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88 Custom 1991 Yacht for Sale

ASKING PRICE: $650,000

Wilmington, NC

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88' Custom 1991

Perfect investment opportunity. This Custom 1991 81 ft Aluminum motor yacht by New York Yachts boasts a solid hull, solid engines, incredible upper bridge, guest quarters. Needs some rehabilitation to make perfect.

Step aboard La Buena Vida, an 88-ft custom aluminum motor yacht built in 1991 by New York Yachts, now docked in Wilmington, North Carolina. With its sleek, freshly painted hull, robust Deutz engines, and expansive layout, this vessel is a prime investment for those eager to reimagine a classic yacht into a modern masterpiece. Offering a rare blend of solid craftsmanship and untapped potential, La Buena Vida is ready for a visionary buyer to customize it for luxury cruising, high-end chartering, or profitable resale.

Highlights of Elegance & Strength 

  • Impeccable Exterior: Fully repainted in 2022, the aluminum hull shines with timeless allure, complemented by new composite decking for comfort and durability. 
  • Powerful Performance: Twin Deutz MWM 234 engines (1100 HP each) deliver reliable power, housed in an immaculate engine room maintained by a 100-ton certified captain. 
  • Spacious Entertainment Areas: The flybridge, with a new bimini, offers an unrivaled entertainment space, while the main deck’s aft area and bow provide ample room for relaxation or socializing. 
  • Functional Amenities: Includes a dinghy with davit system, new windlass and anchor, a fully equipped galley with abundant storage, and guest cabins with private heads and showers. 
  • Versatile Interior: Features a grand salon with built-in seating, a pilothouse for all-weather navigation, and a stacked washer/dryer for convenience.

Investment Opportunity: Customize Your Vision

La Buena Vida is a blank canvas for transformation, offering significant potential for rehabilitation to create a bespoke yacht tailored to your dreams. Here’s why it’s a smart investment: 

  • Owner’s Suite & Crew Quarters: Both areas have been stripped to the hull, providing a rare opportunity to design a luxurious owner’s suite and modern crew quarters (or additional guest rooms) from scratch. Professionally drawn plans are included, saving time and cost. 
  • Modernization Potential: Upgrade the navigation systems with cutting-edge technology, add eco-friendly features like hybrid propulsion or solar panels, and integrate smart home systems to appeal to high-end buyers or charter clients. 
  • Charter Market Appeal: A fully refitted La Buena Vida could dominate the luxury charter market, capitalizing on a projected 5.5% annual growth through 2030. Customize the layout for larger groups or wellness-focused amenities (e.g., onboard spa) to maximize charter revenue. 
  • Value Appreciation: Post-rehabilitation, the yacht’s value could increase by 50-100%, especially with upgrades aligned with trends like sustainability and experiential luxury. Comparable refitted yachts command premium prices. 
  • Cost-Effective Entry: With a competitive price point, this yacht allows buyers to invest in bespoke upgrades, enhancing both functionality and ROI compared to newer vessels.

Areas for Personalization

  • Owner’s Suite Completion: The luxurious head is finished, but the stateroom awaits your vision to create a private oasis with custom finishes and layouts. 
  • Crew Quarters Redesign: A stripped-down space ready for transformation into modern crew accommodations or additional guest cabins, with plans provided. 
  • Navigation Upgrades: Current systems are functional but offer a chance to install the latest radar, GPS, and autopilot for enhanced safety and appeal.

Why Now?

The yachting industry is booming, with growing demand for unique, customized vessels that blend classic charm with modern innovation. La Buena Vida offers a strategic entry point to this market, enabling you to craft a yacht that stands out for personal use, chartering, or resale. With its solid foundation, recent upgrades, and rehab-ready spaces, this yacht is poised to deliver both the good life and strong returns.

Live La Buena Vida

Seize the chance to shape a legacy on the water.  Contact the Listing Broker to schedule a viewing in Wilmington, NC, and explore the boundless potential of La Buena Vida. Act now—this visionary project won’t wait.

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Sunshine Cruising Yachts.

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.

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88' Custom HIGHLIGHTS

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Specifications
  • Beam: 17' 6''
  • Hull Material: Aluminum
  • Max Draft: 5' 4''
  • Fuel Tank: 1 x 1500|gallon

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