Worth Avenue Yachts currently has Pursuit, a 124-foot Trinity Yachts semi-displacement mega-yacht, listed for sale with an asking price of $4.99 million–down $352,000 from its initial listing price. The 2002 build is primed for its next owners having undergone a refit in 2017, a mechanical overhaul in 2019, and a soft goods and furniture refurbishment by Bonville and Associates in 2022. And for owners looking to offset expenses with charter, Pursuit has a successful charter history, accommodations to sleep 11 in its five-stateroom layout and a seven-foot, five-inch shoal draft that pairs perfectly with international charter.

Stepping into the salon, guests will notice the three-stool bar immediately to port. Forward, social space is defined by the furniture, which includes an L-shaped sofa to port with two loose lounge chairs and two ottomans in close proximity. A formal dining area with a 10-person table resides forward of the sofa.

Continuing forward guests have access to the day head and the professional galley. Any chef or cooking enthusiast on board will rejoice with the sizable countertop space and appliance selection. The galley is equipped with a Wolf five-burner glass cooktop, a Sub-Zero stainless-steel refrigerator and freezer, two KitchenAid Supra convection ovens, a stainless-steel vented hood, stainless-steel sinks and a disposal, two Bosch dishwashers, a Whirlpool ice maker, KitchenAid trash compactor, KitchenAid refrigerator and freezer drawers, pantry stowage and an Espresso machine. Windows bring natural light into the space.

Pursuit has a main-deck VIP stateroom, forward of the galley, with a queen berth and an en suite head. Belowdecks, guests will find the other four staterooms. The full-beam amidships owners’ suite has a king berth and marble-finished his-and-hers en suite heads split in the middle by an etched-glass steam shower. Forward, there are two mirrored VIP staterooms with queen berths and en suite heads. The fifth stateroom has side-by-side twin berths and a Pullman, a great space for the kids.

Stairs flank the transom leading to the cockpit aft. It is furnished with a bench seat against the transom, a fixed varnished teak table and six loose chairs, and is a great spot for protected alfresco dining. There’s also a four-seat L-shaped bar forward with a 42-inch flip-down flat-screen TV. Side decks lead to the foredeck, which has an eight-person sun pad for catching rays.

The mega-yacht’s raised pilothouse has a dinette abaft the lower helm stations Stidd chair. Stairs aft lead up to the flybridge. The flybridge is laid out to accommodate a tender and PWC stowage aft. Forward, guests will find a whirlpool spa, three lounge chairs to port and a grill abaft the bench seat to starboard. The four-seat flybridge bar is the third and final bar found on board Pursuit. There is protected alfresco dining for eight at the L-shaped settee to port, a fixed table and loose chairs. The upper helm station is found forward and to port.

Pursuit has two crew cabins, one is the captain’s cabin with a double berth and en suite head, and the other is a cabin with over-under bunks with an en suite head.

Twin 1,800 hp MTU 16V2000 diesels give Pursuit a reported 18-knot top speed. At its 12-knot cruise speed, the 124-foot Trinity has a reported range of 4,200 nautical miles. Fuel capacity is 10,500 gallons. As of September 2023, the port engine has 9,539 total hours and the starboard engine has 9,474 total hours.

A 2021 20-foot Brig Eagle 6 Rib tender is included with the purchase of Pursuit.

Other notable features on board include Starlink Wifi, two Kilopak generators, two Icom VHF radios, five Qvei monitors with black-box technology with one screen is dedicated to towing, Qvei monitor input selector screen, Nav Computer with Nobletec and Tx Weather, two DDEC Digital engine displays, Carlisle and Finch remote spotlight, Kahlenberg whistle control, a C-Plath gyro, Sperry Marine Navipilot 4000 autopilot, a Furuno 96-mile radar, an Icom single sideband radio, Furuno FA-150 Universal AIS, two Icom command mic VHF remotes, B&G Hydra 2000 LCD multifunction navigation aid, two DDEC displays, C-Plath Navipilot 4000 autopilot, Danforth Constellation magnetic compass, a Furuno NavNet multifunction navigation aid, radar plotter, GPS, sounder and log and a Garmin 4208 GPS with maps.

