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2005 Palmer Johnson PJ 120 SportYacht
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Specifications
Make
Palmer Johnson
Model
PJ 120 SportYacht
Year
2005
Length
124.3ft (37.9m)
Beam
7.60m
Draft
1.98m
Hull Material
Aluminium
Engine
2 x 2750 Hp MTU 12V 4000 M90 each, 5050 h (Dec. 2025)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Location
Livorno, Italy
Equipment & Extras
- Name of boat
- Palmer Johnson PJ 120 SportYacht
- Number of berths
- 6
- Tax / VAT status
- Paid / Included
- Passenger capacity
- 9
- Aluminium construction
- Pedigree yacht
- Private use and EU VAT paid
- Forward tender garage
- Dual stabilizer systems
- Extended swim platform
- Chic interior with Macassar Ebony design details
- 4 En-suite staterooms for up to 9 guests
- Built to commercial regulations
- Builder: Palmer Johnson Yachts, LLC (U. S. A.)
- Hull Number: 5
- Exterior Design: Nuvolari & Lenard
- Interior Design: Nuvolari & Lenard
- Type: Motor Yacht / Superyacht / Maxi Sport Yacht / Flybridge Yacht
- Hull Type: Modified "V", Semi Planing
- Superstructure Material: Aluminium
- Decks: Teak-laid
- Refit(s): 2021 / 2022
- Registered Length: 36.58 m (120’)
- Displacement (Half Load): 140,000 kg (308,647 lb)
- Gross Tonnage: 197 GT
- Classification: RINA, Lloyds / MCA LY2 Compliant
- Flag of Registry: Italy
- Type / Fuel: Twin Screw Diesel
- Maximum Speed: 27 knots
- Cruising Speed: 22 knots
- Economical Speed: 12.5 knots
- Fuel Consumptions: 900 l/h @ 22 knots
- Fuel Consumptions: 300 l/h @ 12.5 knots
- Range: 1200 NM @ 12.5 knots
- Drives: 2 x Shaft Drives
- Gearboxes: 2 x Twin Disc MG 6984A
- Steering System: QUANTUM Marine power assisted 60 Hp
- Trim Tabs: HUMPHREE flaps
- Fuel Capacity: 25,820 l (6,821 U.S. Gallons)
- Fresh Water Capacity: 3,407 l (900 U.S. Gallons)
- Grey and Black Water Capacity: 2,010 l (531 U.S. Gallons)
- New Lube Oil Capacity: 606 l (160 U.S. Gallons)
- Waste Oil Capacity: 606 l (160 U.S. Gallons)
- Up to 9 Guests in 4 en-suite staterooms
- Guest Cabin Configuration: Full-beam Master cabin (double) forward with closets end en-suite bathrooms
- Guest Cabin Configuration: 2 x Two VIP cabins (doubles) aft with closets and en-suite bathrooms
- Guest Cabin Configuration: 1 x Twin cabin to port side with additional Pullman bed, closet and en-suite bathroom
- Main deck with main saloon, formal dining area, bar and wheelhouse
- Crew Accommodation: Up to 6 crew members
- Crew Accommodation: Captain’s cabin aft with double bed, closet and en-suite bathroom
- Crew Accommodation: 1 x Forward bunk-bed cabin with closet and en-suite bathroom
- Crew Accommodation: 1 x Aft bunk-bed cabin with closet and en-suite bathroom
- Lower deck crew mess with sofa, TV and fully equipped galley
- Stabilizer System: 1 x SEAKEEPER gyroscopic zero speed M36 (installed in June 2022 - hours 6,200 h)
- Stabilizer System: 2 x QUANTUM QC-1000 E underway fins
- Bow Thruster: 45 kW QUANTUM Model QT 60
- Air Conditioning: CRUISAIR Dometic
- Water Makers: 1 x SEA RECOVERY 170 l/h
- Water Makers: 1 x AQUA WHISPER 180 l/h
- Water Softener: IDROMAR Model Idrofast 9100
- Toilet System: Guest Area: HEADHUNTER
- Toilet System: Crew Area: TECMA
- Sewage System: HAMANN AG Model 6550
- Fuel Separator: WASP WB 40.220
- Electrical Circuits: 380V AC 3-phase
- Electrical Circuits: 220V AC 1-phase
- Electrical Circuits: 24V DC
- Generators: 2 x KOHLER 55 kW Model 55EFOZDJ
- Running Hours: 2700 h (Dec. 2025)
