Sometimes in life, things just work out right, don’t they? Tea and biscuits. Wimbledon and strawberries. Morecambe & Wise. When I stepped on board Aquastar 57, INCONNUE for the first time, she was intrinsically just… well… right. Her elegant stance, bow slightly cocked in the air. Swathes of golden teak (from 2024) — and it’s as sustainable as can be. An original, beautiful tartan carpet sets off her immaculate, rich timber cabinetry and greets you as you walk through those massive, beautifully varnished aft saloon doors. These, of course, fold all the way back and are indicative of the substantial quality of this mini superyacht. She is exceptionally well presented, fully and comprehensively equipped, and has an engine room that would, honestly, shame the RNLI. A very special Aquastar 57.ConstructionRCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC or RCDII (2013/53/EU as appropriate (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A – “Ocean” for 8 persons on board. Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:A glass reinforced plastic moulding constructed to Lloyds Register of Shipping recommendations and a modern Lloyds approved moulding factory using the latest Isophthalic gelcoat, woven cloth reinforcing and balsa cored topsides for extra stiffness and insulation. Stringers, water tanks, main bulkheads, and engine settings are moulded to the hull; 3 x water tight bulkheads. Blue gelcoat finish to hull & topsides. Ivory gelcoat finish to superstructure. Bulwark surrounding decks. Walk around side decks. Non-slip decking. Transom-bathing platform. Teak laid side decks, fore deck and flybridge (new Moody Deck system in Myanmar non[1]plantation close grain teak – fitted at Berthon January 2024 with full caulk). Solid teak capping rail (sanded February 2024). Fully opening Cherry wood doors in gloss varnish to aft saloon bulkhead. Side windows and radar arch joint re-beaded (February 2024). Red antifouling (March 2026). New shaft, hull, tab and thruster anodes (March 2026).Seacocks checked and one replaced as required (March 2026).White boot top line.MachineryEngine & Gearboxes:2 x Caterpillar 865hp C15 ACERT diesel engines.Stainless steel exhaust elbows.Underwater main engine exhaust.Dual fuel filters for main engines; Separ fuel filter audible alarm units.Main engine sea strainers.Caterpillar MPD digital engine monitoring displays.Twin Disc Quick Shift EC-300 single lever controls – with trolling valves for low-speed operation.2 x Twin Disc MGX-5114A marine transmissions. Fuel manifold for engines and generator fuel supply and return. Maintenance & Performance:Engine hours: c.679/678 in March 2026.Cruising Speed: 14 - 18 knots approx. (loaded). Max Speed: 21 knots approx. Engines serviced March 2026. Shafts drawn February 2024, bearings and seals replaced. Engine mounts replaced (February 2024). Propulsion & Steering:Power-assisted Sea-Star hydraulic steering.30” 5-bladed bronze propellers.2½” propeller shafts.Dripless Tides Marine shaft seals & pickup valves (February 2024).New shaft & cutlass bearings (February 2024).Rope cutters (February 2024).R&D couplings.ABT-TRAC hydraulic stabilisers (plus powerpack for stabilisation at rest).ABT hydraulic 50HP bow and stern thrusters with proportionate controls.Electro-hydraulic Bennett trims tabs, with controls and indicators to both helms.Electrical SystemsVoltage Systems:24V ships battery systems with 12V droppers/converters.220V ring main with shore power (2 x supplies), plus 2 x Kohler generators.Primary DC link box with HRC fuse links for all high-capacity DC circuits and incorporating shunt and voltage take off to panel incorporating maintained supplies for bilge pumps etc.DC control and distribution panel compromising: Combined digital voltmeter, ammeter, and A/hr meter for service battery with switchable voltage readout for starter batteries; Magnetic circuit breakers.Manual switch panel for navigation and critical systems. Battery Banks:Mastervolt AGM batteries.24V 400Ah deep cycle service battery system (replaced February 2024).24V port and starboard starter battery systems for main engines. Port batteries replaced February 2025.Diode isolator for generator start batteries.Remote emergency start battery crossover.Heavy duty battery isolator switches. Battery Chargers:24V 50A Advanced battery charger for main battery with remote voltage sensing.Mastervolt battery charger 24/60-3.Mastervolt charger/inverter.Mastervolt Combi easy display to saloon bulkhead.2 x 16A isolating transformers. Alternators:Alternators mounted to both engines. Generator:Port-mounted Kohler 9kVa /50Hz generator. Engine hours: c.920 in March 2026. Engine serviced March 2026. Starboard-mounted Kohler 16kVa / 50 Hz generator. Engine hours: c.682 in March 2026. Engine serviced March 2026. Exhaust/water separator. Shore Power:Shore inlets to aft cockpit, with multiple shore power cables. Other Electrical:Raymarine infra-red cameras at aft cockpit linked to plotter screens.Solar panels.Charging