Where is Pursuit located? The yacht is currently lying in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Take the next step: contact the listing agents, Shannon McCoy and Michael Mahan, Shannon@WorthAvenueYachts.com, Michael@WorthAvenueYachts.com, +1 (561) 833-4462, worthavenueyachts.com

Quick Specifications:

• Length Overall: 124′
• Maximum Beam: 26′
• Fuel Capacity: 10,500 Gal.
• Draft: 7’5″

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RJC Yachts says seven of the yachts in its charter fleet are accepting inquiries for New England bookings this summer.

The yachts are: the 163-foot Christensen Lady Elaine, the 157-foot Trinity Miss Christine, the 145-foot Christensen Relentless, the 124-foot Broward Camille, the 112-foot Delta Gale Winds, the 118-foot Intermarine XOXO and the 118-foot Broward True North.

Weekly base rates range from $60,000 to $225,000, depending on the yacht and the number of guests. Accommodations on the seven yachts range from eight to 12 guests each.

When does the New England charter season start? Some yachts are accepting bookings as early as June 1.

Take the next step: contact a charter broker at rjcyachts.com

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RJC Yachts has welcomed the 163-foot Christensen Lady Elaine back to the charter fleet, following years of the 2008 build being popular for bookings as Casino Royale.

Lady Elaine’s new owner previously owned Aquasition, a 142-foot Trinity that also was part of the RJC Yachts charter fleet.

Bookings are now being accepted for charter dates aboard Lady Elaine in Florida and the Bahamas. The yacht has six staterooms to accommodate 12 guests, with quarters for nine crew.

Tenders and toys include a 37-foot towed Intrepid, a 15-foot Nautica RIB, four personal watercraft, three Seabobs, two paddleboards, a pair of kayaks, snorkeling gear, fishing equipment and tow toys.

What’s the lowest weekly base rate to charter Lady Elaine? It’s $225,000.

How to book a week on board: contact a charter broker at rjcyachts.com

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With all the rigmarole that international travelers continued to endure this summer because of the pandemic and related airline issues, quite a few charter yacht owners decided to keep their boats in the United States—and more than a few owners sent those boats up to New England. This is great luck for anyone who has the ability to charter during the offseason months of September and October, pretty much anywhere along the coast from Rhode Island up to Maine. The summertime crowds are gone, the top marinas tend to have more availability for transient slips, and the changing of the seasons creates a natural bounty of breathtaking color ashore.

Yacht owners themselves are getting in on the fall fun this year too, creating even more charter opportunities after they leave their boats: “The owners of Miss Christine are going to use her in September, and we’re working on October inquiries for leaves changing and fall colors,” says Nicole Caulfield, charter manager at RJC Yachts, which has numerous yachts available in New England well into September and October (a few are shown below).

In addition to perennially popular waterfront stops around the region for lobster rolls, clambakes and bowls of piping-hot chowder, New England also has some special events planned that can be part of a charter itinerary this fall. In late September, Mystic Seaport in Connecticut will put on its 25th annual Antique Vehicle Show, featuring about 100 pre-1932 vehicles on display. In October, Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island, will host the Newport Food Truck and Craft Beer ­Festival, with regional suds from Dorchester Brewing Co. and seaside-inspired craft cocktails from Cape Cod’r, among others. Also in October, the Nantucket Conservation ­Foundation in Massachusetts hosts a Cranberry Festival, which coincides with an islandwide shopping event called Cobblestones & Cranberries.

“We also have boats that will consider going to Maine through September,” Caulfield says. “The weather is still good, and it’s a pretty fall time. It’s great cruising.”

Acadia National Park

This picturesque spot in Maine is one of America’s 10 most visited national parks. Hikers can indulge in 148 miles of trails, which are separate from the miles upon miles of motor roads for cars, as well as the carriage roads for bicyclists and horseback riders. For a truly immersive experience, leave the boat for a night and reserve a space at one of the park’s four campgrounds. Early September is often ideal for smaller crowds and warmer temperatures in the park.

