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115' Denison 1988 THUNDERBALL

Port Denia, Spain

Previously Asking $695,000

Off Market

Description

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.

Yacht Overview


  • Yacht Details 115' Denison 1988
  • Location Port Denia, Spain
  • Engines
  • Beam 21' 4''
  • Draft 5'
  • Staterooms 3



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Specifications

  • Cruising Speed: 27 kn
  • Maximum Speed: 38 kn
  • Beam: 21' 4''
  • Hull Material: Aluminum
  • Max Draft: 5'
  • Displacement: 183 lb
  • Fuel Tank: 1 x 10290|gallon
  • Fresh Water: 1 x 1000|gallon
  • Holding: 1 x 220|gallon
  • Cabins: 3

Dimensions


Beam: 22.5 ft
Max Draft: 4.5 ft

Engines


Total Power: 7000 Hp
Cruising Speed: 27 kts (on plane with full fuel load)
Max Speed: 50.1kts

Vessel Overview


 

Accommodations


Four Staterooms, Three Crew Quarters

Vessel Walkthrough


THUNDERBALL full beam interior , style and speed make her a stunning yacht.

 Boarding  on the aft deck is via a passarelle or from the tender ( there are also side boarding ladders) you are immediately impressed with the integrity and size of this vessel and the AFT DECK space, a great place for lunch "al fresco"sight seeing  or a cocktail party. 

 Below is a large swim platform ready to use for swimming, diving, entering and exiting the tender. There are Port and Starboard doors, and a bench seat on the aft deck.  To port there is a storage cabinet on the starboard wet  a bar with refrigerator, sink and icemaker.

 Entering the main salon through plexi-glass doors the fun begins. There is a huge L-shaped sofa to port ( seats 10 ) with two 1/2 circle easy chairs. To sbt. is another full bar with 5 bar stools.

 Further forward is circular table with 4 chairs, great for breakfast coffee or a card game. To starboard is a pop-up plasma TV, and entertaiment center  with a small writing table to Port.  A  dayhead and stairway leading down to the MASTER STATEROOM. 

 All this translates to one very good entertaining yacht and has frequently held parties of up from 45  to max 60 people.

 Further forward is the fully equipped GALLEY with all of the equipment needed for full food service.   Forward, behind a sliding screen on the galley counter is a semi-formal DINING ROOM with partial separation of the galley.  This is more elegant than the popular country kitchen found  on other vessels, yet very practicle . The dining room has seating for 8, a buffet for dishes with a granite counter top.    

Going down steps forward leads to a QUEEN BED CABIN with head and shower in the bow making a great VIP cabin.  This is followed by PORT and STARBOARD GUEST STATEROOMS .

 Leading up to the HELM STATION featuring a hydraulically operated helm seat to allow the captain unrestriced views and comfort.  To Port is a small radio room. On the port side of the helm station is a navigation station with radios and extra equipment.

 Leading up 4 steps to the FLYBRIDGE is a long bench seat,  There are wing controls port and starboard, search light air horns.  A  KitchenAide refrigerator in the bridge, bench seating to Starboard, long L seating to port, 2 waverunners aft with davit and tender.

Salon


In addition to what is mentioned in the Walk Thru, the Main Salon features the entertainment center (located on the starboard side) which includes a television, DVD player, VCR and stereo system. A complete wet bar with 5 barstools is located further aft on the starboard side and provides great entertaining opportunities for you and your guests. On the port side is a large, comfortable sofa seating up to 10 people with 3 coffee tables. Next to the sofa forward is a writing desk. Amidships forward is a small glass, four-person, circular table great for use as game table or a breakfast area.

As mentioned earlier, the entertainment ability of this Salon flybridge aft deck allow this boat to accommodate forty people comfortably and the owner has had parties with up to 60.

  • Sony stereo 
  • Precision audio component surround receiver for surround sound
  • Philips DVD Player
  • Mitsubishi cassette player
  • Techniques Compact disc changer (60)
  • Direct tv input for TV’s (3) Master Guest & Crew
  • SeaTel antenna control panel wave call
  • Entertainment center: TV, VCR, stereo
  • Three (3) coffee tables
  • Complete wet bar with five (5) stools
  • Desk
  • Two oversized leather chairs
  • Blinds
  • Large cabinet with storage and countertop.
  • Twin (2) decorative vertical wall lamps

 

Galley


The galley can be accessed from the starboard-side hallway leading from the main salon. The galley is fully-stocked with all equipment necessary for a full-service charter, including ample counter space for service up to 60 people separated by a screen from the dining room.

