Yacht for Sale | 109 Denison Yachts Miami, FL

109' Denison 1990

BIG BAD JOHN was originally built and commissioned for legendary entertainer and entrepreneur Jimmy Dean, reflecting a no-compromise approach to construction, layout, and outfitting from inception. As a high-profile original owner, the project received exceptional attention to detail, with an emphasis on comfort, durability, and long-range capability rather than cost-driven production decisions.

Constructed by Denison in aluminum and delivered as a raised pilothouse cockpit motoryacht, the vessel was designed to combine serious offshore performance with elegant entertaining spaces. Her interior was custom-designed by Susan Puleo, incorporating extensive marble, lacquered cabinetry, brass detailing, and custom furnishings throughout—features that remain evident today.

The yacht’s aft engine room with cockpit access, oversized tankage, stabilized platform, and redundant systems were all specified to support extended cruising and professional operation. This original build philosophy is reflected in her generous machinery spaces, service access, and robust systems layout.

Over the years, BIG BAD JOHN has remained a well-known example of the Denison pedigree, benefiting from continued care and professional operation. Her original commissioning for a prominent owner is a defining part of her identity and contributes meaningfully to her stature among classic large motoryachts.

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by National Yacht Sales.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

PROPULSION & PERFORMANCE

Main Engines: Twin Detroit Diesel 16V-149 DDEC, 2,200 HP
Engine Hours:
- 800 Since Last Major
Cruise Speed: 18 knots (½ load)
Maximum Speed: 20 knots

TANKAGE

Fuel: 8,750 gallons
Fresh Water: 1,110 gallons

GENERATORS & ELECTRICAL

Generators: (2) Northern Lights 65 kW generators
- Starboard: 9,000
- Port: 11,000
(2) Voltage regulators
Isolation transformer
(2) Hubbell 100-amp / 220V shore power connections (port & starboard aft deck)
New gel cell batteries (1997)
(2) 12V automatic battery chargers
(2) 24V automatic battery chargers

MAIN SALON

Custom cream sculptured carpeting with inlays
Custom L-shaped off-white sectional sofa with polished brass base & lighting
Custom off-white upholstered sofa with brass base & accent lighting
(2) Custom swivel chairs in black & silver striped fabric
Lucite, chrome & glass rectangular cocktail table
(2) Coordinating ottomans stored beneath the cocktail table
(2) Glass, brass & marble end tables and occasional table
Custom concealed entertainment cabinet with Flatscreen TV
Sony cassette player & Crown D-75 amplifier
Custom Roman shades with mini blinds
Custom overhead tray ceiling with Tivoli lighting

FORMAL DINING SALON

Custom Roman shades with mini blinds
Custom glass dining table with double lucite/brass pedestal base
(6) Custom armless upholstered dining chairs
(2) Dining chairs with arms
Built-in buffet to port with storage & hi/lo cabinet with Mitsubishi TV
Built-in buffet to starboard with under-counter refrigerator & wine cooler
Centerline buffet with additional storage & lucite columns
Display cabinet forward for crystal, flatware & serving pieces
Lacquer finishes with brass inlays & marble surfaces
Custom overhead tray ceiling with Tivoli lighting

POWDER ROOM

Black marble flooring
Black granite vanity top
Custom Cheryl Wagner gold sink & fixtures
Custom gray wallcovering
Accent lighting under vanity
Mirrored niche for artwork
Custom black Microphor head

PILOTHOUSE

Custom polished controls
Teak & holly flooring
Custom gray upholstered panels & overhead
Settee with storage, six drawers & footrest
Custom chart flat to port
Custom chrome/brass handrails & grab rails

GALLEY

New double-door refrigerator/freezer
New KitchenAid dishwasher
New KitchenAid Stove / Oven
Custom marble countertops
Double sink with custom Grohe faucet
KitchenAid Insta-Hot water system
Aqua-Pure drinking water filtration system
ISE garbage disposal
Built-in double island bar with storage
Sub-Zero under-counter refrigerator/freezer
Cream vinyl flooring with black granite inserts
Custom Roman shades with mini blinds & upholstered cornices
Overhead Panasonic 13” TV
Built-in desk with chair to port
Sony AM/FM radio & CD player
Oversized pantry dividing main galley & crew galley

CREW GALLEY

L-shaped settee with upholstered seating & adjustable table with granite top
Sub-Zero double-door refrigerator/freezer
GE convection oven & dual microwave
Custom Corian countertops
Kohler sink with Grohe faucet
KitchenAid Insta-Hot water system
Aqua-Pure drinking water filtration system
ISE garbage disposal
Mirrored bulkhead with pantry forward
Panasonic 13” TV with DSS receiver & Mitsubishi VHS
Nakamichi AM/FM stereo & CD player
Burle TV monitor
Remote call system
Desk area with Canon 310 copier, Brother fax machine & Phone Mate answering machine

MASTER STATEROOM

Custom oversized king berth with upholstered base & headboard
Custom cream/gold spread, shams & throw pillows
Decorative etched mirror behind bed
(2) Built-in almond lacquer nightstands with gold trim
(2) Reading lamps
Upholstered overhead panels with recessed lighting
Plexiglass mirrored overhead soffit
Mirrored aft bulkhead
(2) Built-in almond lacquer dressers with gold trim
Brass bench with upholstered seat
Upholstered cream/gold bulkheads
Radius doors in cream lacquer
Entertainment center with Mitsubishi 20” TV/VCR
Sony 5-disc CD player, Yamaha tuner, Sony dual cassette player, RCA DSS
His & hers cedar-lined closets
Custom Roman shades

HIS & HER MASTER BATHS (SEPARATE)

Marble flooring
Jacuzzi tub in her bath
Enclosed steam shower with green marble walls & Kohler fixtures in his bath
Green marble bullnose vanities & almond lacquer vanities with gold trim
Kohler gold sinks & fixtures
Mirrored medicine cabinets
(2) Microphor heads

GUEST STATEROOM – STARBOARD

Queen berth with custom headboard, spread & shams
Custom seafoam green wallcoverings
Entertainment center with Panasonic 13” TV, VHS, Sony stereo & CD player
Built-in birdseye maple nightstands & 3-drawer dresser with gold hardware
Built-in birdseye maple vanity
(2) Reading lamps
Cedar-lined closet with wine storage
Private en-suite bath with cream marble flooring
Tub & enclosed shower with jacuzzi, gold fixtures, Microphor head

GUEST STATEROOM – PORT

Twin berths with upholstered lavender headboards & bases
Custom upholstered spreads, shams & pillows
Built-in birdseye maple nightstand with gold hardware
(2) Wall-mounted reading lights
Panasonic 13” TV & VCR
Custom lavender wallcovering
Built-in birdseye maple dresser & vanity with mirror
Entertainment center with Panasonic TV/VCR, Sony stereo & CD player
Double cedar-lined closet
Private en-suite bath with pink marble enclosed shower, gold fixtures & Microphor head

CREW QUARTERS

Captain’s cabin forward with queen berth, hanging locker, drawer storage & private head with stall shower
(2) Additional crew cabins (port & starboard) with upper/lower berths, hanging lockers & private heads
Built-in pantry storage
Panasonic 13” TV with VCR
Sony radio/CD player
NEW Washer & dryer