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Broker Neil Emmott at Superyacht Sales and Charter says the 164-foot Trinity Aspen Alternative is still open for a New Year’s charter in the Caribbean, beginning on December 29.

Aspen Alternative is a 2010 build that most recently was refitted in 2016. She accommodates 10 guests in five staterooms and charters with a 32-foot Intrepid tender for water-sports fun.

Additional amenities include a hot tub and bar on the sundeck.

What’s the holiday weekly base rate to charter Aspen Alternative? It’s $195,000.

For more information, visit: superyachtsalesandcharter.com

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Trinity Rebel charter

The 157-foot Trinity Rebel has dropped her weekly base rate by 5 percent, to $180,000, and is offering eight days for the price of seven on charters in the Caribbean through mid-March.

Rebel is a 2005 build that was refitted in 2015. She accommodates 10 guests in five staterooms, four with double berths and one with twins. Nine crew are aboard.

Following this winter’s Caribbean season, the owner plans to offer the yacht for charter in Panama and Costa Rica through April, then will move her up to Alaska for the summer 2016 charter season.

Check out the official Rebel website: it’s at www.yacht-rebel.com.

Or contact management company Hill Robinson: visit www.hillrobinson.com.

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Trinity yacht Skyfall

Mark Elliott at International Yacht Collection and Peter Thompson at Worth Avenue Yachts have signed the 190-foot Trinity Skyfall as a co-central listing for sale, with a new asking price of $35 million (down from $36.5 million).

Skyfall is being marketed as the largest, fastest, Bahamas-friendly, shallow-draft, semi-displacement yacht on the world’s brokerage market today. She is a 2010 build that had a new paint job last year, with onboard features including a three-deck wheelchair-accessible elevator, touch-and-go helicopter facility, tender garage and seven staterooms for a maximum of 17 guests.

Interior décor is by Patrick Knowles and features Honduran mahogany, maple burl and wenge. The main deck includes a wine cellar, and the upper deck has an air-conditioned aft deck. The helipad is on the sundeck along with a bar, hot tub and separate pool.

Top speed on Skyfall is 21 knots, and her draft is 8 feet 6 inches. Her range at cruising speed is 4,600 nautical miles. She is able to access shallow bays as well to cross oceans, an unusual combination in her size range.

External deck space: more than 3,700 square feet

Internal space: more than 7,200 square feet

Call for a private showing: either www.iyc.com or www.worthavenueyachts.com

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Almost all yachts over a certain length these days are referred to as custom, but many are based on a series design with a few exterior tweaks and an interior that is more custom in decor than in arrangement. The 120-foot Trinity Finish Line is different. She is truly custom, designed from the waterline up to meet the cruising requirements of her owner and his captain.

The most visibly apparent difference from other yachts is in her profile, which is sleek. Finish Line has a raised-pilothouse configuration, something more common on 80-footers than 120-footers. When you stretch the genre another 50 percent, as Finish Line does, the result is an exceptionally low and lean look.

Finish Line sits among other yachts of similar length and looks like a Ferrari among the SUVs at a neighborhood soccer practice. This is no Italian styling exercise, though. She is homegrown, having been sketched in Florida with final design and construction in New Orleans. Capt. Billy Lockhart, who has served this owner for 10 years, put it this way: “We didn’t want just another big box. We didn’t want her to look like a toaster.”

There’s no danger of that. The pilothouse is a bit farther aft, proportionately, than it would be on a shorter yacht. This allows the trunk cabin to slope gently downward while the sheer line rises, with the pair tapering visually to a point forward. The continuous main-deck window line further emphasizes that sharp-as-an-arrow look, while the after end of the pilothouse window echoes that of the larger window below. Happily, no huge hull-side windows interrupt the longitudinal flow of the profile. Even the hardtop above the flybridge received incredible attention during the preliminary planning so it would be part of the whole rather than appearing to be an afterthought, as so many do.