Overhead storage
KitchenAide Full-size 2 door stainless refrigerator/freezer
Maytag Four-burner stove with double oven
Large counter space with Granite counter tops
Kitchen Aid Microwave oven
Whirlpool Trash compactor
Kitchen Aid Dishwater
Stainless Steel Double sink
Kenmore Garbage disposal
Kitchen Aid Clear Ice machines

Dining


Located forward of the galley on the main deck.
Elegant formal dining table with seating for 8

Master Stateroom


THUNDERBALL exquisite full-beam MASTER STATEROOM on the lower deck 
is accessed via a private stairway which leads down from the forward port corner of the Main Salon. is complete with King bed Jacuzzi , vanity lots of closet space assures the comfort and level of luxury required after a day of fun. The Master Stateroom gives a quiet ride and serene oasis while away from home.  Again, the colors are light, soft, easy to live with and easy to add your own personal taste to. 

 In addition there is  his and hers closets and dressers port and starboard with ample drawer storage.  Included is a small vanity area.  There is a complete entertainment center built in the bulkhead opposite the bed with pop up TV.   The room features an ensuite bath with 2 person Jacuzzi tub, twin sinks and toilet.  Features include:  

  • Centerline king berth
  • Entertainment center with stereo,
  • Two (2) night stands
  • Oversized desk and dresser
  • Television and DVD Vanity and make-up mirror
  • Air conditioner Ensuite bath with Jacuzzi
  • Twin closets

Forward Vip Stateroom


Down from the dining salon forward is a VIP STATEROOM on the lower deck and is accessed via a stairway which leads down from the forward port corner of the dining salon. Your VIP guests will feel comfortable and at home in this great stateroom featuring private en-suite bath and shower, entertainment system, with a good size hanging locker and drawer storage, also featuring: 

  • Smoke alarm
  • Center-line double berth
  • Storage underneath berth
  • Closet
  • En-suite bath and shower
  • Air conditioner
  • Entertainment center with stereo, TV
  • DVD

Guest Staterooms


Forward are the  two guest Staterooms. Away from the engines and upper deck areas your guests will enjoy some rest and relaxation. Children and family will have a place to go and share the days stories about using the wave runners etc.

 Port and Starboard Guest Staterooms:

Two Guests Staterooms are located port and starboard on the lower deck.  Both staterooms are accessed via a stairway which leads down from the dining salon and feature:

  • Two (2) twin beds
  • Smoke alarm
  • Centerline double berth
  • Storage underneath berth
  • Closet
  • Ensuite bath and shower
  • Air conditioner
  • Entertainment center with stereo, TV  & DVD

Crew Quarters


The crew quarters are entered via a stairway starboard from the main deck. The crew quarters consists of 3 cabins, 2 with 2 single berths and 1 double berth Captains cabin. There is a crew "mess" with dinette.

Two heads
Two showers
Crew lounge/dining
Washer & dryer
Ensuite bath and shower
Entertainment center with stereo, TV & DVD

Pilothouse


The pilothouse is entered from the main deck via hallways both port and starboard and up 4 steps. The helm is very well laid out with all controls and navigation electronics easily accessible from the helm chair. The helm chair is to port with a lounge which seats two just aft of the helm chair.

Flybridge


The flybridge/boat deck is accessed from the pilothouse. The FB helm station is well laid out and has two padded helm chairs. There are wing controls both port and starboard.

Just aft of the helm is a service counter built around the mast and which features a sink, Kitchen Aid clear ice maker, refrigerator and ample storage. On the port side is a lounge which runs aft to where the tender is stored. There is a small dining table and lounge chairs. A sundeck this large gives you and your friends a place to gather for fun, sun and enjoyment. She'll hold a crowd to watch Fireworks on the 4 th of July your national holiday.

