€449,000 Former EXPEDITION Ship Turned Explorer Yacht FOR SALE! | M/Y 'Tarmo'

Ready to explore beyond the horizon? Get a detailed look at the "Tarmo", a rugged expedition vessel with serious seafaring credentials.
This former Finnish government workhorse was built in 1963 and transformed in 1997 into a go-anywhere ship built like a tank!
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[@rael5469]

Subscribed ! Thanks for the great videos.

[@YachtBuoy]

@@rael5469 Thanks for the sub 🙌

[@benkoether1480]

Well done mate

[@user-hd4iz6lj9o]

I'd love to know how much it costs to maintain every year also how much does it cost to park up in a marina every year if any one knows pls leave a comment thanks guys love watching these I'm a city boy would love to live on a boat like this really would my dream its why I play the lotto

[@FLGurl]

Think of this vessel as a blank slate. Look past all the 'stuff' and this is a true gem just waiting for the right owner to take over and do a proper refit.

[@markjones1337]

Are you watching a different video? It's clearly 50 years old and made for a 10 or more people to have 7 showers a day. What else could it be refit too?

[@tip0019]

I think the accomodation is in some need of a refit/ uplift with all those cabins and showers. I loved the salon/ kitchen space and owners accomodation. Plenty of space too. Hated the 1.90 height though, can't change that @@markjones1337

[@gblan]

Starting with that wretched salon.

[@dw4956]

I agree. Supposidly done in 97 but looks more like 79.

[@malcolmjcullen]

A Finnish government expedition ship from the 60's and 70's, berths for 17 people and a sauna. I can just imagine the shenanigans that went on.

[@proudveteran4696]

Those fins

[@duplessis2006]

the amount of pickled herring...

[@ntal5859]

What IKEA furniture workshops and meatballs... Yes I can see it now ...they conspired to use even worse glues and paper instead of real wood.

[@ruskiedie]

Thats the Swedes​@@ntal5859

[@KevinThomas-ok2ev]

If it’s Finnish, it’s gonna have a sauna!

[@tazb7742]

I'm in love!!!! The new owner has many options to make their nautical dreams come true. A true 'little' ship.

[@paton57]

Definitely the best explorer for the price I've seen, absolutely in love with it

[@johngauntlett4915]

What a classic and stylish yacht.

[@endlesssummer426]

What an incredible boat and so much potential. If I could sell my boat in a short period of time I would not hesitate to buy this one. For what we do with our boat this one is even more perfect. Take out all the cabins below, redesign that space and it would be perfect. I am speechless.

[@alcondragon]

Every time I see you give a salute in your videos I salute back out of respect. People look at me like I'm a lunatic, woohoo! Great little ship that with deep pockets $$$ could be transformed into world class luxury without a doubt. God Bless to all...

[@YachtBuoy]

lol - love it! Cheers!

[@kresimirzezelj8530]

My god, that is one beautiful and impressive ship of my dreams! Perfect for a family to travel the world

[@taffytop]

I was expecting to see Jacques Cousteau walking around that boat

[@natewarnke2692]

Steve Zissou

[@norarivkis2513]

She's beautiful!

[@georgeburns7251]

Oh my, finally a vessel that looks like it can spend time at sea. Most modern boats are designed to spend their days tied to a dock. ( but of course, the newer boat’s brochure will say it will handle off shore seas all the way around the horn. Ha ha)

[@garywheeley5108]

1200 hrs over 25 years is 48 hrs a year its spent most of its life tied up ...

[@ironichumorist]

wow. that interior is amazing.

[@GuidoStahl]

Everything made in Finland is absolutely top quality. I know it because I lived there two years.

[@douglasthompson296]

Hi John, that ship looks the buisiness for proper exploration IMHO. Those who want a floating gin palace marina queen, then its not for them 😎. So much room for dry stores and im sure lots of freezer/cold rooms can be installed so you can distance explore easily. For an ultimate one-upmanship you have your own sauna, lots of others only have hot tubs 🧐 Cheers DougT

[@YachtBuoy]

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[@patrickabas1112]

Not just the Rhine but also all Dutch rivers, its passing starboard on starboard. It needs to be confirmed by the oncoming vessel, if not then you need to do the traditional way. Mostly used on tidal rivers as the upstream vessels like to hug the inner shore as there is less current.

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for the info 🫡

[@ericmattinen4728]

Is that platform for a flag or sign of some type to put up when passing stb to stb? In US waters it is 2 shorts blasts of the horn.

