2009 Custom Crystal Motoryacht
$4,795,000
Boat in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 US
Crystal Motoryacht
2 Engines (2x Caterpillar)
117 feet
Diesel
Steel
See it at the Palm Beach International Boat Show March 25-29! Empire Sea is a steel pilothouse long range cruiser with four staterooms for guests and three more for crew, all ensuite. Highlights include 2024 refit (see below) recent paint, master stateroom on bridge deck, massive 28' 6" beam, and reliable CAT power.
2024 Refit - Main Engine & Mechanical Work
- Main Engine Work: New turbos, new water pumps, valve adjustments, heat exchangers rebuilt, complete service, repainted
- Main engine exhaust system rebuilt/new exhaust blankets
- Oil samples
- New Main engine mounts
- Shafts and engine realignment
- 2-New 65kw Northern Lights Generators/foundations/sound boxes/control panels
- New Main switchboard control for gens/shore power
- New Teignbridge 5 blade high skew propellors
- New Hydraulic Bow thruster/ all equipment (increased size and HP)new bridge controls
- New Engine ventilation system plus vent trunks sandblasted/coated
- New Chiller/heat system -All fan coils serviced
- 2-New Water makers (FCI-MaxQ+APC/DTS 1275 gallons per day each)/piping replaced
- New Sewage treatment system- all blackwater lines cleaned
- Steering system rebuilt/two new rams
- All Tanks sandblasted/cleaned
- Blackwater/graywater and freshwater tanks new coatings
- New Shaft binding system
- New Bilge pump system and control panel
- 2-New freshwater system pumps and manifold
- New Lazarette ventilation system
- Full audio gauge hull testing
- New Bow bulb installed for increased performance
- New shore power isolation transformer /wiring and foundation
- New engine room stair system from main deck
- Rebuilt Engineers workstation
- Tank sensors replaced and calibrated
- Bilges renewed and coated
- Deck fire system rebuilt
- All house/Main engine/Generator batteries replaced
- New battery chargers
- All Hydraulic hoses replaced
- New sea strainers
- Bottom blasted to bare steel and new bottom paint system
- Bridge electronics serviced
2024 Refit - Deck Work
- Exterior doors rebuilt/and painted
- Tender crane controls rebuilt
- Teak decks repaired
- 2nd anchor added plus chain
- Porthole frames checked and gaskets renewed
- Crew accommodation handrails replaced
- Towing system installed in stern
- Repaired steel in lockers and recoat
- All deck drains and piping cleaned
- All safety equipment renewed/replaced
- Deck lockers paint system renewed
2024 Refit - Interior work:
- Interior redecorated
- Interior wood refinished
- Galley appliances serviced/replaced
- Headliners repaired
- Lighting replaced
- Upholstery refreshed
- Carpets cleaned
Main Engines
- (2) Caterpillar 3412, 1,400 hp each
- Fully serviced by Anchors of America June 2024
- Walker Airsep turbo intake filters
- Gearboxes for main engines: (2) Twin Disc MG-6556DC Ratio 3-1
- Drive: (2) 4-bladed skewed 34”
Generators & Electricity
- (2) Norpo Marine 84kW generators
- Port fully serviced June 2024
- Starboard fully serviced 2022 in shipyard
Air Conditioning
- Type: 2 units - 120,000 BTU & 90,000 BTU
Other Machinery
- Watermakers: (2) offshore Marine lab 2,600 gpd total
- Trim Tabs/Stabilizers: Wesmar 1600 2-Fin
- Bow Thruster: Wesmar 40hp with (2) propellers
- Steering System: Hydraulic
- Sewage System: Headhunter HMX (USCG Approved)
- Jet Vacuum heads, fresh water
Communication Systems
- SATcom: G6 unit/gyro Trac
- Telephone System: V11-HTS Dual Mode (voice/data)
- VHF: ICOM M604
- Cellular Phone System: Digital 4000
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi access throughout for owner, guests, crew, A/V equipment, data from single panel Marine Starlink
- LoudHailer: Furuno LH3000 to engine room / forward & aft
Navigation Systems
- Radar: (2) Furuno 1964c 12kW and 25kW
- AIS: Furuno F-150
- Sonar: Furuno CH250BB 88Kz
- Gyrocompass: Simrad RGL 50
- Auto Pilot: Simrad AP50
- Depth Sounder: Furuno dual frequency 2kW
- GPS: Furuno Navnet GPS32B receiver
- Chart Plotter: Timezero electronic chart plotting system
- Wind/Speed Log: B&G Hydra H1000 Wind Anemometer
Entertainment System
- Sound and video is fed throughout the boat on RTI T3X Wi-Fi enabled remote controllers in each zone. There are also RTI KX3 wall controllers throughout for SONOS sound feed, streaming, and DirectTV feed.
