'NEVER BETTER'

“Never Better” is a stunning and exceptionally well-maintained one-owner Marlow 66E-CB, presenting in true turn-key condition. Built to the highest standards of craftsmanship, she blends timeless Marlow styling with the performance and efficiency that made the 66E one of the most sought-after long-range cruisers in her class.

Her twin Caterpillar C-18 1150 HP engines, twin Onan 29 kW generators, Naiad fin stabilizers, Yacht Controller, and 900 GPH watermaker make her an ideal owner-operator vessel for extended cruising. The teak-and-holly decks, rich joinery, and satin bamboo flooring below showcase the hallmark luxury of Marlow Yachts.

Upgrades & Features

• Boarding doors (4) Forward & Aft, Port & Starboard
• Wing doors, Port & Starboard for wind protection @ anchor
• Day head on Command Bridge
• Bow & Stern Thrusters
• Custom hydraulic transom hatch giving secondary access to lazaretto & engine room
• Water filtration system with ultraviolet light for additional purification
• Yacht Controller
• Granite floor with stainless steel seems in galley and master bath
• Oval Stainless Steel package
• Underwater lights (3)
• V-Kool on all interior windows throughout vessel for temperature reduction
• Wall to wall custom wool carpeting on Command Bridge, entire lower level & all stairwells
• Extended hardtop overhang on upper aft deck
• Custom UV95 sunscreen with carbon fiber hardware for upper aft deck
• All marine grade Grohe plumbing fixtures throughout vessel
• Custom chrome valve covers on engines
• Satellite phone in Command Bridge
• Carbon fiber engine room stringers
• Fresh water wash down both forward & aft
• Handheld shower w/ hot & cold water located on transom
• Saltwater washdown on bow for anchors
• Plow & Danforth Stainless Steel anchors w/ 300′ chain

Vessel Walk Through

Stepping aboard Never Better, a wide teak aft deck designed for entertaining. A large centerline settee and a large teak dining table, with forward and aft boarding doors for easy dock access. The entire area is shaded beneath the bridge deck overhead.

The salon opens to rich high-gloss teak and holly flooring on the main deck and upper command bridge. To starboard, an L-shaped settee surrounds a coffee table, while to port you’ll find elegant bar where counters are finished in Black Galaxy granite with a Sub-Zero wine cooler, U-Line refrigerator, and a TV that rises from a concealed lift. Large windows flood the space with natural light, giving an open, airy feel.

Moving forward and up three steps, the galley sits to port and offers full-size household appliances — GE induction cooktop, Advantium microwave/oven, Fisher Paykel drawer dishwasher, and twin Sub-Zero combo units — all surrounded by Black Galaxy granite countertops and flooring. A raised dinette opposite provides a comfortable place to dine while enjoying panoramic views through the forward windows.

Below, the full-beam master stateroom is midship and features a king-size berth, cedar-lined walk-in closet, and an ensuite head with a vessel sink, an oversized glass-enclosed shower, with heated towel rack. The VIP stateroom, forward, offers a walk-around queen berth with overhead bunks, cedar-lined lockers, and private ensuite head. A Sub-Zero refrigerator with icemaker is conveniently located in the companionway for guests. There is also a twin room with a twin and twin and a half bunk and full ensuite head. The fourth stateroom is a single bunk with a full size Bosch washer and dryer.

Up top, the Command Bridge offers an L-shaped settee, teak table, Sub-Zero refrigerator with ice maker, and two Wolf stainless-steel electric grills, a day head with custom sink, and an oversized extended upper overhang on flybridge for additional shading.

Aft, the crew cabin includes a queen to port, queen to starboard, Isotherm refrigerator, GE microwave, and private head with shower, allowing for comfortable separation between guest and crew quarters.

Aft Deck

The teak-laid aft deck is ideal for alfresco dining or relaxing under way. To Starboard is an entertainment cabinet with an ice maker, refrigerator and flat screen TV.

Features:

• Comfortable centerline seating
• Docking station
• Large teak dining table
• Teak deck
• Flat screen TV
• Boarding doors starboard and port
• Refrigerator with ice maker

Salon

The salon welcomes guests with a rich blend of craftsmanship and comfort. Equipped with a large L Shaped sofa to starboard and two oversized occasional chairs to port with large high gloss cocktail table make this salon perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Forward to starboard is a walk up wet bar with comfortable high back bar stools and extra deep Burl Wood custom cabinets for plenty of storage.

Highlights:

• Teak and Holly flooring with high gloss
• TV in lift cabinet on port side
• Subzero 15″ wine cooler
• Uline 211 5R fridge
• Port and starboard bar counters with Black Galaxy granite

Galley

Located forward of the salon and up three steps, the galley offers full-size home-style appliances, ample prep space, and superb visibility. You can enjoy panoramic views while sitting comfortably in the extra deep custom settee seating with large high gloss teak table.

Equipment & Finishes:

• Black Galaxy granite countertops
• Subzero 700BCI Combo forward and aft
• 36″ GE induction cooktop
• GE Advantium oven/microwave
• Fisher Paykel drawer dishwasher
• Slide out spice rack storage
• Black Galaxy granite flooring with stainless divider

Master Stateroom

The master stateroom is full beam with a king size bed and a stunning Channel Glass lighted mural above the headboard. To port is a comfortable bench seating area with storage cabinets overhead and a large hanging locker aft. On the starboard side you’ll find a very large vanity area along with cabinets above and drawers aft. The head features an elegant raised glass sink and an very spacious shower equipped with towel warmers.