[@cedricebener4406]

The blue shield indeed is to indicate the intention of passing oncoming traffic starbord instead of port, whenever the shield is in vertical and therefor visible position. Not only on rhine, but also on other rivers in germany, and maybe elswhere in Europe.

[@michaelmarchetti1505]

Nederland ❤️❤️❤️

[@earllutz2663]

What a great ship. Thank you for the tour.

[@YachtBuoy]

My pleasure!

[@chrisbmorningstar]

What a beautiful boat and what a price ❤

[@gariusjarfar1341]

Why would one buy a house when one could live like this for less than half the price of living in the suburbs in cheep housing.

[@fragwitz8898]

that was gonna be my comment. I'd rather buy this than a house. with this you can visit other countries while having your house with you. And yes , it costs to maintain. So does a house.. (roof shingles , rotten wood that needs replacing , painting etc)

[@MrSpy13011]

Well....until you see the diesel and maintenance bills...

[@MegaDRjohn]

it costs far more, the maintenance is constant and far mor costly than that of a house, there are also docking or mooring costs in most places when you need supplies

[@edl617]

Far better than a house. If your put a battery generators in then you can have your lights and electrical outlets for the gagets

[@Toffie10]

What a fantastic boat!!!!!

[@YachtBuoy]

I had a feeling you all might enjoy this boat 🫡

[@whatevs4531]

I like the curve of the vessel. Usually very well built expedition type flair

[@shaunnewman8375]

Cracking little ship......love her lines. Thanks for reviewing her for us.

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for watching!

[@devalkyachtbrokers]

With 650 boats for sale there is a lot to choose from. But this one is for a real captain! The history and character, I just love it! Wouldn't change a thing, this would be my private time-capsule to get away from the daily rush.

[@YachtBuoy]

🫡

[@ajediknight]

Superb boat. While I do like luxury, I prefer comfortable and capable. This fits that bill very well.

[@yourplumbingpal1225]

That was flaming wonderful what a stunning boat.

[@kentpowell5427]

thanks - a great boat for a family to operate

[@tedthesailor172]

Interesting. I could think of lots of ways to spend serious money on this vessel. The owner and his wife do exceptionally well to sail it themselves. Thanks for sharing...

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for watching 🫡

[@Pestcontrol1969]

Very Nice Job Thank you

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for watching!

[@miketaylor5088]

A real little ship. With those two gensets, an electric motor coupled to the propeller shaft could provide a backup propulsion system in the event of trouble with the main diesel. Would likely give 4-6 knots with relatively minor alteration.

[@witchmellor]

Beautiful! cheers shippers

[@YachtBuoy]

⚓️🫡 BZ

[@jaket9559]

Wow what a ship

[@haakentwo8376]

Love your content keep it up, thanks for being in touch with the community

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks! I appreciate it 🫡

[@adrianoarchie2712]

It's truly fantastic value for money

[@cheeseblog]

Yes, love it too.

[@rasferrastfarian739]

Lovely ship awaiting an update. So much potential - I love the shape of the hull and 'look' of the vessel. Could be quite the luxury tourer!

[@jehuhand8176]

The 3408 is one of the best marine diesels you can have. This is a boat for someone with mechanical ability, a couple with occasional guests or maybe kids. Yes the guest staterooms are small, but I don't think it is worth it to change the configuration into a few larger cabins. If that is what you want, buy a different boat. The key thing if you bought this boat is to go through the mechanicals. Over 25 years since the last refit and only 1300 hours on the motor means that you need to check out the mechanicals, there is something waiting to break. Service the keel cooler and the gensets and the bow thruster. Go through all the systems carefully. I think one would be happier with a larger dinghy. Check the plate thickness carefully. As far as having a wing engine, this would not be so hard to install. With three gensets, could even be an electric engine. The ZF saildrive would not be that hard to install and can handle 120 HP. An EV motor could be adapted very easily. This is a get home engine. Take care of your main engine, carry spares and keep the oil and fuel clean and you will be okay. With that huge radar mast you could even put a square sail on it.

[@Ulbre]

There's so much to like about this little ship (or big boat maybe better describes). First impressions is her look of sea worthiness and ocean crossing capability. Next is how spacious she is. The Bridge is huge, the saloon is huge, the engine room is just huge and spacious....you could add a wing engine in there. 11kts top speed when needed to get in front or away from weather. You would probably want to throw another 200K into upgrades if your intention is chartering, but still have price point way less than smaller six berth less capable yachts. Imagine this on a round the world charter where you are selling various legs of the journey....awesome!