- Audio speakers throughout vessel
- GE profile SS 4-burner glass cooktop
- GE profile Microwave/convection oven
- Samsung microwave oven
- Leib Herr refrigeration/freezer
- Perlick freezer
- (2) 180 cubic feet walk in refrigerator & freezer
- (1) 122 cubic feet walk in center refer in engineering aft compartment
- Scotsman Icemaker
- Fisher Pikel dishwasher
- Force 10 propane BBQ (deck)
- Various icemaker/refers
- Whirlpool Duet stacking washer/dryer
- Anchor Windlass System: (2) Muir Model 4500 Vertical
- Anchors: (1) 80 KG BRUCE type
- Anchor Chain: (1) 5-shots (450’) chain port, (1) 5-shots (450’) starboard
- Boat Crane and Davits: Bridge deck Davit: Steelhead Marine CT3500
- Swimming Platform: With removable railing stanchions
- Jacuzzi: Foredeck (4-persons)
Security Equipment
- CCTV System: Panasonic Digital Video Multiplexer WJFS
- Cameras: (4)
- Monitors: (5) 18” Green Marine color
Firefighting Equipment
- Fire Control System: Seafire FM-200 fire extinguish (engine room)
- Fire Extinguishers: (16)
- Other: Seafire FM-200 fire extinguish (engine room)
Safety Equipment
- Life Rafts: (2) Viking 12 Person life rafts
- Life Rings: (2)
- Life Vests: (30) USCG approved life vests
- EPIRBS: (1)
- Medical Equipment: Yes
Main Deck Aft
Empire Sea’s partially covered after deck is comfortably furnished with U-shaped settee and cocktail table centerline forward. There is also an exterior wet bar with marble top, refer, BBQ aft and day head. There are stairs to the large aft open deck aft that has been used for fighting chair and sportfishing, access to the dive lazarette and watersports storage is in the center of deck. There are also two large fish wells under the deck. The swim platform is aft on centerline with port and starboard stairs.
Main Deck Salon
Entry to the Main Salon is port and starboard aft, opening to the full beam entertaining area aft, with oversize windows port and starboard for panoramic views of every port of call. The open arrangement comes with a large L-shaped couch, game table, dining table and additional comfortable seating encouraging relaxing interaction in a elegantly casual environment. There is a large television that is on lift that comes out of starboard side cabinet aft of the starboard side double entry doors.
Main Deck Dining
The open Dining Salon adjoins the Main Salon forward, with a rectangle dining table for eight guests. Mid Salon starboard is the entry foyer which opens to the deck companionway, the dining area to starboard joins the main staircase to the bridge and owner’s stateroom and access to the galley forward.
Main Deck Galley
The Galley is on the main deck forward of the dining area, with central island and large pantry adjoining doors are aft which is perfect for seamless service. The galley features huge windows—a chef’s dream. Port and starboard deck access further facilitating ease of service.
Bridge Deck Master Stateroom
Empire Sea features a large Master suite aft on the bridge deck aft with King bed, extensive storage, couch and chaise lounge area with expansive windows to further enhance the spaciousness of the stateroom. The ensuite Master Bathroom has a large glass shower with electric opaque windows and electric blinds.
Wheelhouse / Bridge Deck
Forward on the Bridge deck, the Wheelhouse has a complete navigation arrangement with a large couch aft for cruising extensively and with the oversized windows it is very comfortable for all with its centerline Stidd helm chair.
Bridge Deck Aft
With comfortable portable aft facing seating out the master stateroom this a great area to enjoy your anchorage. The area aft is a large tender and toy storage deck with crane, with the tenders/toys removed for the day this area makes a great sun lounging or entertainment deck. There is also full control box for maneuvering or fishing aft.
Sundeck / Flybridge
This is the guest’s favorite area to lounge, sunbathe, and arrive into ports in style. The sundeck can be used as gym area in addition to the endless wicker furniture configurations that can be utilized under the cover of the mast and overhead cover. There is also space and ability to store additional water toys on this deck.
Guest Staterooms
Below deck are three guest staterooms with complimentary styling, clean lines and the elegant, designed millwork seen throughout the yacht. There are two queen staterooms with ensuite bathrooms with showers. There is also one additional large VIP stateroom with lounge area and makeup desk as well as an ensuite bathroom with a walk-through shower stall complete with high finishes and luxurious marble work throughout and a separate water closet. All staterooms have entertainment systems, individual A/C controls and safes for guest security.
Captain & Crew
Empire Sea can accommodate up to 5 crew in 3 cabins, including a Captain’s cabin and two additional crew cabins. Each crew cabin includes an ensuite bathroom, AC controls and entertainment system.
EMPIRE SEA has been meticulously maintained by the same captain for the past 8 years with essentially no budgetary constraints. Recently, the yacht made a journey from Southern California through the Panama Canal, before heading to Florida for sale due to personal reasons. Over the past 8 years, the yacht has undergone annual shipyard maintenance, and the machinery has seen light use, with just under 6,000 hours on her Caterpillar main engines.
Key Features
- Designed for long-range cruising
- Expansive, open deck spaces
- Equipped for fishing
- High capacity for tender storage
- Powerful main engines capable of towing a large tender
- Excellent ownership history: eight years with the current owner, seven years with the previous
- Low crew requirements for easy management
- Large portholes below the main deck for ample natural light
- Exclusively used for private purposes
- Strong potential for chartering
- US-built for straightforward registration and operation
Refit 2018/2021/2024
- Rudders dropped, rudder shafts addressed, new bearings, new seals
- Main engine Port and Starboard shafts removed; straightened/ new bearings/seals installed
- Sandblast entire underwater area back to bare steel
- Bilge and hull areas steel audio gauged in depth- Thickness measurement report shows hull in great condition
- Repair- two locations of hull steel repaired per the 2024 Audio Gauge report
- Bottom completely refurbished 3 x coats of steel primer and underwater antifouling
- Renewed all hull zincs
- Comprehensive exterior paint refinishing
- Additional corrosion removal work topside
- Teak decks replaced and serviced; margin boards refitted
- Corrosion in most bilges addressed
- New Alfa Laval Centrifuge MB-103
- Anchor bow pulpit added on bow to hold 2 anchors (2023)
- 2nd anchor windlass installed with chain (2023)
- New Jacuzzi
- Exterior varnish stripped and renewed
- Teak replaced on various decks
- Replacement of 10 Fan Coil Units of the A/C System
- New Anchor Chains – 5 shackles per side (450’ each)
- Master cabin added to bridge deck level behind wheelhouse
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/18/26 | Initial price | $4,795,000 |
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