Alloy Yachts, 2002, refit 2026

Drumbeat

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Asking price€22,000,000 ex. VAT

Charter, from€210,000 per week

Asking price€22,000,000 ex. VAT

Charter, from€210,000 per week

Length53m174 ft overall

Guests11in 5 cabins

Beam10.35m33.95 ft

Crew10in 6 cabins

BuilderAlloy YachtsNew Zealand

Year2002refit in 2026

Draft4.80m15.75 ft

Main mast58mMarten carbon

Drumbeat, a 53-metre Alloy Yachts ketch

This aluminium bluewater ketch was designed by Dubois Naval Architects. Drumbeat is offered for crewed charter and for sale.

Cruising areas

Mediterranean and long-range cruising

Drumbeat in pictures

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The decks of Drumbeat, the 53 m Alloy Yachts ketch, seen from the air under way — The decks from the air, under way

The deck saloon of Drumbeat, leather banquette and navigation station — The deck saloon and navigation station

The deckhouse of Drumbeat, her name and the flybridge helm station — The deckhouse and flybridge helm station

The varnished wood bar on Drumbeat, facing the deckhouse windows — The varnished wood bar

Drumbeat, the 53 m ketch, aerial view from astern under way — From the air, astern

A bathroom on Drumbeat, twin basins and marble shower — A marble bathroom

The teak side deck of Drumbeat and the yacht's name on the deckhouse — The side deck and her name on the deckhouse

The professional galley on Drumbeat, fitted with Miele appliances — The professional galley

One of Drumbeat's helm wheels at the end of the day — A helm wheel, late in the day

The cockpit of Drumbeat, its banquettes and twin helm stations under the bimini

The teak aft deck of Drumbeat, its beanbags and the Cayman Islands ensign

On deck aboard Drumbeat

A large flybridge lets guests take part in the sailing. The cockpit stays in the shade of its awning, and the wide exterior deck is laid out for meals facing the sea.

18 mm teak decks
Custom retractable awning
A passerelle and two swim ladders

The saloon and dining area aboard Drumbeat

The panoramic saloon occupies the deckhouse, with the dining area leading on from it. The joinery is varnished, and large windows bring light to the whole main deck.

The saloon was redecorated during the 2019 refit.

Watch the Drumbeat film, 36 s

The full-beam owner's suite on Drumbeat, central bed and bookshelves

The cabins aboard Drumbeat

Below deck, the owner's suite is joined by four guest cabins: two VIP doubles and two twins, one with a Pullman berth. Each guest cabin has a 33-inch screen and Bose sound.

VIP cabin on Drumbeat, double bed and sofa — **VIP cabin**Double bed and sofa

Second VIP cabin on Drumbeat, double bed below a patterned headboard — **Second VIP cabin**Double bed

Twin cabin on Drumbeat, two single beds — **Twin cabin**Two single beds

Twin cabin on Drumbeat with a Pullman berth — **Twin cabin with Pullman**Sleeps three

Service aboard Drumbeat

The crew know her inside out. They work from a professional Miele galley with ovens and induction hobs, and a laundry fitted with two washing machines and two dryers.

600Lfridge and freezer capacity, approx.

Breakfast served on the aft deck of Drumbeat, under the awning

Guests at anchor aboard Drumbeat, swinging on a rope from the boom

Drumbeat at anchor

At anchor, the transom opens to form a swim platform. Two tenders are carried on board: a 21 ft Castoldi Jet and a Cormorant 470.

ScootersSea scooters and underwater scooters

BoardsPaddleboards, kayaks and a windsurfer

TowablesWakeboards, water skis and inflatables

DivingSix dive sets, twenty snorkelling sets

Drumbeat, sails furled, surrounded by dinghies and a water-skier towed by the tender, aerial view — Dinghies and waterskiing around Drumbeat

Drumbeat, the 53 m Alloy Yachts ketch, under full sail against a blue sky

Drumbeat under sail

The mainsail dates from 2019. The North Sails mizzen, blade, reacher and staysail were new in 2023.

The mainsail and mizzen are set on furling booms, with Reckmann furlers for the other sails. The four-blade Hundested propeller has controllable pitch.

12knCruising speed under power, on a Caterpillar 3412E

Her story

1999
Design commission
Dubois Naval Architects receives the commission for a 53-metre ketch.
2001
Launch
She is launched as Salperton at Henderson, near Auckland.
2002
A national stamp
She was then the largest pleasure yacht built in New Zealand, and appeared on a two-dollar stamp.
2005
Rolex Transatlantic Challenge
Drumbeat wins her class after a duel of almost 3,000 miles against Tiara.
2010 to 2015
Alaska to Patagonia
Auckland, Juneau, Oahu, Port Blair, Vanuatu, Pitcairn, Puerto Williams.
2026
Fifth major refit
At Denia, the standing rigging is replaced and the hull and superstructure are repainted.

How Dubois and Alloy Yachts created Drumbeat

Drumbeat and Tiara, one second apart at the Lizard

Drumbeat, from Alaska to Patagonia

Relaunch, September 2026.

Drumbeat's 2026 refit

The 2026 refit ran from December 2025 to October 2026 at the Port Denia shipyard in Spain, where Drumbeat was relaunched in September 2026. It is her fifth major refit since 2009.

Paintwork

Hull repainted in Awlgrip Midnight Blue, with superstructure, masts and booms repainted in Awlgrip.

Rigging

Complete replacement by RigPro, with new Nitronic rod standing rigging.

