ALENIEL is now available to explore on video. Denison broker Russ Schafer has released a full walkthrough of this 87-foot Johnson motor yacht, giving buyers a detailed look at one of the more compelling value propositions in the current mid-size motor yacht market: a meticulously refitted, Bill Dixon-designed American motor yacht asking $2,419,000, currently located in West Palm Beach, Florida, with a full-time captain on board and an estimated $1.8 million invested between her last two owners.

Built in 2005 by the Taiwanese shipyard Johnson Yachts, ALENIEL carries the unmistakable profile of the Bill Dixon design, recognized by its distinctive upper and lower vertical windows. What sets this 87 apart from other yachts in her size range is her 23-foot 6-inch beam, only a few inches short of a 112-foot Westport, which translates directly into interior volume that consistently surprises buyers expecting something smaller. Her fiberglass hull displaces 170,000 pounds and is powered by twin Caterpillar C32 engines producing 1,675 horsepower each, with 4,850 hours on the motors and all services current. She reaches a cruising speed of 16 knots and a top speed of 19 knots. The platform is so well-regarded that Johnson continues to build it today, now marketed as the 93-foot model with an extended platform. ABT TRAC fin stabilization with 6-square-foot fins is fitted, along with hydraulic bow and stern thrusters and Dockmate wireless docking control, allowing the yacht to be navigated from anywhere on board. Two auxiliary steering stations are positioned on the port and starboard aft main deck, in addition to the flybridge and raised pilothouse controls.

The refit record is extensive. Between the prior two owners, an estimated $1.8 million was invested, and the current owner has continued to upgrade her since taking delivery. Major 2025 work includes twin 33kW Northern Lights generators rebuilt from zero hours (289 and 310 hours at time of listing), new Veem propellers ($50,000), transom reinforcement and tender garage re-glassing to 12 layers, a new flybridge enclosure and back cover, ten new batteries, engine cooling system service, bottom paint, shaft bearings, new living room chairs and sofas, Starlink (both marine and local configurations), all new TVs with Apple TV, and replacement of flybridge and stern control systems. The 2023 refit addressed interior finishes throughout, including headliners, wall coverings, custom salon furniture with pullout sofa, drapery, carpet, mattresses, bedding, and upholstery, along with exterior NuTeak decks, exterior upholstery, a standalone BBQ grill, refrigeration and ice maker, and a full electronics refresh covering Garmin MFDs, autopilot, fishfinder, GOST security with cameras and iPhone integration, and JBL Fusion AV with JL Audio speakers throughout.

The full walkthrough covers the entire yacht from stern to bow: the aft deck and swim platform with NuTeak decking, dual capstan stations, drop-down TV, U-line icemaker and refrigerator, and four underwater lights; the main salon with custom leather L-shaped sofa, 50-inch drop-down TV, and high-gloss cherry with burl inlay woodwork throughout; the formal dining area seating eight with granite pop-up bar; the country kitchen with granite countertops, full-size appliances, Miele dishwasher, wine cooler, and day head; the flybridge and sundeck with C-shaped and U-shaped dining areas, JL Audio speakers, refrigerator, and hydraulic descending hardtop for Great Lakes access at 20-foot clearance; the owner’s suite with king berth and private his-and-hers en-suite bathrooms with marble vanities; the port and starboard guest staterooms, each with queen berths and en-suite heads; the machinery space with the Van Capellan-designed engine room, 1,400 GPD Sea Recovery watermaker, and twin 72,000 BTU chiller systems; and the crew quarters with two cabins, crew mess, and tender garage.

For buyers shopping in the 85-to-110-foot range, ALENIEL presents an unusual opportunity: a fully refitted, operationally ready vessel at a price well below what comparable interior volume would cost from builders closer to her size class. Her 23-foot 6-inch beam, country kitchen with atrium, four-couple layout, and the depth of the documented refit make a compelling case for buyers who understand what has been done to her. She is not a project. She has a full-time captain, current service records, and a freshly rebuilt mechanical foundation ready to take her next owners anywhere they want to go.

Russ Schafer is a Fort Lauderdale native and third-generation waterman who grew up running boats and fishing tournaments before taking over roles in his family business, Fisherman’s Paradise, selling equipment, electronics, engines, and boats. He has completed more than 900 transactions over 25 years, and since 2020 has focused his practice on large motor yachts and superyachts, personally visiting major yards in the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Turkey. To schedule a private showing of ALENIEL, contact Russ at Russ@DenisonYachting.com or (954) 445-2290. The full listing can be viewed HERE.