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1996 Palmer Johnson 121' (36.88 m) TRI-DECK FB

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

COSTA BRAVA III

The 121 ft Custom motor yacht 'Costa Brava III' was built by "pedigree brand" Palmer Johnson in United States at their Sturgeon Bay, WI shipyard.

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Vessel ID# 2824263    Last Updated: 2025-03-05 09:48:36

FEATURES:
   Full Upgrade of Engine Room
   New SAT TV antenna
   New Washer & Dryer Sets
Notable Upgrades: !!! MAJOR $4,500,000 REFIT WORKS 2020 - 2023 !!!:

$ 6,500,000 USD

5,565,618 Euros
$ 8,889,439 CAD
£ 4,820,523 GBP

Description

MAJOR $4,000,000 (2020 to 2023) INVESTED ON UPGRADED/REFITTED WORKS DONE AT OCEANIKA YACHTS MARINA, MIAMI & BRADFORD MARINE, FORT LAUDERDALE....call or write us for complete detailed massive list of works done. Ready for cruising !!!

OWNER HIGHLY MOTIVATED !! ....

The 121 ft Custom motor yacht 'Costa Brava III' was built by "pedigree brand" Palmer Johnson in United States at their Sturgeon Bay, WI shipyard , she was delivered to her first owner in 1996 and full upgraded & refitted in 2006 at Bradford Marine, Fort Lauderdale by current owner. Now from 2020 to 2023 current owner just finished a second major refit.

This luxury vessel's sophisticate exterior & interior design and engineering is the work of the famous Tom Fexas Yacht Design team who were also responsible for the entire engineering package.

Tom Fexas specifically designed this yacht to be used in the shallow waters of Bahamas and Florida Keys.....draft only 6 feet !!!! PALMER JOHNSON is a "pedigree 100% USA brand !!!......"COSTA BRAVA III" is ready for cruising !!! ....this yacht never has been chartered....only family use by current owner.  "COSTA BRAVA III" was purchased by current owner on 2006 and it was invested $3.0M on upgrades done during 2007 with everything new inside (floors, walls, ceilings, kitchen, electronics, hydraulics, cranes plus a complete new flybridge re-design including Jacuzzi and every equipment and toys needed for a long cruising. This is a unique PALMER JOHNSON 121' !!! Accommodates owner and Ten (10) guests in Five (5) staterooms with their own individual heads. Crew quarters for Seven (7) in three (3) cabins with two heads. Two extra day heads in main salon and sky lounge.

A central spiral staircase runs from the lower guest quarters up to the sky lounge including a food elevator from the kitchen to the main deck.

ABS certified hull super structure. Cruise at 15 knots for a 2000 miles Range.

New marine signature paint job done just in November 2019


!!! MAJOR $4,500,000 REFIT WORKS 2020 - 2023 !!!:

Works done in OCEANIKA YACHTS MARINA, MIAMI:

NEW 2020....full 2 x Nothernlight generators overhaul.

NEW 2020....full new NAVIGATION electronics and computers.

NEW 2020.....full master cabin bathroom upgrade

NEW 2020.....new kitchen top upgrade.

NEW 2021....full 2 x engines overhaul done on both DETROIT DIESEL engines.........10 hours since overhaul .

NEW 2021....full 2 x engine transmissions overhaul done....10 hours since overhaul.

NEW 2021 ....2 x electronic engine operating controls.

NEW 2021......new 2 x washer/dryer sets.

NEW 2021.....full 2 inch real TEKA floor on all the 3 x outside decks

NEW 2021.....full 2 x hydraulic cranes overhaul.

NEW 2021....new SAT TV antenna

NEW 2021.... new backup second electric windlass in bow.

NEW 2021...new full upgrade of engine room: ceiling, walls, LED lights, every pump: fresh water, A/C, diesel transfer,

black water, gray water, etc, etc...

NEW 2021....new ceiling leather panels on every deck inside & vinyl outside

NEW 2022....new TV and music systems on cabins and recreational areas.

NEW 2022....full LED lights inside and outside.

NEW 2022....new 7 x toilets systems

NEW 2022....new 4 x A/C chillers + all evaporators

NEW 2022....new refrigerators + ice makers NEW 2022....full hydraulic system overhaul: bow thruster, side NAIAD stabilizers, windlass, steering, etc.

NEW 2022... full Boston Whaler tender refit + new Mercury outboard engine

NEW 2022...2 x new reverse osmosis watermakers NEW 2022...new battery charges + batteries

NEW 2022...new 2 x LED search lights

NEW 2022...new 2 x water heaters New 2022....full upgrade hydraulic pasarelle at transom.

New 2022.....full 4 x diver tanks and accesories.

NEW 2022.....full 5 x diesel tanks cleaning

New 2022......new 2 x complete Engines Exhaust System (D'Angelo Premium brand)


Works done in BRADFORD MARINE, FORT LAUDERDALE:

NEW 2022-2023.....full hull ultrasonic survey (100% perfect global aluminum integrity, fixed/reinforced few aluminum

areas with same naval aluminum material)

NEW 2023.....new Underwater lights in hull.

NEW 2023.....shaft, props balancing + new 2 x struts built

NEW 2023.....hull coating + antifouling + Pro Speed

NEW 2023.....full 2 x ASEA electrical transformers refit.


NOTE: Painting /Sculpture Art and Marine decoration objects are not included in this selling price. These items can be negotiated apart if interested to the Buyer.


Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by SYS Yacht Sales. 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: PJ 214701

In Stock: Yes

LOA: 121' 6'' (37.03 Meters)

Type: Power- Used

Year: 1996

Beam: 25' 0''

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Aluminum

Air Conditioning: Yes

Tower: No

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Detroit Diesel
  • Engine Model: 16V92
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Power HP: 1600.00
  • Power KW: 1193.12
  • Fuel Type: Diesel

Engine 2

  • Engine Make: Detroit Diesel
  • Engine Model: 16V92
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Power HP: 1600.00
  • Power KW: 1193.12
  • Fuel Type: Diesel

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