, high-spec 22m latest-generation luxury trawler yacht from Numarine Still under her original ownership and perfect for comfortable liveaboard cruising with family and friends.

FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:

The Turkish registered and owned Numarine 22XP ‘LITTLE MERMAID’ offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire a very rarely available, lightly used modern style trawler yacht, designed and created by a highly experienced yard along with a naval architecture by Umberto Tagliavini and interior/exterior design by Can Yalman.

Ordered and commissioned for her current owners as a logical replacement for their much-loved Trader 64, sold by Grabau International, LITTLE MERMAID was selected and specified to provide effortless, luxury, stylish, capable and reliable performance over long distances when required or coastal cruising. Her Lithium primary battery bank along with associated monitoring system, upgraded inverter and upgraded bow and stern thrusters, solar panels, forward looking sonar and a battery-operated stabilizer system allow for efficient, easy and whisper-quiet operation, ideal when at anchor or slow speeds when minimal noise can really be appreciated.

With her high freeboard, large cabin windows and acres of both interior and exterior space, she makes for the perfect luxury cruising yacht for family and friends, and all in all, combined with a very comprehensive standard specification, there are few better ways to spend time on the water in safety, peace and comfort than aboard LITTLE MERMAID.

Offered for sale exclusive of EU taxes, but inclusive of local Turkish taxes LITTLE MERMAID offers plenty of flexibility for her next owners to decide how to own her and where to base her, as well as being immediately appealing to non-EU based buyers.

Professionally crewed by three (captain, first mate and chef) since build, LITTLE MERMAID has never wanted for anything and her cosmetic and operational condition reflects this. Viewings are strongly recommended to really appreciate what this fantastic modern luxury trawler yacht has to offer.

Her extensive specification highlights include:
• Displacement hull with bulbous bow for highly efficient displacement speed cruising.
• 4-cabin (all en-suite) + Crew Cabin (inc. dedicated heads) interior layout.
• Economical and reliable twin Cummins 425hp diesel engines
• Third set of main engines’ throttle controls and thruster controls located in the cockpit for easier stern-to berthing
• Approx 6,000-litre diesel fuel capacity for a long-distance cruising range capability of at least 1,500nm @ 8 knots.
• Lithium battery operated stabilizer system for near silent operation.
• Upgraded bow and stern thrusters (operated from both helm positions as well as the cockpit when berthing).
• Upgraded 8Kw Inverter.
• Additional backup 5Kw inverter.
• Onan 22.5 Kw 4-cylinder generator.
• Full Med. Spec. reverse cycle air conditioning/heating to all main and crew cabins.
• Upgraded lithium primary battery bank and monitoring system.
• Solar panels.
• Open array long-range radar, chart plotter and forward looking sonar.
• Camera system for engine room, cockpit and bathing platform.
• Flybridge wetbar – sink, barbeque, 2x draw fridge & ice maker.
• Cockpit wetbar – refrigerator.
• Washer/dryer.
• Dishwasher.
• Fusion sound system.
• TV – saloon, Master State Cabin and Crew Cabin.
• Transom underwater lights.
• Electro-hydraulic passarelle.

MANUFACTURER’S BACKGROUND:

Founded in 2002 by Ömer Malaz, Numarine began as a bold vision to disrupt traditional yacht building. Drawing from his background in performance boating and a lifelong passion for design and engineering, Malaz set out to craft explorer yachts that offered more,more range, more comfort, and more style. The result is a fleet that redefines long-range cruising, blending cutting-edge technology with refined aesthetics. Each Numarine yacht is a statement of freedom, built for those who demand performance without sacrificing luxury.

Numarine began its journey with a dedication to crafting high-performance yachts defined by technical excellence and striking design. As the yachting world evolved, so too did Numarine’s vision, shifting its focus exclusively to explorer yachts, in harmony with the growing desire for long-range, autonomous cruising. From its origins in Istanbul, Numarine has launched nearly 200 yachts, each a reflection of enduring craftsmanship, innovation, and purposeful engineering. Today, Numarine stands as a name synonymous with reliability and sophistication, offering vessels that embody both heritage and horizon.

From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, and onward to the remote reaches of the Pacific and Arctic, Numarine yachts chart a truly global course. This map illustrates the remarkable journeys undertaken by the fleet, each pin a representation of a voyage, a destination reached, and a horizon expanded. Each mark on the map is proof of Numarine’s dedication to refined adventure, where exceptional design meets the spirit of discovery. Whether aboard the agile 22XP or the commanding 47MXP, every vessel tells a story written across the world’s oceans.

MANUFACTURER’S COMMENTS:

Designed for those taking their first step into the explorer lifestyle.

The 22XP is a compact explorer yacht that blends long-range capability with luxury, giving you the freedom to venture far in total comfort.

The 22XP is where the journey begins, an entry into the world of explorer yachting. Compact yet mighty, this pocket explorer yacht embodies the same DNA as her larger sisters, offering exceptional autonomy, seaworthiness, and comfort.

Despite her compact size, the 22XP offers expansive open-air spaces, from a panoramic flybridge with lounge and dining areas to a versatile aft deck perfect for socializing or sunset cocktails.

The 22XP offers generous accommodation for a yacht of her size, with options for three or four cabins, includes a forward master suite with panoramic views and ensuite bathroom, alongside flexible guest staterooms designed with the same attention.

The 22XP is more than a yacht, it’s your gateway to freedom and adventure. Combining true explorer spirit with the comfort and remarkable silence of a much larger vessel.

