With her full-displacement steel hull, lightweight aluminium superstructure, and a carefully optimised hull form by Hydro Tec, STELLA DEL NORD offers outstanding stability, comfort, and seakeeping. Powered by twin Caterpillar C12 287 kW (385 hp) engines, she achieves a top speed of 11.5 knots and cruises efficiently at 10 knots, delivering an exceptional range of 6,700 nautical miles at 8.5 knots—making her ideal for Atlantic crossings or extended Mediterranean cruising.
Accommodating up to 10 guests in 4 en-suite staterooms, including a full-beam master suite positioned amidships in the most stable part of the yacht, her interior features natural elm wood, iroko floors, and high 2.10m ceilings. Two double guest cabins and one twin with Pullman berths complete the guest layout. Separate crew quarters for 4 crew in 2 en-suite cabins, along with a dedicated crew mess and galley access via the side decks, ensure smooth and discreet service onboard.
Certified under RINA Pleasure Yacht C HULL MACH Y for unrestricted navigation and flagged under the Red Ensign, STELLA DEL NORD is both MCA-compliant and VAT paid. Her technical inventory includes CMC electric zero-speed stabilisers, bow and stern thrusters, Kohler 2 x 53kW + 1 x 17.5kW generators, and an Alfa Laval MIB 303 fuel separator—all housed in an engine room designed to CDM’s overbuilt standards.
Outdoor living is equally well considered, with a 6m tender stored on the bridge deck, expansive teak-decked lounging and dining areas on the sundeck and foredeck, and multiple wet bars, BBQs, and fridges throughout. Entertainment is served via a full suite of Bose surround systems, Samsung smart TVs, and an integrated Sonos audio network across all decks.
From her bulletproof construction and global cruising range to her elegant styling and onboard comfort, this Darwin Class 86 explorer yacht is a compelling proposition for discerning explorers seeking a pedigree, Northern European-style yacht with true bluewater credentials.
Specifications
Overview
- Name:STELLA DEL NORD
- Yacht Type:Motor Yacht
- Series, Model, Class:Darwin 86
- Builder:Cantiere delle Marche
Dimensions
- Length Overall:26.1 metres
- Length at Waterline:22.87 metres
- Beam:7.43 metres
- Max Draught:2.3 metres
- Gross Tonnage:199
- Displacement Tonnage:195
Construction
- Builder:Cantiere delle Marche
- Year of Build:2015
- Hull Number:86.08
- Hull Type:Full Displacement
- Number of Decks:3
Performance & Capacities
- Max Speed:11.5 kn
- Cruising Speed:9 kn
- Fuel Capacity:38324 litres
- Water Capacity:3332 litres
- Range:6700 nm
- @ 8.5 kn
Engines
- Engine Make:Caterpillar
- Total power:770hp
Materials
- Hull:Steel
- Superstructure:Aluminium
- Deck:Teak
Accommodation
- Guests:10
- Passenger Rooms:4
- Master Rooms:1
- Twin Rooms:2
- VIP Rooms:1