1997 Palmer Johnson 142' (43.31 m) Custom
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Refit Year: 2021 LADY J
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Flag of Registry: Cayman Islands
Port of Registry: nassau, bahamas
- Motor Yachts
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Aluminum Hull
- HIN/IMO: 8979269
- Stock #: d8842318-efd6-ec11-a7b5-000d3a37fcd8
Description
Sunshine Cruising Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Northrop and Johnson. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: 8979269
Stock #: d8842318-efd6-ec11-a7b5-000d3a37fcd8
LOA: 142' 1'' (43.31 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1997
Refit Year: 2021
Beam: 24' 11''
Draft Max: 6' 7''
Cabins: 5
Sleeps: 12
Single Berths: 2
Twin Berths: 2
Double Berths: 3
Queen Berths: 2
King Berths: 3
On Deck Master: Yes
Heads: 7
Crew Cabins: 5
Crew Sleeps: 9
Maximum Speed: 17 Knots
Cruise Speed: 12 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Aluminum
Hull Shape: Semi Displacement
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Stabilizers: Zero Speed
Stabilizers Brand: Quantum
Fuel Tank: 13000 Gallons (49210 Liters)
Fresh Water: 2000 Gallons (7570 Liters)
Holding Tank: 13000 Gallons
Gross Tonnage: 389
Displacement: 198 tonnes
Classification: ABS
MCA Certified: Yes
Interior Designer: Terence Disdale
Builder: Palmer Johnson
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Caterpillar
- Engine Model: C32 ACERT
- Engine Year: 2021
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 1625.00
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1553.00
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Caterpillar
- Engine Model: C32 ACERT
- Engine Year: 2021
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 1625.00
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1553.00
Full Details
OVERVIEW AND HIGHLIGHTS
LADY J is in exceptionally good condition and boasts extensive upgrades and luxurious custom furnishings and fabrics with beautiful Cuban Mahogany raised paneling throughout. With classic styling inside and out, modern entertainment systems and an extensive assortment water toys, LADY J is the star of the charter fleet.
Highlights:
1. Brand new Caterpillar engines (with option for warranty extendable to 2031) and ZF transmissions installed in 2021
2. Palmer Johnson pedigree with ABS classification and MCA certification
3. Major 5 year ABS classification survey completed in 2021
4. One of the best charter yachts in her class; large book of business ongoing for future revenue
5. Quantum Zero Speed stabilizers
6. 5 staterooms with master on the main deck
7. Massive inventory of water sports equipment and toys
8. Consistently maintained and upgraded over the years
9. Shallow draft for easy cruising in the Bahamas
10. Generator engine replaced Dec 2023
ACCOMMODATIONS
LADY J accommodates up to 12 guests in five staterooms. LADY J is configured with a king master stateroom, two queen staterooms, and two twin staterooms with trundles. For guest flexibility, the two twin staterooms are convertible to King-sized beds. Each stateroom boasts luxurious soft goods and linens. Every guest stateroom has a full entertainment system that includes flat screen TV/DVD/CD and IPOD connections, full time internet connection with WiFi, generous storage, and en-suite bathrooms, including a shower and tub.
The spacious and private master stateroom is full beam and located on the main deck. Upon entering through the owner's office to starboard one will find a desk, multiple hanging lockers and a small drinks refrigerator. Continuing forward through the private office, one reaches the master stateroom with king size bed, large sofa to starboard and her vanity to port. Additional hanging locker storage, a TV and entertainment system are found on the aft wall in front of the bed. His and her bathrooms have separate showers, separate toilet/bidet areas and a large Jacuzzi tub.
Down a beautiful spiral staircase is the marble guest foyer, leading to four well-appointed guest staterooms.
The forward guest staterooms are identical with twin berths and trundles, entertainment centers, hanging lockers, and ensuite heads with shower and bath. The starboard guest stateroom provides service access to the crew area. Each of these twin staterooms are easily converted to King-sized beds to accommodate a wider variety of guest needs.
