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Custom Crystal Yachts "EMPIRE SEA" Yacht for Sale

YEAR : 2009 | ASKING PRICE : 4,795,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

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Custom Crystal Yachts "EMPIRE SEA"

Yacht for Sale
YEAR : 2009
ASKING PRICE : 4,795,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

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EMPIRE SEA 2009 Custom Crystal Yachts Yacht For Sale in Fort Lauderdale FL
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Asking Price

4,795,000 / ACTIVE

Contact Broker

Nicolas Guitard

Nicolas Guitard

Yacht Broker & Director

Miami Beach, FL, US

Overview

EMPIRE SEA was designed and built as a full-displacement expedition yacht, ideally suited for diving and offshore sport fishing, while offering the accommodations and amenities typically found on much larger motor yachts.

Over the past 10 years, she has been meticulously maintained and continuously upgraded by her current Owner on an "open checkbook" basis, ensuring she remains in true turnkey condition and ready to cruise in all respects.

KEY FEATURES:

Designed for long-range cruising

Expansive open deck spaces

Equipped for offshore fishing & diving

High capacity davit for tender storage

Powerful CAT main engines provide the capability to tow a large tender

Excellent ownership history of 10 years with the current owner.

Low crew requirements for easy management

Large portholes for ample natural light

Exclusively used for private purposes

Highlights

  • Manufacturer
    Custom
  • Model
    Crystal Yachts
  • Year
    2009
  • LOA
    117 ft 1 in - 35.69 meter
  • Beam
    28 ft 6 in - 8.69 meter
  • Engine Brand
    Caterpillar
  • Engine Hours
    6100
  • Number of Rooms
    7

Basic Information

  • Category
    Power
  • Condition
    Used
  • Location
    Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
  • Vessel Name
    EMPIRE SEA
  • Boat Type
    Motor Yacht
  • Hull Material
    Steel
  • HIN:
    DSL0011A505
  • Designer:
    William Shad Turner (USA)
  • Flag of Registry
    US
  • Available for sale in U.S. waters
    Yes

Dimensions & Weight

  • Length
    117 ft - 35.66 meter
  • LOA:
    117 ft 1 in - 35.69 meter
  • Beam:
    28 ft 6 in - 8.69 meter

Engine

  • Make:
    Caterpillar
  • Model:
    3412
  • Engine(s):
    2
  • Hours:
    6100
  • Cruise Speed:
    14 MPH
  • Range:
    3730 MI
  • Engine Type:
    Inboard
  • Fuel Type:
    Diesel
  • Horsepower:
    1400 (Individual), 2800 (combined)
  • Max Speed:
    16 MPH

Tank Capacities

  • Fuel Tank:
    12366 gallons - 1 tank(s)
  • Fresh Water Tank:
    1278 gallons - 1 tank(s)

Accommodations

  • Total Cabins:
    7
  • Total Heads:
    7

Descriptions

Steering System
Joystick Control

CONSTRUCTION

Steel hull and superstructure, teak decks



DIMENSIONS

General
Length Overall (L.O.A.):        

  • 117.08 feet    
  • (35.69 meters)  

Length at Waterline (L.W.L.):        

  • 101.00 feet    
  • (30.78 meters)    

Beam (molded):          

  • 28.50 feet    
  • (8.68 meters)  

Draft (loaded):                    

  • 7.50 feet  
  •  (2.34 meters)  

Tonnage:                    

  • 208 gross
  • 78 net            

Capacities
Fuel Capacity:                

  • 13,366 US Gallons    
  • (50,596 liters)    

Water Capacity:                  

  • 1,278 US Gallons    
  • (4,838 liters)    

Black Water:                  

  • 1,420 US Gallons    
  • (5,405 liters)

Lube Oil:                        

  • 328 US Gallons    
  • (1,241 liters)

Waste Oil:                        

  • 166 US Gallons    
  • ( 628 liters)                

Speed            
Maximum:            

  • 14.0 knots    
  • 78 US Gallons /hr        
  • 2,000 nm    

Cruising:            

