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- Cruising Speed: 35 kn
- Maximum Speed: 45 kn
- Beam: 18' 1''
- Hull Material: Composite
- Max Draft: 2' 6''
- Displacement: 28,000 lb
- Fuel Tank: 1 x 396|gallon
- Fresh Water: 1 x 53|gallon
- Holding: 1 x 53|gallon
- Max Passengers: 12
- Cabins: 1
- Heads: 1
THE FIRST PALMER JOHNSON PJ50 OPEN SPORT
HULL NO. 1 - A NEW CHAPTER IN THE PALMER JOHNSON LEGACY
An extraordinary opportunity to acquire the very first Palmer Johnson PJ50 Open Sport ever built.
Hull No. 1 represents the debut of Palmer Johnson's new 50-foot Open Sport and the newest expression of a design philosophy developed by one of the world's most recognized performance yacht builders.
This is not simply another new-build opportunity. This is the first PJ50 in existence the yacht that introduces the model to the world.
The yacht is currently in the final phase of completion. Her carbon-composite structure, hull and deck, exterior finish and paintwork, interior joinery and principal accommodation spaces have already been constructed and finished. The remaining program centers primarily on final propulsion installation, navigation and electronics, selected onboard systems, commissioning, testing and sea trials.
Importantly, the engines, principal navigation/electronics package and associated final systems are planned to be installed and commissioned in the United States, providing the future owner with a yacht whose critical operating equipment is completed with the U.S. market, serviceability and future support in mind.
SUPERYACHT DNA — REIMAGINED AT 50 FEET
The PJ50 carries forward the unmistakable DNA of Palmer Johnson's larger performance yachts: dramatic proportions, sculpted surfaces, an exceptionally fine bow and advanced lightweight construction.
Palmer Johnson describes the PJ50 as utilizing its advanced tri-hull technology, developed for increased efficiency, stability and ride comfort. Its slender central hull and stabilizing outer sections allow the yacht to combine an extraordinary 18-foot beam with the performance characteristics expected from the Open Sport series. Palmer Johnson's earlier PJ50 material emphasizes the fine bow entry, enhanced stability, level ride characteristics and expansive deck arrangement created by this architecture.
Construction is centered around carbon composite, bringing technology normally associated with considerably larger performance yachts into a remarkably manageable platform. The current Palmer Johnson specification identifies both the hull and deck as carbon composite and rates maximum speed at 45+ knots with Mercury Verado V10 outboard power.
At approximately 53'10" overall including the outboards, with a 49'3" hull length and an exceptional 18'1" beam, the PJ50 delivers proportions rarely found in a yacht of this length.
DESIGNED AROUND THE WATER
The extraordinary beam is put to immediate use on deck.
Rather than creating the narrow side decks and confined cockpit typical of many high-performance boats in this size range, Palmer Johnson has created a broad, open social environment with deep lounge seating, sunbathing areas, a central circulation path and substantial entertaining space beneath the carbon hardtop.
The result feels less like a conventional 50-foot dayboat and more like the open deck of a significantly larger yacht.
Below deck, the PJ50 continues that philosophy with a full-beam salon/galley arrangement, convertible sleeping accommodation and a separate head with shower. Contemporary forms, warm finishes and indirect lighting give the interior a sophisticated but relaxed character suited equally to day cruising, weekends aboard or use as an exceptional superyacht chase boat.
PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY
The current completion program calls for quad Mercury Verado V10 425 hp outboards, delivering a combined 1,700 hp, together with joystick functionality. The current Palmer Johnson sales specification targets a maximum speed exceeding 45 knots.
The completion program also provides for a modern navigation and helm package including large multifunction displays, GPS/chartplotting, radar and associated navigation equipment. Final propulsion, navigation/electronics integration, commissioning and sea trials form part of the remaining completion phase.
The PJ50 concept also incorporates a lithium battery system and solar generation, allowing onboard systems to operate with reduced reliance on conventional generator use. Palmer Johnson's original PJ50 presentation describes a 20 kWh lithium battery pack and 12 kWh solar power system, together with its carbon construction and metallic exterior finish.
HULL NO. 1 — THE FIRST OF ITS KIND
There is particular significance in owning the first yacht of a new Palmer Johnson series.
The PJ63 Open Sport established the formula: advanced lightweight construction, distinctive Palmer Johnson styling, expansive exterior living and performance-yacht engineering in a yacht designed to be enjoyed personally rather than operated like a traditional large yacht. Palmer Johnson describes the Open Sport philosophy as bringing the knowledge, quality and character of its larger yachts into a more accessible, owner-oriented platform.
The PJ50 takes that philosophy another step.