Further aft are two identical guest staterooms, each with queen size berths, entertainment centers, hanging lockers, and en-suite bathrooms with shower and bath.
All guest staterooms have ample storage, hanging closets, and vanity/desk area.
CONSTRUCTION
Hull, superstructure, tanks and rub rail are constructed of aluminum alloy. The beautiful teak decks have all been replaced under the current ownership.
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
General
BUILDER: Palmer Johnson
YEAR: 1997; Refit 2021
LOA: 43.3m (142ft 1 in)
BEAM: 7.6m (24ft 11 in)
DRAFT: 2m (6ft 7 in)
CLASSIFICATION: ABS & MCA Compliant
GROSS TONS 389 Tons
NET TONS: 116 Tons
DESIGNER: Tom Fexas
NAVAL ARCHITECT: Tom Fexas/ Palmer Johnson
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Terence Disdale
HULL COLOR: White
Capacities
CRUISE SPEED: 12.5 Knots (approx)
MAXIMUM SPEED: 17.2 knots (approx)
RANGE: 3000 nm (approx) @ 10 knots (1450 rpm, 10% fuel remaining- 38.75 gph)
FUEL CAPACITY: 49,205 Liters (12,998 US Gallons)
WATER CAPACITY: 7,570 Liters (1,999 US Gallons)
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 63 gph @ 12.5 knots; 96 gph @ 14.5 knots; 145 ghp @17.2 knots
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
2 x GE “Profile”, ovens (new 2018)
GE Profile microwave
Miele Induction Cooktop (new 2020)
Industrial dishwasher
Miele dishwasher
2 x Sub Zero refrigerators
2 x Sub Zero freezers
2 x Espresso machines
2 x Miele washing machines
2 x Miele dryers
MACHINERY
ENGINES: 2 x Caterpillar 1625 HP “D” rated
ENGINE MODEL: C32 ACERT
ENGINE HOURS: Port: 1,553 hrs, Starboard: 1,553 hrs (July 16, 2024)
WARRANTY: Option to extend to 2031
FUEL: Diesel
PROPULSION: Propeller & Shaft
GEARBOXES: New ZF 3050 transmissions with 2.952:1 ratio
STEERING: Pilothouse and both wing stations
STABILIZERS: Quantum Zero Speed Stabilizers
Generators
GENERATORS: 2 x Northern Lights, 66 KW, 60 HZ, 1800 RPM, 120/ 208 Volt, Single/three phase with sound shields
Remanufactured engine in 2023
New electrical ends in 2018
GENERATOR HOURS: Port: 1,100 hrs, Stbd: 1,100 hrs (July 16, 2024)
Electricity
ELECTRICITY: AC 120/ 208 Volt, 60 Cycle
SHORE POWER: Atlas 73 KVA
BATTERIES: Yes
Air Conditioning
Flow Marine Compressors (replaced 2018)
Air Handlers in each section of the vessel
Other Machinery
Steering stations: Pilothouse and both wing stations.
Bow thrusters: 20", approx. 80 hp with proportional control at console and wing station.
Watermaker: 2 x 2,000 GPD Sea Recovery (with UV filter)
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
2 x Starlink communication & internet system
Pains Wessex EPIRB
HP Fax/ Printer/ Scanner
Toshiba Strata telephone system
Furuno DSC VHF radio
VHF radio - Sailor
VSAT - Sailor 900 (New Aug 2019) with WIFI
Fleet 55
SAT C - Sailor
Satellite TV System – TWO - Intellian TVRO Antennas networked
New Digital Video Surveillance System with 5 Cameras and hard drive
2 x GPS for navigation equipment and phones
SSB radio - Sailor (new 2018)
ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT
DVD and CD library
DSS Satellite TV - Europe/USA/Bahamas/Caribbean
Wii and XBOX 360, huge assortment of games
Main Salon: Runco 50" retractable plasma television, NAD amp receiver with DVD/ CD player, Sony 4 sets speakers, I-pod docking station, AppleTV
Skylounge: 50" retractable LG plasma television, Viso 5 receiver amp/ DVD/CD player, Sony HiFi VCR, Sony 4 sets speakers, I-pod docking station, AppleTV
Master Stateroom: 32” Samsung flat screen television, NAD amp receiver with DVD/CD player, Sony HiFi VCR, Sony 4 sets speakers, I-pod docking station.
