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Drumbeat Motor Sailer

174' / 53m · Alloy Yachts · Built 2002 · Refit 2010 · Interior by Dubois
Cabins
5
Guests
11 sleep
Day Guests
18
Crew
10
Cruise
10 kn
Max Speed
20 kn
Weekly Charter Rate
$175,000

About Drumbeat

Originally built in 2002 by Alloy Yachts and refitted in 2010, the 174ft (53m) motor sailer Drumbeat offers the best of two worlds – graceful sailing when the breeze fills in and dependable cruising when it does not. With 5 staterooms arranged as, she sleeps 11 and takes up to 18 guests for day outings, supported by a crew of 10.

 

A Refreshed Classic

The 2010 refit updated Drumbeat’s interior spaces and onboard systems while preserving the character that makes motor sailers such a distinctive charter choice. Guests enjoy a swim platform and an on-board gym alongside spacious deck areas designed for both the active and the contemplative. At 10 knots under power, she covers ground efficiently; under sail, the journey itself becomes the destination. Refreshed cabins offer modern comforts while the deck retains the classic rigging that gives motor sailers their timeless appeal.

 

Water Activities

With 10 water toys aboard, including a jet ski, water skis, a wakeboard, a kayak, towable inflatables, and surf and kite gear, and a Beach Tender for shoreside adventures, Drumbeat keeps every guest engaged. The crew handles rigging, equipment, and logistics – whether that means setting the sails for a morning passage or laying out snorkeling gear at a reef stop.

 

Destinations

Drumbeat charters across French Polynesia, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia and Indonesia in the South Pacific, Australia, and Southeast Asia, repositioning through the year to make the most of seasonal winds and weather patterns. Charter during Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec for the best sailing conditions and warmest waters. A motor sailer rewards guests who appreciate the slower, more connected pace of travel that only a vessel like Drumbeat can offer.

What a week aboard really costs

Indicative, from her listed weekly rates. Where you board sets the VAT, and your broker confirms every figure before you book.

Charter fee, one week The yacht, her full crew, their wages and meals, and insurance.
$175,000
APA, 25% Fuel, food, drinks and port fees. The unspent balance is returned.
$43,800
VAT in French Polynesia, 5% On the charter fee. Rules vary with the itinerary, and your broker confirms the rate.
$8,750
Crew gratuity, customarily about 10% At the guests' discretion.
$17,500
Indicative total
$245,050
Per person, per night
$3,182

Indicative figures from her listed weekly rates, the APA and the VAT rate for the boarding country. The total includes the full APA, and whatever is not spent is returned at the end of the charter. The owner confirms the final terms.

Full Specifications

Exterior Designer
Alloy Yachts
Interior Designer
Dubois

Features & Amenities

On deck
Swim Platform
Stability
Zero Speed Stabilizers
Wellness
Gym
Connectivity & entertainment
WiFi A/C Satellite TV

Water Toys & Tenders

Tenders Beach Tender
  • 1× Seadoo Jet Ski

Water Ski Wakeboard Windsurf Kayak Towable Toys Fishing Scuba Diving Snorkeling

Destinations & Best Time to Charter

Cruises the South Pacific, Australia and Southeast Asia. Year-round

Drumbeat, week by week

November 2, 2026 to October 31, 2027

  • High Season
  • Shoulder
  • Low Season

Listed weekly rates by season. Shoulder weeks are quoted on request. Showing a rate does not mean the week is free.

VAT by embarkation country, 5% to 15%

Where you board sets the tax. Rates are indicative and your broker confirms them at booking.

New Zealand 15% GST on domestic charters
Indonesia 12% PPN is applied to commercial charter base fees
Australia 10% GST Goods & Services Tax on domestic charters
New Caledonia 6% TGC TGC (Taxe Générale sur la Consommation)
Fiji 5% VAT for most luxury and superyacht charters
French Polynesia 5% VAT A 5% local Polynesian tax/VAT is standard on yacht charter rates
$175,000/week All in about $245,050
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