  • 12.0 knots    
  • 51 US Gallons /hr        
  • 2,750 nm  

 Economical:        

  • 10.0 knots    
  • 36 US Gallons /hr        
  • 3,241 nm    


MACHINERY

Main Engines
Engine Type:

  • (2) Caterpillar 3412, @ 1,400 Hp each
  • Fully serviced by Anchors of America June 2024
  • Walker Airsep turbo intake filters

Gearboxes for Main Engines: (2) Twin Disc MG-6556DC Ratio 3-1
Drive: (2)  4-bladed skewed 34"

Generators & Electricity
Generators: 

  • (2) Northern Lights 65Kw Generators
  • NEW installed 2025

Shorepower: New transformer changed to 480v

Batteries:

  • REPLACED 2025- all main engine/gens
  • NEW 2025 battery chargers

Air Conditioning
Type:  2 units- 120,000BTU and 90,000BTU

Other Machinery
Watermakers: (2) FEI MAX Q / 1275 GPD each - NEW 2025 with piping replaced
Trim Tabs/Stabilizers: Wesmar 1600 2- Fin
Bow Thruster: NEW  & UPGRADED 2025 with new bridge controls
Steering System: Hydraulic
Sewage System: 

  • Headhunter HMX- USCG approved
  • Jet Vacuum heads, fresh water

Fresh Water System: NEW 2025 pumps & mainfolds



COMMUNICATION, NAVIGATION & ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS

Communication Systems
SATcom:G6 unit/gyro Trac
Telephone System: V11- HTS Dual Mode (voice/data)    
VHF:  ICOM M604
Cellular Phone System:  digital 4000
WIFI: Wi-Fi access throughout for Owner, guests, crew, A/V equipment, Data from single panel Marine Starlink
LoudHailer: Furuno LH3000 to Engine room / forward & aft

Navigation Systems
Radar: (2) Furuno 1964c 12kw and 25kw
AIS:Furuno F-150
Sonar: Furuno CH250BB 88Kz    
Gyrocompass: Simrad RGL 50    
Auto Pilot:  Simrad AP50
Depth Sounder: Furuno dual frequency 2kw
GPS:Furuno Navnet GPS32B receiver
Chart Plotter:Timezero electronic chart plotting system
Wind/Speed Log:  B&G Hydra H1000 Wind Anemometer

Entertainment System:

  • Sound and Video is fed throughout the boat on RTI T3X Wi-Fi enable remote controllers in each zone, there are also RTI KX3 wall controllers throughout for SONOS sound feed, streaming and DirectTV feed.
  • Audio speakers throughout vessel


GALLEY & LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT

Main Galley Equipment
Cooking Equipment:   

  • GE profile SS 4-burner glass cooktop
  • GE profile Microwave/convection oven
  • Samsung microwave oven

Refrigeration/Freezer: 

  • Leib Herr refrigeration/freezer
  • Perlick freezer
  • (2) 180 cubic feet walk in refrigerator & freezer
  • (1) 122 cubic feet walk in center refer in engineering aft compartment
  • Scotsman Icemaker

Dishwasher: Fisher Pikel dishwasher

Additional Galley Equipment
Cooking Equipment: Force 10 propane BBQ (deck)
Refrigeration/Freezer: Various icemaker/refers

Laundry Equipment
Main Laundry Equipment: Whirlpool Duet stacking washer/dryer



DECK EQUIPMENT

Anchor Windlass System: (2) Muir Model 4500 Vertical
Anchors:   (1) 80 KG BRUCE type
Anchor Chain:   

  • (1) 5-shots (450') chain port
  • (1) 5-shots (450') starboard

Bridge deck Davit: 

  • Steelhead Marine CT3500
  • Tender Crane controls rebuilt 2025

Swimming Platform:  With removable railing stanchions

Jacuzzi: Foredeck (4-persons)



SECURITY, FIRE FIGHTING & SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Security Equipment
CCTV System:Panasonic Digital Video Multiplexer WJFS 
Cameras: (4)
Monitors: (5) 18" Green Marine color