• Full beam master with king size bed
• Large walk in closet on port side
• Flat screen television
• Raised bowl sink in head
• Large shower with Riviera towel warmers
• Full length mirror inside master head door

Companionway

• 24″ Subzero fridge with icemaker

VIP Stateroom

Forward, the VIP stateroom provides comfortable guest accommodations in bright, refined surroundings. Plenty of storage for guests with hanging lockers port and starboard, along with ample drawer storage under the bed.

Features:

• Walk around queen bed
• Overhead bunks
• Large ensuite head
• Cedar lined hanging locker
• Flat screen TV

Port Guest Stateroom

The Port Guest Stateroom offers side by side twin berths with ensuite head and shower stall.

• Bamboo & Ebony flooring
• Light Burl on nightstands with satin finish
• Cream Marfil head counter
• Lighted makeup mirror

Starboard Guest / Laundry

Between the staterooms is a well-lit companionway offering an additional berth, washer/dryer and storage.

• Single berth
• Drawer storage
• Hard panel to close off laundry area
• Flat screen TV
• Full size washer & dryer

Command Bridge

The command bridge functions as both upper helm and social lounge, offering outstanding visibility and comfort. It provides a 360 degree view giving you great sight lines while navigating. Fully equipped with an array of navigational tools including 3 large Garmin Screens, Autopilot, Yacht Controller, VHF radios,and numerous other navigation aids, she is a dream vessel for any owner/captain. There are 2 Stidd captains’ chairs mounted at the helm with all navigational equipment at your fingertips. To port there is a large Subzero refrigerator and to starboard you will find a large seating area with extra deep custom seats, ideal for lounging or dining. Ample storage throughout the entire command bridge.

Highlights:

• Large L settee seating
• Stidd 500X high back chairs
• Large teak high gloss table
• 24″ Subzero fridge with ice maker
• Day head with custom “Octopus” raised bowl sink
• Two Wolf IG15 stainless steel electric grills

Mechanical

• Caterpillar C18 1150 HP Engines (2) Serviced 10/2025 (Approximately 2000 hours each)
• Naiad Stabilizers
• Shafts are 3″ Stainless Steel with 5 Blade Nibral Props
• Sea Chest Style Sea Water Intakes (2) for Engine, Generator and Air Conditioning raw water intakes with the capability of cleaning while afloat, this system is used on very large yachts and commercially.
• Fire Suppressant System in Engine Room
• High Water Alarms Throughout
• All berthing areas have Carbon Monoxide dectectors
• Polished stainless steel engine beds with carbon fiber stringers with soft motor mounts for quite and vibration reduction.
• Engine Room has custom Lead and Foam Sound and Heat Insulation System and noise reduction.
• Engine Room blowers are high volume
• Onan Genrators (2) 21.5 with Sound Shields (Approximately 2050 hours Each)
• Water Maker , Sea Recovery 950 GPD with Ultra Violent light services 7/2025
• Two Fresh water pumps with Accumulator tank
• One Water Heater Tank
• Inverter Outback 3500 as well as charger
• Bow and Stern Thrusters, SIdepower (20 HP) 48V
• Air Intake System is Drypoint Demister
• Oil Change System
• Bilges are gel coated and painted out and show like new
• Naiad stabilizers serviced 9/2025

Electronics

• Autopilot: Simrad AP28 with wireless romote
• Depthsounder: Garmin GSD-24
• Plotter: Garmin 8215 (3)
• Radar: Garmin 1206 XHD
• VHF: Icom M604 (2)
• Garmin Large Screen GPS 8215 Touchscreen (3)
• Garmin AIS – 600 Black Box
• Garmin GXM53XM Satellite Marine Weather
• Garmin Sonar (Digital) GSD-26
• Garmin Depth Sounder, Transducer B175M
• Garmin Cameras in Engine Room Minin HD Dom (3)
• Garmin Cameras onside decks, Flybridge, and Mast (6)
• Garmin remote input device GRID
• Garmin VUS513L JAX – Bahamas
• Garmin VUS011R SW – Florida
• Garmin GSD-24 Digital Black Box Sounder
• Garmin B258 1KWTH Bronze
• Garmin GMR1206XHD 12KW 6′ Array Radar
• FLIR Thermal Camera M324CS
• Simrad AP28 Autopilot Control Head
• Simrad High Current AP Pack
• FLIR M625XP Thermal Imaging Camera System
• KVH Tracvision HD7 SAT TV System
• KVH HR24 HDTV SAT RX/DVR
• Garmin GC10 Camera (3)
• GOST Phantom Insight Alarm System
• GOST Additional key fob
• GeoSat Rogue Wave Ethernet – Wifi
• Starlink System
• AC/DC distribution panel with Magnetic circuit breakers in Pilothouse with AC and DC voltage meters in Pilothouse
• Inverter Outback 3500 as well as charger
• Battery Charger 24V 60 amp
• AGM Batteries
• Battery Parallel switches
• (2) 50 amp Shore Power Inlets with Glendinning Cable masters and starboard both forward and aft
• Isolation Transformers
• Electric Bonding system
• Electrical Panels are backlighted
• HD 7 Sat TV with matching empty dome
• GOST Security System with door sensors, high water alarm, low voltage alarm, motion detector and fire detector
• Aigean Wi-Fi Extender
• Cradle Point COR Broadband wireless router
• Linksys wireless access point
• Search light
• TV Antenna for local stations

Crew Cabin

Finished to the same standards as the guest spaces and accessed privately aft, the crew quarters can easily serve as a fifth stateroom.

Layout & Equipment:

• Port side double width bunk
• Starboard side twin width bunk
• Isotherm fridge
• GE microwave
• Hanging locker
• Ensuite head with shower