- Replaced May 2022
- Shore Power: 2 x ASEA frequency converters
- Shore Power: 1 x Shore power cable
- Batteries (AGM): Service battery bank
- Batteries (AGM): Engine startup battery bank
- Batteries (AGM): Generator startup battery bank
- Batteries (AGM): Emergency battery bank
- Battery Chargers: 5 x MASTERVOLT
- Engine Displays: 2 x MTU electronic engine displays
- Engine Controls: 2 x MTU electronic engine controls
- Magnetic Compass: RITCHIE
- Gyro Compass: SPERRY MARINE Navigat X MK1
- Automatic Pilot: SPERRY MARINE Navipilot 4000
- Echo Sounder: FURUNO NavNet 3D
- Radar: FURUNO X-Band Model 2171BB
- AIS: MX MARINE Model MX 420
- Chart Plotter: HP computers with TIMEZERO
- Wind Instruments: B&G Model Hydra 2000
- Search Light: ACR Electronics
- Flaps: HUMPHREE trim tab controls
- SSB: SSB FURUNO Model FS-2575 C
- VHF: 3 x RAYMARINE Model A80289
- Intercom: PANASONIC switchboard
- Main Saloon: SAMSUNG 55" TV
- Main Saloon: YAMAHA Hi-Fi music system with Wi-Fi mode
- Owner's Suite: SONY Bravia 55" TV
- Owner's Suite: YAMAHA Hi-Fi music system with Wi-Fi mode
- VIP Cabins (x2): LG 24" TVs
- VIP Cabins (x2): Hi-Fi music system with Bluetooth
- Twin Cabin: LG 24" TV
- Twin Cabin: Hi-Fi music system with Bluetooth
- Crew Mess: VIEWSONIC 32" TV
- Captain's Cabin: LG 40" TV
- Captain's Cabin: Repeaters: TIMEZERO, VHF, Radar and Wind instruments
- Galley: 1 x MIELE 4-hob induction range
- Galley: 1 x Custom extractor hood
- Galley: 1 x WOLF oven
- Galley: 1 x MIELE microwave
- Galley: 1 x SUB ZERO 700 TR fridge
- Galley: 1 x SUB ZERO 700 TC fridge / freezer
- Galley: 1 x Cold storage room
- Galley: 1 x MIELE dishwasher G 7856
- Laundry: 1 x MIELE washing machine (W1 Excellence Power Wash 8 kg)
- Laundry: 1 x MIELE tumble dryer (T1 Excellence Eco Speed 8 kg)
- Aft Mooring Winches: 2 x MAXWELL electric warping capstans
- Anchor Windlasses: 2 x MAXWELL hydraulic windlasses
- Anchors: 2 x BRUCE type 135 kg anchors
- Boat Crane & Davits: 1 x SANGUINETI forward crane 1,000 kg load
- Boat Crane & Davits: 1 x SANGUINETI aft crane
- Passerelle: SANGUINETI hydraulic telescopic gangway with teak inserts and stainless-steel handrails
- Side Boarding Ladder: SANGUINETI side boarding ladder
- Swimming Ladder: SANGUINETI swimming ladder
- Safety: 3 x Life rafts
- Safety: 16 x Life jackets
- Safety: EPIRB
- Safety: SART
- Security: External CCTV video surveillance
- Security: Engine room CCTV video surveillance
- Security: Ship monitoring and alarm system
- Fire Fighting: FM 200 Fixed firefighting system in engine room
- Fire Fighting: Fire extinguishers throughout the vessel
- Fire Fighting: DECKMA fire alarm system
- CASTOLDI Jet tender 4.35 m
Description
This 37.9m PALMER JOHNSON PJ 120 SportYacht for sale was launched in 2005 and refitted in 2022. The PJ120 planing motor yacht model is constructed in Aluminium, featuring both interior and exterior design by Nuvolari & Lenard. With her modern aesthetic, luxurious interior, and spacious outdoor areas, this Superyacht offers an exceptional cruising experience for private owners and discerning guests with superior seakeeping capabilities as well as the acclaimed Palmer Johnson signature style.Boasting a sleek and modern exterior profile with a distinctly sporty style, with her silvered hull, pointed bow, and a streamlined superstructure, the PALMER JOHNSON 120 offers head-turning looks and supreme luxury.Deck spaces include an inviting exterior lounge to aft on the main deck, complete