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ISABELL PRINCESS OF THE SEA YACHT CHARTER

63.8m  /  209'4   codecasa   1990 / 2023.

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Special Features:

• Spacious spa pool in master ensuite
• Swim platform
• Deck Jacuzzi
• Abundance of full-length windows throughout vessel
• Excellent shaded al-fresco spaces

Luxury yacht Isabell Princess of The Sea is the perfect charter platform for yachting vacations spent entertaining in style

The 63.8m/209'4" motor yacht 'Isabell Princess of The Sea' by the Italian shipyard Codecasa offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins and features interior styling by English designer H2 Yacht Design.

Offering an abundance of social and dining options, as well as a highly attentive crew, luxury charters aboard motor yacht Isabell Princess of The Sea are set to be truly magical whatever the destination.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 1990, Isabell Princess of The Sea offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising three double cabins, four twin cabins and two single cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 16 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Keeping comfortable and entertained on Isabell Princess of The Sea is easy thanks to the available amenities, particularly a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand.

Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, particularly Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Performance & Range

Isabell Princess of The Sea is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Wartsila engines, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 20 knots with a range of up to 6,900 nautical miles from her 173,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. Isabell Princess of The Sea features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.

Isabell Princess of The Sea has aboard a plentiful range of water toys and accessories ready to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Take to the sea on a Jet Ski offering you power and control on the water. Guests can experience the thrill and adventure of riding one of the four WaveRunners. Additionally, there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Isabell Princess of The Sea also features waterskis, a seabob, wakeboards, scuba diving equipment, inflatable water toys. Isabell Princess of The Sea features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 7.5m/24'7" Nerea Tender to transport you in style.

Isabell Princess of The Sea is available upon request for charter this winter. She is already accepting bookings this summer for cruising in the Mediterranean.

This ocean-going luxury charter motor yacht carries up to 16 professional crew who will cater to your every need.

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Amenities & Entertainment

For your relaxation and entertainment Isabell Princess of The Sea has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Isabell Princess of The Sea is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 1 x 7.5m  /  24'7 Nerea Tender with 2 x 125 HP engines

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

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'Isabell Princess of The Sea' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

€290,000 p/week + expenses Approx $316,000

High Season

€320,000 p/week + expenses Approx $348,500

Cruising Regions

Mediterranean Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro, Turkey

HOT SPOTS:   Amalfi Coast, Corsica, French Riviera, Mykonos, Sardinia

Winter Season

October - April

HOT SPOTS:   Abu Dhabi, Dubai

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ISABELL PRINCESS OF THE SEA, epitomizes the timeless elegance and finesse of a classic yacht. Following a EUR 10 million refit completed in 2023, her interior has undergone a meticulous transformation to meet contemporary standards and expectations.

• EUR 10 million refit completed in 2023, maintaining the finesse and elegance of a classic yacht
• Flexible accommodation for 12 guests in 6 spacious cabins
• Master suite with lounging area, office, walk in dressing area, his and hers en suite
• Sun deck with BBQ, bar and sun loungers
• Jacuzzi on sun deck
• Well-equipped gym and massage area
• Shaded deck dining and deck areas
• Zero speed stabilisers to reduce any rolling motion while at anchor

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The master suite is a haven of luxury, featuring a spacious main bedroom with dedicated lounge and makeup areas, an expansive walk-in wardrobe equipped with storage for clothing and footwear, a well-appointed office space, and his and hers bathrooms. The bridge deck boasts a charming VIP cabin, while the lower deck houses four cabins - two doubles and two twins, with the latter each offering pullman beds.

The entire bridge deck has been upgraded, complemented by state-of-the-art AV/IT systems, a cutting-edge communication system, and other advanced technologies. This comprehensive refurbishment ensures that every moment spent aboard ISABELL PRINCESS OF THE SEA feels akin to stepping onto a brand-new yacht, while preserving the historic legacy of a vessel once graced by royalty.

Tenders & toys

• 2 × Tenders
• 1 × Deck jacuzzi
• RYA training centre for jetskis & waverunners
• 4 × Waverunners
• 1 × Stand up jetski
• 4 × SeaBobs
• 3 × eFoils
• 2 × Stand up paddleboards
• Inflatable tows
• Scuba diving equipment
• Snorkelling gear

Please note that tenders and toys are subject to regular upgrades and changes. Contact a Burgess broker for the latest information.

Fitness equipment

• Cross trainer
• Free weights
• Training bench
• Massage room
• On board masseuse

Please note that fitness equipment and wellness facilities are subject to regular upgrades and changes. Contact a Burgess broker for the latest information.

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ISABELL PRINCESS OF THE SEAS is a 63.76 m Motor Yacht, built in Italy by Codecasa and delivered in 1990.

Her top speed is 19.5 kn, her cruising speed is 18.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 6900.0 nm at 14.0 kn, with power coming from a Nohab Polar diesel engine. She can accommodate up to 18 guests in 9 staterooms, with 17 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 937.0 GT and a 10.4 m beam.

She was designed by Vincenzo Ruggiero , who has designed 7 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.