[@bindatek8801]

The one thing that would drastically improve this boat is a wing engine, for use in emergency or calm waters (for economy). Many hours of painting would also improve the lesser used areas too. Good video and shows everything well.

[@michaelmarchetti1505]

Yes please 😅❤️❤️❤️

[@tip0019]

Only Nordhavn fanboys complain about wing engines. Completely unnecessary as these engines are build to last and just need a spare if there is an issue. Engine redundancy is just there for people unable to make some repair. Ever seen a oil-tanker or any carrier with double engines or heard of any stranded mid ocean because of engine failure? I didn't 😎

[@jeanettenorman7052]

Love her. What l call a proper boat. I sail in southern water off Votoria Australia and Tasmania Australia - this would be fabulous here.

[@pageant1fd]

The accommodation requires complete refurb and a couple of cabins sacrificed to benefit the remainder. Twice the purchase price spent additionally, would turn this vessel into a superb exploration trawler. Single engine would be enough of a handicap to sway me away from considering purchase. Thanks for sharing!

[@johnleaman9899]

You nailed it on the refit cost.

[@johnnyboy1586]

There some oars😅

[@myiagreeaccount8307]

Love it!

[@garyanderson-smith9049]

A dream boat to cruise the world's best dive sites. Bit of work to personalise and I could see my self making it my home for many years.

[@scottpoeppel591]

Very excited to hear about the progress from Archipelago. Great stuff! Happy to hear they are thinking about steps off the back. Very important for MOB and also would really help entry/exit from a dinghy and maybe landing the odd fish. Would be interested to learn about sizing of the battery bank / speed vs range expectations for the hybrids.

[@countbenjamin1442]

Now thats the best type of exploration vessel. Family and Friends in mind. Designed for taking on the world and letting us see what few people get to

[@pcegan5841]

Great tour -great boat!

[@YachtBuoy]

Thank you very much!

[@stevecoppin2557]

One day you will tour a boat that I will buy and sail around the world in. This isn't it, but what a vessel - it needs modernising but has so much potential.

[@smartrail840]

Superb😊

[@JamesMacleanEsq]

Who doesn't want a constantly lubricated shaft? Great vessel. With an internal refit, it could be specular. Might be wrong, but the internal walls in the accommodation look removable, which would definitely make a rework easier. But definitely would want to risk a long passage with only one engine.

[@YachtBuoy]

😂😂

[@douglasthompson296]

Godam James, a constantly lubricated shaft is essential, after all no one needs the throb, throb wobble of a wonky non lubricated shaft 🧐😎😂🍺 Cheers DougT

[@JamesMacleanEsq]

@@douglasthompson296 if you're a rudder lover, keeping the shaft lubricated is essential.

[@pvdneste]

Well, that square blue/white 'table' at 10:30 is an official signal: the "Blauwe bord" When in use it is tilted 90degrees forward (the blue facing forward) and the white light in the middle is turned on (flashing). It is used when ships want to meet on the 'wrong' side of each other. Normaly one meets 'port on port' but sometimes ships want to meet 'starboard on starboard' or 'Blauw op blauw' (bleu on bleu). This procedure is used on the rivers (Rhine, IJssel). Where ships in the "opvaart" (going upstream, 'up the hill') usually like to stay on the inside of riverbends where there is less current to overcome. In that case the ships in "opvaart" show their bleu/white/flashing white light to signal their intentions to the "afvaart" (ships going downstream). often this is accompanied with some VHF communication.

[@captaindave47]

Very well presented vessel, a beautiful thing, I used to skipper a smaller version. Lovely accommodation for the crew.

[@YachtBuoy]

Many thanks!

[@richardautenzio8117]

Yeh! A real boat not a flash over side toy speed boat. 2.9mtrs draft displacement hull for this size is serious stuff. And its good to hear a real mariner appreciate this kind of tough boat. You really could take this boat around the world very comfortably. Very unusual interior design. Set up more for practical hard work living than luxury. However this could all be re done and brought up to date and then you have a very unique tough serious yacht. Love the practical "single" engine room. Some of the toughtest boats have only one engine. Thanks for this superb video on a real tough ocean going classic boat.

