€850,000 Long-Range STEEL Converted Lifeboat Live-aboard Explorer Yacht For Sale | M/Y Fredrikstad

Step aboard the Fredrikstad, an explorer yacht with a fascinating history. Originally built in 1968 as a lifeboat, the vessel was transformed into a luxurious steel-hull explorer yacht. With its twin engines and impressive range, the Fredrikstad is the ultimate vessel for exploring the open ocean in classic style.
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[@YachtBuoy]

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[@andrewnaylor3965]

I drove the boat for 8 years after PDS sold her. We took her back to Norway to Fredrikstad and what a warm welcome we received Through out our 2 summers in Norway we meet old crew and people the ship had saved in its short career as a rescue ship. The duel controls you talk about on the bridge are not duel controls Each set has 1 throttle and 1 gear shift leaver, and they were always polished so you could see your face in them. Two transatlantic voyages plus 1000's of miles in-between 13 foot draft is an issue No bow thruster and a barn door size rudder make her fun to drive all that said I never felt safer on a boat even when knocked over nearly 40 degrees in an Atlantic storm of the Azores (she has a 98 degree recovery angle)

[@jpkatz1435]

Much thx for the guy who knows the ship. Love to see more of your experience.

[@YachtBuoy]

Wow - its a small world on KZbin! Thanks for the info 🙌🫡

[@michaelsobieski9691]

Mr. Naylor, if you were to buy her, what modifications would make before setting off again to Norway or points beyond?

[@brettsutherland4304]

Hi Andy, I worked on board for only a few months with my wife Leigh. I'm Kiwi Brett. Quit right after 911. Hope you're well.

[@brettsutherland4304]

Will never forget the July 4th incident in the east river new York. OMG.

[@montewhite-kw3ct]

This vessel has exquisite design and decor. When on a ship, I want to feel I'm on a ship.

[@YachtBuoy]

100% - thanks for watching!

[@richnauer]

Why buy it if your going to change it. The only change may be electronic upgrades. I might want to add some overhead protection from sun in bow area where table is.

[@duncanjames914]

I love everything about this yacht. The vintage interior married to a rugged industrial ship is beautiful. I wouldn't change a thing.

[@EyeofHorus2347]

If I could afford a vessel like this, I wouldn’t change anything inside. It has an old world elegance and charm that is unmatched today. I love the deep sea design that could take you anywhere in the world and master rough seas. On top of everything else, it sounds like there are some great stories about its history.

[@wilfredprins9718]

worked on a sistership, which was used for hydrographic surveys, for 2 years. they are beautiful vessels only wish i had the money.

[@juliojames5986]

Nothing needs changing. Nautical fitting and decor of a ship or boat is the way for me. Thank you.

[@Diaszurana]

These are just about my favorite type of vessels. Rugged go anywhere types. I love'em

[@YachtBuoy]

You are in good company here 🙌

[@alisavas9526]

What a lovely little gem of a ship! I wouldn't change a thing.

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for watching 🫡

[@brentsutherland6385]

A very tasteful conversion. The electronics on the bridge are integrated very well. I also like the desk in the saloon.

[@8d4o0c4]

I love pretty much everything about this vessel! Just utterly classy and understated.

[@YachtBuoy]

I had a feeling my viewers would love this boat 🫡

[@mark-adams]

I've long noticed this vessel. Such a magnificent ship with such a history.

[@YachtBuoy]

Indeed it is!

[@max-vj4yw]

Absolutely gorgeous and I'll bet everything is over engineered as lifeboats generally are. The only thing I'd change is the engines. Those dreadful screaming detroits out and 2 Gardner 8lx's in their place. Perfection!!

[@edleonard4183]

What an opportunity to have such a well built and designed watercraft.

[@magnuslebeck]

An absolut lovely vessel. Just up my alley

[@carldevries178]

Love the interiors! I also love the hull style and overall look of this vessel. I would be proud to call this yacht home. Thanks for showing us another great ship.

[@YachtBuoy]

Glad you enjoyed the video :-) thanks for watching and for the comment

[@nickwebb9290]

That M/Y is stunning and Ipersonally wouldn’t change a thing decor wise. Very tastefully fitted out.

[@willh3975]

Have a weakness for old school nautical vib! Don’t change a thing, except for additional electronics in the wheel house. I like the yacht!

[@jeffreysokal7264]

That is probably the nicest motor yacht I've seen. What a beauty! Thanks for the tour.

[@YachtBuoy]

thanks for watching 🫡

[@robertbentley5389]

1968, the year I joined the British Royal Navy. Would love to sail out of this world on such a beauty!

[@YachtBuoy]

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[@Richard-od7yd]

Im an old US NAVY Boatswains Mate whos been to NORWAY a few times and this looks like the Ship of my dreams !! 🤔🫡😀⚓

[@Graybeard_]

If I were asked to envision the perfect boat for me, this would be it.

[@spacewalktraveller1]

Brilliant looking boat with a great history. The price is also excellent value.

[@thomasmattson2389]

A truly magnificat yacht. Love the interior.

[@SlackingSince1969]

I still have the Showboats magazine which had a feature article on her when she was converted by PDS. What a fantastic ship.

