Drumbeat Motor Sailer
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
- For 7 nights
- $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.
Charter cost guides: French Polynesia, Fiji, Australia, Indonesia
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
- 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
- Selected
- Season
- Week rate
- Based
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.