circuit.Plumbing SystemsFresh Water & Water Heating System:Pressurised 24V DC water system.Fresh water outlet in engine room.Water heater with engine coolant heater exchanger.Seacocks on all underwater through hull fittings.Additional AC standby fresh water pump.Water filters to galley and ice maker supplies. Watermaker:Aquafresh AF600AC water-maker (90lph capacity) with auto flushing system. Bilge Pumps:The craft is divided into 3 x watertight compartments: forward bilge, machinery space, and the aft hold.The forepeak drains overboard. The machinery space and aft hold is fitted with 5 x automatic electric bilge pumps.2 x Automatic electric bilge pumps with float switches in forward bilge.TankageFuel:Total capacity of 5,450l in keel tank and 2 x wing tanks made in marine-grade aluminium and GRP.Fuel fills port and starboard.Tank monitoring. Fresh Water:Total capacity of 1,000l.Tank monitoring. Grey/Blackwater Holding Tanks:1 x 212 litre capacity greywater holding tank in GRP with deck and macerator pump-outs.1 x 212 litre capacity blackwater holding tank in GRP with deck and macerator pump-outs.Navigation EquipmentPilothouse: Electronic engine controls and colour instruments.2 x Raymarine Axiom 12 Pro S (Touch & Keyed) colour multifunction displays (March 2023), linked to Raymarine Cyclone open array radar scanner (new April 2026).Raymarine Network Switching, cabling & SeaTalk NG network cabling (March 2023).Raymarine Raystar 1550 10Hz GPS/Glonass (March 2023).iTC-5 Tranducer Converter (allows Depth & STW to be displayed on Axiom MFD) (March 2023).Navionics Platinum + cartography – UK, Ireland & Holland (March 2023).Raymarine AIS700 Transponder (March 2023).Raymarine Axiom RV+ 9” back-up plotter fitted at navigation desk to port (March 2023).Navionics cartography for RV+ – UK, Ireland (March 2023).Ray 90 DSC VHF radio (March 2023).Raymarine Evolution Autopilot Pack (March 2023).Raymarine i70 Multi instrument display (March 2023).Raymarine Tridata instrument display (March 2023).Raymarine i60 Wind instrument display (March 2023).Plastimo steering compass.ITT Jabsco spotlight controls. Flybridge:Raymarine Axiom 12 Pro RVX (Touch & Keyed) colour multifunction display (March 2023).Ray 90 DSC VHF radio (March 2023).Raymarine Pilot Control head (March 2023). Raymarine i70, Tridata, compass, autopilot. Communications Equipment: 2 x Ray 90 DSC VHF radio (March 2023). Transducers & Network:RV300 Series Transducers (March 2023).3D mapping to TDXs (September 2024); including STNG T Connector, NMEA2000 cable, STNG Backbone cable, STNG to NMEA2000 Adapter cable (March 2023).Domestic EquipmentGalley:Stainless steel full-size oven at lower level.Combination microwave, grill, oven at eye level.Stainless steel sinks (InSinkErator food waste disposal unit to second sink).Hans-Grohe tap (renewed February 2024). Concealed dishwasher.Whirlpool 4-zone induction hob.Isotherm refrigerator.Broan waste compactor rubbish bin.Grey Corian worktops to galley.Concealed extractor fan.Opening galley window.Crockery, glasses, etc. Heads/Showers:Fresh water hot and cold shower on swim platform.2 x Quiet-flush freshwater marine WCs.2 x Showers with pressure-balanced shower valves and side jets.Chromed electrically heated towel rails to both heads. Heating & Ventilation:Marine Air reverse-cycle air conditioning system – 2 x compressors.24V DC engine room ventilation. Entertainment:Rise/fall Avtex 32” Smart Full HD TV to saloon (March 2023).Fusion RA770 (March 2023).Audio system to saloon and flybridge.Clarion stereos to master and forward cabins. Lighting:Interior and exterior courtesy lighting.Halogen downlights on flybridge and aft deck.Reading lights throughout.Chart light with overhead red night lens.240V and 24V fluorescent lighting in engine room and lazarette.Navigation lights.Bulwark lights.Night Watch pilot lights in wheelhouse.AccommodationDescription of layout from forwards:Interior joinery in satin-finished varnished cherrywood.Blue Alcantara trim to interior furnishings. Forward Cabin:Designer bedspread.King size walk around bed.Cedar lined hanging lockers.Built in drawer storage.Reading lights and overhead recessed down-lights.2 x Opening port-lights with screens.Luxury carpeting.Aircon, heating, stereo, skylight hatch. Forward Starboard Heads: Varnished teak cabinetry and lockers.Grey marbled Corian worktop with inset basin and mixer tap. Dressing mirror.Powered ventilator and opening port-light.Chromed heated towel rail and grab-rails, with full WC fixtures.Vacu-flush WC.Separate shower stall with teak grating, folding shower door, and side shower jets. Port Guest Twin Cabin: 2 x Single berths (upper berth halves for easier lower berth access).Designer spreads.Built in storage.Cedar lined hanging locker.Opening port light Privacy blind.Combination washer/dryer fitted to bunk cabin. Owner’s Cabin:Designer spread.King-size walk around bed.Cedar-lined hanging lockers.Built in drawer storage.2 x Opening port-lights with screens.Privacy curtains.Luxury carpeting.Custom