[@alcondragon]

I keep coming back to this video, I think that I'm in luv with this vessel

[@YachtBuoy]

🙌🫡

[@adrianpowell753]

I wouldn’t change a thing. Love it, real class Interior 👍

[@YachtBuoy]

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[@olekristoffersen9298]

Classic old Norwegian Rescue boat that served many years in Norway before it was sold out.

[@YachtBuoy]

It is great to see such an iconic boat - one that must of saved so many lives - still sailing the seven seas

[@ms.annthrope415]

Wouldn't change anything. Old world classic decor. From an age before vulgar nouveau riche and distasteful showing off. Quiet, elegant, whispers comfort and timeless life at ease.

[@danhill6298]

Interior has a very cozy atmosphere. I love it

[@ericerven5456]

What a beautiful vessel - I would change nothing

[@WanderingCarl]

I am very impressed with this old jewel.

[@SteamCrane]

No changes needed. Gorgeous.

[@davep5788]

Love the boat, and the combination of classic and new. Regarding the engine controls, are you sure those are mirrored? It looked more like old school shift and throttle controls for each of the two engines.⚓⚓

[@antonygill5104]

The perfect vessel stunning inside and outside

[@georgeburns7251]

What a great vessel. It is beautiful and functional.

[@YachtBuoy]

It really is!

[@alcondragon]

The only thing I would change are all those drapes and put in wood style sliding shutters.

[@richardstuivenberg4618]

I would change those curtains and place a gyro stabilisator

[@anderschrandersen6604]

R/S 77 "Fredrikstad" is a former lifeboat that was built for the Rescue Company in 1968 at Smedvik Mek. Verksted AS in Tjørevåg. Until 1988, "Fredrikstad" was in service as a lifeboat and rescued 11 people from "certain death", 11 vessels from total sinking, and provided assistance to a total of 623 vessels.

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for the information 🙌

[@Mr.Monta77]

I don’t know why you refer to her as a ‘lifeboat’ when she is a rescue boat?

[@AndreasDuessca]

@@Mr.Monta77 The term lifeboat is commonly used to describe shore stationed vessels.

[@logtothebase2]

Like this one, Looks like a ship inside and out, decent range at decent speed for global travel,

[@kathleenwollesen3947]

Absolutely stunning. Don't change anything please❤

[@whatevs4531]

That is one of the coziest boats and I love the dark luxurious woodwork

[@Menapho]

Gorgeous, Gorgeous Vessel!!!

[@wjimz]

I wouldn't change a thing. Beautiful just like she is.

[@steve-175]

LOVE !!!! The interior this is how ships should look like, great job more like this please.

[@YachtBuoy]

Thank you! Will do!

[@barneyrubel8703]

I've seen a couple of these conversions, beautiful ships, but it's going to be hard to find many parking spaces for an almost 12 ft draft. There was 1 for sale in Maine a few years ago, was on the market for a very long time before it sold or the owner gave up. Just not a lot of harbors or marinas to handle that draft unless you want pay super yacht type fee's. That's a pretty tight niche vessel. Never the less it is a very nice vessel and I would feel secure in it!

[@AndreasDuessca]

Yep. That's one hell of a draft, I wonder if that's a mistake.

[@mrsportfish8987]

The draft is correct. She is a sight to behold out of water.

[@MikiLund]

Those classic lines 😍

[@paulpowell4871]

Like a Princess in Knights armor! beautiful and strong!!!!

[@MrSpleenboy]

Lovely and characterful little ship, this is No idea why I wrote that as Yoda, but there we are!

[@daveharrison8286]

Oh how I wish I had the 850k, I'd buy this vessel in heartbeat

[@LaszloVarga-msc]

Woderful. Thank you!

[@chrisbmorningstar]

A beautiful yacht, classic interior and so safe

[@YachtBuoy]

🙌

[@jadams3427]

What a lovely ship !

[@scottflesia363]

She's perfect. Wouldn't change a thing other than the name.

[@andrewnaylor3965]

She is named after the city in Norway that raised the money to pay for her to be built You change the name you lose a large part of her history The city is very proud of her I know I took the boat there and what great crowds of people we had

[@Menapho]

They did a wonderful job. Crazy if anyone would change her.

[@luidyjosedasilva2961]

👏Fantastic 👏

[@Richard-bg8ey]

The only thing I would change is some of the artwork. Perfect boat!

[@colinjewell5838]

I wouldn,t change anything, it is a beautiful vessel.

[@rolanddunk5054]

A beautiful sea going vessel,I love it.

[@wendyharbon7290]

Like the outside seating, a very good design and idea, it would be nice to see similar on other motor explorer yachts too!

[@YachtBuoy]

🙌

[@ferccini]

It is absolutely perfect as it is!

[@sherrin130]

Stunning saw her in Oban.

[@davidchapman8054]

It is a beautiful vessel.

[@ShandiNicole1982]

Fell in love when I saw a room with 2 sets of bunk beds. When you have 2 sets of twins…

[@Jkeller1964]

⚓ I love this boat. Very elegant!