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for the comment 🫡 I appreciate it

[@thecocktailian2091]

I cant stand the posh retrofits that these worker vessels receive. Much prefer the utilitarian layouts. That said, it does need some reworking, and that fake wood paneling is dreadful.

[@tchort93]

this ship is epic, iv always wanted to go on the ocean in crazy storms and huge waves, it sounds terrifying but im an adrenaline junkie i guess, iv never been on the ocean cuz im broke and dont live near an ocean lol but iv been obsessing over the idea of working on the ocean, hit me up and lets sail the north sea! lol im broke but id drop everything and leave right now. XD this ship would be a good one.

[@wimschoenmakers5463]

That bleu plate is used if you see a vessel coming in your direction on the river. The plates turned vertical shows on what side the ships will pass.

[@darylpike8547]

She's gorgeous ❤

[@bobsyouruncle1574]

What a time machine, it's been 1970 since 1997 aboard this vessel.

[@lawrencehockett8179]

She’s a beauty!

[@stephenwells7128]

outstanding vessel, would love to own it,

[@michaelhoran407]

This is the second best expedition motor yacht on the internet after a retired, much larger, ex NOAA research vessel meticulously maintained.

[@duncanjames914]

She's a beautiful old gal with good bones. With the right budget and in the right hands, she could be brought up to 2024 fit and finish with another 60+ years ahead of her. My only concern at first glance is the headroom on the main deck. I am 1,93m and it looks lower than that in height.

[@rael5469]

That engine room is #1 on my list of boat features....a stand up engine room. However I wish it was a twin engine boat.

[@FunnyDodoBird-be5ob]

Yes i dont no much about boats but I would like the idea if one breaks I can limp home on the other

[@rael5469]

@@FunnyDodoBird-be5ob A pilot once told me, it's better to have a piece of equipment and not need it then to need it and not have it.

[@FunnyDodoBird-be5ob]

@rael5469 yep I would go with that one 😀

[@stugurr09]

Once again another great video, really hope you reach 100k subs you deserve it. keep up the good work

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks! I appreciate it 🫡

[@truthseeker5410]

Really cool ship but no wing engine…hard to explore in desolate waters with only 1 engine…if the engine breaks down, big trouble!

[@johnleaman9899]

If purchased, I would expect to spend 1 million + for refit. Great hull, toss everything else off

[@luidyjosedasilva2961]

👏Great 👏

[@acmelka]

Lovely ship for someone to gut and redo the accomodations and salon. You would have a great sturdy foundation for a good price.

[@alexanderandersson8114]

Enormous and extremely cheap. I like.

[@robertmosher7418]

Again, a hull that is not rated for ice. But, atleast it's a steel hulled boat. But, if I am buying a boat made of steel or aluminum it is going to be designed and built with the sacraficial bow, the keel and bottom plate no less than 1 1/2 inch thick to the water line then tapering to 1 inch to the deck and the super structure being 3/4 to 3/8 inch and deck plating being 3/8 inch. This would give the ship the best chance of surviving the north sea in ice conditions and hopefully survive a rouge wave witout tearing the boat in half.

[@bendevries35]

The blue plate is used when the boat is on the river we call it "blauw varen" so you can take the corners in the river were the current is less strong.

[@tommytar123]

I love the name. Tarmo.

[@user-wi7yj5og1j]

Super Boat❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@ericvonwiegen5672]

Nice 👍

[@PeterSeidl-jn9qu]

Cooles ship.. Relativ.. Guenstig

[@lordapophis7438]

If this was my boat I world take it to Antarctica because I've always wanted to go

[@henrycarlson7514]

Interesting , Thank You . Looks Fine well designed . In my opinion Very Seaworthy ,and capable of heavy weather , even posibley lite to moderate ice?

[@clifbradley]

Would make a good dive boat. Or one of those northern passage ships that take people from Port to Port like a sleeper ferry, but more private

[@rogerreed905]

I think the guest cabin area needs a refit and a sympithetic refit from someone like seatag . . . Nice ship . . Id love to take it thru the panama canal . .

[@brokerhc]

This boat is a gem. The only drawback is that I hate single engine boats. Serious question, in your opinion, can the boat be repowered to be a twin engine configuration? Maybe with two smaller CAT engines that vould even have a higher combined horsepower. From your video perspective it appears that there is room for two engines. I think it could even keep the single rudder. I know cost would be a factor but if the hull thickness is ok, it would add years of life to this old lady.