The naval architecture was developed by Codecasa , who has architected 58 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database, and the interior of the yacht was designed by H2 Yacht Design , who has 51 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

ISABELL PRINCESS OF THE SEAS is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 201 motor yachts in the 60-70m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her cruising speed is 3.87 kn above the average, and her top speed 2.87 kn above the average.

ISABELL PRINCESS OF THE SEAS is currently sailing under the Gibraltar flag (along with a total of other 61 yachts). She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near United Arab Emirates. For more information regarding ISABELL PRINCESS OF THE SEAS's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

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• Name: ISABELL PRINCESS OF THE SEAS
• Previous Names: JONIKAL,SOKAR,BASH
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Builder: Codecasa
• Naval Architect: Codecasa
• Exterior Designer: Vincenzo Ruggiero
• Interior Designer: H2 Yacht Design
• Refits: 2023-05-18,1999-01-01

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Isabel – Friendship design built for two

With the new Friendship 75, the largest of the Friendship fleet, yacht designer Ted Fontaine has once again pushed the envelope in his design for Isabel , an elegant sailing yacht of grand proportions that can be confidently handled by two. Like her sisters, the Friendship 40 and Friendship 53, the new 75-footer combines simplicity of handling and performance with the aesthetics of a classic Fontaine design.

As with the 40 and the 53, Fontaine has once again proven that, when properly designed and equipped, a large and sophisticated yacht can be sailed safely without additional crew, assuring a uniquely intimate sailing experience previously unheard of on a yacht of these proportions. In fact, that was a large part of the design brief for designer Fontaine when he drew up Isabel .

On deck, Isabel shares the styling and ergonomics that are fast becoming a legacy of the Friendship fleet — a low profile house and cabin trunk, functional stern deck, sweeping broad side decks and a clean open foredeck. There are twin L-shaped settees each with their own bright finished tables. Housed in bright finished teak, a fully integrated helm pedestal with destroyer-style wheel is located aft of the guest seating area and equipped with engine controls, low-profile foot controls for bow thruster, main sheet and genoa furling functions. The helm pedestal also houses controls for the Oceanfurl in-boom furling system, boom vang control, throttle and autopilot controls. It is fitted with twin 10-inch pop-up Garmin 5212 display units that function as chartplotter and radar. A Garmin GMR 24 HD radome is mounted on the mast at the first set of spreaders.

Additional navigation equipment includes a Danforth compass, Garmin GSR 22 digital sounder, Garmin Marine Network system interfaced with Garmin GDL 30/30A XM WX/stereo receiver and B&G Hydra Cruise Pack wind instruments.

Controls for the Navtec hydraulic backstay are mounted outboard on the guest cockpit coaming to port and the engine instruments on the coaming to starboard. Primary and secondary Lewmar winches are port and starboard of the helm seat. The aft coaming is fitted with integral line bins for the headsail sheets. The main sheet disappears aft and below decks. The mast and boom are carbon fiber and built by Hall Spars. The standing rigging is from Navtec and the headsail furler a Reckman RF 90-3.

Moving forward from the guest cockpit is a low-profile pilot house — a hallmark of Fontaine’s designs. It has an area for light dining for six, complete with a wet bar and spirits storage. Forward of the wet bar is the nav station with a full complement of display screens, monitoring systems and ship communications equipment.

Below, the yacht’s accommodations feature two spacious guest cabins with en suite head and showers. Situated fore and aft, each cabin has a king-size centerline berth, port and starboard settees, large hanging lockers and flat-screen televisions. There are beautiful built-in bureaus for additional storage. The arrangement assures the owners and guests the utmost privacy. There is also a small starboard cabin amidships complete with en suite head and shower and two single berths should the owners have additional guests or choose to have crew aboard. Directly opposite the crew cabin is a fully appointed galley with a custom stand-up reefer and freezer, trash compactor, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, GE Profile Spacemaker II microwave oven and Techimpex four-burner marine range. The countertops are Silestone and there is a Miele washer and condensing dryer for light laundry.

Like all of the Friendship fleet, the interior joinery is ornate and world class. The main saloon is large and has exceptional headroom. An entertainment center and bookcase/sideboard flank the forward bulkhead port and starboard. Built of solid teak, the interior furnishings are finished in a high-gloss varnish.

For propulsion, the owners chose a single 250-hp Lugger marine diesel engine type 1066 H turning a 32-inch Bruntons Varifold four-blade prop. The gearbox is Twin Disc type MG 5075 A. Auxiliary power is provided by a Northern Lights 20-kW M8 44 LW 2 genset.

Ancillary equipment includes a Jefa transmission steering system, Lewmar 15-kW (20-hp) bow thruster, Tecma Silence Plus and Silence Plus Short heads, Marine Air air conditioning and a Sea Recovery Ultra Whisper Modular 600-1 watermaker.

For global communications there is a KVH TracPhone FB250 and KVH satellite with wireless modem.

Like her sisters, the 40 and the 53, Isabel is a handsome yacht of uncompromising build and finish. But what is even more important is that with Isabel, Fontaine has once more raised the bar in yacht design, creating a new classic, one that can be sailed safely by two people, yet affords the luxury and accommodation of yachts twice the size.