[@YachtBuoy]

🙌

[@shagwaaone1432]

Awesome boat just as it is!!

[@peterregione1330]

Excellent

[@robertwallace9215]

She is a beautiful yacht, classical. Definitely my style….

[@gordonwroe3739]

Beautiful...keep as is..

[@nielskjr5432]

No, I wouldn't change anything. It is a pearl.

[@kevinmartin3859]

The boat is lovely wouldn't change anything its a grand boat

[@michaelcapote2185]

You have outdone yourself with this one!!! What a beauty. A few minor touches such as better screens in the wheelhouse etc....otherwise a true dream.

[@jjosephm7539]

The engines could be upgraded from two to four stroke diesel.

[@jtmorehead241]

Love this beauty !

[@edwardmacintosh9476]

This vessel is a delight to see. Very rugged, & most definitely a great sea boat. Trawler hull high bow rise & lots of freeboard. A bit too much reflection on interior . but beautiful craftmanship . I am sure reasonable cost to operate . She is beautiful. Tks for the vid.

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks for watching!

[@thom5255]

Would definitely keep the interior maybe update the wheelhouse with more screens and chair at front of wheel

[@rollymeeks7031]

⚓Beautiful - I wouldn't change a thing!

[@stephenvilliers5458]

She is stunning if I win powerball tomorrow ……she is mine

[@germanmatos5206]

What beautiful Bessel

[@YachtBuoy]

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[@texogrady9576]

Truly a beautiful exploration vessel and a boat I would much prefer over any Superyacht of similar size. This boat's biggest downfall to me would be it's Draft. Way to many reefs and shallow waterways between islands where I live. Those V8 Detroits would like a drink at w.o.t.

[@peterstead7510]

perfect as it is

[@davidlabedz2046]

Beautiful ship!

[@YachtBuoy]

It sure is!

[@paulclarke7991]

She's BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@1ProDiverAdventurer]

She's beautiful the interior is impeccable, to change it would be a bad move maybe a galley stove upgrade or freezer if needed for world voyages. Shes a beautiful ship.

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

⚓ This boat is very much my style. Not sure if I would change a thing. Interesting camera magic though. I swear it looks a lot bigger inside than out. I wish I knew more like crew accommodations. ⚓

[@andrewnaylor3965]

We had 4 crew 1 Double bed small hanging locker and 4 draws for cloths The was a door into the engine room and a mother into a small space with a door into the head and one into the other crew cabin with 2 bunkbeds also there was a vertical ladder up to the aft deck NO port holes Small and cosy The original spaces where for dry food storage etc

[@andrewnaylor3965]

It was very tight room for 4 crew 1 couple and 2 singles ( bunk beds ) 1 head for the 4 of us

[@terryhughes7349]

subtle design. great review.

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks! 👍 I appreciate it 🫡

[@wendyharbon7290]

This motor explorer yachts interior is just lovely, why would you want to change anything. Maybe install modern galley kitchen appliances, washer dryer, dishwasher, separate fridge and separate freezer, electric hob and a combined microwave, grill, air fryer and convection oven. As well as work top hot water drink machine and ice cube maker, plus a pressure cooker too.p, women like a well equipped kitchen with all the labour saving appliances too. Though one of the single cabin, set up as a sewing and craft cabin, but keeping a single sea bed with draws underneath too. Maybe fitting of Solar Panels and a pair of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines, plus pair of hull mounted Hydro Turbines, all to generate electric energy to recharge new rechargeable battery energy pack too. With a new electric motor added to the yacht mapping propellers shaft, giving capability of electric low speed propulsion too. Maybe having a yacht tender with a bow ramp doorway for wheelchair access, plus electric outboard motor with interchangeable portable rechargeable battery energy packs too. Motor yachts even older ones, should be more and more environmental friendly too.

[@andreaberetta6918]

Ah...beautiful

[@richardgiles2484]

Absolutely stunning yacht, and I think it's one of the best you have shown 👏 why would anyone buy something like this and change it 😢😢

[@sdvc244]

Beautiful vessel, I would leave it as is when I purchase....LOL yeah!!!

[@ptewilks2634]

Saw her first in 2014 on the hard in Bar Montenegro for the same price; she looks great still .........

[@user-bc3ok6uf6x]

beautiful

[@larsgranstrom6214]

Very beautiful ship.

[@YachtBuoy]

Very!

[@cheeseblog]

Fit area for royalty. This ones a beauty.👍

[@Squirel]

What a beautiful ship. The fortitude of an ocean going trawler with the class of (in your words), a stately home. I would not change a thing. Why buy a stately home if you want a block of flats?

[@BB-tm7gx]

Perfect

[@YachtBuoy]

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[@frankflstf]

That thing is absolutely gorgeous I would keep it exactly how it is today that is one sexy boat

[@johnkearney478]

I absolutely love this boat, l dream of something like this⛓⚓👍

[@mr.re.]

⚓ nice boat lovely video / commentary as usual

[@YachtBuoy]

Thanks! I appreciate it 🫡🙌

[@larryboles629]

Round table forward is amazing, great for when I have UK Naval sailors aboard for poker night.