Keith Marine's 45m "go-anywhere" explorer Blue Star is up for grabs

Keith Marine’s 44.8-metre motor yacht Blue Star is on the market. The yacht , was launched in 1993 and is currently undergoing a refit in Palm Beach, Florida with Rybovich Shipyards. The refit has been extensive – 12 months, thus far – and is about to roll into her five-year ABS survey. Blue Star yacht anchoredThe motor yacht for sale features an exterior design and naval architecture drawn up by Fry Associates Inc. - Fryco, and an interior that comes from the drawing boards of Donald Starkey Designs. The team at Donald Starkey opted for tradition throughout this vessel, choosing an array of natural materials ranging from exotic woods through to veined marble. With 430 GT of interior volume and a five stateroom configuration, Blue Star can easily accommodate as many as 11 guests onboard. Blue Star yacht cruisingBlue Star offers plenty of opportunities for socialising both indoors and out. She has a generous saloon that’s reminiscent of a gentlemen’s club as it's wrapped in rich, cherry mahogany and brimming with plump seating. There are wall-to-ceiling cabinets, filled with crystal flutes and collectibles, which add even more charm to the space. The theme is consistent throughout Blue Star. Blue Star yacht saloon Blue Star yacht saloonBlue Star yacht study roomThe yacht for sale has three cascading decks aft: the main deck, the largest of the three, provides access to the swim platform; while the upper deck is home to an alfresco dining area. This second deck can be closed off from the elements, thanks to perspex wrapped around the outer railings. Her third deck is the ultimate sun trap and is where guests can enjoy panoramic views.Blue Star yacht stateroom Blue Star yacht stateroom Blue Star yacht bathroom This Keith Marine yacht for sale was designed for exploration and she already got some far-flung voyages under her belt. During a long-term ownership, Blue Star navigated waters around Alaska, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the Far East as well as some remote areas of the Pacific. Blue Star yacht cruisingBlue Star is equipped with twin CAT engines that allow her to cruise for 3,500 nautical miles at 12 knots and to reach speeds of 14 knots. This range coupled with her luxurious interior design and alfresco living space, makes Blue Star an ideal companion for round-the-world navigation.

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