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Port Isabel Hands Yacht Club Restoration to New Buyer

Port Isabel officials’ plans to rehabilitate the historic Yacht Club Hotel came to a close in February, when the city sold the building to a local family.

Laura Martinez said she, her parents and two brothers don’t yet have final plans on what they will do with the property but were moved to purchase and restore it.

“I can tell you what we do is going to benefit the city of Port Isabel and the community,” she said. “We’re passionate people and we’re all very busy, but we feel deeply about the yacht club.”

While it’s the beginning of the revitalization process for the Martinez family, the sale marked the end of about four years of work by city and economic development corporation officials with similar ideas of returning the dilapidated building into a semblance of its former glory.

Ultimately, the city spent about $2.5 million in loan funds and returned grant money meant to help it establish a culinary arts institute that never materialized. The yacht club revitalization is the subject of a forensic audit, expected to be presented to the City Commission this week, that was requested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which awarded the city a grant for the project.

The two-story Spanish Colonial Renaissance building was constructed in 1926 and counted President Warren G. Harding, gangster Al Capone and famed pilot Amelia Earhart as guests during its heyday.

Hopes were high when Port Isabel purchased the Yacht Club Hotel on Yturria Street in 2014 for $750,000 with a vision to turn the crumbling building into a culinary arts institute. Consultant Teresa Fonseca of STAR Consulting projected the development would require a total budget of $5 million.

“This was for the future of the city,” said Joe Vega, mayor at the time. “There are a lot of kids in the area that can’t even afford to drive (to local colleges).”

That same year, the Texas Leverage Fund awarded the Port Isabel Economic Development Council a $2.5 million loan for the project, and the city won a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration.

FormerCity Manager Edward Meza was ousted by the City Commission in May 2015.

When Jared Hockema joined the city administration as interim city manager, he noticed the yacht club plan’s shortcomings. Time constraints attached to the federal grant required Port Isabel to break ground on Yacht Club Hotel renovations in the fall.

There wasn’t a permanent funding source, Hockema said, and construction plans hadn’t been drawn up. While the city had been in talks with TexasStateTechnicalCollege about renting the planned culinary institute, there weren’t tenants lined up before it purchased the property.

An independent review of the restoration plan projected the cost of getting the yacht club even minimally ready for tenants at nearly $6.8 million. The February 2015 report from EMC International states, “Based on our 30 years of experience in construction … these values substantially exceed what could be considered a commercially viable project.”

Hockema said he was informed by consultant Petra Reyna that the city was pursuing appropriations from state lawmakers, who were gathered in Austin for the 85th Legislative Session.

Spokesmen for Texas Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. and Rep. Rene O. Oliveira said the legislators had been approached in late March 2015 by Reyna and Vega about getting funds earmarked for the yacht club, but it was considered late in the session and unlikely to succeed.

“We just didn’t have time to get legislative support because of the time it came in,” Oliveira Chief of Staff J.J. Garza said. “Doing a rider like that is very difficult. You’ve got to line up a lot of people to make it happen.”

The city paused plans to move forward with the yacht club renovations in July 2015, and Hockema said Texas State Technical College determined it wasn’t feasible for it to operate a culinary school in Port Isabel.

“People were behind this project because they believed in the city, and they wanted to save this building,” he said. “All of the things you need to develop a project like this really hadn’t been done, and it’s unfortunate because it’s been a pretty big hit to the city.”

Hockema said the $1.2 million federal grant was returned and a $300,000 USDA grant for kitchen equipment was allowed to expire. State loan funds left over after purchasing the yacht club, consultant fees and debt payments were used to shore up a deficit in the city’s budget, he added.

Hockema said Port Isabel will be paying back the $2.5 million loan for another 12 years.

“We can grow out of this situation because it’s all about time,” he said. “As we have some growth, hopefully it’s a smaller and smaller part of our debt.”

The city sold the Yacht Club Hotel to the Martinez family for $430,000.

Vega and Meza are adamant that had the city continued to pursue the project, it would have been successful. The current and former city officials agree about one thing: they are happy to see restoration efforts continue.

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2012 Viking 42' La Rosita

La Rosita is a 2012 Viking 42' Express listed for sale with United Yacht Broker Michele Renick. Michele can be reached at 954-444-9230 to answer any questions you may have on this boat. United Yacht Sales is a professional yacht brokerage firm that has experience listing and selling all types of Viking Yachts and similar boats. With over 250 yacht brokers worldwide, we have the largest network of boat buyers and sellers in the industry.

The 42' Viking Express has a very efficient layout with a two stateroom floor plan, with the guest cabin aft giving an open salon and a settee with dinette table. The master is located in the V-Berth with an en-suite access door to the head. Vikings excellent carpentry and the joiner work is flawless and fits perfectly everywhere you inspect it. Amtico flooring covers the entire living space.

The helm deck and cockpit provide and excellent platform for navigation and comfort. Equipped with all the amenities for cruising or fishing, this compact but eloquent sportfish is the perfect package.

