Meet UNDRA

A 2023 Dutch built GlobeMaster 50 LRX (long range explorer). UNDRA is a rugged all aluminum explorer yacht designed for remote voyages and sustainable living.

This is our third bluewater, ocean crossing vessel. Our previous vessels were both Sailing Catamarans named CURIOSITY. This vessel was a big change and the start of a different kind of adventure for us. And as such, it deserved a new name. But, if you want to see how we started, you can check out our first catamaran purchase back in 2016, then the other in 2021.

Being the sailors that we are, we were originally searching for a sailing aluminum explorer yacht (preferably a catamaran). But, we could not find anything that fit what we needed for where we wanted to go.

Which lead us to looking at something we didn't expect...motor vessels. And what we discovered, really shocked us. It wasn't all stinkpots like we assumed it would be.

And then something truly wild unfolded. The boat we loved the most (but was way out of our budget) went up for auction. AND WE WON THE AUCTION!

Yep, we scored a $2 million dollar explorer yacht for half price. Granted it had never been fully commissioned and had set tied to a dock for over 2 years. And boats DO NOT like to sit. So while it was a great deal, there is still a great deal of work and teething issues to be sorted out. But after almost a decade of sailing around the world, boat work is an area we are well versed in.

UNDRA

(noun) Pronunciation: (OON-drah)

In Swedish, 'undra' means to wonder, to be in awe, to be curious about. For us, this is the vessel that transforms curiosity into experiences. So, it felt like the perfect fit.

Built for the Edges of the Earth

If Captain Nemo were to trade his Victorian submarine for a modern pocket explorer, it's easy to imagine him choosing something like UNDRA.

A vessel built for range and reliability over unnecessary luxury (but not skimping on comfort). Where the Nautilus vanished beneath empires, UNDRA slips quietly between them. Compact yet capable, she favors endurance over excess and curiosity over conquest. Her bare aluminum hull can meet polar ice (though she is not an icebreaker), and her systems run entirely off-grid, yet her warm interior makes the sea feel like home.

We can go where roads, marinas, and expectations end, letting UNDRA carry us into the margins where the world still feels vast and wild.

Born for the Harsh and the Beautiful

7mm Thick-gauge Aluminum Hull: While not an icebreaking ship, she is strong enough to nudge through icy waters and shrug off floating debris.
Transatlantic Range: A 340hp engine with over 3,000+ nautical miles on a single tank. We are capable of crossing oceans without a fuel dock in sight.
Efficient & Fast: With a 19,5t lightship V-shaped fast displacement hull means she balances fuel economy with the ability to cover ground when the need arises (like that storm coming up from behind).
Self-Sufficient Power: 1600 Watts/24v of solar and two 24v wind generators let us anchor out indefinitely.
Surprisingly Compact: Inside, she is a 50ft vessel that feels like a 60 footer with 3 queen size cabins, 3 heads and galley fit for a chef. She is warm, quiet and bright, the perfect refuge after a long day of exploring. And yes, THERE IS A DISHWASHER. #TeamJason
Go-Anywhere Draft: At just 1.2 meters (that's less than our sailing catamarans!), we can explore shallow anchorages and remote coastlines others can't reach.
All-Weather Pilothouse: 360° views, 2 captains chairs, and heated comfort for watchkeeping through storm or snow. Plus, two additional helm stations outside. One aft and one on the flybridge.
Inland Waterway Ready - Going inland is no problem with a folding mast! Our air draft is 7,20m (mast up) and 3,40m (mast down).
Sustainably Built - Environmental Friendly Cork, hand laid Scandinavian oak, Ice Going Ecospeed bottom (no chemicals being leached into the water)

But UNDRA Isn't Perfect, Yet.

We have a few upgrades we want to make. We think about impact based on how we actually live. Since 90% of cruising life happens at anchor, that’s where efficiency matters most. So that is what we will focus on first.

Stabilization: We need to keep her steady when the seas get unruly both at anchor and while underway. From fins to gyros, we've got some investigating to do.
Lithium Powered: Batteries are the heart of any world cruising yacht. It's what powers everything from our radar for spotting storms to our navigation gear and satellite communications. Right now UNDRA has a large AGM house batter bank. Which is ok but not optimal.
Kite Power: The vessel was designed for and reinforced for a kite. Now we need to find the right one.
Hybrid Comfort, Extended Range: Right now she has solar, wind generators, a high output alternator and an efficient diesel engine. Ideally, we want to pair all of that with an electric motor for even greater autonomy. But so far, we haven't found the perfect set up.

The Mission Ahead

This marks the beginning of our next great adventure, exploring the world from the Arctic to the Antarctic and everything in between. Documenting life in extreme latitudes, and sharing stories from the most remote corners of the planet.

As always, we’re inviting you aboard for the journey, the challenges and the transformation of this vessel as we prepare her for the wild.