For the collector, Palmer Johnson enthusiast or owner seeking something genuinely different from the increasingly similar production dayboats on today's market, this yacht presents an opportunity that cannot be replicated: the first PJ50 Open Sport ever constructed and the first example of this new Palmer Johnson model to become available.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Hull No. 1 — first Palmer Johnson PJ50 Open Sport in existence
- First opportunity to own the new PJ50 model
- Palmer Johnson naval architecture, exterior styling and interior design
- Carbon-composite hull and deck
- Palmer Johnson advanced tri-hull technology
- Approximately 53'10" LOA including outboards
- Extraordinary 18'1" beam
- Quad Mercury Verado V10 400 hp outboards — 1,600 hp combined
- 45+ knot target maximum speed
- Joystick maneuvering
- Carbon hardtop
- Metallic exterior finish
- Expansive open-deck entertaining and lounge areas
- Full-beam lower salon/galley
- Convertible sleeping accommodation
- Separate head and shower
- Lithium battery system
- Solar power
- Final propulsion, navigation/electronics and commissioning program planned for completion in the United States
- CE Category B
- Designed as an exceptional owner-operated day yacht, weekend cruiser or superyacht chase boat
A PALMER JOHNSON, WITHOUT COMPROMISE
Founded in 1918, Palmer Johnson built its reputation by repeatedly challenging conventional yacht design—from performance sailing yachts and groundbreaking aluminum construction to some of the world's most recognizable carbon performance yachts. The PJ50 continues that tradition in a new format. Palmer Johnson's own history describes more than a century of innovation and boundary-pushing yacht design.
The first PJ50 is not simply another 50-foot performance yacht entering the market. It is the beginning of a new Palmer Johnson model and an opportunity to own Hull No. 1.
Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by 1 Ocean Yachts Group.
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.
PALMER JOHNSON PJ50 OPEN SPORT — HULL NO. 1
Builder: Palmer Johnson
Model: PJ50 Open Sport
Model Year: 2026
Type: Open Sport Motor Yacht
Hull No.: 1 — First PJ50 Open Sport Built
Naval Architecture & Engineering: Palmer Johnson
Exterior Styling: Palmer Johnson
Interior Design: Palmer Johnson
Hull Type: Stabilised Monohull / Palmer Johnson Advanced Hull Technology
Hull Material: Carbon Composite
Deck Material: Carbon Composite
Classification: CE Category B
PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
Length Overall: 16.40 m / 53'10" including outboards
Hull Length: 15.00 m / 49'3"
Beam: 5.50 m / 18'1"
Maximum Draft: 0.75 m / 2'6"
The exceptionally wide 5.5-meter beam is central to the PJ50 concept, providing considerable deck volume and stability while maintaining the fine-entry performance hull form illustrated throughout Palmer Johnson's Features package.
PROPULSION & PERFORMANCE
Main Engines: Quad Mercury Verado V10 400 hp Outboards
Total Rated Power: 1,600 hp
Steering: Electronic Power Steering / Fly-by-Wire
Maneuvering: Joystick Control
Maximum Speed: 45+ knots
Final propulsion installation, integration, commissioning and sea trials to be completed as part of the vessel's final completion program.
TANK CAPACITIES
Fuel: 1,500 L / approximately 396 US gal
Fresh Water: 200 L / approximately 53 US gal
Black & Grey Water Holding: 200 L / approximately 53 US gal
Tank construction includes an aluminum fuel tank with carbon fresh-water and black-water tanks.
HULL, DECK & EXTERIOR FEATURES
- Carbon-composite hull and deck construction
- Fine bow entry
- High deadrise hull geometry
- Optimized Palmer Johnson hull form
- Carbon hardtop with integrated solar panels
- Metallic exterior paint
- Teak-covered decks
- Electric integrated side-boarding system
- Carbon handrail and flagstaff package
- Carbon engine brackets
- Carbon swim ladder
- Carbon coffee tables
- Carbon awning system
- Foredeck carbon awning system
- Large removable foredeck sun pad
- Large, deep cockpit seating
- Twin aft sun pads with storage beneath
- Removable transom guardrails
- Flush fender hooks
- Pop-up deck cleats
- Stowable deck shower
- Underwater transom lighting
- High-quality TBT-free commercial antifouling bottom paint
The Features presentation specifically illustrates the solar hardtop, metallic finish, integrated side boarding, carbon handrails, awning systems, carbon swim ladder and carbon engine brackets.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
- Electronic power steering
- Fly-by-wire helm controls
- Emergency steering system
- Joystick maneuvering control
- Fuel purification system
- Fuel filters with gauge, water sensor and priming pump
- Air-conditioning system serving cabin and open deck
- Water heater
- Aluminum fuel tank
- Carbon fresh-water tank
- Carbon black-water tank
The inclusion of open-deck air conditioning is particularly notable for a yacht of this size and is also specifically illustrated in the PJ50 Features package.