Specifications

• Price USD: $ 649,000

Port Isabel, Texas, United States

Power yacht.

• LOA: 42 ft 7 in
• Display Length: 42 ft
• Beam: 15' 10"

Express Cruiser

• Water Capacity: 120 gals
• Fuel Capacity: 525 gals
• Engine Details: Cummins QSC 8.4
• Engine 1: 2012 1000.00 HRS 600.00 HP
• Engine 2: 2012 1000.00 HRS 600.00 HP
• Engine Fuel: Diesel
• Days on Market: INQUIRE

+ Vessel Walkthrough

Step down from the helm through a sliding door into the salon. There is an L-Shaped settee with dinette to port, has seating for six and storage below. The galley has a two-burner cooktop with an under-counter fridge and freezer on the aft bulkhead. A sink and microwave are along the outboard hull side. Ample storage throughout the galley, both under the counter and over.

• Amtico vinyl Teak and Holly sole
• U-Shaped convertible lounge/dining settee with Ultraleather cushions and storage beneath
• High gloss Teak high-low table
• High gloss Teak joinery
• Cabinetry with maple lined drawers
• Majilite head liner and wall panels
• (2) Satin nickel sconce lights, fore and aft bulkheads
• Overhead recessed LED lighting
• LED TV in Salon
• JVC KD-AVX7 Stereo/bluetooth/AM/FM radio DVD player with JBL Marine and PlyPlanar exterior speakers
• KVH TracVision
• Polished Corian® countertops with white Corian sink moulded into counter top
• Nova Kool side by side under counter refrigerator/freezer
• Kenyon 2-Burner surface mount electric stove with touch pad controls
• Sharp microwave/convection oven with stainless steel door
• Corian® sink recessed in countertop with chrome faucet
• Exhaust fan
• Overhead and under counter storage cabinets with finished Maple interiors
• Under counter storage drawers with finished Maple interiors
• Central vacuum unit connection with accessories
• Main electrical panel with back lights and plexiglass lift-up door
• Water tank level gauge and pump indicator

Master Stateroom:

The master stateroom lies fully forward and includes a large center-island berth with drawers and lift-up berth storage under. A large hanging locker to port holds lots of clothes, and loads of storage and shelving on both sides of the bunk along the outboard hull sides provide additional stowage.

• Queen size centerline island berth with custom mattress, lift up top with storage beneath
• Quilted fitted bedspreads with pillow shams
• Maple lined hanging locker
• (2) Storage drawers under bed
• Reading lights overhead with separate switches
• Bomar hatch with Ocean Air screen/shade system
• Carpeted sole
• Majilite headliner
• One (1) Bomar hatch with shade/screen

Guest Stateroom:

The guest cabin has pair of twin berths amidships and a night table with storage between the bunks.

• Side by side twin berths with custom mattresses
• Quilted fitted bedspreads with pillows and shams
• Maple lined custom full length hanging locker
• Maple lined storage drawer
• Custom lift-top varnished Teak shoe box/step between berths
• Mirror mounted on back of stateroom door
• Stereo speakers recessed in headliner
• Pre-wired for TV
• Carpet sole

Guest Head:

The head sits just forward of the galley to starboard, with a large shower and storage cabinets above and below the sink and head. 

• Sealand Vacuflush toilet with overboard and holding tank discharge
• Fiberglass stall shower with bi-fold glass framed door
• Satin nickel towel bars, rings and hook
• Molded fiberglass vanity and sink with Corian® top and satin nickel faucet
• Lower vanity storage cabinet with varnished Teak door
• Linen storage
• Medicine cabinet with mirrored doors
• Exhaust fan with vent in soffit
• LED lights recessed overhead

Main Command Deck:

The helm deck features a center, walk-around console with an easy-access electronics dashboard, plus a helm pod with equipment boxes on each side for ship systems controls. On either side of the Stidd helm chair are companion helm chairs which offer excellent visibility. Vikings new molded fiberglass curved windshield provides distortion-free visibility. There are cushioned bench seats with storage underneath along the outboard sides of the helm deck.

• Full walk around raised center console helm for improved visibility with recessed electronics box
• Fiberglass helm pod with Teak finish and stainless steel wheel
• Teak console platform
• (3) Stidd Admiral Ultraleather helm chairs, port and starboard companion and centerline captain chair with polished stainless steel pedestal and footrest
• Stamoid covers for Stidd chairs and helm
• Cruisair reverse cycle air conditioning
• 4-Sided enclosure (aft curtains new 2023)
• Controls: Single lever controls in Teak helm pod
• Joystick control for low-speed maneuvering and docking
• Zeus Skyhook position locking system
• Engine room access hatch with ladder to engine room
• Fire system control with automatic and manual discharge and override system located at console
• Handrails, powder-coated aluminum effectively positioned at helm
• Two (2) Bomar hatches with shade/screen

Electronics and Navigation:

• (2) Garmin GPSMAP 7212, 16" touch screen Multi Function Displays with GPS chartplotter, sonar, radar, XM weather
• Garmin Fantom Radar, 72 nm with 4' open array (New 2023)
• Garmin heading sensor
• Garmin GXM51 XM weather receiver antenna
• Garmin GSD26 depth sounder with B265LH transducer
• Furuno RD33 digital depth finder/sea temperature digital display
• SmartCraft Vessel View displays with integrated autopilot
• (2) Icom IC-M504 VHF transceivers with separate antennas
• Ritchie lighted compass
• Moritz safety monitoring system with audible and visible alarms: fire, engine room temperature, high water, exhaust temperature, oil pressure, generator
• KVH M3 Satellite

Cockpit and Fishing Equipment:

The step up to the mezzanine seating is arced forward on the centerline to accommodate the swivel of a fighting chair. The 120-square-foot cockpit boasts two mezzanine benches on either side of the center steps to the helm deck provide passenger seating, and a freezer to starboard and an insulated box to port sit beneath the seats, large storage compartments outboard offer great storage and dedicated tackle storage area is housed just above the mezzanine seats. There is 60-gallon transom live well that doubles as a fish box, in addition to two in-deck fish boxes that drain to a sump with a macerator pump. There are access hatches to the top of the drive units and a large lazarette entrance on the centerline aft, offering access to bilge pumps and high-water alarms.

• Palm Beach Towers custom hardtop w/integrated fiberglass panel with Lewmar vents between hardtop and windshield
• Molded fiberglass wrap around windshield with fixed frameless laminated glass and V-KOOL® tint (up to 65% heat reduction, 99% UV block)
• Windshield wiper/washer
• Glendinning Cablemaster dockside electric cable retrieval system
• Observation mezzanine port and starboard aft facing lounges with Sunbrella® cushions
• Hydraulically actuated mezzanine for engine room access
• Cockpit freezer with refrigerated drink box
• Fiberglass boarding box with non-slip lift up top and storage
• Teak decking for mezzanine and helm
• Self bailing cockpit w/large cockpit scuppers
• Molded non-skid decks
• Transom door with lift gate
• Transom swim steps at transom door
• Stainless steel gas springs on all hatches and lids
• Telephone and cable connections
• Dockside water connection with pressure reducing valve
• Sliding screen for salon sliding door
• Rupp Z-30 18' telescoping outriggers
• Molded-in insulated fish boxes, port and starboard with hatches and drains plumbed to automatic sump pump-out
• Release Marine Teak sailfish fighting chair with (4) side gimble rod holders, (4) rocket launcher rod holders, (2) cup holders, bait tray and tackle drawer
• (6) Stainless steel flush gunwale mounted rod holders
• (6) Rod holders welded to aft legs of hardtop w/custom removable step for access to top
• Live 60 gallon bait well in transom box w/window and light
• Rounded cockpit coaming
• Stereo speakers powered from salon stereo with volume control
• Indirect LED rope lighting under cockpit coaming
• International navigation lights (port and starboard running lights molded in hardtop)
• Spreader lights, bridge overhead lights, cockpit overhand lights, cockpit under-gunwale lights, live bait-well lights and (2) underwater lights
• (2) Trumpet style air horns
• Pipewelders custom stainless steel boarding ladder
• Canvas cockpit cover

Electrical Systems:

• Cummins Onan QD 9kW Generator
• 24/12 Volt DC electrical system, 220 Volt AC electrical system
• (2) Independent AGM 24V battery banks mounted in fiberglass boxes
• Six (6) Sealed AGM batteries for 24v engine/generator
• Main engine alternators (2) 24V
• AC shore power 120/240 v @ 60 hertz, single phase 50 amp
• Mastervolt Mass Combi 24/2500-3 60 amp battery charger
• Mastervolt Chargemaster 24/30-3-24v/ 30 amp battery charger
• Battery distribution panel with battery cutoff and charging system breakers
• Battery parallel system for main engines and generator start (at helm and galley panel)
• Central bonding system with ground plate
• Color-coded, labeled and numbered wiring system with corresponding drawings
• 120V Duplex receptacles with GFCI throughout
• Charles Iso-Boost 50 isolation and automatic boosting transformer

+ Engine Room

Engines and pods all reside under the cockpit deck. The bridge deck lifts to expose the forward end of the engine compartment, while a day hatch affords quick access to check below as well. With the deck raised, you can work on both ends, as well as outboard and inboard of the engines, and have access to every one of the ship's systems.

