“LADY J”
1997 Palmer Johnson Motor Yacht for Sale
$7,995,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
$7,995,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
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. SEE AT 2024 FORT LAUDERDALE INTL. BOAT SHOW.
Name | LADY J |
Price | $7,995,000 |
Year | 1997 |
Length Overall | 142 ft |
Draft | 6.58 ft |
Beam | 24.92 ft |
Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL, US |
Hull Material | Aluminum |
Power | 1625 HP |
Fuel | diesel |
Hours | 1553 |
Make | Caterpillar |
Model | C32 Acert |
Type | Inboard |
Power | 1625 HP |
Fuel | diesel |
Hours | 1553 |
Make | Caterpillar |
Model | C32 Acert |
Type | Inboard |
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 and ZF transmissions installed in 20212. Palmer Johnson pedigree with ABS classification and MCA certification3. Major 5 year ABS classification survey completed in 20214. One of the best charter yachts in her class; large book of business ongoing for future revenue5. Quantum Zero Speed stabilizers6. 5 staterooms with master on the main deck7. Massive inventory of water sports equipment and toys8. Consistently maintained and upgraded over the years9. Shallow draft for easy cruising in the Bahamas 10. Remanufactured generators with zero hours (12/1/2023)
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
CapacitiesCRUISE 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
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
ENGINES: 2 x Caterpillar 1625 HP “D” rated ENGINE MODEL: C32 ACERTENGINE HOURS (July 2024): Port: 1,553 hrs, Starboard: 1,553 hrsFUEL: DieselPROPULSION: Propeller & ShaftGEARBOXES: New ZF 3050 transmissions with 2.952:1 ratio STEERING: Pilothouse and both wing stationsSTABILIZERS: Quantum Zero Speed Stabilizers
GeneratorsGENERATORS: 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 (July 2024): Port: 1,100 hrs Starboard: 1,100 hrs
ElectricityELECTRICITY: AC 120/ 208 Volt, 60 CycleSHORE POWER: Atlas 73 KVABATTERIES: Yes
Air ConditioningFlow Marine Compressors (replaced 2018)Air Handlers in each section of the vessel
Other MachinerySteering 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)
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
2 x GE “Profile”, ovens (new 2018)GE Profile microwaveMiele Induction Cooktop (new 2020)Industrial dishwasherMiele dishwasher2 x Sub Zero refrigerators2 x Sub Zero freezers2 x Espresso machines2 x Miele washing machines2 x Miele dryers
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
2 x Starlink communication and internet systemPains Wessex EPIRBHP Fax/ Printer/ ScannerToshiba Strata telephone systemFuruno DSC VHF radioVHF radio - SailorVSAT - Sailor 900 (New Aug 2019) with WIFIFleet 55SAT C - Sailor Satellite TV System – TWO - Intellian TVRO Antennas networkedNew Digital Video Surveillance System with 5 Cameras and hard drive2 x GPS for navigation equipment and phonesSSB radio - Sailor (new 2018)
ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT
DVD and CD libraryDSS Satellite TV - Europe/USA/Bahamas/CaribbeanWii 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
HelmRadar: JRC JMA 5300MK2 (2 x Xband)VHF: Furuno FM 8900sWind / Met: B&G H3000 controllerAutopilot: Simrad AP70FU: Simrad FU80AIS: Furuno FA170GPS: Furuno P3007GPS: Furuno GP 32CCTV: Montavue 8 channel 4k H265
Captain’s DeskNAVTEX: Furuno NX-700SAT-C: Sailor 6006 message terminal VHF: Furuno FM 8900sMF/HF: Sailor 6301 controller
Navigation computers Transas: Transas Navi sailor 4000 software version 3.00.340Nobletec: Time zero – Software version 4.1.0.51
DECK EQUIPMENT
2 x 330 pound Pool N anchors2 x Maxwell hydraulic windlasses2 x 450' of 5/8" galvanized chainCrane on bow for 2 wave runners/ storage4 meter Sanguinetti passerelle2 x Marquipt with teak treads sea stair2 x Maxwell VWC3500 hydraulic, on aft deck
SAFETY, FIRE AND SECURITY EQUIPMENT
27 x adult and 4 children size USCG and Solas approved life jackets4 x 30" life rings31 x ASE emergency escape hoods12 x type 2 inshore life jacketsCarbon monoxide detectors in guest cabinsACR searchlightsEEBD in engine room2 x Fire fighting suitsCarlisle and Finch searchlightAudible and visual indicatorsDetection system for: fire, water, smoke, bilge water level and fuel overfill2 x 20-man Switlik Solas A life rafts in canisters, offshore survival packages
TENDER AND WATERTOYS
14' 2019 AB Jet tender with a Rotex engine2 x Yamaha wave runners (2019)4 x Kayak2 x SUPs Array of water toysArray of fishing equipmentExercise EquipmentScuba dive gear and Bauer dive tank compressor
REFIT HISTORY
2024
Stabilizers - complete rebuild of fin actuatorsABS - dry docking survey (in process)Sand blast and re-cat black and grey tanks
2023
Remanufactured generator engines installed4,000 hr service on stabilizersPartial repaint2 x Startlink internet antennas
2022New Gyro Sphere
2021Replace Main Engines and transmissions. Full factory warranty, extendable to 2031ABS Special Survey completed – 5 years All running gear bearings and seals replacedNew Stability BookMajor service to Quantum StabilizersAB Model 310 Jet Tender added to inventory (2019 Model)
2020Teak replaced- main deck, swim platform and steps
2018Teak replaced -Bridge deck, Portuguese Bridge and steps to fore deckRepaint topsides - Luu MarineReplaced generator electrical endsGalley remodel- including all new appliancesNew Flow Marine A/C Chillers
2014All new navigation electronics
2010Air Conditioning compressors, duct work and some of the air handlers were replaced.
2009 Quantum At-Anchor stabilizers were installed.
2008Extensive upgrades in a number of areas including new interior/ exterior upholstery, bedspreads/ linens, furniture, large screen TV in the salon, dinnerware, stemware, etc. New additions also include a wet bar and a game table in the skylounge. New VSAT installed. A dining table for 10 on the main aft deck along with the 4 x wicker chairs with ottomans. 2 x lounges added to the sun deck. A crane was installed on the bow where the 2 new wave runners are stowed, leaving all decks clear for guest use.
2007New Northern Lights Generators/ new Air-Conditioning plant. Hull repainted.
2006 Port and starboard engine W6 rebuild to zero hours. Superstructure painted.
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 tenderOwner’s personal items, including 2 sets of slalom skis and ski ropeCrew personal itemsA complete list of exclusions is available upon request.
Disclaimer
Specifications and details of this vessel are provided in good faith for informational purposes only. Data regarding the specifications, operating characteristics and condition of the vessel was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, capacities, consumptions and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided and agrees to instruct his agent or surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price and inventory changes and withdrawal from market without notice.
Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker has been told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot and does not guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.