1987 Jongert 78 Motor Yacht Boat in Beaufort, NC 28516 US
Built in 1987
78 Motor Yacht
2 Engines (2x Caterpillar)
78 feet
Diesel
Aluminum
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The all aluminum 2 Umbrellas was built in 1988 by the famous Dutch shipyard Jongert. Jongert is well known for building large, classic, capable, world travelling sailboats and powerboats. 2 Umbrellas is no exception. She was built as an explorer vessel ... before the terms explorer and expedition vessel even existed.
She was originally built for an American businessman who cruised her extensively for over 20 years. She has crossed the Atlantic 5 times on her own bottom. Every system on the boat is designed and built to be capable and reliable. At 24m, she is the perfect pocket cruiser for world or coastal passage making.
The current owners have cruised her up and down the east coast, including through a small craft advisory off of Cape Hatteras (not recommended but boat handled fine). They have currently purchased a Dutch river cruiser and are cruising the European inland waterways.
MAJOR REFITS in 2012, 2014 and 2018
4 Umbrellas is a custom, one-of-a-kind, transatlantic motoryacht. It is for the yachtsman that demands the finest. She is available at a very attractive price; replacement cost would be approx. $8,000,000.
This 24m (78ft) all aluminum ship was built by the famous Dutch builder Jongert in 1988 for a successful American businessman. She crossed the Atlantic 5 times and cruised much of the world. She has had a series of caretakers over the years and is now ready for the next adventures.
The current owners have mainly cruised her up and down the east coast. A recent passage off Cape Hatteras was done during a small craft advisory ? she is an easy vessel to feel safe in. The current owners have now bought a 15m river cruiser in Europe and plan to spend the next 3 years on their next adventures.
Everything about the ship is well thought out and constructed. She has twin CAT 3406 main engines and twin 30KW John Deere generators.
She is currently on the hard after getting a new set of mechanical seals installed on both shafts. These ceramic spring loaded seals are from the original manufacturer Rubber Design and in fact were professionally installed by Rubber Design, they are good for at least another 10 years of trouble free running. Keeping with the commercial design (originally in class until approx 2006), the shafts use a commercial circulating oil cooling and lubrication system.
Some of the recent work includes newly cleaned and recoated black/grey tanks, full bottom job down to the fairing, 4 new exhaust elbows, 4x new 6 inch valves for the main sea chests with gear drives, rebuilt aft deck winch, new hydraulic lines for the crane and much more.
She is a beautiful ship and always attracts admirers and at the same time is one of the most capable and proven 78ft boats around.
4 Umbrellas is an incredible ship. Everywhere you look, you will be amazed at the quality of her build. The engines are Caterpillar work engines, not typical yacht engines. The generators are commercial equipment, they run at 1200 RPM, not 1800 RPM as the new units do now. Everywhere you look thought the yacht she has massive stainless fittings and you can easily see the quality built into the entire vessel.
The master stateroom with ensuite head is amazing. The master bath is huge with Jacuzzi tub, dual sinks and large shower, being aft and totally private. The shafts are sealed in oil and then cooled by sea water, which is an amazing feature. Almost all boats have shafts that are cooled by sea water. Chances are you have never seen an oil cooled shaft. This is “big ship stuff”. The advantage is complete quiet and no salt water damage to the shaft. Her current owners have slept in the master stateroom many times while running, and say they could've been staying in the “Four Seasons”. The naval architect that oversaw the current owners refit stated that these are normally only found on megayachts. Full real walkaround decks, oversized anchors and windlass, flybridge with comfortable seating throughout and room enough for any party.
It’s impossible to turn off the generators at anchor on most other Yachts of this size due to the power demand for household type appliances and poor ventilation. This is one of the few ships of this size that can be a “Dead Ship”. A term often used when anchoring out with all 110/220V power off; windows, hatches, doors, and ports open for ventilation. The ship has a massive battery room with 9 new batteries that weigh approx. 450 pounds each. With the use of the large inverter system and huge battery bank, the SubZero refrigeration/freezer and other systems allow everything to keep proper temperature for longer periods of time. All the staterooms have great ventilation with hatches, screens and dorades for fresh air. The salon and pilothouse areas have opening windows and screen doors. The screen doors are a work of art. Important to note that because she was originally built for an American owner, she is a 60 cycle boat.
Just one small example of the fine quality: the (8) deck chairs, the (4) arm chairs and the (2) Commodore Steamers on the aft deck are made by Barlow Tyrie. These are the finest English teak chairs (all chairs refinished).
4 Umbrellas received a fresh bottom paint job in March 2019. See a complete list of additional updates in the "UPGRADES" section of the listing specifications.
