2006 Palmer Johnson Express Sold Boat in Dania, FL 33004 US
Express
2 Engines (2x MTU)
120 feet
Diesel
Aluminum
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2006 Palmer Johnson Express | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,560,000 | $5,549,000 | $5,495,000 | $5,795,000 | $5,300,000 | $5,250,000 |
| Location | Dania | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | Stuart |
| Nominal Length | 120' | 88' | 92' | 85' | 121' | 93' |
| Draft | 6' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | MTU | - | MTU | MAN | CAT | MTU |
| Total Engine Power | 2750 hp | - | 1600 hp | 1900 hp | 1550 hp | 1945 hp |
| Days on Market | 636 | 197 | 52 | 86 | 101 | 380 |
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The 120' Palmer Johnson 2006, Burn Rate, is pure maritime allure, a seductive blend of power, luxury, and sleek design that demands attention as she cruises the Caribbean blue water. With its striking curves, razor-sharp lines, and bold profile, this superyacht is a statement of opulence and performance-a vessel that isn't just seen, but felt.
The yacht's design is a masterpiece, with expansive outdoor spaces that flow effortlessly into intimate, sun-drenched lounging areas. Imagine sipping champagne on the aft deck while the wind rushes through your hair, or lounging on forward sundeck with your body soaking in both the sun and the luxe vibes of the open ocean. The open-plan layout and wide teak decks give you freedom and space, while the elegant, sculptural lines invite you to step closer and explore every seductive curve.
Built by the renowned Palmer Johnson shipyard as hull number five of the popular 120', Burn Rate is a true example of maritime craftsmanship, offering an exceptional combination of speed, style, and comfort. Designed by Nuvolari & Lenard. She is in Lloyds 100 A1 class as well as IYB certified, making her available for possible charters.
Underwent extensive refit between 2023-2024 with new equipment and multiple upgrades inside and out. See list of updates below.
Main Engines
Twin MTU 12V4000 DDEC M90 marine diesels, rated 2,750 bhp @ 2,100rpm
Engine Hours
- Port approx. 6258 hours
- Stb approx. 2856 hours
Gear Boxes
- Twin Disc MG6984A, remote mounted gearsets, with trailing pumps and trolling valves
Shafts & Propellers
- ZF NiBrAl, 5 blade, fixed pitch, Class S, Temet 25, 4 inch diameter
Speeds & Fuel
- Max speed 27 knots
- Cruising speed 22 knots 185 gallons/hr
- Economical speed 12 knots 40 gallons/hr
- 15 knots 53 gallons/hr
Range
- 800 miles @22 Knots
- 1,800 miles@15 knots
- 2,000 miles@12 knots
Generator (Top & Lower End Rebuilt 2024)
Kilo Pak, 55KW
Generator Hours
- Port 18,284
- Stb 18,187
Electricity
240v
Shore Power
- Shore power converter, 60 KVA x2
- Glendenning CM-8 cable reel installed aft, with 75 ft of 150 amp shore power cable
- Shore connections for cable TV and telephone
Batteries
- (2) 24V starting battery banks for the main engines New 2023
- (2) 24V starting battery banks (generators) New 2022
- 24V service battery bank
- 24V emergency battery bank in foredeck locker New 2023
- 24V emergency communications battery bank in Foredeck Locker
- Batteries are AGM type
- (2) main engine driven alternators
- (2) generator driven alternators
- (5) Mastervolt constant voltage battery chargers
- (2) Kilo Pack 54 KW generators with sound shields and instrument panels
- New APC/UPS Battery System for Bridge 2024
Fuel - 25,500 lt (6736 gallons)
Water - 3400 lt (898 gallons)
Watermakers - (2) Sea recovery 30 gal per hour
Lub Oil - 600 lt (159 gallons)
Dirty Lub Oil - 600 lt (159 Gallons)
Grey Water - 2,000 lt combined grey and black water (528 Gallons)
Steering System
Sperry Marine Navipilot 4000
