1991 Southern Wind 72 Boat in West Palm Beach, FL 33404 US

$395,000

Used
builtBuilt in 1991
Year the boat was built
model

72

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Volvo Penta)

Engine type and count
length

72 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
72ft
Length Overall
72ft
Beam
19.67ft
Max Draft
9.5ft
Ballast
23000lb
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
TAMD 41B
Total Power
200hp
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Summary
FORTUNATO is a distinguished example of the Southern Wind 72, a performance cruising yacht designed by renowned naval architect Bruce Farr. As hull number one of just nine yachts built in this series, she represents an appealing combination of sophisticated design, sailing performance, and timeless craftsmanship.
Notable Improvements & Upgrades

2025

  • Volvo Penta TAMD 41B diesel engine overhaul.

2024

  • New house battery banks consisting of eight 8D gel batteries.
  • New Odyssey gel engine starting batteries.
  • Haul-out and bottom painting.
  • Two air-conditioning units replaced within the five-unit system.

2022

  • New Odyssey generator starting battery.

2020

  • Decks refinished with white Awlcraft and painted nonskid surfaces.
  • Maxwell 2500 24V electric anchor windlass installed.
  • Thirteen running rigging clutches replaced.
  • Completion of running rigging replacement program undertaken in 2019–2020.
  • New canvas package including bimini, mainsail cover, tender cover, winch covers, hatch covers, companionway cover, and cockpit cushions.
  • LED navigation, anchor, and masthead sailing lights.
  • Upgraded dimmable LED spreader and cockpit lighting.

2019

  • Interior overhead, courtesy, and under-counter LED lighting upgrades.
  • Running rigging replacement program initiated.

2018

  • Isotherm refrigerator and freezer.
  • Force 10 three-burner propane stove with oven.
  • GE microwave oven.
  • Additional Improvements
  • Updated interior headliners throughout.
  • Cabin floor lighting.
  • Engine and generator servicing.
  • Interior and exterior lighting improvements.
Accommodations & Interior

FORTUNATO offers a traditional yet practical interior arrangement, with four separate cabins and three heads. Sleeping accommodations are described for up to nine, including two additional berths in the main saloon.

Aft Master Stateroom

  • Double Pullman berth with storage drawers beneath.
  • Starboard settee and additional cabinetry.
  • Hanging lockers, shelving, and generous storage.
  • Private head with electric freshwater toilet and shower.
  • Air conditioning, LED lighting, and television.
  • Opening deck hatches and teak and holly sole.

Guest & Forward Cabins

  • Port VIP guest cabin with double Pullman berth and ensuite head.
  • Forward port cabin with upper and lower single berths.
  • Forward starboard cabin with single berth and additional storage.
  • Shared forward head accessible from both forward cabins.
  • Air conditioning and LED lighting throughout the accommodations.

Main Saloon

  • Large U-shaped dining settee with fixed teak table.
  • Additional seating and extensive built-in cabinetry.
  • Varnished teak joinery and teak and holly flooring.
  • Flat-screen television and entertainment system.
  • Opening deck hatches, portlights, and air conditioning.

Galley

  • Force 10 three-burner propane stove and oven.
  • Isotherm refrigerator and freezer with 120V AC and 24V DC operation.
  • GE microwave oven.
  • Double stainless-steel sinks.
  • Corian countertops.
  • Ice maker, coffee maker, and toaster oven.
  • Extensive cabinetry and provisions storage.
  • Opening hatch, ventilation fans, and air conditioning.


Sailing Equipment & Deck Features
  • Aluminum mast and boom with approximately 96-foot air draft.
  • Fully battened mainsail and roller-furling genoa.
  • Profurl headsail furling system.
  • Navtec hydraulic adjustable backstay and boom vang.
  • Inner forestay and checkstays.
  • Aluminum spinnaker pole.
  • Lewmar electric primary winches and additional manual winches.
  • Running rigging led aft to cockpit winches.
  • Center cockpit with pedestal steering and stainless-steel wheel.
  • Teak cockpit seating and cockpit table.
  • Maxwell 2500 electric anchor windlass.
  • 40 kg Rocna anchor and additional Danforth anchors.
  • Sugar-scoop transom with boarding arrangements.
  • Fore and aft deck lockers and lazarette storage.
Navigation, Electronics & Entertainment
  • Garmin 7612 GPS/chartplotter and radar.
  • Garmin VHF radio and depth sounder.
  • Additional Garmin multifunction displays at helm, navigation station, and companionway.
  • Garmin autopilot
  • Sestral pedestal compass.
  • Peplink marina Wi-Fi and 4G cellular connectivity.
  • Fusion Bluetooth stereo system with four-zone audio.
  • Additional cabin entertainment systems and televisions.
  • Dedicated forward-facing navigation station.
Mechanical & Electrical
  • Single Volvo Penta TAMD 41B, 200 HP diesel engine. (hour meter is inoperative, displaying 6,139.7 hours)
  • Direct-drive transmission with three-blade bronze propeller.
  • Kilo Pak 15 kW diesel generator.
  • 120/240V AC and 24V DC electrical systems.
  • Mastervolt battery charging equipment.
  • Updated gel-cell house and engine starting batteries.
  • Five-unit Cruisair air-conditioning system.
  • Village Marine watermaker, currently pickled.
  • Stainless-steel fuel and freshwater tanks.
  • Hot water system with shore-power and engine-heating capability.
  • Freshwater and seawater deck washdowns.
Tender & Additional Equipment
  • 2015 AB rigid inflatable tender, approximately 9 feet.
  • Honda 15 HP four-stroke outboard.
  • Aluminum passerelle.
  • Portable boarding ladders.
  • Dock lines, fenders, and additional anchoring equipment.
  • Portable solar panel.
Broker's Comments

FORTUNATO is the first of nine yachts built in the Bruce Farr 72 series, a design recognized for its exceptional sailing characteristics.

For listing and search purposes, the builder has been identified as Southern Wind, consistent with the yacht's commonly associated model designation. However, documentation confirming the original construction yard is not available, and the actual builder has not been independently verified. Prospective buyers should be aware of this distinction when reviewing the vessel's history and specifications.

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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
10/26/26Initial price$395,000

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