Deck and exterior

Teak decks resurfaced, exterior varnish redone.

Machinery

Main engine and generators overhauled, pumps and valves serviced.

Hydraulics

System fully serviced, valves and hoses replaced.

Systems

New PLC controls and panels, air conditioning and plumbing overhauled.

Drumbeat's major refits

2002Build

Alloy Yachts delivers the ketch, designed by Dubois.

2007Same owner since 2007

The current owner has looked after Drumbeat ever since.

2009Engine rebuilt

The first of five major refits managed by our team.

2016Machinery and deck

Two new Northern Lights generators, new air conditioning and a new teak deck.

2019Full refit

Repainted, rig stripped and partly replaced, engine and gearbox rebuilt.

2022 and 2023Systems and class

New PLC, navigation and air handling, Lloyd's 20-year survey completed.

2026Refit in Denia

Repainted, new standing rigging, PLC controls and panels, teak resurfaced.

Drumbeat deck plan

Three decks, from bow to swim platform. The owner's suite lies aft on the lower deck, with the crew quarters forward.

Upper deckFlybridge, helm station and exterior decks

Main deckPanoramic saloon, dining area and aft deck

Lower deckOwner's suite, four guest cabins and crew

Deck plan of Drumbeat, the 53 m Alloy Yachts ketch, on three levels

Drumbeat specifications

Specification prepared from the yacht's official documentation, provided for guidance only.

Specification maintained by Maxime Delattre, broker. Last updated October 2026.

Dimensions

Length overall: 53 m (174 ft)
Waterline length: 44.62 m
Beam: 10.35 m (33 ft 11 in)
Draft: 4.80 m (15.75 ft)
Tonnage: 370 t
Keel bulb: 91 t

Construction

Builder: Alloy Yachts, New Zealand
Naval architect: Dubois Naval Architects
Year: 2002, refit 2026
Hull and superstructure: Aluminium
Hull paint: Awlgrip Midnight Blue (2026)
Deck: Teak, 18 mm

Rig and sails

Type: Ketch, Panamax rig
Main mast: 58 m, Marten carbon
Mizzen mast: 44 m, Marten carbon
Standing rigging: Nitronic rod, new in 2026
Furling: Booms and Reckmann
Sail wardrobe: North Sails (2023)

Engine and performance

Main engine: Caterpillar 3412E, 1,400 hp
Gearbox: ZF 11960
Propeller: Hundested controllable pitch, 4-blade
Thrusters: Bow and stern, 110 hp
Cruising speed under power: 12 knots
Economical speed: 10 knots, 110 L/h

Electrical and tankage

Generators: 2 × 90 kW Northern Lights
Electrical supply: 400 V 50 Hz, 24 V DC
Fuel: 49,200 L in 7 tanks
Fresh water: 10,600 L in 4 tanks
Watermakers: 2 × HEM, 12,600 L per day
Grey and black water: 2,500 L

Accommodation

Guests: 11 in 5 cabins
Owner's suite: Full beam, with lounge
VIP cabins: 2 double cabins
Twin cabins: 2, one with Pullman berth
Crew: 10 in 6 cabins
Audiovisual: 122-inch screen in the saloon, 33-inch in the cabins, Bose

Navigation and communications

Radars: 2 × Furuno
Echo sounder: B&G and Furuno
Chart plotter: Transas
Wind instruments: B&G Hydra 2000
VSAT: 2 × Intellian Ka-Band
Internet: 2 × Starlink

Tenders and toys

Main tender: Castoldi Jet 21 ft, 240 hp
Second tender: Cormorant 470, Suzuki
Scooters: Underwater and sea scooters
Boards: SUP, kayaks, windsurfer
Towables: Wakeboards, water skis, inflatables
Diving: 6 dive sets, 20 snorkel sets

Classification and flag

Classification: Lloyd's Register R A1 Yachts, Mono, G6 MCH
Code: MCA Yacht Code Part A, commercial
20-year survey: Completed in 2022
Flag: Cayman Islands, commercial
Central agent: Groupe Atalante

Drumbeat for charter and for sale

For sale

Asking price

€22,000,000ex. VAT

Groupe Atalante is the central agent for Drumbeat. Full particulars are available on request.

Latest refit: December 2025 to October 2026
Ownership: Same owner since 2007

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The teak swim platform of Drumbeat, towels embroidered with the yacht's name, a dinghy offshore

Crewed charter

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€210,000per week

The weekly rate varies by season and availability, plus expenses and an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA).

Cruising area: Mediterranean and long-range cruising
On board: 11 guests, 10 crew

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Drumbeat documents

Download the charter brochure (PDF)Download the sales brochure (PDF)Download the specification (PDF)

Frequently asked questions about Drumbeat

Any other questions? Write to Maxime Delattre, the broker who looks after Drumbeat.

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How many guests can Drumbeat accommodate?

Drumbeat accommodates eleven guests in five cabins, including the owner's suite. She is run by a crew of ten.

What does a week's charter on Drumbeat cost?

Charter rates start at €210,000 per week, depending on season and availability. Running expenses and the Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) are charged in addition.

Where can Drumbeat be seen?

Viewings of Drumbeat are by appointment. Our team can advise on her availability.

What is Drumbeat's asking price?

Drumbeat is for sale at €22,000,000 ex. VAT. Full particulars are available on request.

What work has recently been carried out on Drumbeat?

The refit carried out from December 2025 to October 2026 covered a full repaint, new standing rigging, new PLC controls and panels, and resurfaced teak decks.