- Cruising Speed: 12 kn
- Maximum Speed: 20 kn
- Beam: 16' 0''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Max Draft: 4' 6''
- Displacement: 44,500 lb
- Fuel Tank: 1 x 720|gallon
- Fresh Water: 1 x 200|gallon
- Holding: 1 x 30|gallon
- Cabins: 3
- Heads: 2
Introducing the stunning TRAVELLER, a 1996 Jefferson 52 Rivanna Cockpit Motor Yacht. TRAVELLER, a remarkable vessel that seamlessly blends elegance and performance. Her AWL GRIPPED hull simply gleams. With an overall length of 52.33 feet, this yacht boasts a stout fiberglass hull, ensuring durability and stability on the water. Powered by twin Cummins 6CTA8.3M2 engines with straight shafts, each delivering 420 horsepower, she offers a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of around 20 knots. TRAVELLER is perfect for both leisurely outings and spirited adventures. At 10 knots TRAVELLER has a range of over 500 nautical miles making her the perfect extended cruising yacht. The interior features a lower helm station, a man cave, 3 comfortable staterooms, two heads, and an open main saloon with mid level galley combined with an amazing amount of storage makes TRAVELLER not just a cockpit motor yacht. She is a gateway to unforgettable journeys on the open sea, gunk holing in the Islands, or cruising America through the GREAT LOOP while combining luxury and functionality in one exquisite package.
SOME RECENT UPGRADES
* Magnum pure sine wave inverter/charger with Lithium Batteries dedicated to the inverter/charger.
* Upgraded auto pilot system to Ray Marine.
* Installed camera monitoring system for engine room and for when towing a tendef
* Replaced both turbochargers. (2023)
* Replaced new raw water pumps for both engines (2026)
* Replaced all hydraulic and fuel lines (2026)
* Replaced all Eisinglass (2025)
* Added dedicated Navigation computer with remote waterproof 15" monitor on flybridge. (2026)
* Installed new Village Marine 800 gallon/day water maker in man cave.
* Installed new water maker membrane and the system was pickled for storage (2026)
* Upgraded both heads to fresh water flush
* Marquis hydraulic davit rebuilt (2026)
* Painted and detailed engine room(2026)
* Installed 2 new Marvel refrigerators which consume 1 amp per hour.
* Installed Igloo 5 cubic foot freezer which also only consumes 1 amp per hour.
* Installed new GE Advantium oven
* Installed new beverage cooler on aft deck
TRAVELLER is ready to depart for new adventures today. Just bring your bathing suits and be ready for the good times to roll.
EASY to see in beautiful Stuart, Florida or via a video walk through.
Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Rick Obey 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.
WALK THROUGH
Your journey begins in the oversized aft cockpit, the hallmark of the Rivanna model. Boarding is effortless via the integrated swim platform and a transom door. This area serves as your "mudroom" at sea—perfect for fishing, diving, or easy line handling. It features steps that lead you up to the protected aft deck, ensuring you never have to climb a vertical ladder to move about. TRAVELLER has a very family friendly deck with tall safety railings, side boarding gates and easy access from stern to bow. No running through the main salon to reach the aft deck from the bow.
Aft Deck & Flybridge
Stepping up from the cockpit, you enter the spacious aft deck. This is the main social hub of the boat with comfortable seating and offering 270-degree views. It features a wet bar with a drink cooler, a single stainless steel sink, and granite counter top. The aft deck has plenty of room for freestanding deck furniture featuring a love seat and two comfortable arm chairs. The perfect place to begin the day with breakfast al fresco and to end the day with cocktails and dinner. Eisinglass adds further comfort on those less than perfect weather days. A free standing freezer helps to take provisions for months of cruising in the Islands.
A few short steps lead to the Flybridge, where the captain enjoys a centerline helm, guest seating is located to both port and starboard under a high-clearance Bimini top. This area is also protected with eisinglass. The carpeted deck combined with nearly new upholstery provides a great spot to check out the scenery passing by as you cruise on board TRAVELLER.
Wide side decks with sturdy stainless steel rails lead safely to the bow for anchoring or sunbathing. The foredeck of TRAVELLER is open and easy to navigate while line handling or dropping the hook for a few hours of just chilling. The electric windlass is controlled via remote switches or deck controls. There are boarding gates located mid ship on both port and starboard side.