• Twin Cummins QSC 8.3, inline 6 cylinder diesel engines rated at 600 MHP @ 3000 RPM
• Zeus 3800 aft facing dual propeller pod drives with stainless steel propellers
• ZF gears with 1.79:1 ratio
• Serial Numbers: Port: 73248545 / Starboard: 73241965
• Mercury Marine SmartCraft VesselView Digital Monitoring System and displays
• Raw water cooled exhaust, stainless steel risers
• Cummins Marine Electronic Throttle and Shift Control with Zeus Pod Drive Joystick Controls
• Cummins SmartCraft Electronic Engine Synchronizer
• Emergency Engine Shut-Down Buttons
• Fuel Polishing System - Gulf Coast model F-1 (Custom)
• Two (2) Racor fuel filter/water separators with vacuum gauges for main engines and generator 
• Fuel priming pumps
• Reverso 24 v. electric oil change transfer system
• Foam core engine room ceiling for acoustical and thermal insulation
• Livos Technologies 24v Blower fans/ventilation system with supply and discharge fans for fresh air supply and water intrusion suppression
• Fire suppression system, automatic or manual operation linked to main engines and generator ignition systems with override
• Bilge pumps linked to monitoring system with float switches for automatic and manual operation
• Hydraulic actuated steering
• Trolling valves
• Idle and low speed exhaust relief for reduced vibration
• Fresh water supply in engine room
• DC pressurized fresh water system with on deck fresh water fill and dockside water connection with pressure reducing valve
• Internal sea strainers
• Bronze ball-type seacocks for all thru hulls below water line
• Groco bronze alloy with sight glass and under water raw water strainer scoops
• Quick recovery electric water heater
• Cruisair reverse cycle air conditioning system, 16,000 BTU command deck, 16,000 BTU salon and guest stateroom, 8,000 BTU master stateroom
• Cruisair compressor for cockpit freezer
• 10 kts @ 1500 rpm burn 16 gph
• 20 kts @ 2000 rpm burn 28 gph
• 28 kts @ 2500 rpm burn 36 gph
• 32.5 kts @ 2800 rpm burn 46 gph
• 34.7 kts @ WOT 3080rpm burn 63 gph

+ Design and Construction

The 42' model provides a showcase for several Viking innovations. The windshield is now made from molded fiberglass, eliminating the braces needed for metal frames. This was also the first POD model produced by Viking. Built with a deeper V than on the typical Viking (16.7 degrees of deadrise at the transom compared with 10 or 11 degrees) to compensate for the shorter running length and lighter weight. The additional draft from the V is offset by the shallow running gear of the pod-drives, nestled in protective pockets; the 42 Open floats in 3 feet, 5 inches of water.

• Modified-V, flared bow, hard chines, lifting strakes and pod pockets
• Resin infused and vacuum bagged cored composite construction, uses end grain balsa and closed cell foam cores in selected areas for optimized strength and stiffness while minimizing weight
• Solid fiberglass at the pod drives and hull bottom keel and chines
• Infused fiberglass fuel and freshwater tanks with fiberglass baffles, balsa coring in sides for stiffness, sealed to the hull with resin foam
• Laminated end-grain balsa core in hull side, top-sides and transom with port tuna door and 2 swim steps
• Fiberglass encapsulated foam stringers
• Vacuum bagged composite bulkheads Main engine room bulkhead, intermediate engine room bulkheads
• Vacuum bagged end grain balsa core in hull bottom
• Awlgrip engine room, lazzarette, forward bilge and anchor locker for enhanced and maintenance
• Blister resistant modified epoxy resin in entire hull skin
• Custom blended polyester resin used in structural laminates, top-sides, bridges, and hardtops
• Fiberglass side thru-hulls
• High performance isophthalic gelcoat for superior gloss, flexibility and outstanding weathering characteristics
• Hull interior, isophthalic gelcoat top-coated with a durable high gloss polyurethane coating
• Fiberglass hard-top with StrataGlass aft window enclosure curtains
• Integrated trim tabs to Zeus pods
• Custom raised (6") bow rail and extended further aft for safety
• Bow pulpit with anchor chute
• Fresh water wash down at bow inside anchor locker
• Seawater washdown at bow
• Lewmar V2 Stainless Steel vertical windlass
• Fortress anchor with 50' chain, 250' rode

+ Broker's Comments

This is the second owner, and she has been cared for with an open checkbook. She had several updates in 2023 including a new Garmin Fantom Radar and New Array, Release sailfish fighting chair, Rupp outriggers, Strataglass aft curtain, new Pod seals, heat exchangers flushed, 1,000 hour engine service completed.

Owner's plans have changed and would consider a late model, 30' center console trade.

+ Exclusions

Owner's Personal Belongings and Tackle are Not Included with Purchase.

+ Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

+ Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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ABOUT THIS YACHT FOR SALE

Our Viking Yachts listing is a great opportunity to purchase a 42' Express Cruiser for sale in Port Isabel, Texas - United States. This Viking is currently listed for $649,000. For more information on this vessel or to schedule a showing, please contact United Yacht Sales broker Michele Renick at 954-444-9230.

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A Hidden Gem on the Texas Coast

As one of the oldest cities in the south of Texas, Port Isabel has a lot history.

Port Isabel has taken measures to preserve its long history and now you can enjoy several historical sites. Climb the steps of the Port Isabel Lighthouse for breathtaking views. The Port Isabel Historical Museum covers the history of the town from the Mexican-American war up to present day and the Treasures of the Gulf Museum houses maritime history– including 16th century Spanish shipwrecks. Explore this quiet seaside retreat with these fun, hidden gems.