with al-fresco dining table. Beyond this are aft-facing sun pads and an extended swim platform, and ascending the sportbridge, further lounge space enjoys elevated views.Open aft decks seamlessly transition into the interior living areas, creating an expansive living environment. The interior lounge and dining area are chic and sophisticated, with comfort and sociability carefully considered.On the lower deck, there’s comfortable and luxurious accommodation for up to 9 guests in 4 en-suite staterooms, including a Master suite, 2 VIP cabins and a versatile triple cabin. Further quarters for a crew of up to 6, are also provided.Thanks to her twin 2750 Hp MTU diesel engines, this PALMER JOHNSON 120 achieves an exceptional performance with a top speed of 27 knots, a comfortable cruise speed of 22 knots and an impressive range of 1200 nautical miles at her economical cruising speed 12.5 knots.She’s fully equipped with dual fin and gyro stabiliser systems for enhanced comfort, and although she’d be a popular charter option she has only been used privately to date.Maintained in impeccable condition, RINA registered and Lloyds/MCA compliant, this PALMER JOHNSON PJ 120 is presented in excellent technical and aesthetical condition, with a European VAT paid.KEY FEATURES Aluminium construction Pedigree yacht Private use and EU VAT paid Forward tender garage Dual stabilizer systems Extended swim platform Chic interior with Macassar Ebony design details 4 En-suite staterooms for up to 9 guests Built to commercial regulationsMAIN CHARACTERISTICS Builder: Palmer Johnson Yachts, LLC (U. S. A.) Model: Palmer Johnson PJ 120 SportYacht Hull Number: 5 Exterior Design: Nuvolari & Lenard Interior Design: Nuvolari & Lenard Type: Motor Yacht / Superyacht / Maxi Sport Yacht / Flybridge Yacht Hull Type: Modified "V", Semi Planing Hull Material: Aluminium Superstructure Material: Aluminium Decks: Teak-laid Year: 2005 Refit(s): 2021 / 2022 Overall Length: 37.90 m (124’ 4”) Registered Length: 36.58 m (120’) Maximum Beam: 7.60 m (24’ 11”) Maximum Draft: 1.98 m (6’ 6”) Displacement (Half Load): 140,000 kg (308,647 lb) Gross Tonnage: 197 GT Classification: RINA, Lloyds / MCA LY2 Compliant Flag of Registry: Italy Location: Livorno, ItalyPROPULSION Type / Fuel: Twin Screw Diesel Main Engines: 2 x 2750 Hp MTU 12V 4000 M90 each Engine Hours: 5050 h (Dec. 2025) Maximum Speed: 27 knots Cruising Speed: 22 knots Economical Speed: 12.5 knots Fuel Consumptions: 900 l/h @ 22 knots 300 l/h @ 12.5 knots Range: 1200 NM @ 12.5 knots Drives: 2 x Shaft Drives Gearboxes: 2 x Twin Disc MG 6984A Steering System: QUANTUM Marine power assisted 60 Hp Trim Tabs: HUMPHREE flapsTANKAGE Fuel Capacity: 25,820 l (6,821 U.S. Gallons) Fresh Water Capacity: 3,407 l (900 U.S. Gallons) Grey and Black Water Capacity: 2,010 l (531 U.S. Gallons) New Lube Oil Capacity: 606 l (160 U.S. Gallons) Waste Oil Capacity: 606 l (160 U.S. Gallons)ACCOMMODATION Up to 9 Guests in 4 en-suite staterooms Guest Cabin Configuration: Full-beam Master cabin (double) forward with closets end en-suite bathrooms 2 x Two VIP cabins (doubles) aft with closets and en-suite bathrooms 1 x Twin cabin to port side with additional Pullman bed, closet and en-suite bathroom Main deck with main saloon, formal dining area, bar and wheelhouse Crew Accommodation: Up to 6 crew members Captain’s cabin aft with double bed, closet and en-suite bathroom 1 x Forward bunk-bed cabin with closet and en-suite bathroom 1 x Aft