Bow Thruster
Quantum Thruster
Stabilizers
VFD Quantum 2024
Sewage Treatment
Hamman - Rebuilt 2024
Air Conditioning
New Flow Marine & Chillers 7.5 ton 2024
Safety
Epirb, life jackets, throw rings, flares, Sart, line throwers
Fire Fighting
(2) Fenzy Cylinders
(2) Msa Cylinders
(2) Msa Sets Servaux 54
Portable Pump
(2) Interspiro BA sets
(2) Fire fighting suits
Alarms
DECKMA GMBH Fire Alarms FMS 3000
Security
(4) Closed Circuit cameras
Boat Phone
PANASONIC KX – TX 77 36
Cellular System
IPHONE
VHF Radio Telephones
(5) IC-M85
(2) ICOM ICM36
VHF Marine Radio
(2) Ray Marine Ray 240 VHF with 2 station repeaters
CCTV
(4) CCTV Cameras Networked Through Helm Monitors
- (1) Magnetic Compass
- Sperry Marine Gyro Compass
- Sperry Marine Navipilot 4000 Automatic Pilot
- Kahlenberg Triple Horn whistle with M-511A whistle signal control
- Netlogic Watchkeeper Bridge Navigation watch alarm system
- Ray Marine Log
- Ray Marine Echo Sounder
- (1) Furuno 96 Mile RADAR
- Chart Plotter - Maxi and Transas
- MX 420 and MX 510 GPS
- Ray Marine Wind Instruments
- Electronic Charts Maxi 7 and Transas
- Dell Bridge Comms Computer
- Starlink
- MX Marine GPS MX420
- Simrad GPS 2024
- Depthfinder in Raymarine ST60 Tridata
- (4) Bridge Command Monitors
- Timezero/Nobletec Navigation Software
- Ship Monitor System/Nightwatch
- Humphree Trim Tab System
- Quantum Bow Thruster
- Capstans Maxwell 4000, deck mounted mooring bollards port and starboard (re-built 2024)
- Boat Crane & Davits - Rebuilt 2024
- 1 Aft 5WL 500kg
- 1 Fwd 8WL 1000kg
- Passerelle with custom covering door rebuilt 2024
- Marquipt Side Boarding Ladders
- Dive Compressor Serviced in 2024
- Custom swim platform with self-deploying swim ladder, port and starboard stowage lockers
- ACR Searchlight
- Awning
- (2) aft deck and flybridge
- Aft deck electric stowing
- Flybridge Armstrong Operation
- Rebuilt Hydraulic Ram for Garage Door
Main Galley
- Microwave
- Gaggenau Oven
- Gaggenau Induction Hob
- Sub Zero Fridge Replaced in 2023
- Miele G7856 Dishwasher
- Braun Compactor
Laundry
- (2) Miele – Combo Dryer/Washer
Sundeck
- Fridge
- Ice maker
Aft Deck
- (2) Fridge
Main Bar
- Fridge / Freezer with ice maker
Crew Stairwell
- Fridge/Freezer (2017)
- (2) Paddle Boards with Paddles
- (3) Seabobs Cayago F7
- (2) Wakeboards
- (3) Dive equipment Cressi
Master Stateroom
- Walk around bed with storage below
- King-size coil spring mattress
- Upholstered headboard of fine Rubelli fabric
- Nightstands have Bronzed Glass inset tops over Macassar Ebony
- Desk / vanity has two columns of drawers
- Entertainment cabinet features 42” Plasma and media storage
- Cross-grained Macassar Ebony accents on bunk, desk, and cabinet tops
- Built-in sofa with Upholstered cushions and throw pillows
- Walk-in wardrobe
- 1x wine cabinet
Master Bath
- Vanity countertops are premium Emperador marble, and feature carved sinks of Carrara marble
- Soles are Wenge wood
- The large-sized shower enclosure walls compliment the white marble, with Emperador marble accents and seats
- Shower doors are fameless with clear glass
- Accessories include mirror, towel bars, robe hooks, soap dishes, toilet paper holder
- Two upper vanity cabinets
- Exhaust duct
- White toilet with Elongated bowl
- Bidet with Zuchetti fixture
Guest Staterooms
- 2 double staterooms and one twin staterooms with twin bunks
- Built-in berths with drawers, and additional storage below
- Mattresses are coil spring type
- Nightstands have waterfall-grained Macassar Ebony top with inset Bronzed Glass
- Fine leather or Rubelli fabric upholstered headboards
- Entertainment cabinet
- Cedar lined hanging lockers
- Shelving, storages per plans
- Distinctive upholstered panel overhead
Guest Bathrooms