desk with storage and pouffe.Aircon, heating, stereo. Owner’s En-suite Heads: Grey marbled Corian countertop with inset basin and mixer tap.Separate shower stall with teak grating, folding shower door, and side shower jets.Varnished teak cabinetry and lockers.Mirrored vanity with storage.Powered ventilator and opening port-light.Chromed heated towel rail.Vacu-flush WC. Main Saloon Lounge: Blue Alcantara fixed sofa.Fixed extending table, with drinks storage.High gloss varnished doors to aft deck (open to full width).Windows tempered glass.Venetian blinds to all windows.Storage cabinets & storage under settee.Concealed entertainment centre with TV (on powered lift) and AV system.8 x Place settings & glassware.U-Line icemaker to main saloon – just by aft bulkhead doors.Isotherm drawer refrigerator concealed in starboard cabinet.Fusion DAB Bluetooth stereo. Galley:Set to port side at helm level.Full low oven, induction hob, macerator, rubbish compactor, dishwasher.Double stainless-steel sink with mixer tap.U-shaped layout with combination oven at eye level, and opening window.Full cherry wood cabinetry.Grey marbled Corian worktops and hard-wearing laminated teak-effect galley sole. Forward Wheelhouse and Helm Console:Blue Alcantara bench helm seat.Blue Alcantara L-shaped guest seating at navigation table to port.Hinged footrest.Pantographing door to starboard side deck.Chart stowage and drawers for manuals.Luxury carpeting in Tartan.Stairway access to lower level.Interior stair to flybridge via opening deck-hatch, with varnished teak treads.CoolZone freezer concealed in cupboard beneath helm bench. Lazarette: Large spacious storage area.Access to engine room via watertight bulkhead door.Watermaker.Deck EquipmentTeak-laid decking in Myanmar non-plantation teak (Feb 2024) - supplied by Moody Decking and fitted by Berthon.Access door to starboard side deck from interior helm position.Starboard and port side gates.Windshield made from tempered safety glass.Heavy duty windshield wiper/washer with intermittent operation.Stainless steel bow rail & stainless-steel hand rails.Bulwark fairleads.Two fender lockers on foredeck.Fresh water wash-down forward and aft.Polished stainless steel removable swim ladder stowed in lazarette.Transom hot & cold shower (September 2024).Besenzoni triple-axis dinghy handling crane. Aft Cockpit:Upgraded hi-gloss teak folding table.Moulded central seat with cushions inboard of twin transom gates.Overhanging roof with navy canvas covers to enclose area completely.Roof lighting and stair lighting.Teak-laid decking in Myanmar non-plantation teak (Feb 2024) - supplied by Moody Decking and fitted by Berthon.Port side storage lockers moulded into surrounds.Upgraded port and starboard seats in hi-gloss teak, with access/storage below.Diesel tank fillers recessed under teak locker lids. Flybridge:Direct access from lower helm position via internal stair, with locking hatch, plus external stair from aft.Access to stairs descending to aft.Bench at console with storage below.Custom curved windshield with polished stainless-steel frame.Upholstered U-shaped seating and hi-gloss teak table.Solar panels.Port fore and aft seat adjusts to make sun lounger.Polished stainless steel handrails.Storage lockers.Antenna arch mast.Sunbathing cushions to area port of console.Flybridge electric BBQ, sink with hot & cold tap and U-Line icemaker.Teak-laid decking in Myanmar non-plantation teak (Feb 2024) - supplied by Moody Decking and fitted by Berthon. Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:Hydraulic Maxwell windlass with chain and 20kg stainless steel anchor, with remote.Stainless steel anchor mounts.Kedge anchor with 10m chain and 70m warp.Bow, spring and stern cleats.Powered capstans port and starboard (upgrade) with foot switch and built in roller fairleads on aft deck.Stainless steel cleats.Fenders and warps. Covers, Canvas & Cushions:Fixed roof above aft deck Windscreen and helm door camel-coloured sunscreen covers.Forward sunpad and sofa sunpads to forward flybridge area.Flybridge seating cushions and aft cockpit seating cushions, all in grey fabric.Aft canvas enclosure in sectioned Navy Sunbrella Plus acrylic canvas with Crystal Clear windows, roll-up panels and zip out doors (all new January 2026). Tender & Outboard:Avon Rover 340, Yamaha 25hp PTT, 4-stroke, reupholstered February 2025.Easy launch/recovery via Besenzoni triple-axis dinghy handling crane.Safety EquipmentRaymarine camera CCTV system to stern and engine room.Novec S engine room fire suppression system (serviced March 2025).Ocean Safety Ocean Regatta ISO 8-person liferaft (next service date March 2028).Remote solenoid shut offs for fuel to engines and generators.Sat 2 406 MHz EPIRB.6 x Handheld fire extinguishers (serviced March 2025).Offshore flare pack (in service).Safe fitted. Fire-Fighting Equipment:Fire alarm.Novec S engine room fire suppression system (inspected/tested April 2026).Manual fire extinguishers throughout accommodation (serviced/renewed April 2026).