To use Lockhart’s words: Why do some other boats look like toasters? The primary reason is the trade-off between length and interior volume. Many owners want as much bang for the buck as they can get, and bang for most owners means space. Length is expensive, both in initial cost and in continuing assessments such as dockage and haul-out. If you can pack more space into a given length, that lowers the per-square-foot cost of the interior volume. That’s why you see most 120-footers with a trideck configuration, some even with an enclosed fourth deck in place of a flybridge.

Once Finish Line‘s owner decided to build new rather than refit a brokerage boat, says the captain, they sat down with Trinity Vice President Jim Berulis and chief designer Geoff van Aller to list the essential parameters for the yacht. That, and the owner’s willingness to work with the yard to do things right instead of just “good enough,” is what defined her profile and arrangement — and guaranteed her success, both in looks and performance.

The owner’s two overriding requirements were speed and draft. His life is all about speed, so having a slow boat was not an option. Likewise, his cruising grounds are largely confined to south Florida and the Bahamas, so a modest draft was critical. These two goals often work against each other, with speed requiring lots of horsepower, which means bigger propellers and oftentimes more draft.

One solution is to make the hull wider, providing more buoyancy to carry the displacement with less draft, but width adds to hull resistance and reduces speed. The better solution is to stretch the boat’s length, creating a proportionally narrower hull (a higher length-to-beam ratio, in naval architecture terms). This works only if you can resist the temptation to fill that extra length with more “stuff” such as extra cabins, adding more displacement, which works against achieving the desired speed.

The owner has never offered his previous yachts for charter and does not intend to do so with Finish Line. He also tends to keep his yachts longer than the average owner does. Those two points allow a bit more freedom in the design process, more customization, because it’s not necessary to stick with a generic plan for either charter or quick resale.

On the other hand, the owner is aboard the yacht a great deal for personal and family use, and for business entertaining. These two uses are not always compatible as far as the arrangement plan goes, so some innovation was required. Interior designer Joanne Lockhart of Yacht Next, who was also involved with the exterior styling, is married to the captain and previously served as crew for the owner, so she had a solid understanding of what they hoped to achieve with this boat. The results are exceptional, both in decor and in function.

Finish Line carries only four staterooms, with each having an unusually large amount of open space. Not only does this keep weight down, but it also gives guests the feeling of being aboard a much larger yacht. As I walked through the accommodations, I had the impression of being aboard a 160-footer, and that’s quite a trick. Two queen-berth staterooms are forward, and the port-stateroom berth can be partially stowed into the space behind the headboard, leaving a portion that functions as a sofa. That leaves more open space in the stateroom for the kids to play when Finish Line isn’t carrying a full complement of guests. A third stateroom, also to port, has a split queen berth that can transform into two singles.

The master stateroom is also designed with flexibility in mind. Rather than a common full-beam, his-and-hers head with centerline bath, it has a single head with dual vanities forward to starboard. A hanging locker spans the full beam between the berth and engine room for sound absorption, and is split with a door on centerline.

When the owner is not aboard but additional guests are, the door allows the owner’s belongings to be moved to one side and locked away, leaving the other side for guest use.

The main deck carries a formal dining area as part of the salon, available for entertaining guests. The family, however, enjoys a more casual lifestyle, so the sizable dining area in the country kitchen forward gets frequent use, as do the dining table and bar on the open aft deck. The “designer galley,” in the captain’s words, hints at the ­collaboration of an experienced owner, a caring captain and a clever designer. The glamour is there, with white marble and top-quality appliances, but so is the function. For instance, the refrigerators, freezers and ovens all are situated so their doors open forward, meaning their contents won’t fall out when opened after some time at sea. The wine locker is split: the top for reds at one temperature, the whites in drawers below at another temperature.

Topside, the flybridge has a full helm to starboard and a wide companion seat to port. Two sitting areas and another bar provide shaded relaxation for as many as 16 guests. Tenders and toys are stowed aft, handled by a centerline crane.

