MARLA

Motor yacht MARLA (ex TJ Esperanza, ThunderGulch) measures 50.00m (164′ 1”) and was built in 1999 by Amels with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, and features the exterior and interior styling of Terence Disdale. She was most recently refitted in 2020, and offers accommodation that sleeps a maximum of 12 guests over 6 en-suite cabins, among which is a main deck master suite, with a crew of 12 to take care of every detail on board.

NOTABLE FEATURES OF MARLA

• Refitted in 2015
• Renowned interior designer
• Sundeck Jacuzzi
• Sundeck projector
• Skylounge bar
• Large variety of water toys
• Gym equipment
• Games consoles
• Air conditioning
• Wi-Fi

EXTERIOR

From the lower deck swim platform guests have access to the main deck, lines with a plush sofa along the stern along with a raised table and movable chairs to create a comfortable alfresco dining area placed beneath the shade of the upper deck overhang. The upper deck is accessed either using the port-side staircase, or through the skylounge.

The upper deck aft is shaded by the sundeck overhang and offers an intimate alfresco dining area with a grand circular dining table at its centre surrounded by 12 chairs. 

The spacious sundeck treats guests to sun loungers to the aft, a sun-drenched Jacuzzi forward of amidships with raised sunbeds beside the balustrades to port and starboard, and the forward sofa is a great place to take in the scenery, day or night. A projector and audio system on the sundeck form an alfresco cinema for films under the stars.

INTERIOR

The lower deck layout places the crew area forward with the majority of the guest accommodation amidships. Behind is the engine room, and in the stern storage for the large collection of water toys.

On the main deck the Master suite and single cabin is forward, while amidships is the galley to port and the main foyer to starboard. The formal dining area and main salon combine into one large entertainment area to the aft, and the forward formal dining area seats up to 12 guests surrounded by large windows and unique art work.

The main salon to the aft places a single armchair to starboard while the port side is furnished with a forward-facing L-shaped sofa beneath the window and an armchair forward with a coffee table in the centre of this space.

On the upper deck the Captain’s cabin is immediately behind the helm station, and the skylounge aft. A plush sofa is placed against the forward wall with a large coffee table in front and a chaise-lounger to starboard. A bar is placed amidships to tend to guests efficiently within this room and outside at the alfresco dining table. Armchairs are laid out beneath the port windows, and aft a table for drinks and games.

Twin 1,200 HP Cummins 12-cylinder turbo-charged diesel engines provide a top speed of 15.4 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots.

Tender + Toys1 x Brig rib tender (6,2m) with Yamaha 150hp (New 2021)
1 x 18ft Nautica tender with Yamaha 115 HP engine (refitted as new in 2023)
1 x Jet ski Kawasaki 2-seater 2016
1 x Jet ski Yamaha 3-seater 2017
1 x F5S Seabob.(Brand new 2019)
2 x Nautibuoy Platforms that can be used for tender / jet ski docking & sunbathing (New 2020)
1 x Lift foil (New 2020)
1 x Flyte board (New 2022)
4 x Sets of dive gear (rendez-vous diving only)
3 x Pairs of water skis
2 x Single skis
2 x Wakeboards
3 x Windsurf boards
2 x SUP boards
Towing donuts
Bananas
Gyro tube and various others
Snorkeling equipment