ELECTRICAL & ENERGY SYSTEMS
- AC/DC electrical system
- Main switchboard with power management
- Seamless power transfer
- Circuit breakers and electrical metering
- Ground-fault indication
- AC distribution panel
- DC distribution panel
- Main-engine starting battery banks
- Hotel-load battery system
- Blade Cell battery bank
- Victron constant-voltage battery chargers
- Shore-power connection
- Shore/inverter AC power selection
- GFCI protection at exterior, galley and head outlets
- Integrated hardtop solar panels
- Solar charge controller
- Navigation lighting
- Interior and exterior lighting
- Underwater transom lighting
- Battery and solar monitoring display
- Provision/specification for gyro stabilization battery system if required
Palmer Johnson's specification specifically includes solar panels integrated into the hardtop, while the Features package highlights the battery/gyro-stabilization arrangement.
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION
The final navigation/electronics installation is intended to form part of the vessel's U.S. completion and commissioning program.
Specified equipment includes:
- Integrated helm/conning position
- Flat anti-glare LED helm display
- 16" multifunction display with remote
- Engine display
- Touchscreen battery and solar display
- Magnetic compass
- GPS
- Garmin GMR Fantom 18 radar
- Automatic Identification System (AIS)
- Electronic Charting System (ECS)
- Speed sensor
- Depth sensor
- Sea-water temperature sensor
- Garmin autopilot with gyro compass
- Garmin VHF 215 AIS marine radio
- Outboard angle indicators
- Navigation lights
- Automatic kill switch
HELM
- Fully integrated Palmer Johnson conning position
- Single pedestal helm chair
- Integrated engine instrumentation
- Multifunction navigation display
- Engine controls
- Joystick maneuvering
- Electronic steering
- Radar/chartplotter integration
- Battery and solar monitoring
- Outboard-angle indication
- Phone charging points
- Air-conditioned cockpit/helm environment
The Features package illustrates the integrated helm/conning position and its protected location beneath the carbon hardtop.
COCKPIT & EXTERIOR LIVING
- Two large exterior lounge sofas
- Two high/low coffee tables
- Twin aft sun pads with storage
- Large deep-seating arrangement
- Exterior bar
- Drinks refrigeration
- Ice maker
- Fully integrated surround-sound system
- Fold-down outdoor television
- Carbon hardtop
- Integrated solar panels
- Cockpit air conditioning
- Companionway access to lower salon
- Storage for life rafts and PFDs
- Stowable deck shower
- AC outlets and phone-charging points
The cockpit specification confirms the twin lounge sofas, high/low tables, aft sun pads, bar, refrigeration and integrated audio arrangement.
ENTERTAINMENT & CONNECTIVITY
- 50" outdoor television
- Fold-down TV installation
- Fusion Apollo SRX audio
- Four Fusion Signature Series 7.7" two-way speakers
- Four Fusion Signature Series 8.8" flush-mounted two-way speakers
- Two Fusion 10" subwoofers
- Fusion six-channel 1,800-watt amplifier
- Integrated exterior sound system
- 4G router
- Wi-Fi networking throughout the vessel
SALON & KITCHENETTE
The lower accommodation provides a sophisticated retreat from the open deck and includes:
- Fixed salon sofa
- Storage cabinetry
- Large cabinet top
- Kitchenette
- Sink and faucet
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Wine refrigerator
- Large Corian preparation and staging counter
- Convertible lower-deck living/sleeping arrangement
APPLIANCES
- Two drinks-fridge drawers
- Ice maker
- Wine cellar / wine refrigerator
- Refrigerator drawer
- Freezer drawer
- Microwave
DAY HEAD
- Marine toilet with macerator
- Sink and faucet
- Mirror
- Storage cupboards
- Additional storage
- Skylight / escape hatch with shade
- Gloss-finished holly wood plank flooring
FOREDECK
- Large removable sun pad
- Grab rails
- Integrated speaker system
- Access to mooring and anchor locker
- Optional/provisioned carbon foredeck awning system
GROUND TACKLE & DECK EQUIPMENT
- Stainless-steel anchor windlass
- 25 kg Bruce anchor with custom hull-bottom deployment arrangement
- 50 m stainless-steel 10 mm chain
- Pop-up mooring winch
- Two 10 m mooring lines
- Two 20 m mooring lines
- Six pop-up deck cleats
- Twelve flush fender hooks
- Electric integrated side-boarding system
- Swim ladder
- Removable flagstaff
COMPLETION STATUS
Hull No. 1 is substantially constructed, with the carbon-composite hull and deck, exterior finish and paintwork, interior accommodation and principal structural elements completed or well advanced.
The remaining program principally involves final machinery and equipment integration, including the propulsion package, navigation/electronics, selected electrical and mechanical systems, final detailing, commissioning, systems testing and sea trials.
The completion plan calls for the Mercury outboard propulsion, navigation/electronics and associated final systems to be completed and commissioned in the United States, providing the future owner with U.S.-based installation, integration and service support for these critical systems.
DISCLAIMER
Specifications and equipment are based on the current Palmer Johnson PJ50 Open Sport Revision 4 Sales Specification, Features documentation and current completion program. As Hull No. 1 remains in its final completion and commissioning phase, equipment, brands, specifications and final performance figures may be subject to modification during final engineering, installation and sea trials.
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