After years of seeing yachts in this size range that were all starting to look the same, inside and out, I found Finish Line a pleasant change of pace. She looks as sleek as a swimsuit model, she lives like a much larger yacht, and, Capt. Lockhart says, she handles like a sport yacht. Proud of her all-American heritage — designed, built and outfitted entirely in the States, and flying the Stars and Stripes — the captain smiles as he says Finish Line was also built on time and “nearly on budget,” lauding [Trinity Yachts][] without reservation. Perhaps he says it best when he describes his charge as “a really big little boat.”

Gentlemen, start your engines!

Daytona Beach, Florida, home of NASCAR’s headquarters, is the unchallenged mecca of speed: The air smells strongly of fuel and rubber, and even the hotel parking lots have skid marks. In the October 2005 issue of YACHTING, I authored an article about the NASCAR Yacht Club, a group of racing’s elite including Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and others who escape their fast lives by traveling aboard their yachts. The piece included tips on how to spot a yacht whose owner is affiliated with the ­auto-racing circuit. Finish Line, both by name and by the NASCAR flag flying prominently from her mast, is a front-row qualifier. Indeed, speed was one of two items that drove her design. She is powered by two MTU 16V 2000 diesels fitted with oversize M94 ­injectors that pass enough extra fuel to push the motors to 2,600 horsepower each at 2,450 rpm. That extra fuel requires extra air for combustion, so each engine is fitted with three turbochargers. They operate sequentially, the second kicking in when the first reaches 80,000 rpm, the third when the second reaches that same point. They kick off line, again sequentially, at 60,000 rpm, so a ­number of “sweet spots” are attained by running her up and then backing off a bit, much like getting a smaller boat on plane and then pulling back on the throttle. Through 5-inch shafts, the engines spin 53-inch Veem six-blade propellers fitted with slotted “cup” ­inserts for even finer tuning. Finish Line made 24 knots on sea trials, pushes 23 knots now that she’s fully outfitted and regularly cruises at 20 knots. In the Army, they say, “If it moves, salute it. If it doesn’t move, paint it.” Well, replace “paint” with “chrome,” and you’ve got Finish Line’s engine room. It is a sparkling showcase of chrome, and where chrome won’t do, as with the diamond-patterned deck plates, mirror-­polished stainless steel takes over for added durability. No question, Finish Line is a gearhead’s dream come true.

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Trinity Cocktails

Northrop and Johnson is now accepting inquiries for yacht charter aboard the 157-foot Trinity Cocktails, which will be returning to New England this summer following a busy winter season in the Caribbean.

Cocktails is a 2004 build that underwent a major refit in 2012, and that looked outstanding during the Newport Charter Yacht Show in 2014. She has all new soft goods in her interior, new exterior paint, new teak decks and an upgraded audiovisual system with iPod docking stations throughout the guest areas.

The owner also invested in great water toys for charter, including a 35-foot towed Intrepid tender that is fully rigged for fishing, an 18-foot Novurania tender for water sports, a pair of Yamaha WaveRunners, water skis, wakeboards and more.

Guests: Cocktails accommodates as many as 11 guests with nine crew.

Rate: Her lowest weekly base rate will be $185,000 in New England.

Available charter dates: Visit www.northropandjohnson.com.

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The owner of the 161-foot Trinity Rockstar—which made headlines in December after a Florida bridge collapsed onto her superstructure—has reduced his asking price by $1 million, to $18.9 million.

According to sales broker Mark Elliott at International Yacht Collection, the yacht has been fully repaired from the incident, with the work completed at Lauderdale Marine Center in Florida. Aluminum work was done to the radar arch, and fairing and painting were done in that part of the boat, as well as repairs to the teak decking.

International Yacht Collection is describing the owner as “very motivated” to sell the 2009 build, which previously was known as Blind Date. The yacht’s interior is a Patrick Knowles design with a split-level main-deck master suite and four additional guest staterooms.

Included in the asking price are Rockstar‘s toys, including four WaveRunners.

Full specs and more information are at www.iyc.com.

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