Full walkaround side decks
71' Hull extension designed and done at Jongert (1996)
Teak decks (2018)
Dual Maxwell Windlass, hydraulic w/ remote, NEW 2018
(2) 300’ lengths of ½” anchor chain, NEW 2016
High Pressure sea water anchor wash system
Bow anchor locker & storage area accessed via a Lewmar deck hatch
Bow seating area
Kahlenberg air horns (fully rebuilt 2014)
(2) Life rings w/ ACR SM-2 buoy lights
(1) Stand alone life ring
Aft deck dining area w/table, seats 6/8 comfortably
(8) Folding teak chairs with upholstered cushions; new chairs 2018
Ideal aft deck capstan
Large aft lazarette storage area
Port and starboard aft deck wing doors
Novurania 430DL hard bottom tender w/ 60hp Yamaha 4-stroke engine 2017
(2) Spare props for yacht
14’ Custom ultra light Passerelle
Side boarding ladder with railings
Stainless swim ladder
Freshwater shower port side of swim platform
Engine room access door on port side midship
NEW Bottom paint job, March 2019
The spacious covered aft deck features built-in exterior seating aft, custom teak table and finest quality English teak by Barlow Tyrie: (8) deck chairs, (4) arm chairs (around teak table) and the (2) Commodore Steamers (all chairs hand finished). There are transom doors, both port & starboard, leading down to the swim platform; and a hatch to access the lazarette.
The expansive Foredeck has built-in seating on the forward cabintop with comfortable backrest and storage below each seat, along with storage cabinets both port and starboard. This is another lovely private entertaining or sunbathing area.
• The flybridge is reached via a steepish stairway from the bridge. There is a full helm station on the flybridge, large seating area with cushions, and a large storage lockers aft of the seating (with cushions perfect for getting sun). One of these storage lockers contains the 2x 8D battery bank (24v) for emergency power to navigation and radio gear.
BBQ, top of the line, New 2014
Teak deck
Centerline helm with (3) Pompanette chairs
L-shaped seating areas w/cocktail tables
(2) Teak deck chairs
(2) Chaise lounge chairs
(2) Full-size Portable Dometic Refrigerator/Freezer
Wet bar
Sanyo mini refrigerator
8 person liferaft (New May 2016)
EPIRB
Nautical Structures EZ 1500 crane (rebuild 2018)
Bimini top (new 2019)
• The salon opens to the aft deck through large beautiful sliding doors, complete with separate sliding screen doors (great for bug issues). The salon has a large starboard side built in couch, seat, and coffee table. Along the port side is a large amount of storage, a flatscreen on a riser mechanism, and a bar area.
• Forward of the salon on the port side is the galley, complete with large subzero fridge, microwave, cooktop, oven and dishwasher. Again there is plenty of storage and is a very workable galley. There is also a drop down panel that can separate the galley from the dining area.
• Forward of the salon on the starboard side is the large dining area with wrap-around seating. This area can easily seat 8 people.
• Moving forward further on the main deck is the day head. This is also directly behind the main helm/bridge area so is perfect for the on watch person.
• The helm area (bridge) is full beam with port and starboard sliding side doors allowing easy access to the side decks. With both doors open, it is very easy to pop your head out either side to check on docking. The bridge also has seating and a table on the aft port side. There is an extension and mattress section stored in the VIP cabin to turn this seating area into a small berth.
• The aft deck is a great place for drinks and dinner. The large teak table can easily seat 8 people. We store seating in the lazerette while offshore.
• The foredeck has a bench area with storage, perfect for lines. There is also the anchor gear near the boat, 2 large 24v windlasses with capstans for the port and starboard anchors.