- Vanity countertops are premium Emperador marble, and feature carved sinks of Carrara marble
- Showers have Emperador marble accents and frameless glass shower doors
- Bath accessories include mirror, towel bars, robe hooks, soap dishes, toilet paper holder
- Wenge hardwood floors
- Upper vanity cabinets
- Exhaust duct
- White toilet with Elongated bowl
Crew
- All White Formica covered bulkheads and partitions, with Cherry cabin doors, cabinets, and accent trim
- Durable Amtico Stripwood floor throughout
- Upholstered panel overheads
Captain's Stateroom
- Berth with lockers beneath
- Cedar lined hanging locker
- Safe
Captain's Head
- Vanity cabinet with Corian top
- Faucets, shower mixer & head are American Standard
- Bathroom accessories include mirror, medicine cabinet, towel bar, soap dish, robe hook, toilet paper holder
- Shower doors with clear glass door
- Exhaust duct
- White Tecma marine toilet
Crew Cabins
- Berth with storage beneath
- Cedar lined closet
Crew Heads
- Vanity cabinet with Corian top or equal
- Bathroom accessories include mirrors, medicine cabinets, towel bars, soap dishes, robe hooks, toilet paper holders
- Shower doors with clear glass door
- Exhaust duct
- White Tecma marine toilet
Interior
- New Wine Fridge
- Replaced All Mattresses Onboard (Crew And Guest)
- Built New Bar Shelf
- Built New Bar Splash For Sink
- Built New Trash Bin For Bar Area
- Built New Doors Stops On All Doors
- New Futon In Twin (Temper-Pedic Mattress)
- Replaced Blinds Throughout Boat
- Upgraded AV/LT
- New Wifi / Network Antennaes/Starlink
- Replaced All Interior Lights With Led’s
- Replaced All Light Housing Units With Led’s (Crew Area)
- New Galley Stove
- Cleaned Out Galley Hood
- Repaired Galley Fan
- All New Linens
- Re-Caulking Of All Guest Showers
- Built Storage For Queen Pull Out Room
Deck
- 6 X Mooring Lines (New)
- New Fenders
- New Fender Socks
- Name Board B | R
- New Medical Kit
- New Paint - Hull (2023), Topside Touchups (2024)
- New Non-Skid 2024
- New Teak Steps (2024)
- New Rudder Indicators
- Serviced All Dive Equipment / Compressor
- Serviced Gyro
- New Magnetron And Mic For X-Band Radar
- New Caulking Around Exterior Windows
- New Bridge Windows 2023
- Installed V-Cool On All Windows
- New Cushions & Covers
- Replaced Wiper Blades
- Replaced Teak Plugs On Deck (Various)
- New Non-Skid On Bow Area
- New Boarding Ladders
- New Starboard Wing Controls 2024
Engineering
- Replaced All Auxiliary Butterfly Sea Chest Valves
- Replaced Compressor & Evaporators On Both Galley Fridges
- Replaced Thru Haul Valves
- Replaced Muffler / Exhaust System
- Replaced Frequency Drive Engine Room Fans
- New Control Unit For Ventilation Fans In Engine Room
- New Ventilation Fan in 2024
- Replaced Main Engine Sensors
- Replaced 2 AC Frequencies Drives
- Replaced A/C Chiller Plant 2024
- New AC Modules (6) 2024
- Cleaned/Remediated Fan Coils/Ducting For A/C Units (Whole Boat) 2024
- Propeller Service 2024
- Rebuilt And Serviced Alfa Laval 2024
- Main Engine Service (Fuel Pumps, Oil Filters, Set Pistons) 2024
- Main Engine & Transmission Painted 2024 Along with Engine Parts Powdercoated
- Serviced Engine PTOs 2024
- Rebuilt Steering System 2024
- Rebuilt Both Windlass Units 2024
- Hull X-rayed and Scanned 2024
- Running Gear Inspected & Serviced 2024
- Laser Aligned Both Shafts 2024
- New High Pressure Fuel Pumps On Both Main Engines 2024
- Rebuilt Port And Starboard Main Salon Doors 2024
- Rebuilt Locks On Aft Doors 2024
- Rebuilt Hamman System And Level Sensor 2024
- Top End Rebuild On Both Generators 2024
- Repaired Central Hydraulic In Engine Room 2024
- New Ball Valves To Port And Starboard Stabilizer Fins 2024
- Replaced Buttons For Stern Door Operation
