Xplorer Yachts | Expedition Yacht Design, Technology & Innovation
By Paul Madden
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The expedition yachting podcast for owners, designers, builders, and maritime professionals. Host Paul Madden - a lifelong sailor and expedition yacht specialist - brings you inside the world of explorer vessels, superyacht conversions, wind-assisted propulsion, and cutting-edge maritime technology.
From technical tours of standby vessels in Norway to conversations with the designers behind iconic superyachts like MALTESE FALCON and BLACK PEARL, each episode delivers insider access to the expedition yachting sector you won't find anywhere else.
Topics include: expedition yacht design, wind-powered hybrid yachts, DynaRig and wingsail technology, hydro-generation, long-range global cruising, yacht conversions, shipyard tours, and the history of ocean exploration.
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| Episode | Date |
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Ken Freivokh on Designing MALTESE FALCON & BLACK PEARL - DynaRig Superyacht Innovation
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Jan 10, 2026 |
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The History of Expedition Yachts: From Magellan to Modern Explorer Vessels
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Inside an Ulstein 719-R Standby Vessel: Bridge & Engine Room Tour (Norway)
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Espen Oeino on ECO, OCTOPUS & REV Ocean - The Largest Expedition Superyachts
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Building the World's First Wind-Powered Hybrid Expedition Yacht
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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Wind Propulsion Tech for Expedition Yachts: Wingsails, Kites & Flettner Rotors
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Jan 03, 2026 |
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Next-Gen Wind-Powered Global Expedition Yachts: Design & Technology
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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Hydro-Generation for Expedition Yachts: Powering Long-Range Ocean Crossings
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Technical Tour of legendary 172' ex-NOAA Research ship
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Serious Ice-Class Search & Rescue Vessel for Conversion
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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63m /206ft Technical Tour of Norwegian Stand-By vessel on North Sea Duty
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Dec 28, 2025 |
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Wealthy Americans Built the Largest Yachts in the World. Part 2 of The History of Expedition Yachts
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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Best Conversions for the Expedition Mission
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Converting an OSV into an Expedition Yacht
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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207 ft Search & Rescue Ship is being Converted into Expedition Yacht Yacht
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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DOOMSDAY YACHTS vs BUNKERS with Paul Madden at Xplorer Yachts (Extended Version)
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Paul Madden discusses expedition yacht conversions with Chuck Levert of Edison Chouest at TampaShip
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Wind-Powered Expedition Yacht Can Operate with Zero Emissions while Generating Electricity
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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Wind is Back! World's First Wind-Assisted Diesel-Electric Expedition Yacht
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Dec 13, 2025 |
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Built during the Cold War, this 323' NOAA research ship appeared to have covert mission capabilities
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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The Bow Wars: X-Bow vs. Axe Bow
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Dec 12, 2025 |