The Main Saloon
Moving forward and down from the aft deck, you enter the Main Saloon. Thanks to the 16' beam, the interior space is most impressive. TRAVELLER has an amazing amount of natural light from large cabin windows located both to port, starboard and as well as forward. The saloon features rich teak joinery (a Jefferson signature). To port there is a L-shaped settee, and across to starboard there is a mid level galley with a breakfast bar and three free standing chairs. The galley has 2 new stainless steel refrigeraters, which each consume 1 amp per hour when you are on the LITHIUM battery bank. A 2 burner cooktop combined with microwave, Advantium oven, dual stainless steel sinks, granite counter tops and abundant storage will make any sea going chef a very happy camper. Especially as the chef is still a part of the action and is not isolated from family and friends. For additional entertainment, there is an stereo system with Bose speakers and a flat screen TV.
The lower helm station is located forward to starboard, allowing the captain to operate in total comfort during inclement weather.
ACCOMODATIONS
Moving down a three teak steps and all the way forward one finds the VIP stateroom.This cabin features a centerline queen pedestal berth, hanging lockers, seperate climate controls, overhead hatch (2' x 2') and private access to the Forward Head, which includes a vanity, electric fresh water flush head, and a separate shower stall.
Then proceeding aft, one finds the second guest stateroom located to port with over under berths as well a fold down desk, a spacious hanging locker and storage. To starboard TRAVELLER has a truly unique feature, a man cave with all sorts of storage, pumps, spares, and a water maker(2020) The next owner of TRAVELLER will benefit from the current extremely knowledgeable cruiser who has a plethora of spares on board always ensuring smooth cruising.
Back up the stairs, which are also an entrance to the very spacious engine room and across the main saloon and down three stairs, one enters the master ensuite. Saving the best for last, the Master Suite is accessed via a private staircase from the saloon. This full-beam sanctuary features a walk-around Queen berth, an incredible amount of teak storage lockers including bedside storage lockers, dual hanging lockers, spacious counter tops and a vanity. There is a full apartment sized Kenmore washer and separate Kenmore dryer stacked behind a solid teak door located forward in master stateroom. A large bulkhead hatch (24" x 30") is located aft on the center line. Off white vinyl overhead panels are in excellent condition.
The en-suite Master Head is generously sized with solid surface counter top, a dedicated tub/shower combination, and electric fresh water flush head.
TRAVELLER has exquisite teak cabinetry and teak parquet floors. All custom bed linens and window treatments convey with TRAVELLER. All staterooms have opening port lights. The opening windows in the main saloon also have screens allowing for a great cross breeze.
Of course the very important engine room is accessed through the forward set of steps and hatches in the saloon floor. The freshly painted (2026) and detailed engine room is impressively clean and well-lit by custom LED lighting. There is excellent "get-around" space for the Twin Cummins 6CTA 8.3 diesels, making routine maintenance, oil changes, and sea strainer inspections straight forward for the owner-operator. The 15KW WESTERBEKE generator in its sound shield is located to port and forward in the engine room To starboard there is abundant flat space for fresh water pumps, AC compressors, hot water heater etc. all very easy to access.
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.
the owner-operator.
TRAVELLER is an exceptional value on today's market. Her hullsides gleam due to being Awl Gripped, her engine room just painted and detailed (March 2026), her interior teak woodwork show cases the craftsmanship of the shipyard that built her and her soft goods are so pleasant to the eye. From her teak parquet cabin soles to her large windows, to her overhead one will find TRAVELLER to be in amazing condition. For the past 7 years, TRAVELLER has benefited from from having truly experienced owners (with a combined cruising life style of over 50 years) who are dedicated to safe passage making and comfortable self sufficiency while spending months in the Islands. She has been professionally stored at least 6 months of each year and is kept in "ready to go" condition with no expense spared. Any seasoned cruisier will appreciate not only her condition but also her tremendous numbers of spares aboard. She truly stands above and beyond any other 52' cockpit motor yacht in her class. It is an honor to represent TRAVELLER on the world wide market place.
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