A PLACE IN THE SUN recently completed a comprehensive two-year refit and reconfiguration in 2022 of nearly $4m. During the refit, a new main deck master stateroom, with ensuite head, was created giving this Broward a unique 5 stateroom layout with 13 guest berths. The layout includes two master staterooms, 1 VIP stateroom, 1 twin stateroom with Pullman, and bunk stateroom with four single berths. She is capable of carrying 5 crew onboard in the newly refit captain and crew quarters. The yacht is configured to support private cruising or significant charter business.
Read the press release from Northrop & Johnson.
Major changes completed during the refit include an added aft deck stairway, installed new radar arch, mast, and hardtop, reconfiguration of the flybridge with new bar, cabinets, grills, seating areas, two Jacuzzis, and new audio video throughout the yacht. This yacht is effectively new due to the extensive refit performed where almost every surface was touched and improved.
REFIT HIGHLIGHTS
The main salon has been reconfigured with a new bar, dining banquet, living area, and new floor-to-ceiling cabinet storage added around the stairway. All wood and wood veneer throughout the entire boat was replaced or refinished to new condition. All new wallpaper, carpet, stone countertops, ceiling headliners, lighting, soft goods and bedding, window shades and drapes, and furnishings were added. New custom handmade foam mattresses were provided for all berths. New Headhunter toilets were installed in the bathrooms throughout the boat.
The yacht has an amazing audio/video system, including KVH Direct satellite television, Savant audio sound throughout, Apple TV, Modulus movie storage and streaming, a TV in every stateroom, and two large TVs in the salon (78” and 55”). A new Kymeta U8 satellite system drives the internet for the yacht along with cell-based Wi-Fi.
Significant work has been completed in the engine room, with main engines and generators being updated and serviced, many parts being new or refurbished, new batteries, new fuel transfer pumps, new engine room gauges, hydraulics serviced, new water pumps, new watermakers, an additional chiller added, HVAC system completely overhauled, new AC blowers added throughout the boat, new hot water heaters, new electrical transformers, new Cablemaster shore power rig and cables, new lighting, new ceiling treatments, new gangway, and significant painting and polishing.
The pilothouse/flybridge navigation centers have been completely upgraded with new Garmin screens and radar, gauges, radios and antennas, new electric engine controls, and other improvements.
The exterior changes include the addition of a new sun pad and railing on the bow of the boat, along with a new bow bench seat and dining area. All ship’s windows have been removed, resealed and V-Kool applied throughout. New bollards have been added on the aft end for towing and securing the yacht.
See the “Vessel Specifications” document for considerably more detail.
AUCTION PROCESS: A bid deposit of $50,000 is required. Bidding will open at the reserve price of $500,000.
