1988 Jefferson Marquessa 60 MY Boat in Pompano Beach, FL 33064 US

1988 Jefferson 60 Motor Yacht
$140,000 - AS IS / WHERE IS / HOW IS
This vessel is sold as a project boat

The Jefferson 60 Motor Yacht was designed around exceptional interior volume, substantial construction, and comfortable long-term living aboard. Built in Taiwan to compete within the American market against Hatteras and Viking motor yachts of the day. Built on a solid fiberglass hull with a long, deep keel and a substantial 17'6" beam, she offers the kind of space rarely found aboard a 60-foot motor yacht.

The spacious layout is one of her greatest strengths. A remarkably large salon, expansive aft deck, salon-level day head, four staterooms, five heads, and an oversized flybridge provide the living and entertaining space normally associated with considerably larger yachts.

After approximately a decade of living ,cruising, and resolving aboard, the seller is stepping away from boating, creating an opportunity for a knowledgeable and hands-on yachtsman looking for a exceptional amount of boat at an attractive price.

The seller has continually completed numerous behind-the-scenes repairs and upgrades throughout his ownership and many remain. As anyone familiar with classic yachts knows - the list is never truly finished. There are additional cosmetic, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical items to address, and the vessel is being offered accordingly.

Mechanical

The boat runs and performs and currently travels the ICW locally several times each month.

Powered by twin Detroit Diesel 8V92TI engines rated at 735 HP each with approximately 2,400+ original hours. Economical cruise at 8-9 knots. Fast cruise speed is approximately 15-16 knots and a top speed of approximately 18 knots.

A particularly notable feature for a yacht of this vintage and price point is her two operational 21 kW Phasor generators, both installed not too long ago.

She is also equipped with a Wesmar electric bow thruster.

Electronics

Electronics included with the sale are limited to:

• Simrad AP16 Autopilot
• Handheld VHF radio
• Vintage Furuno radar - operational when it feels like it.

No other electronics are conveyed with the purchase. Buyers should plan on iPad w/ Navionics and updating the navigation electronics to suit their own cruising requirements.

Cosmetic Condition

Interior

The interior remains largely original and presents as tired. Excellent opportunity for a new owner to refresh the yacht to their own taste -making it their own.

The teak flooring would benefit from sanding and varnish. Areas of the master stateroom could benefit from new veneer, vinyl, or wrap, while bedding and soft goods are due for replacement throughout. The forward stateroom would also benefit from fresh wall covering.

Exterior

Several exterior areas of the gelcoat are showing thin and would benefit from cosmetic attention - roll and tip treatment. The walkways could use a fresh coat nonskid, while other areas would benefit from localized awl-grip touch-up and refinishing.

This is not being represented as a turnkey yacht. She needs TLC. This is Project Boat

For the right buyer - someone knowledgeable, handy, and willing to take on a project yacht - she presents an opportunity to make improvements over time and bring the yacht up to their own standards.

You gotta be handy.

Highlights

• Exceptional interior volume for a 60-foot motor yacht
• Four-stateroom / Five heads layout
• Salon-level day head
• Sleeps eight comfortably in four staterooms
• Largest Salon and aft deck in her class
• Large flybridge with room for a few dozen passengers comfortably
• Twin Detroit Diesel 8V92TI engines
• Two 21 kW Phasor generators
• Wesmar electric bow thruster
• 1,000-gallon fuel capacity
• Compelling opportunity at this price point for a knowledgeable yachtsman

Well Suited For

• Full-time or extended live-aboard use
• A waterfront second home
• Comfortable coastal cruising
• Exploring the Bahamas
• Weekend getaways and entertaining
• A hands-on buyer looking to get into a large motor yacht at an attractive price

Known Items Requiring Attention

Windows & Interior

• Aft port window is cracked; replacement was previously quoted at approximately $250 for glass plus installation
• Master stateroom curtain rods need replacement

Mechanical

• Corrosion on port engine raw-water discharge tube; replacement tubing and elbows are included
• Cutlass bearings were replaced approximately 100 hours ago. Approximately 1/2" of the port cutlass bearing is now missing; however, there is currently no vibration or indication of failure
• Bottom paint is due; existing hard bottom paint remains intact beneath the soft coating

Plumbing & HVAC

• Drains for the salon and pilothouse air handlers need to be routed to one of the grey-water tubs with pumps
• Main stainless-steel black-water tank developed pinholes and has patches sealed (tank is near end of life)
• Washer/dryer discharge hose needs to be reattached (currently drains into bilge)

Electrical & Systems

• Port tachometer has been inoperative throughout the seller's ownership. The starboard engine is the slave on the Glendinning system, allowing the RPM of both engines to be determined while underway
• AC neutral issue can cause newer GFCI-equipped shore-power pedestal breakers to trip; this condition has existed throughout the seller's ownership
• Generator-room automatic fire-suppression shutdown/fuel shutoff is inoperative; suppression bottle remains functional
• Several bilge-pump and fire-suppression indicator LEDs are inoperative
• Intercom system is inoperative
• Aft port salon speaker is inoperative
• One upper-deck floodlight is inoperative
• Searchlight has been removed
• Xantrex inverter is inoperative
• AC panel power indicator lights are not installed
• Frequency meter and 240V voltmeter are inoperative
• Two large isolation transformers are disconnected (disconnected from before he purchased the boat)

Updates in recent years

• 2 new rudders
• 4 new half shafts
• 2 new dripless seals
• 4 new turbos
• 2 new door racetracks
• 5 Galley Maid macerator units
• 5 new A/C units
• Newer 21.5 kW generator with approximately 400 hours
• New water heater
• New ship water pumps - AC and DC
• Fire extinguishers and fire-suppression system inspected
• Fire extinguisher in every stateroom
• Insurance survey completed approximately 3 months ago
• Recent oil service completed on both engines and both generators
• As of September 3, fuel tanks are just under half full, representing more than 500 gallons of fuel aboard

Specifications

Length Overall: 59'10"
Beam: 17'6"
Draft: 4'7"
Displacement: 88,000 lbs.
Bridge Clearance (Arch): 21'2"
Fuel Capacity: 1,000 gal.
Fresh Water Capacity: 400 gal.
Waste Capacity: 45 gal.
Hull Type: Semi-Displacement
Deadrise Aft: 6°

Propulsion

Engines: Twin Detroit Diesel 8V92TI
Horsepower: 735 HP each
Engine Hours: 2,400+ original hours
Cruising Speed: 15-16 knots
Top Speed: Approximately 18 knots

Generator & Equipment

Generator #1: Phasor 21 kW - 422 hours
Generator #2: Phasor 21 kW - 1,155 hours
Bow Thruster: Wesmar Electric

The Opportunity

Experienced yacht owners understand that every vessel comes with a punch list, and this one is no exception. There is work to be done, and she will benefit from continued TLC. That is also what creates the opportunity.

For a buyer who understands classic yachts, recognizes the value of this much space and equipment, and is excited to take on a project, this Jefferson 60' offers an enormous platform to work with at a fraction of the cost of many comparable-sized motor yachts.

Offered at $140,000 - AS IS / WHERE IS / HOW IS.

Additional photos and videos are available upon request.

Serious buyers are encouraged to see the boat firsthand, evaluate her condition, and determine the opportunity for themselves.

Serious buyers should act quickly.