Fire Fighting Equipment
Fire Control System: Seafire FM-200 fire extinguisher (engine room)
Fire Extinguishers:  (16)
Other:  

  • Seafire FM-200 fire extinguisher (engine room)
  • Deck fire system rebuilt 2025

Safety Equipment
Life Rafts:  2) Viking 12 Person life rafts
Life Rings:  (2)
Life Vests:   (30) USCG approved life vests
EPIRBS: (1)
Medical Equipment: Yes



ACCOMMODATIONS

MAIN DECK AFT    
Empire Seas partially covered after deck is comfortably furnished with U-shaped settee and cocktail table centerline forward. There is also an exterior wet bar with marble top, refer, BBQ aft and day head. There are stairs to the large aft open deck aft that has been used for fighting chair and sportfishing, access to the dive lazarette and watersports storage is in the center of deck. There are also two large fish wells under the deck. The swim platform is aft on centerline with port and starboard stairs


MAIN DECK SALON
Entry to the Main Salon is port and starboard aft, opening to the full beam entertaining area aft, with oversize windows port and starboard for panoramic views of every port of call. The open arrangement comes with a large L-shaped couch, game table, dining table and additional comfortable seating encouraging relaxing interaction in a elegantly casual environment. There is a large television that is on lift that comes out of starboard side cabinet aft of the starboard side double entry doors.

MAIN DECK DINING
The open Dining Salon adjoins the Main Salon forward, with a rectangle dining table for eight guests. Mid Salon starboard is the entry foyer which opens to the deck companionway, the dining area to starboard joins the main staircase to the bridge and owner's stateroom and access to the galley forward.

MAIN DECK GALLEY
The Galley is on the main deck forward of the dining area, with central island and large pantry adjoining doors are aft which is perfect for seamless service. The galley features huge windows--a chef's dream. Port and starboard deck access further facilitating ease of service.

BRIDGE DECK MASTER STATEROOM
Empire Sea features a large Master suite aft on the bridge deck aft with King bed, extensive storage, couch and chaise lounge area with expansive windows to further enhance the spaciousness of the stateroom. The ensuite Master Bathroom has a large glass shower with electric opaque windows and electric blinds

    WHEELHOUSE/BRIDGE DECK
Forward on the Bridge deck, the Wheelhouse has a complete navigation arrangement with a large couch aft for cruising extensively and with the oversized windows it is very comfortable for all with its centerline Stidd helm chair.

BRIDGE DECK AFT
With comfortable portable aft facing seating out the master stateroom this a great area to enjoy your anchorage. The area aft is a large tender and toy storage deck with crane, with the tenders/toys removed for the day this area makes a great sun lounging or entertainment deck. There is also full control box for maneuvering or fishing aft

SUNDECK / FLYBRIDGE
This is the guest's favorite area to lounge, sunbathe, and arrive into ports in style. The sundeck can be used as gym area in addition to the endless wicker furniture configurations that can be utilized under the cover of the mast and overhead cover. There is also space and ability to store additional water toys on this deck.

GUEST STATEROOMS
Below deck are three guest staterooms with complimentary styling, clean lines, and the elegant, designed millwork seen throughout the yacht. There are two queen staterooms with ensuite bathrooms with showers. There is also one additional large VIP stateroom with lounge area and makeup desk as well as an ensuite bathroom with a walk-through shower stall complete with high finishes and luxurious marble work throughout and a separate water closet. All staterooms have entertainment systems, individual A/C controls, and safes for guest security.

CAPTAIN & CREW
Empire Sea can accommodate up to 5 crew in 3 cabins, including a Captain's cabin and two additional crew cabins. Each crew cabin includes an ensuite bathroom, AC controls, and entertainment system



COMMENTS

EMPIRE SEA was designed and built as a full-displacement expedition yacht, ideally suited for diving and offshore sport fishing, while offering the accommodations and amenities typically found on much larger motor yachts.