U-shaped dining area seats 6 guests with storage under and behind
(3) Full size opening windows and (3) overhead vents
New carpet and 2 LB Soundown (2018)
New Air Conditioning System including new air handler, new digital control, new wiring and plumbing (2012)
Full-size settee w/storage under
Chair w/Storage under Re-upholstered 2018
Fully appointed wet bar
U-Line Icemaker (2014)
Wempe quartz clock
Wempe barometer
Wempe thermometer
Double French sliding doors w/screens to aft deck
(2) Brass wall mounted sconces with lighting
All new soft goods (2012) Re-upholstered (2018)
Samsung 42” flatscreen TV, on push-button electric lift
HD Direct TV tuner box (2012)
New entertainment system (2014)
Double basin stainless steel sink
Panasonic turntable microwave oven
Miele full-size dishwasher, NEW 2017
Miele full-size oven, NEW 2017
Miele 4-burner glass cooktop, NEW 2019
Keurig espresso/coffee maker
SubZero Refrigerator/Freezer (2014) ($20,000)
(3) GFI outlets
New Air Conditioning System including new air handler, new digital control, new wiring and plumbing (2012)
Teak floor in galley (2004)
Rebuilt helm panel structure to accommodate new electronics (2018)
(2) Garmin 7616 Displays (2018)
(2) New Garmin Radar RD-30 Displays (2018)
Garmin universal AIS (2018)
Simrad AP70 Autopilot w/remote (2018)
ACR URC-100 200W spotlight control
New Icom VHF (2018)
ZF Digital electronic shift Throttle controls (2016)
Naiad Zero Speed Stabilizer controls (new 2014)
Full size chart table w/drawers
Accessed via watertight door in the starboard guest cabin or port side main deck
Well designed w/ full walkaround main engines and excellent access to generators
(2) Caterpillar 3406B TI main engines rated at 540hp (Completely went through engines and generators; rebuilt or replaced (parts) as needed; (2018)
Engine Hours since current owner's purchase: approx. Port ; Stbd
All New Exhaust Risers and Heat Shield Blankets (2018)
(2) New main engine water pumps (2012)
Main engine heat exchangers fully serviced and boiled out (2018)
All main engine injector lines removed, tested and re-installed (2018)
After coolers pulled, cleaned, and serviced on main engines (2018)
40 gal air tank with a 220V compressor and a 24V compressor New (2012) $10,000
(2) Fixed manual Halon fire extinguishing systems, battery room & engine room (new 2013; recertified July 2015)
(12) Portable fire extinguishers (6 foam, 4 Co2, 2 dry powder)
New PTO added to Starboard Engine and Starboard Generator
New Westmar dual prop bow Thruster (2018)
Wagner steering pump, hydraulic rams, hoses, fittings (2018)
New Jastram Steerim Hydraulic Steering system (2017)
(2) Engine room extractor fans/blowers (2012)
Naiad Zero Speed stabilizers (2014)
New watermaker (2013)
(3) New A/C Chillers including all new air handlers, digital controls and plumbing throughout vessel (2012)
(2) New galvanic isolators (2010)
(2) 35 gal hot water heaters (2014)
(2) Northern Lights 30kW generators (complete rebuild to Zero Hours in 2018)
New 110 volt electrical panel, July 2015
New injectors on both generators (2018)
(2) New generator water pumps (2018)
(2) New generator regulators (2018)
New fuel lift pump for starboard generator (2018)
New battery room blower motor (2017)
New Victron inverter/charger (2012)
(2) 50/60 cycle A / Sea World Wide transformers (2012)
(4) Mastervolt 100 amp battery chargers
New SubZero Refrigerator/Freezer (2014)
KVH Broadband (2012)
KVH Sat TV (2012)
The large master stateroom is accessed via its own private companionway from the aft end of the salon ensuring complete privacy from crew and guests.
Centerline queen berth with storage under
Large amount of hanging locker and cabinet space
Ships safe
Gun closet within locker
LG 42” flatscreen TV (2015)
Bose surround sound system
Sony Blu-Ray disk player (2013)
HD Direct TV box (2012)
Custom built desk area to port (2009)
Overhead escape hatch to aft deck
(4) Opening ports w/screens
All new LED lighting (2018)
New Carpet with 2 lb. Soundown added for maximum sound insulation (2018)
New Zeno Mattress (2012)
New Air Conditioning System including new air handler, new digital control, new wiring and plumbing (2012)
Wempe quarts clock
Wempe barometer
Vanity w/ his & her sinks
Full size Jacuzzi tub
Full size tiled stall shower (tile floor new 2010)
Microphor and bidet
Opening port w/ screen
GFI outlet
Extractor fan
New LED lights (2012)
New Air Conditioning System including new air handler, new digital control, new wiring and plumbing (2012)
Accessed via the forward companionway from the pilothouse
Queen berth (2012)
Ensuite head & shower, separate rooms (2012)
Custom storage (2012)
New Air Conditioning System including new air handler, new digital control, new wiring and plumbing (2012)
VIP room was gutted to the hull and rebuilt; this area was the old crew quarters area
(2) Overhead hatches w/screens and blackout shades
(2) Opening ports w/screens
Blower fan
New Entertainment system and Samsung 27” TV (2018)
ccessed via the forward companionway from the pilothouse
(3) Twin berths (2012)
Entrance door to the engine room
Opening port w/ screen
Large hanging locker
Good drawer storage (2012)
New Air Conditioning System including new air handler, new digital control, new wiring and plumbing (2012)
Wempe quartz clock
Wempe barometer
Miele Washer (2012)
Miele Dryer (2012)
Vanity w/sink
Opening port w/screen
Full size stall shower (tile floor new 2010)
Microphor
Extractor fan
GFI outlet
The extremely knowledgeable, wealthy yachtsman that built the boat originally had several production boats. He wanted the finest yacht available that could cross the Atlantic and tour Europe and the Americas; no expense was spared. He chose Jongert for several reasons:
Finest Dutch quality. Dutch then and today, some of the finest builders in the world.
