Bertram Motor Yacht

Invest in your new life on the vintage Motor Yacht JOSEPHINE WITH TRANSFERABLE LEASE IN THE HEART OF KEY WEST
SUMMARY
1973 Bertram 46 motor yacht, 15 beam, 5.5 draft, bridge clearance requires 19
Displacement 44,000 lbs.
Fiberglass
Fuel Tanks Full 620 gallons
Located in Garrison Bight City Marina, KEY WEST- Transferable Lease Residential
Twin 435hp Detroit Diesels, 8V71 turbos (Port 2548 hours. Starboard 847 hours - rebuilt)
Generator 12.5 KW Phasor (729 hours)
Below: Stem to stern: V-berth cabin, workshop, guest head - shower, galley, dining area, main salon, (assess to engine room via two hatches), after cabin and head - shower - bath.
Above: Stem to stern: Bowsprit, foredeck, deck box, bench seat, superstructure, wheelhouse - afterdeck, flying bridge, dive & dingy platform, outboard motor rack, davit.

Live aboard and enjoy the good life in one of Key Wests most sought-after, rustic, centrally located residential marinas on a vintage sea-going motor yacht, JOSEPHINE. This BERTRAM 46 with twin 435hp Detroit Diesels, 8V71 turbos will motor at half-speed, economically at 8 or 9 knots equivalent to 8 or 9 gallons of diesel fuel consumption per hour. In a hurry Cruise at 18 knots and burn 40 gallons an hour. Rarely do modern motor yachts exceed this economy.
Leave the harbor to go diving or fishing, visiting deserted islands, the Dry Tortugas or The Bahamas. Fish for your lunch. Dive for treasure (Mel Fisher found it! Only took him 16 years!). Sip wine as the sub-tropical sun sets. Return to port or anchor out overnight. Live the dream and make your life a reality.
Below decks: Two state rooms, two heads, (one has a shower and a bath), one galley, one dining area, and main salon. Up on deck enjoy dual controls; navigate from the flying bridge or wheelhouse. Relax on the after deck or the fore deck in classic yachting style.
Josephine is in position, at Garrison Bight City Marina, where the lease is transferable to the new owner of Josephine. In great condition and in the dream location. This wide berth on a safe floating pier is convenient to the historic district just minutes away. Josephine retains her 1973 look of vintage beauty both inside and out. Comes with a dingy and outboard for exploring the shallows. Fully complimented with furniture, cooking and dining accessories. On board generator also fully functional. Twin fuel tanks are topped up to the maximum: total 620 gallons! Just move on board and begin your adventure.
Rent approximately $750 per month, payable to the city. Security, first and last plus rental fee, payable to the City of Key West. Night-time security and city maintenance staff ensure your comfort and safety. Shore-supply of electricity, water and wi-fi, add separately. Liability insurance required. Presently insured comprehensively. Based on the selling price, plus the 4% lease transfer fee, again, payable to the city. Plus, state sales tax of course. Florida registration fee only $4.50 annually. Clear title. No property tax, which, as you know, is usually thousands of dollars to live in Key West.
Owned six years: Detailed, hand-written log, combination of navigation and maintenance records for this period of ownership. Some prior maintenance history, plus comprehensive original build plans, manuals and books. Spend your next winter in the sun. Purchase Price Guide: $215,000 - $235,000
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SPECIFICATIONS
Cruising Speed 18 knots
Maximum Speed 22 knots
TANKS
Fresh Water 230 gallons
Fuel tanks 620 gallons (full at this time)
Holding Tanks 40 gallons - ETC.
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