Over the past 10 years, she has been meticulously maintained and continuously upgraded by her current Owner on an "open checkbook" basis, ensuring she remains in true turnkey condition and ready to cruise in all respects.

KEY FEATURES:

    Designed for long-range cruising

    Expansive open deck spaces

    Equipped for offshore fishing & diving

    High capacity davit  for tender storage

    Powerful CAT main engines provide the capability  to tow a large tender

    Excellent ownership history of 10 years with the current owner.

    Low crew requirements for easy management

    Large portholes for ample natural light

    Exclusively used for private purposes



REFIT & MAINTENANCE SUMMARY

REFIT 2025

Main Engine Work:

i.    New turbos 

ii.    New water pumps 

iii.    Valve adjustments 

iv.    Heat exchangers rebuilt 

v.    Complete service 

vi.    Repainted 


    Main engine exhaust system rebuilt/new exhaust blankets 

    Oil samples 

    New Main engine mounts 

    Shafts and engine realignment 

    (2) New 65kw Northern Lights Generators/foundations/sound boxes/control panels 

    New Main switchboard control for gens/shore power 

    New Teignbridge 5 blade high skew propellors 

    New side power hydraulic bow thruster/ all equipment (increased size and HP)

    New bridge controls 

    New Engine ventilation system plus vent trunks sandblasted/coated 

    New Chiller/heat system -All fan coils serviced 

    2-New Water makers (FCI-MaxQ+APC/DTS 1275 gallons per day each)/piping replaced 

    New Sewage treatment system- all blackwater lines cleaned 

    Steering system rebuilt/two new rams 

    All Tanks sandblasted/cleaned 

    Blackwater/graywater and freshwater tanks new coatings 

    New Shaft binding system 

    New Bilge pump system and control panel 

    (2) New freshwater system pumps and manifold 

    New Lazarette ventilation system 

    Full audio gauge hull testing 

    New Bow bulb installed for increased performance 

    New shore power isolation transformer /wiring and foundation 

    New engine room stair system from main deck 

    Rebuilt Engineers workstation 

    Tank sensors replaced and calibrated 

    Bilges renewed and coated 

    Deck fire system rebuilt 

    All house/Main engine/Generator batteries replaced 

    New battery chargers 

    All Hydraulic hoses replaced 

    New sea strainers 

    Bottom blasted to bare steel and new bottom paint system 

    Bridge electronics serviced 


Deck work: 

    Exterior doors rebuilt/and painted 

    Tender crane controls rebuilt 

    Teak decks repaired 

    2nd anchor added plus chain 

    Porthole frames checked and gaskets renewed 

    Crew accommodation handrails replaced 

    Towing system installed in stern 

    Repaired steel in lockers and recoat 

    All deck drains and piping cleaned 


REFIT 2024/2022/2021/2018 

    Rudders dropped, rudder shafts addressed, new bearings, new seals, 

    Main engine Port and Starboard shafts removed; straightened/ new bearings/seals installed 

    Sandblast entire underwater area back to bare steel 

    Bilge and hull areas steel audio gauged in depth- Thickness measurement report shows hull in great condition 

    Repair- two locations of hull steel repaired per the 2024 Audio Gauge report. 

    Bottom completely refurbished (3) coats of steel primer and underwater antifouling 

    Renewed all hull zincs 

    Comprehensive exterior paint refinishing 

    Additional corrosion removal work topside 

    Teak decks replaced and serviced; margin boards refitted 

    Corrosion in most bilges addressed 

    New Alfa Laval Centrifuge MB-103 

    Anchor bow pulpit added on bow to hold 2 anchors (2023) 

    2nd anchor windlass installed with chain (2023) 

    New Jacuzzi 

    Exterior varnish stripped and renewed 

    Teak replaced on various decks

    Replacement of 10 Fan Coil Units of the A/C System 

    New Anchor Chains - 5 shackles per side (450' each) 

    Master cabin added to bridge deck level behind wheelhouse




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Nicolas Guitard

Yacht Broker & Director

Miami Beach, FL, US

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