$249,500
Boca Raton, Florida
Category
Cruiser Boats
Length
50.0
Posted Over 1 Month
100% Maintained. Bottom just completed, New electronics. A recent urge to Purchase a 80 foot motor yacht has prompted BENCHMARK to come to the marketplace,Here is an extremely clean cruising boat that has a great flybridge and enough seating for any party including easy access up stairs from the cockpit. The 3-stateroom interior features cherry finish with comfortable galley and raised dinette area. The gelcoat on BENCHMARK has been so cared for that its pared to a new boat. This boat will survey well and due to a thorough maintenance program, should be a pleasure for it's next owner to take over. 905 original hours. Please take the time to check the details under "full spec" and look closely at the photos, you will not be disappointed. Only for sale due to the owners desire to go back to a larger motor yacht.BenchmarkFlag of Registry United StatesHull Shape Modified VeeLOA 48 ft 0 inBeam 15 ft 3 inLength on Deck 51 ft 2 inMinimum Draft 3 ft 9 inBridge Clearance 20 ft 0 inDry Weight 40400 lbsEngine Brand CaterpillarEngine(s) Total Power 1320 HPEngine Model 3196Engine Type InboardDrive Type Direct DriveCruising Speed 25 knotsMaximum Speed 30 knotsEngine Hours 905Trim TabsFresh Water Tanks (140 Gallons)Fuel Tanks Aluminum (500 Gallons)Number of double berths 2Number of cabins 3Number of heads 2Accommodations and Vessel Walk-ThroughBENCHMARK is in exceptionally nice condition with a detailed owner who keeps ahead of maintenance and cosmetic issues. Exterior topsides are waxed monthly, the hull is done 4 times a year. The interior is neatly appointed and shows beautifully. Super clean throughout.This 48' Sea Ray sedan offers a 3-stateroom, 2 head layout with Cherrywood Vitricor gloss interior finish and an earthtone neutral color scheme for the seating, wall & window coverings, and carpeting. The reis a L-shaped settee to port side of the salon upon entry from the cockpit through the sliding stainless framed glass sliding door. On the starboard side is a cabinet containing the TV/DVD combo below and CD changer deck and drawer storage above. The Main electrical panel is in the next cabinet and shelf storage. Next, forward on the starboard side is the galley area with countertops. The galley sole is cherry wood flooring. Across From the galley to the portside is a raised booth dinette area that comfortably seats 4.Down 4 steps to the stateroom companionway and immediately to the portside is the VIP stateroom with queen berth and entry door to the guest head just forward. To the starboard side of the companionway is the guest stateroom which has L-shape twin berths that have backrest cushions to also function as a couch. All the way forward on the companionway is the master stateroom with centerline queen berth and private head.SalonThe L-shaped settee has been re-covered ('12 )with mocha leatherette which is snugly tailored and has a storage drawer below. There are colorful decor pillows and a eclectic textured area rug. The dinette is covered in a lighter off-white color that compliments the neutral countertops and wall-to-wall plush carpeting. (There are carpet runners which are currently stored). With the glass salon door and forward windshield the salon is very bright and open. The earthtone color scheme blends well with the cherry cabinetry. A Bose mini-speaker system is mounted above on the surrounding header and air-conditioning vent is also above within a gathered vinyl valance trim.Galley, Appliances and DinetteSolid surface countertops with molded sink &trash receptacle with Corian filler Kenyon 3-burner electric stove top Sharp microwave oven Marvel undercounter refrigerator Marvel undercounter freezer Cherrywood sole in galley area U-line icemaker on flybridge Central vacuum system Splendide combo washer/dryer in guest stateroom cabinet Dinette is on a raised platform improving the view out the forward windshield and side windows. The table top matches the galley countertops with cherry wood trim. Also here are decor pillows and a small table lamp.Staterooms & HeadsMaster stateroom is furthest forward and has an island queen berth with cherry trimmed shelf surrounding at the hull sides and low voltage accent lighting beneath. Above the shelf are two portlights to either side and fitted drapes for privacy. Plenty of natural light from the overhead deck hatch and the head of the bed is a mirrored bulkhead. Neutral textured pattern bedspread with matching shams and colorful accent pillows. Towards the entry door to the portside is a cabinet with Philips flat-panel TV and a DVD player is in the closet with mirrored door which opens to shelf storage, beneath the bed is drawer storage. To the starboard side is a cedarwood lined hanging locker with mirrored door and just to the right of it is the entry to the private head. The head has molded solid-surface vanity top with undermounted sink and mirrored opening medicine/towel storage cabinets above. Molded shower stall with seat has clear sliding door laminate enclosure with adjustable shower wand fixture. Vacuflush fresh water head is to the inboard side.VIP stateroom has island queen