Project Discovery Iate a motor

Project Discovery is not finished yet, and that is the opening she offers a buyer: Delta Marine is building this 48-metre expedition motor yacht for delivery in 2027, with the interior layout, finishes and furnishings still to be chosen.

Build and provenance

She is being constructed to Lloyd's Class standards by Delta Marine, with a hull and superstructure both in GRP and teak decking, a platform chosen to be strong without being heavy. The exterior lines are her builder's own work, and Dasha Moranova Designs is developing the interior. At 48 metres and 499 gross tons, she carries class oversight from the keel up, a build record with third-party verification built in.

Layout and accommodation

Ten guests sleep across five cabins, and the sky lounge can convert into an extra cabin, taking the count to six, while nine crew look after them. Three double cabins and one twin complete the accommodation around a full-beam owner's suite with its own seating and natural light. Nine crew against ten guests points to a yacht built to be run, not just occupied.

Performance and engineering

Twin engines give her a cruising speed of 12 knots, generous for a yacht built for distance rather than speed, and stabilisers hold her steady when she is anchored for the night. A dedicated crane and the capacity to tow a heavy tender support longer expeditions, and livewells built into her layout keep her ready for sportfishing and scientific research, systems suited to a boat meant to work away from port.

On deck and at anchor

On deck, a jacuzzi and sun deck sit forward, a beach club and swim platform open at the stern, and an al fresco dining area sits amidships. Below, a gym, spa and sauna give her a wellness deck of her own, and the sky lounge adds a sociable retreat between the outdoor spaces, so every part of the day has somewhere purpose-built to happen.

Where she lies and how to see her

Project Discovery is under construction in the USA, ahead of delivery in 2027. Boatcrowd represents the sale and can arrange a visit to see her build in progress; once an offer on a build slot is accepted, we co-ordinate survey and sea trial ahead of handover.