[@haakentwo8376]

Yes it could, not hard to do if you convert to diesel electric

[@YachtBuoy]

After seeing what Damen Maaskant did to Scintilla Maris then I believe that, with the right budget and technical team, anything is possible! There is certainly lots of space.

[@rossjon4795]

You have enough money anything is possible

[@dougtarbet6193]

Each to his own, I personally consider the single engine to be an advantage and is my preference. You’re right though, she’s a gem.

[@adriansowden138]

no body needs two engines just clean fuel mr.

[@charlesetienne6037]

This is ideal boat for me to do Expedition trips in Seychelles. With 1.4 million kilometres of ocean territory and 115 islands this will ne ideal for an affordable 2 week charter here

[@YachtBuoy]

Sounds fantastic! Sign me up 🫡

[@matthewsellers82]

In the Seychelles paying guests are going to want Air Conditioning

[@awuma]

The galley looked a bit small...

[@charlesetienne6037]

​@@matthewsellers82no paying guest for my own use I use portAble domestic AC enough generator

[@MrButuz]

Thats lovely. you can keep all your fancy looking fast boats - gimme a big lump of steel and a sauna any day of the week! :D

[@henkniermans6688]

The blue square is indeed when you sail on the wrong side of the river Rhine

[@harbourdogNL]

This might be a tough one to sell. Proper little ship, reminds me of my days as deckhand on oceanographic research ships. You'd need to use her as a charter with paying guests, and really pinpoint your clientele: either people who are just hardcore offshore passage-making and exploring types and who could put up with her dated and less than attractive accommodations, or you'd need to spend a fair bit and redo them, maybe reduce the number of cabins and then charge more for some well-heeled customers who just want to swan about on a nice yacht and be at anchor most nights. Or, half a dozen buddies get together and buy her and off they go! Either way, she needs a refit first. Pretty ship though, no question.

[@thecocktailian2091]

It would be crime to posh her out. It does need a retrofit, but just some modernizing and better material choices. Layout is perfectly fine.

[@moejaime2654]

What no Flopper Stoppers ~!!

[@jeffstever7754]

I'd love to go to fort brag CA. and why not go there it would be nice

[@mark6245]

I would help people and have great times 😊😊

[@ThePaulv12]

It's all very circa 1965 isn't it? There's something about it that just makes you want to own it LOL.

[@user-ge8hk1zc9f]

The Blue Shield is required om the Rhine and some rivers in the ccr area when sailing on the left side on the river. Ships coming from the oppositie direction shall pass on the side of the blue shield.

[@Livinghighandwise]

That is a good price for a ship of this size and capability.

[@kowkunt8710]

Great ship. Stabilizers? 1.9 meter salon ? Are Cabins same height ?

[@ai-d2121]

I have seen her a number of times in the flesh here at Hollands Diep and Willemstad ( nl). Like her a lot.

[@glengosling5636]

Looks like the ship in the Film When eight bell toll staring Sir Anthony Hopkins .?

[@thefreestylefrEaK]

Thank you for the tour. I like it. Berth area could use some updating in my opinion. They lack appeal and also odd to see a simple shower in one and a lone sink in the other.

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for watching!

[@wellcraft19]

This is - could be - a fantastic vessel for an owner that is a bit adventurous. But what always beats me, and especially for a vessel like this with central hydronic heating all over, is the prevalence of electrical radiators. If an engine is running (generator or main), should leave ample of residual heat to keep vessel comfy. And if at dock with no engines running, oil burner or shore power heating the hydronic system would be far more efficient.

[@alexmikhael5061]

AWESOME BOAT!!! :) do the whole THE GREAT LOOP in the USA on one take of FUEL???? lol well probabally not but eh still nice boat!

[@alexmikhael5061]

it is up to CURRENT COMMERCIAL STANDARDS?????? awesome boat!

[@Chimie33]

A very interesting vessel, liked it a lot 😊

[@gariusjarfar1341]

On top of owning a great home, there's a lot of tech to play with.

[@petermills5011]

Indicator board to advise passing side on the Rhine

[@k.kaiser3997]

nice price, wonder what it cost to refit the vessel?

[@howardmckenna]

Hear me out... This would make a great rental property!!! I don't know what it would cost to moor up in Birmingham or Manchester or somewhere? A tennant in each cabin while you live in the owners cabin. I wonder what *rents* you could charge.