berth with cherry trimmed border shelf around and two reading lights above the berth with mirrored bulheads to the head of the bed and outboard wall above the shelf. Beneath the shelf is low voltage accent lighting and beneath the bed is drawer storage. Philips flat-panel TV is at the foot of the berth on theend of the shelf tucked in a cabinet opening.Forward outboard is a mirrored door opening to a cedar lined hanging locker and just to the right an entry door to the guest head.The guest head has two doors the second onto the companionway. It is finished the same as the master head with vanity, medicine/towel cabinet, undermount sink,and shower with seat and adjustable wand fixture. The clear enclosure on this shower has a hinged door.Guest stateroom upon first glance seems like a sitting room as the twin berth running outboard has a backrest giving appearance of a couch. Aft there is a deep opening to the inboard side of the othertwin berth. Drawer storage is beneath the outboard berth and forward is aced-lined hanging locker. Both VIP and guest staterooms have natural lighting via overhead skylights (non-opening) with are on the rear of the foredeck. Below deck in both VIP & Guest staterooms are carpeted dry storage areas.ElectronicsRaytheon R41XX 48-mile radar Raypilot 650 Autopilot Raytheon L760 Video depth/GPS/chartplotter Raydata digital depth sounder & speed log Raytheon 210 VHF radio 4" Ritchie magnetic compass GPS antenna new in '06 ACR 100 remote control spotlight Clarion Marine 12V stereo with remote control panels at helm and cockpit has CD changer deck inside salon cabinet Second antenna (spare)was mounted to balance appearance Raytheon 398 Loran Raychart 601XX chartplotter is inoperativeElectricalWesterbeke generator in soundbox with 969 hours & separate starting battery 50amp shore power cord with Glendinning cablemaster Pro Mariner 12v/50 amp Promatic battery charger & Alternator charging Engine & house batteries replaced in 2014 Two rotary battery selector/shut down switches GFCI outlets Voltage and Amperage analog gauges on main electrical panel Cable TV and telephone inlet plug Hot water heater Cruisair reverse-cycle A/C, 3-zones with digital SMX II thermostatsHull and Deck EquipmentLofrans electric windlass with deck foot control switches and helm remote control Plow-style anchor in stainless chute with chain lead and nylon rode Foredeck opening anchor locker with freshwater washdown hose and horn trumpets inside Bow area has sun-lounge with with cushions bordered by grab railing and drink holders Stainless steel bow railing with safety line (tall enough for easy walk-around from cockpit), molded steps from cockpit and wide walk-around non-skid deck Deckhouse has forward windshield by TaylorMade, plus opening side vent windows TaylorMade deck hatch above master stateroom with retractable screen or shade and two other staterooms have small skylights Molded stairway to flybridge with railings Windows are kept waxed inside &out (spotfree)Entire exterior has seams are-caulked in Spring 2013 Gelcoat topsides are waxed monthly and hull is waxed 4-times/year Canvas covers for all deckhouse windows as well as a flybridge storage canvas cover Rear cockpit seat was replaced with new(no longer fold-up)Walk-through transom gate to swim platform, cockpit fresh-water shower wand Live baitwell with pump and fishbox with freshwater spigot Flybridge enclosure is stored in garage during summer and is in excellent condition (new '07) with white canvas, also stored is a flybridge table New flybridge chair covers Aft storage garage with gas ram opening pistons and dri-deck flooring for storing lines, cleaning supplies, brush handles, fenders, etc.Spare props mounted, primed/painted in lazaretteMechanical & Hull660hp Caterpillar Diesels have had all updates and to highlight some more recent work both turbos renewed, new exhaust risers ('11), both starters rebuilt, all cooling hoses replaced, battery wiring updated, both CAT flybridge ECM displays replaced ('11).Head system gone through completely with heads rebuilt, valves replaced & new holding tank (Spring '13).Twin Disc transmissions Engine room entrance is easy via large deck hatch in cockpit Engine room has optional mechanical gauge panels Engine alarm and bilge alarm systems Sea Star hydraulic steering system (updated)Bennett trim tabs Both fresh water Shurflo pumps replaced ('09)Recently replaced A/C raw water pump Fresh bottom job (September 2015)1 new seacock, all others tested and serviced SeaFire auto fire suppression system in engine room Reverso oil X-changer system Dripless shaft logs Auto/manual bilge pumps Bilge blower Basically everything on the boat works!RemarksThis pampered boat is docked at a Private Resort/Marina outside of Tampa. had no intentions of selling. A recent urge to go back into a larger motoryacht has prompted BENCHMARK to come to the market. Far above the condition of similar aged sisterships, this presents a great opportunity to acquire a boat that you can step aboard and start enjoying for the buyer who can appreciate what it takes to keep a vessel in this manner. You will not regret making the time to come and inspect BENCHMARK.