MEDIA REVIEW:
Numarine is an excellent example of how not to let the past define your future. The Turkish-based company, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, started out building mainstream planing motoryachts and over the course of its first 15 years in business it built a good many of them, around 135 in total between 52-105ft.

However, six or seven years ago its founder, owner and CEO Omer Malaz, a highly experienced yachtsman himself and always one of his own best customers, sensed a mood change among his clients and in the wider world market.

Demand for slower, more efficient, high-volume explorer yachts appeared to be gathering pace and he wanted in, personally and professionally.

Since it started, Numarine has relied on the same principal creative partners – Umberto Tagliavini for naval architecture and Can Yalman for exterior and interiors – and together they have been responsible for every Numarine to date.

Like her older and bigger 26XP sister, the Numarine 22XP is available as either a full-displacement craft or as a faster planing model. The two versions are essentially the same in most respects, save for the drivetrain and changes to the hull form.

Above the waterline you can’t tell them apart. The main tooling is the same. The hulls are made from bonding the same two moulded halves together, but they have different keel sections. The displacement hull has a bow-bulb and a rounder keel. In displacement guise the necessary grunt comes from a pair of 425hp Cummins diesels, which is good for a maximum speed of around 12.5 knots.

In terms of style, the Numarine 22XP carries the same design cues as her bigger sisters – high bow, tall bulwarks that run virtually through to the stem, wide flush side-decks well protected by generous upper-deck overhangs, sturdy hardtop, near-square transom, and of course forward-raked bridge windows – de rigueur for any trawler-explorer. The way the bulwarks are rebated to enhance views from the main saloon and the chunky cap-rails have been Numarine signatures for many years.

The 22XP’s outdoor spaces are substantial – 172ft² (16m²) of particularly comfortable and well-protected foredeck terrace, a 258ft² (24m²) cockpit and a whopping 550ft² (51m²) flybridge with partial hardtop protection. That fly is getting on for 55ft (17m) long if you include the massive sunbathing area above the pilothouse. The usual mix of wet-bar, dinette, sun-pads or lounger space is all open to owner preferences. The standard offer 334ft² (31m²) main saloon has a comfortable lounge area aft that, with aft-deck doors open, merges with the cockpit’s freestanding furniture to provide the flexible AC or no AC choices during the heat of the day.

It has to be said the views are splendid from all those sofas, inside and outside, despite the high bulwarks which vary in height from 36-41in (0.91m-1.04m). There’s an open-plan dining area to starboard adjacent to an enclosed galley to port.

Numarine projects itself as a boutique yard and, although still mindful of the efficiencies that come with series building as opposed to the less predictable semi-custom arena, it is always prepared to help owners get what they want in terms of furniture and décor, providing it doesn’t mean moving bulkheads or disrupting technical areas.

All the cabins aboard this model are on the lower deck and all have their own ensuite bathrooms and at least 6ft 9in (2.06m) of headroom throughout. There’s a full beam 215ft² (20m²) owner’s cabin aft and a 161ft² (15m²) VIP double cabin in the bow, which also enjoys its own private access via a staircase next to the helm.
Amidships, between the two main cabins, you can either opt for another big full beam double that’s almost as large as the owner’s cabin but without the big hull windows, or a smaller 129ft² (12m²) double to starboard and a 108ft² (10m²) twin opposite to port. There’s also room for a crew cabin aft of the engine-room.

The principal access to the engine-room is from the crew cabin and it has to be said the engine-room is splendid – everything accessible and plenty of headroom.

Given there’s no garage, tender stowage will be on the 108ft² (10m²) hydraulic platform, which has a quoted capacity of 1,000kg net. Potentially the tender has up to 20ft (6m) of beam to play with.

The first XP to deliver was a planing model and the next two were displacement versions. We got to test the third, which was fitted with the inline six-cylinder 425hp QSB6.7s Cummins blocks and, as previously mentioned, has a top speed of 12.5-knots.

However, despite being capable of a bit more, we would suggest there is little point ever straying north of 10 knots. Flat out those two engines will burn almost 81 litres of diesel per hour, but drop things down to 10 knots and that consumption more than halves to 39 litres per hour, and at eight knots it almost halves again to 21 litres per hour.

The latter is the recommended all-day, every-day chug, at which the theoretical range is well over 2,200nm, although with generators running and allowing for a generous reserve up to 1,800nm between fill-ups would be the comfortable figure on which to base passage plans. There’s capacity for 6,000-litres of fuel aboard.

We got to drive this one in June off Tuzla in near-perfect conditions – warm sunshine, virtually no wind and little swell. Suffice to say we can’t vouch for big-seas handling nor indeed the efficiency of the twin electric CMC Stabilis fin-stabilisers, which help counteract roll at anchor as well as low speed cruising. What we can say about the handling is that the electro-hydraulic steering is remarkably responsive.

Verdict:

First and foremost, XPs are good quality designs that offer great value for money, and the Newmarine 22XP makes the formula even more affordable. There’s lots more to Numarine’s XP that you can’t see. For instance, all the mouldings work comes from closed-mould techniques. Indeed, it has been resin-infusing its hulls since the early days and boasts some of the best resources in Turkey. Also, the attention given to sound and vibration mitigation aboard is far from typical. For each new model it seeks the advice of Dutch consultancy firm Van Cappellen, whose client list includes many of the world’s very best superyacht builders. The Numarine 22XP is exceptionally quiet, even by trawler yacht standards. If you are considering a navetta/explorer-style craft, this boat is well worth putting on your must-see list.”

Extracts from Motorboat & Yachting Magazine October 2022.