About the Boat
Old hull. New soul.
About the Boat
Old hull. New soul.
Old hull. New soul.
Old hull. New soul.
Born in Greece: The DROMOR Discovery 3000 was crafted in 1992 by the reputable DROMOR shipyard in Markopoulo, Attica. Built with care and attention to detail, she was made to last — and she has.
A life of charter: For many years, she served proudly as a charter yacht for KAVAS YACHTING, being among the first members of their fleet — introducing many to the joy of sailing in Greece.
Abandoned but not forgotten: In 2021, I acquired the boat from my friend Vangelis Kavas, founder of KAVAS YACHTING, and first saw her in a dusty corner of a boatyard in Koropi. She had seen better days — weathered, worn, and still beautiful.
A new chapter: With vision and care, her new journey began — not as a forgotten hull, but as a boat with stories still to tell.
We've upgraded systems, interiors, and sailing performance. Take a look!
| Model | DROMOR Discovery 3000 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1992 |
| Type | Sloop |
| LOA | 10m |
| LWL | 9.15m |
| Beam | 3m |
| Draft | 1.6m |
| Displacement | 4500kg |
| Ballast | 1600kg |
| Keel | Fin keel |
| Engine | Yanmar 3GM30F (27HP) |
| Fuel | 85L |
| Water | 240L |
| Mainsail | 30m² |
| Genoa | 25m² |
Not a racer, but a true sailor's companion. With a comfortable cruising speed of around 6.8 knots and a solid hull design, she feels steady and predictable under sail.
Balanced sail plan: Her sails are well-matched to her weight, offering just the right amount of power for exciting yet manageable sailing. She responds nicely to the helm, even in rising winds.
Stability at its core: Thanks to her ballast, she handles well and stays composed — making her perfect for coastal Greek waters, where conditions shift quickly.
Smooth ride: Motion at sea is gentle and forgiving. You won’t feel every wave — an advantage on longer passages. Guests stay comfortable, even if they’re new to sailing.
Reliable engine: When the wind drops, her Yanmar engine runs quietly and efficiently, burning just ~2L/hour at cruising RPMs.
She’s not just a boat — she’s your partner on the water.
The boat is named Water Mellon.
Not a typo of “watermelon” — the name is a playful reinterpretation of the Elvish word “mellon”, meaning “friend”, as in the riddle at the gates of Moria: “Say ‘friend’ and enter.”
So, Water Mellon means “friend of the water.”
And if you're wondering about the boat’s favorite drink... it’s beer. Always beer.
First sight: The boat had already spent nearly a decade in that boatyard — tired, silent, and clearly in need of care.
But it was love at first sight. She had character, history, and lines that stirred something inside me. I knew we could bring her back. And so, we started...