2004 Custom Pita Yachts

This 91-foot aluminum expedition sailing yacht combines rugged offshore capability with scientific research infrastructure. Built in 2004 by Custom Pita Yachts, the hull's aluminum construction provides durability for remote operations, while twin 348-horsepower Baudouin diesel engines deliver auxiliary power for extended range cruising under sail.

The layout accommodates five cabins and two heads, providing sleeping quarters for a working crew and scientific team. The yacht features a 20-square-meter modular laboratory space with capacity for up to 10 tons of equipment, along with specialized systems including a hyperbaric chamber, dive compressors, and full dive support infrastructure. Research electronics include multibeam echosounder, underwater drone, satellite communications, AIS, and Iridium connectivity.

The design reflects purpose-built expedition work, with shallow-draft capability enabling access to remote anchorages and reef systems. Extended autonomy supports 10 to 40-day missions with reported range exceeding 6,000 nautical miles. The yacht's aluminum construction and integrated systems make it suited to oceanographic survey work, biodiversity research, and remote logistics operations in challenging marine environments.