THUNDERBALL

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PRICE JUST REDUCED BY $50,000 - OWNER SAY SELL !! A LEGEND! ONE OF THE FASTEST YACHTS IN THE WORLD CRUISES AT 30 KNOTS - TOP SPEED EXCEEDS 37! ONLY NEEDS NEW PAINT & INTERIOR COSMETICS . 2 x MTU 16V-396-TB-94'S (@ 3,500 HP) with ROLLS ROYCE JET DRIVES Originally, the ROLLS ROYCE propulsion and engine package alone was a $2.4 million upgrade Her shallow draft & vast Interior spaces make her a Great Charter Yacht or Private Fast Cruiser. Commissioned from the renowned Denison Yard, Fort Lauderdale in 1987, she remains: One of the Fastest Twin-Engine Motor Yacht over 100' built in the US in the 20th Century! The current British Owner has had a long affinity for ROLLS ROYCE, which was his motivation to be part of the THUNDERBALL history. He has done the hardest work, which is bringing the powerful and innovative ROLLS ROYCE engineered MTU 396-TB-94 Series (3,500 HP x2) Diesels and the ROLLS ROYCE KA-ME-WA Jet Drives up to full working order and refining them for the modern cruising environment. She has recently had extensive engineering reports and assessments including a full sonic hull thickness testing following sand blast to bare metal below the waterline. Engines: 2 x MTU 16V 396 TB94 Total 7000HP Drives: 2 x Rolls Royce /KA-ME-ME Water Jets,(71-Series) Fuel: Diesel Cruising Speed: 27 knots Max Speed: 35 Dimensions Length: 118’ / 35Mtrs Beam: 21.4’ / 6.5Mtrs Draft: 4.5’ / 1.3Mtrs Fuel Tanks: 5 total 10290 US Gal / 40,000Ltrs Fresh Water: 2 total 1000 US Gal / 3900 Ltrs Holding: 1 total 220 US Gal / 850 Liters Formerly known as: Texas Star Regazza ENGINES & DRIVES: Twin diesel MTU 16V 396 TB94, 3480hp each, driving KaMeWa water jets, 71 series – W6 2002 - Last full Service 2018 by MTU Engineers. Port: 6085 hrs Starboard: 7049 hrs Both engines incorporate Hydraulic PTO's via Centaflex couplings Trim tabs controls Hydraulic controls for windlass and bow thruster at all stations ZF gears model BW755 – serviced 2018 Racor fuel filters - main engines and generators Main engine exhaust and jackets new 2006 Electronics & Navigational Equipment Full electronics refit 2013, by Telmar Yachting, Fort Lauderdale (70,000$ upgrade) SIMRAD 19’’ NSO colour MFD x 3 (2013) SIMRAD NSO Controllers and computers x 2 (2013) SIMRAD AP50 Auto Pilot (2013) (requires calibration to compass) SIMRAD TX06S 6kw 4’ Oped array RAYDAR (2013) SIMRAD TX10S 10Kw 5’ Open array RAYDAR (2013) SIMRAD MX535 AIS Transponder (2013) Raytheon GYRO COMPASS Standard 20 (requires calibration to autopilot) ICOM M 604A VHF x 2 ICOM SSB M804 ICOM hand held VHF x 8 FLIR forward night vision (2013) Thrane and Thrane Sailor Sat Phone (Out of contract) Rear Deck camera Mechanical Equipment Primary Hydraulic pump driven from Port generator via Clutch AUXILIARY electric Hydraulic pump 2 x Maxwell Hydraulic Capstan winches rear deck Maxwell 5000 Hydraulic Capstan and dual anchor windlass on forward deck NavCon hydraulic trim tabs (Functioning but require position sensors) Bespoke 40HP Hydraulic Bow thruster 2 x Variable Speed Engine room blowers (Stb untested and missing Baldor control) 2 x Oversized 300lb PLOW anchors w/200ft of chain Stern Passerelle & boarding ladder- Manually operated Marquipt sea stairs - port & starboard - Oversized Marquipt sea crane for small boats - 2 Tons Bollard cleats fore and aft Stainless Steel swim ladder 2 x Cruisair chilled water air conditioning system. (Untested) Air condenser units in all areas and ER Installed new 1997 upgrades 2007 Rebuilt 2012 (Unchecked) Village Marine Tech Water maker 800 GPD x 2 New 2007 Rebuilt 2012 Last operated 2016. Stored with Chemical preservative Primary and secondary fresh water filters. Microphor Heads and sewage system to Black tank. 6 x 12V Automatic bilge pumps located throughout the vessel 2 x 110V Electric bilge pumps which can draw from six locations (up to 100 GPM) Electrical System Shore Power Hook UP Isolation transformers New 2016 Intelligent voltage activated TAP control New 2016 (requires 2 relays) 2 x Northern Lights 60Kva Generators Both Generators Fully serviced June 2017 Starboard Genrator fully rebuilt 2016 Exhaust modified and rebuilt 2017 Port gernerator drives a clutchable Hydraulic PTO 1 x 12 Volt Mastervolt battery charger / Inverter 3000w 1 x 24 Volt Mastervolt battery charger 3 x 24V batteries banks, one for each engine, one for KaMeWa jets 2 x 12V battery bank for ship's service and generators (selectable) 2 x 12V bank of batteries for electronics (Dog House) 2 x Pro-Mariner battery chargers supporting electronics Watersports 2 x 2007 Yamaha VX deluxe 3-person waverunners. Safety Fire extinguishers located throughout vessel (Test due June 2019) Full Coast Guard safety equipment and life jackets EPIRB (Unregistered) Bell Boat Hook 2 x 8 Person Avon liferaft (Test Due Sept 2016) Orion Flairs (Unchecked) Remarks One of the most outstanding values in a high speed, quality built, proven integrity motor yacht. Ready for immediate cruising and/or redecorating to your personal taste and function. No other yacht can do what this yacht can do or can go where this yacht can go in this price range. Because of the waterjets, you can even beach her for a picnic on a calm day. Dreams can come true at half the price of a lower performing competition. Call for an appointment today. Exclusions Owners personal items and tools. 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. General Description THUNDERBALL is a 115 Denison 1988 yacht located in the waters of PORT DENIA, Spain. She is powered by 2 x MTU 396 16V and Ka-Me-Wa Water Jets delivering 7000hp. Her shallow draught, speed and vast accommodation space give unprecedented flexibility of use. Both engines running, serviced by MTU engineers, tested with reports available and ready to travel. New HEMPLE bottom paint from bare aluminium with surveyor reports and A+ Rating. Audio-Gauged and endorsed 2017 at Varadero Port Denia. She is ready for her new owners. With a very capable team on standby and at the ready for a fast superficial interior refit upgrade, the boat can be ready for the new charter season.