Even though they were sailboat builders, their boats routinely circled the globe.
The joinery work is incredibly finished.
He wanted a boat with a Lloyd 100A4 certificate. Note that almost all boats built today and then are “built to ABS or Lloyds standard”. They do not have a certificate. There is no one from outside to certify that the builder really met these standards when built.
He wanted an all aluminum boat, weight saving and great strength.
The boat was launched in 1988 at 71’ as LADY MARION. After two Atlantic crossings, he returned to Jongert in 1996 to lengthen the boat to approximately 80’. At that time, there was an extensive costly refit of the entire boat. The refit involved all systems. The added length was to:
Add 2,000 gallons of fuel capacity.
Have a larger, more comfortable aft deck to enjoy dining and entertaining.
Have a euro stern for easy access to the tender and water.
The boat crossed the Atlantic two more times on her own bottom. In approx. 2003, he went to Royal Huisman for another major refit. He went to Royal Huisman because he wanted to see the quality of the refit work. Obviously convinced of the workmanship, he ordered a 120’ Yacht “Arcadia” that could circle the globe. (Arcadia was launched in 2006).
Per the original owner, "LADY MARION never let us down, with all the cruising, and with all the remote spots we visited”.
She was then sold to a gentleman from Palm Beach in 2007. He made a few trips to the Bahamas and kept her in Palm Beach at the Brazilian docks. He spent approximately $500,000 on various upgrades and had a full time crew of two. Her current owner purchased the boat in early 2012.
GRAND CRU was purchased after an extensive search to take her current owner & family through the Caribbean, then to cross the Atlantic and cruise Europe for several years. The refit was done with an open checkbook as described in detail. The current owners are now ready for a much larger yacht, 5 staterooms and crew quarters for 4, to allow them to cruise with more of their family, 4 children and 6 grandchildren.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/9/26 | Price decreased | $1,045,000(-4.6%) |
| 12/9/25 | Price decreased | $1,095,000(-8.4%) |
| 10/1/25 | Price decreased | $1,195,000(-8.1%) |
| 5/19/25 | Initial price | $1,299,999 |
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Customers praise the 1987 Jongert 78 Motor Yacht for its classic design and timeless elegance, highlighting the spacious and well-appointed interiors that offer both comfort and luxury
Many appreciate the yacht’s solid build quality and reliable performance, noting its smooth handling and stability at sea. Owners often mention the ample deck space, ideal for relaxation and entertaining guests. The craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout the vessel receive frequent commendations, making it a favored choice among enthusiasts seeking a blend of traditional style and functional motor yacht capabilities.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 1987 Jongert 78 Motor Yacht is a classic vessel known for its timeless Dutch craftsmanship and solid construction. Here are some pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Robust Build Quality: Jongert yachts are renowned for their sturdy and durable construction, ensuring long-lasting performance.
Spacious Layout: The 78-foot length offers ample space for comfortable living areas, cabins, and deck space, ideal for extended cruising or entertaining guests.
Elegant Design: Classic styling with attention to detail provides a luxurious and timeless aesthetic both inside and out.
Seaworthiness: Designed to handle various sea conditions with stability and safety, making it suitable for offshore voyages.
Customization Potential: Many owners appreciate the opportunity to update or customize interiors and systems according to personal preferences.
Cons
Age-Related Maintenance: Being a vessel from 1987, it may require ongoing maintenance, repairs, and potential upgrades to systems and equipment to meet modern standards.
Fuel Efficiency: Older motor yachts can be less fuel-efficient compared to newer models with advanced engine technology.
Technological Outdatedness: Navigation, communication, and onboard systems might be outdated, necessitating modernization for enhanced safety and convenience.
Availability of Parts: Some specific parts or components may be harder to source, potentially leading to longer repair times or higher costs.
Market Competition: While classic, it faces competition from newer yachts offering contemporary designs, materials, and amenities.
Made For
The 1987 Jongert 78 Motor Yacht is ideal for discerning yacht enthusiasts seeking a classic vessel that combines timeless elegance with robust performance. Perfect for those who appreciate spacious and comfortable accommodations, this yacht caters to owners and guests who enjoy extended cruising in style. Whether you're planning leisurely coastal voyages or longer offshore adventures, the Jongert 78 offers a luxurious and reliable platform for memorable maritime experiences.
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