Electronics & Navigational Equipment


Joy stick for water jets port & stbd.
Engine gauges exhaust, gas, temp and A &B
Hydraulic controls for windlass and bow thruster
(2) Deuta tachometers
Alarm indicator lights
Trim tabs controls
Datamarine wind speed direction indicator
Close circuit TV cameras
Furuno 72 mi radar

Engine / Mechanical Equipment


Twin diesel MTU 16V396TB94, 3480hp each, driving KaMeWa water jets ,71 series - rebuilt (2002)
ZF gears model BW755
Electronic engine controls - MTU/KaMeWa
Alpha LAVAL fuel filter system
Raycor fuel filters - main engines and generators
Main engine exhaust new 2006
Fuel consumption: 280 gallons per hour @ 36 knots, 65 gallons per hour @ 13 knots
30hp hydraulic bow thruster
Aqua Air chilled water air conditioning system (new 1997) upgrades 2007
New 2007 Village Marine Tech Watermaker 800 GPD x 2
Primary and secondary fresh water filters
Microphor sewage system and holding tanks
NavCon trim tabs
(6) automatic bilge pumps located throughout the vessel
(2) electric bilge pumps which can draw from six locations (up to 100 GPM)
(2) engine room blowers
Sea Recovery Osmosis Watermaker producing 1200 gallons per day
6000 GPD Blige pumps
Black water tank
Engine Room:
Shore power hookup
Watertight door for the engine room
Hydraulic Power takeoff on the main engine for hydrolic power systems
MTU control panels, switches indicator lights
Extra filters on the MTU’s
VF transmissions
Seajets, water jets
Fuel control switch, port & Starboard
Air-conditioning compressors
The starboard generator has a flexible sound shield
Air intake system with peerless filters coming in
Engine room Haylon system is Helex 1301
Bow Thruster 40hp.

Electrical System


110/220VAC single phase 60 cycle system
(2) 110 amp 120/240V shore cords - new 2005
(2) 25 KVA isolation transformers with 208V/220V boost system
12V/24V DC system
3 banks of 24V batteries, one for each engine, (2) port, (2) starboard, (6) Center and one for KaMeWa jets
(1) 12V bank of batteries for ship's service
(2) 12V bank of batteries for generators
(2) Pro-Mariner battery chargers
Capac system
(2) 60kW Northern Lights generators (new 1998)

Deck & Hull


(2) oversized 300lb PLOW anchors w/200ft of chain
(2) Maxwell vertical capstans on aft deck
Stern passarelle 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) standoffs for swim platform - tender tie up
Deck Box
Under seat locker aft and forward
Cushions for Bow, Aft & Flybridge, all with covers
(6) fenders
Fairleads on the bow (2) port, (2) Starboard
Bow rail
Hand rail fender rail length of salon, fairlead aft
Aluminum Swim platform
Swim step hookups
Tender cleats
Stairs leading from the aft deck down to the swim platform port & Starboard
Engine room ventilation
Grill on aft section
Shore power goes through engine room window
Deck cleats, 3.3 starboard on bow
Anchor windlass Maxwell 5000 with Capston
Anchor chain ½ inch plow anchors
Burgee staff on bow
Bow sun cushion with deck storage below
Gangway on starboard side
Non skid deck
Bow floodlight
Stereo speakers port & stbd.
(2) Bow & deck courtesylights
Fordeck hatch
Boarding gate port & stbd.
Search light stbd.
Dual horns port
Nav lights port & stbd
Stern Flag holder

Aft Deck


(8) Overhead lights port & stbd
(2) stereo speakers
Wet bar with 3 stools
Stainless steel sink w/hot & cold
Kenmore refrigerator
Storage cabinet
Transom gate port & stbd.
Bench seat w/cushions
Closed circuit TV in overhead

Recent Upgrades


Port Main Engine - water pump seal
W6 Mains 2002 - (Manny Ace)
Rebuilt stb. gen - both were changed to john Deer's
All exhaust hoses new
All raw water intakes cleaned (Eng.,Gen., A/C)
Painted bottom and re-faired
All blister Pain touched up
Re-new all zincs ( T-in tunels)
Serviced trim tabs (Hydraulics hinge pins)
Re-new underwater lights (Aft)

Watersports


2 x 2007 Yamaha VX deluxe 3-person waverunners with 9hrs.

Safety & Fire Protection


Halon automatic fire extinguisher in engine room
Fire extinguishers located throughout vessel
Camera monitoring system fore and aft deck
Full Coast Guard safety equipment
EPIRB
Bell
Boat Hook
(2) 8 Person Avon liferaft
Orion Flairs
16' Nautica Tender w/50hp Yamaha

Remarks


One of the most outstanding values in a high speed, quality built, proven integrity motoryacht. 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


Glass Coffee Table in Salon, Owners personal items and tools.

Disclaimer

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. A yacht buyer should instruct his yacht broker, or his boat surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.