Mar Jon2002 Knight & Carver 70 Motor Yacht

MAR JON is a custom 70’ motor yacht built to true ocean-going standards by the renowned Knight & Carver Yacht Center in San Diego, CA. Designed by Tom Fexas with build oversight by Art Bollinger, she pairs pedigree American craftsmanship with unmatched seakeeping, safety, and comfort.

A comprehensive 2020 bow-to-stern refit brings her into class with late-model yachts of her size. Thanks to an expansive 20’7” beam, she boasts interior volume and deck space rivaling most 80-foot vessels. Featuring full walk-around side decks, high bulwarks, and active stabilization, she is exceptionally stable, safe, and equally suited for owner-operators or cruising with a professional crew.

Key Highlights & Upgrades

• Rebuilt Commercial-Grade Power: Twin Caterpillar 3412E (1,400 hp each) remanufactured by Caterpillar to zero-hour specifications in 2020 (<400 hours since rebuild) with deep-sump oil pans and jacket-cooled aftercoolers.
• Twin Caterpillars: annual service completed 10/26.
• Extended Cruising Range: 2,400-gallon fuel capacity delivering over 1,200 NM of range.
• Exceptional Stability & Handling: Naiad active fin stabilizers (rebuilt fins) paired with a new Wesmar twin-blade electric bow thruster.
• Redundant Power & Systems: Dual generators (Westerbeke 32 kW & Northern Lights 25 kW), 1,500 GPD Sea Recovery watermaker, waste treatment plant, and Parker Racor fuel polisher.
• Modern Bridge & Electronics: Dual-helm glass bridge powered by a custom Super Logics CPU, Time Zero navigation, integrated Maretron monitoring system, Furuno radar, Simrad AP60 autopilot, and satellite communications.
• Updated Audio/Visual: Smart TV's throughout the vessel, all directly tied to STARLINK. Starlink installed new 1/26
• Dometic A/C: Salon unit replaced 10/26, all units serviced and descaled annually. Crew quarters runs as a standalone unit with individual pump and intake.
• Haul Out 7/26: new barrier coat bottom paint, painted running gear, new thru-hull fitting for main A/C.

Accommodations & Layout

• 3-Stateroom / 3-Ensuite Layout:
• Master Stateroom: Full-beam midship retreat featuring a walk-in closet with direct engine room access, desk, sitting area, and an ensuite head with a large walk-in shower and separate toilet compartment.
• VIP Stateroom: Forward queen berth with electronic lift storage, overhead foredeck hatch, ample storage throughout and private ensuite head.
• Port Guest Stateroom: Twin side-by-side single berths, dedicated hanging locker, ample storage throughout and private ensuite head.
• Private Aft Crew Quarters: Generous self-contained crew cabin accessed via the transom, featuring a queen berth plus additional bunk, desk, galley amenities (microwave/refrigerator), private head/shower, and foul-weather gear stowage.

Main Deck & Interior Living

• Salon & Galley: Satin-finish cherry joinery with an open, family-friendly layout accessed via weathertight Freeman sliding doors. Includes an L-shaped settee, concealed TV lift, trash compactor and a full wet bar with wine storage.
• Chef's Galley: Granite countertops, Wolf 4-burner induction cooktop, Viking convection/microwave, Sub-Zero refrigeration and freezer drawers, and a Miele dishwasher.
• Pilothouse Dinette: Raised U-shaped dinette seating six around a handcrafted cherry table, positioned alongside the lower helm for panoramic cruising views.
• Dedicated Laundry: Companionway laundry center equipped with stackable Miele washer and dryer units.
• Soft Goods & Carpet: salon and galley softgoods new as of 2024

Deck & Exterior Living

• Protected Walk-Around Decks: Safe, secure transit with high bulwarks, custom hawse pipes, and boarding doors port and starboard.
• Aft Deck Entertaining: Covered aft cockpit featuring a custom 7’ high-gloss mahogany dining table that seats up to 10 guests. Soft goods reupholstered as of 2024
• Flybridge: Isinglass-enclosed flybridge with dual Stidd helm chairs, loveseat, split U-shaped lounge seating, wet bar/sink, and a fold-down TV from the hardtop. Soft goods reupholstered as of 2024
• Tender & Water Sports: Nautical Structures EZ 1500 davit, custom extended swim ladder, swim platform staple rails, and a dedicated scuba tank locker.
• Maxwell Windlass vwc4000: installed new 8/24. Bruce 50kg anchor.