- Installed New Sub-Tank For Grey Water System
- New Dock Water Dock Filters
- Repaired Chain Locker Water Pump
- New Fresh Water Pump System Filtration & UV Lights 2024
- New Skin Valves 2024
- New Fresh Water Filtration System
- Passerelle Has Full Service Checked By Technicians With Replaced Sensors And Check Valve
- Replaced Forward Hatch Hydraulic Lift Seals
- Rebuilt Fire Pump 2024
- Rebuilt Bilge Pump 2024
- Replaced Stbd Wing Station Selector Controls
- Replaced Bilge Sensors
- New Raw Water Supply To Chillers
- New Hot Water Plumbing 2024
- New Seamless Transfer Breakes for Genset 2024
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/25 | Initial price | $5,560,000 |
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Customers praise the 2006 Palmer Johnson Express for its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design
Many highlight its powerful performance and smooth handling, making it ideal for both leisurely cruises and spirited outings. The spacious and luxurious interior receives high marks for comfort and elegance, featuring quality materials and thoughtful layout. Owners also appreciate the vessel’s reliability and attention to detail, noting that it offers a perfect blend of style and functionality on the water. Overall, the 2006 Palmer Johnson Express is celebrated for delivering a premium yachting experience.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2006 Palmer Johnson Express is a striking yacht known for its combination of performance, luxury, and innovative design. Here are some of the pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Sleek and Modern Design: The 2006 model features a contemporary exterior with clean lines and a stylish profile, making it visually appealing.
Performance: Equipped with powerful engines, the Palmer Johnson Express delivers impressive speed and smooth handling, ideal for both cruising and longer voyages.
Spacious Interior: The yacht offers a generously sized interior with high-quality finishes, comfortable accommodations, and well-planned living spaces.
Customization: Palmer Johnson is known for bespoke craftsmanship, allowing owners to tailor the yacht’s features and décor to their preferences.
Quality Build: The use of premium materials and meticulous construction ensures durability and longevity.
Good Range: The fuel capacity and efficient engines provide a respectable cruising range, suitable for extended trips.
Cons
Fuel Consumption: Due to its performance capabilities and size, fuel consumption can be relatively high, leading to increased operating costs.
Maintenance Costs: As a luxury yacht with advanced systems, maintenance and upkeep can be expensive and require specialized expertise.
Limited Tender Storage: Depending on the configuration, storage space for tenders or water toys might be somewhat limited.
Crew Requirements: Operating and maintaining the yacht at its best often necessitates a professional crew, which adds to overall expenses.
Market Availability: Being a 2006 model, finding one in excellent condition may require careful searching and potentially some refurbishment.
Made For
The 2006 Palmer Johnson Express is designed for discerning yacht enthusiasts who seek a perfect blend of performance, luxury, and timeless design. Ideal for those who appreciate high-speed cruising without compromising on comfort and elegance, this yacht appeals to owners looking for a stylish and reliable vessel for both entertaining guests and enjoying extended voyages. Its spacious layout and quality craftsmanship make it well-suited for families, couples, or groups who value sophisticated living on the water.
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