bunk-bed cabin with closet and en-suite bathroom Lower deck crew mess with sofa, TV and fully equipped galleyMAIN MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT Stabilizer System: 1 x SEAKEEPER gyroscopic zero speed M36 (installed in June 2022 - hours 6,200 h) 2 x QUANTUM QC-1000 E underway fins Bow Thruster: 45 kW QUANTUM Model QT 60 Air Conditioning: CRUISAIR Dometic Water Makers: 1 x SEA RECOVERY 170 l/h 1 x AQUA WHISPER 180 l/h Water Softener: IDROMAR Model Idrofast 9100 Toilet System: Guest Area: HEADHUNTER Crew Area: TECMA Sewage System: HAMANN AG Model 6550 Fuel Separator: WASP WB 40.220ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Electrical Circuits: 380V AC 3-phase 220V AC 1-phase 24V DC Generators: 2 x KOHLER 55 kW Model 55EFOZDJ Running Hours: 2700 h (Dec. 2025) Replaced May 2022 Shore Power: 2 x ASEA frequency converters 1 x Shore power cable Batteries (AGM): Service battery bank Engine startup battery bank Generator startup battery bank Emergency battery bank Battery Chargers: 5 x MASTERVOLTNAVIGATION EQUIPMENT Engine Displays: 2 x MTU electronic engine displays Engine Controls: 2 x MTU electronic engine controls Magnetic Compass: RITCHIE Gyro Compass: SPERRY MARINE Navigat X MK1 Automatic Pilot: SPERRY MARINE Navipilot 4000 Echo Sounder: FURUNO NavNet 3D Radar: FURUNO X-Band Model 2171BB AIS: MX MARINE Model MX 420 Chart Plotter: HP computers with TIMEZERO Wind Instruments: B&G Model Hydra 2000 Search Light: ACR Electronics Flaps: HUMPHREE trim tab controlsCOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT SSB: SSB FURUNO Model FS-2575 C VHF: 3 x RAYMARINE Model A80289 Intercom: PANASONIC switchboardENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT Main Saloon: SAMSUNG 55" TV YAMAHA Hi-Fi music system with Wi-Fi mode Owner's Suite: SONY Bravia 55" TV YAMAHA Hi-Fi music system with Wi-Fi mode VIP Cabins (x2): LG 24" TVs Hi-Fi music system with Bluetooth Twin Cabin: LG 24" TV Hi-Fi music system with Bluetooth Crew Mess: VIEWSONIC 32" TV Captain's Cabin: LG 40" TV Repeaters: TIMEZERO, VHF, Radar and Wind instrumentsGALLEY AND LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT Galley: 1 x MIELE 4-hob induction range 1 x Custom extractor hood 1 x WOLF oven 1 x MIELE microwave 1 x SUB ZERO 700 TR fridge 1 x SUB ZERO 700 TC fridge / freezer 1 x Cold storage room 1 x MIELE dishwasher G 7856 Laundry: 1 x MIELE washing machine (W1 Excellence Power Wash 8 kg) 1 x MIELE tumble dryer (T1 Excellence Eco Speed 8 kg)DECK EQUIPMENT Aft Mooring Winches: 2 x MAXWELL electric warping capstans Anchor Windlasses: 2 x MAXWELL hydraulic windlasses Anchors: 2 x BRUCE type 135 kg anchors Boat Crane & Davits: 1 x SANGUINETI forward crane 1,000 kg load 1 x SANGUINETI aft crane Passerelle: SANGUINETI hydraulic telescopic gangway with teak inserts and stainless-steel handrails Side Boarding Ladder: SANGUINETI side boarding ladder Swimming Ladder: SANGUINETI swimming ladderSAFETY & SECURITY EQUIPMENT Safety: 3 x Life rafts 16 x Life jackets EPIRB SART Security: External CCTV video surveillance Engine room CCTV video surveillance Ship monitoring and alarm system Fire Fighting: FM 200 Fixed firefighting system in engine room Fire extinguishers throughout the vessel DECKMA fire alarm systemTENDER CASTOLDI Jet tender 4.35 mBERTHBerth place management possible on French or Italian Riviera as well as Spain (Mainland and Balearic Islands), Greece and Turkey.
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