Fish Off a Giant Pier

Even if you’re not a pro angler, you’ll have fun casting your line off Texas’ longest lighted fishing pier. Pirate’s Landing Pier has everything you need for a day of fishing including a bait shop, snack bar with Krispy Krunchy Chicken and restrooms. No worries if you didn’t bring any equipment, you can rent whatever you need to make your big catch.

Pop by the Port Isabel Yacht Club for some vintage photo-ops. The Yacht Club Hotel, built in the 1920s, is an example of Spanish Colonial revival architecture that was popular in California and Florida between 1915 and 1931. The red terracotta tiles, white stucco exterior, tropical landscaping and rooftop cupolas are a throwback to a different time. The club is closed for now but recently came under new ownership and will hopefully be restored.

Other unique picture spots include the Shrimp Boats, visible from South Shore & Port District and the end of Champion St, the El Paseo hiking and biking trails, and of course any of the coastland.

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Standing 72 feet tall, the Port Isabel Lighthouse has been a beacon for travelers for over 160 years. The Port Isabel Lighthouse is the only lighthouse on the Texas coast that is open to the public. Pop in for a visit and learn about a piece of Texas history.

From Rancher Town to the Center of a War

The history is really what makes this town. In the mid 1800’s, Port Isabel was a small outpost on the Texas coast. Ranchers made up most of the population. The El Fronton de Santa Isabella settlement served as headquarters for a large Mexican ranch owned by Don Rafael Garcia. Not much happened in the town until war struck.

In 1846, America declared war against Mexico over disputed areas of Texas. The sleepy town of Port Isabel was suddenly near the center of conflict.

Shipping picked up with military and medical supplies flowing into Texas. A navigational light suddenly became a necessity and work on the Port Isabel Lighthouse began.

The lighthouse was finished in 1853 and was used in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. In the late 1880s, it was used for commercial shipping. Commercial shipping to Texas slowed and in the early 1900s the lighthouse was closed. Today, the Port Isabel Lighthouse stands as a historical site and a beacon to visitors.

Location : 421 E. Queen Isabel Blvd. in Lighthouse Square, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, TX 78418

Admission : You can purchase tickets for the lighthouse in the Lighthouse, the Keepers Cottage (Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center), the Treasures of the Gulf Museum and the Port Isabel Historical Museum. Tickets are sold separately for each of these attractions. Combination tickets are available.

• Adults & Children $4 • Seniors $3 • Students with id $2 • Children 5 and under: Free

Hours : 9a.m. to 5p.m. Daily, Year-round

What to expect : Climb the 75 steps to the top of the lighthouse for unrivaled views. Visitors can see 16-miles out when conditions are good. Bring your camera but leave behind any beverages, food, chewing gum, backpacks and writing instruments as these are not allowed in the lighthouse.

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Port Isabel hands Yacht Club restoration to new buyer

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Port Isabel officials’ plans to rehabilitate the historic Yacht Club Hotel came to a close in February, when the city sold the building to a local family.

Laura Martinez said she, her parents and two brothers don’t yet have final plans on what they will do with the property but were moved to purchase and restore it.

“I can tell you what we do is going to benefit the city of Port Isabel and the community,” she said. “We’re passionate people and we’re all very busy, but we feel deeply about the yacht club.”

While it’s the beginning of the revitalization process for the Martinez family, the sale marked the end of about four years of work by city and economic development corporation officials with similar ideas of returning the dilapidated building into a semblance of its former glory.

Ultimately, the city spent about $2.5 million in loan funds and returned grant money meant to help it establish a culinary arts institute that never materialized. The yacht club revitalization is the subject of a forensic audit, expected to be presented to the City Commission this week, that was requested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which awarded the city a grant for the project.

The two-story Spanish Colonial Renaissance building was constructed in 1926 and counted President Warren G. Harding, gangster Al Capone and famed pilot Amelia Earhart as guests during its heyday.

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The Largest Yacht Berths in the World: Top 9 Glamorous Marinas

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From the glamorous marina of Capri to Bodrum’s impressive port, our newest guest blogger, Hannah Hutchinson , takes you on a trip to some of the most opulent destinations. You’ll find the biggest and most luxurious superyachts and exclusive sailing clubs in Hannah’s list of the largest yacht berths in the world. Make sure to visit these great ports and marinas on your next boat holiday with Zizoo . 

The 9 Largest Yacht Berths in the World

Everyone in the world knows that Miami is one of the best places for yachting . After all, the Biscayne Bay is home to some of the most gorgeous residences, skyscrapers, and views on the East Coast. Plus, with fun activities like shark fishing and water jetpacking (yes, this is ABSOLUTELY a real thing), there are few places in the world better for yachting .

Miami is home to an impressively grand yacht berth , but there are a few around the world that give us a run for our money. Here are some of the largest yacht berths in the world:

Marina Grande, Capri

This Italian marina:

• has more than 300 berths available
• can accommodate boats as long as 60 meters
• there is a basin for commercial ships and another for leisure craft
• the nearby city of Capri is a truly unforgettable place to visit
• can be very busy during the summer months, when people flock from all around Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and even farther to enjoy the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea

Just remember: reservations are a must!