Guest Staterooms: 20" Sharp flat screen television, NAD amp receiver with DVD/ CD player, Sony 4 sets speakers, I-pod docking station. Palm Beach guest stateroom has a Denon received with DVD/CD player.
Crew quarters/ Captain's cabin: 15" Phillips VCR television, NAD amp receiver with DVD/CD
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
Helm
Radar: JRC JMA 5300MK2 (2 x Xband)
VHF: Furuno FM 8900s
Wind / Met: B&G H3000 controller
Autopilot: Simrad AP70
FU: Simrad FU80
AIS: Furuno FA170
GPS: Furuno P3007
GPS: Furuno GP 32
CCTV: Montavue 8 channel 4k H265
Captain’s Desk
NAVTEX: Furuno NX-700
SAT-C: Sailor 6006 message terminal
VHF: Furuno FM 8900s
MF/HF: Sailor 6301 controller
Navigation computers
Transas: Transas Navi sailor 4000 software version 3.00.340
Nobletec: Time zero – Software version 4.1.0.51
DECK EQUIPMENT
2 x 330 pound Pool N anchors
2 x Maxwell hydraulic windlasses
2 x 450' of 5/8" galvanized chain
Crane on bow for 2 wave runners/ storage
4 meter Sanguinetti passerelle
2 x Marquipt with teak treads sea stair
2 x Maxwell VWC3500 hydraulic, on aft deck
SAFETY, FIRE AND SECURITY EQUIPMENT
27 x adult and 4 children size USCG and Solas approved life jackets
4 x 30" life rings
31 x ASE emergency escape hoods
12 x type 2 inshore life jackets
Carbon monoxide detectors in guest cabins
ACR searchlights
EEBD in engine room
2 x Fire fighting suits
Carlisle and Finch searchlight
Audible and visual indicators
Detection system for: fire, water, smoke, bilge water level and fuel overfill
2 x 20-man Switlik Solas A life rafts in canisters, offshore survival packages
TENDER AND WATERSPORT EQUIPMENT
14' Aquascan Jet tender with a Yamaha engine
2 x Yamaha wave runners (2019)
4 x Kayak
2 x SUPs
Array of water toys
Array of fishing equipment
Exercise Equipment
Scuba dive gear and Bauer dive tank compressor
REFIT HISTORY
2024
Stabilizers - complete rebuild of fin actuators
ABS - dry docking survey (in process)
Sand blast and re-cat black and grey tanks
2023
Remanufactured generator engines installed
4,000 hr service on stabilizers
Partial repaint
2 x Startlink internet antennas
2022
New Gyro Sphere
2021
Replace Main Engines and transmissions. Full factory warranty, extendable to 2031
ABS Special Survey completed – 5 years
All running gear bearings and seals replaced
New Stability Book
Major service to Quantum Stabilizers
AB Model 310 Jet Tender added to inventory (2019 Model)
2020
Teak replaced- main deck, swim platform and steps
2018
Teak replaced -Bridge deck, Portuguese Bridge and steps to fore deck
Repaint topsides - Luu Marine
Replaced generator electrical ends
Galley remodel- including all new appliances
New Flow Marine A/C Chillers
REMARKS
LADY J was always one of the best boats to ever come out of the world renowned Palmer Johnson Yard. She has an enduring interior and has been continually upgraded. The biggest upgrade recently was the new Caterpillar C32 engines and ZF transmissions, but the overall maintenance schedule has assured that LADY J is always ready for her owner or charter guests to enjoy.
LADY J is US built.
EXCLUSIONS
30’ Intrepid towed tender
Owner’s personal items, including 2 sets of slalom skis and ski rope
Crew personal items
A complete list of exclusions is available upon request.
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
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