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Port de Saint Tropez, Saint Tropez

Nothing screams luxury like a visit to the French port of Saint Tropez :

• With more than 730 berths available, this port is one of the largest yacht berths in the world.
• It’s also one of the most famous, serving as the location for dozens of movies, novels, and TV shows.
• Cruise ships from around Europe come to Saint Tropez to enjoy the cultural diversity of the port.

OneOcean Port Vell (Marina Port Vell), Barcelona

Highlights:

• This port may only have 148 yacht berths, but they can fit yachts up to 190 meters long—also known as superyachts.
• The marina is right near Las Ramblas, the home of FC Barcelona, and many other cultural attractions.
• Guests staying at the Marina receive access to the incredibly exclusive OneOcean club.
• It’s a pricey accommodation, but so worth it when visiting the gorgeous city of Barcelona!

Rent a boat in Barcelona and discover OneOcean Port Vell !

Porto Montenegro, Montenegro

• Situated in the Bay of Kotor
• It is the marina with the largest yacht berths in the world.
• Here, superyachts up to 250 meters long can find a berth, as well as hundreds of berths for smaller luxury and leisure crafts.
• With a five-star Regent Hotel and luxury waterside residences, this is the yacht berth for those who truly enjoy the finer things in life!

Grand Harbour Marina, Valetta

The island of Malta is home to this gorgeous marina:

• boats up to 135 meters in length can find a berth.
• People flock to Malta due to its proximity to Spain and both the Italian and French Riviera.
• With Turkey, Cyprus, and Greece just a short sail away, it’s truly one of the best locations to visit in the Mediterranean.
• If you’re a luxury yacht cruising Europe, this is the place to find luxury accommodations both on and offshore.

Palmarina Bodrum, Turkey

This marina in Bodrum:

• has space for more than 620 boats
• 70 berths are intended specifically for superyachts over 50 meters long
• yachts up to 105 meters in length can find a berth in the marina, where they have access to world-class dining and hotels, art galleries, museums, and historical sites
• for those who want to visit Turkey in style and book a charter , this is the marina to stay at

Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas

The U.S. Virgin Islands are home to some of the most gorgeous, picturesque locations, which is why Yacht Haven Grande is one of the most magnificent yacht clubs in the world:

• the largest, with berths for yachts up to 200 meters long
• it only has 50 slips available, so make sure to reserve before traveling
• from the marina, you have access to the best shopping, luxury facilities, and dining the island of St. Thomas has to offer

Marina di Porto Cervo, Sardinia

This Sardinian marina is actually surprisingly remote—fewer than 200 people live in the nearby town.

• it is a truly marvelous destination for those who want privacy
• the marina has up to 700 berths, though they are only available for smaller boats
• there are even facilities to make repairs to luxury yachts and superyachts, and it’s one of the best-equipped marinas in the Mediterranean Sea

Puerto Jose Banus, Marbella

Located on the coast of Spain, this marina:

• has berths for over 900 boats at a time
• Built in 1970, this is one of the most marvelous yacht berths in Spain , with 15 hectares of surface area dedicated to housing yachts and luxury boats.
• The King of Saudi Arabia is one of the regular members of this marina, and many of the European elite make yearly visits to bring their boats to the exclusive yacht club.

These yacht clubs offer prestige, luxury, and exclusivity —everything you could want in your yacht berth. Consider them if you are looking for amazing sailing destinations!

About the author:

Hannah Hutchinson is an aspiring interior designer finishing her masters degree at Central St. Martins College of Arts, currently leading the blog of One River Point . In her free time she tries to fight her wanderlust, with absolutely no success: traveling around the world, getting to know new cultures is her favourite pastime activity.

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Jeff Bezos' multi-million dollar yacht, Koru, docks at Port Everglades

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' massive yacht has officially dropped anchor in Port Everglades.

Video captured by NBC6 shows the enormous 417-foot yacht docked in Port Everglades Tuesday weeks after the billionaire announced he was moving back to the Sunshine State, after spending nearly three decades in Seattle.

According to Boat International , the Koru is the world’s largest sailing yacht, and reportedly cost an estimated $500 million to build.

Bezos stepped down as the CEO of Amazon almost three years ago and said in a social media post that operations for his rocket company, Blue Origin, are “increasingly shifting” to Cape Canaveral, which is about 200 miles north of Miami.

Coincidentally, on Tuesday, an Amazon spokesperson confirmed to NBC6 that the company is searching for 50,000 square feet of leased office space in the Miami area as part of its organic growth over the past few years in the region.

Amazon currently has more than 400 corporate and tech employees assigned to our existing serviced office locations in the Miami area, but this office space would first base location in the city.

In October, Bloomberg News reported that Bezos had purchased a mansion in the area known as “Billionaire Bunker” for $79 million, after buying a neighboring estate for $68 million.

And in an Instagram post, the 59-year-old announced plans to return to Miami — where he spent his high school years — to be closer to his parents and his partner, Lauren Sánchez.

Seattle has been Bezos' home since 1994 when he started Amazon out of his garage.

The Instagram post includes a brief video tour led by Bezos of Amazon's first office, with his father behind the camera.