THANKS BUDS - 1985 87' 4" FEADSHIP Yacht Fisherman
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$1,095,000 USD

Boarding THANKS BUDS is over the covering boards from a fixed dock or through the transom door from a floating dock.

The Cockpit is immense with a centered offset pedestal fighting chair and double central steps the Salon flanked by all the freezer, bait prep, tackle storage you would want.

The counter balanced doors open to a large Salon with seating groups both port and starboard.  An updated LED TV faces the starboard side sofa area.  The Galley is to port forward and discretely masked by the fine joinery.  To starboard is additional concealed freezer space.  Centerline steps lead to the four cabins below.  All four cabins are ensuite. First to port is a twin lower bunk cabin with oversized berths.  Opposite to starboard is an over/under cabin with two outboard berths.  is the companionway laundry center with an updated Whirlpool washer and separate dryer. 

Opposite to starboard is the Fourth Cabin used for the crew with upper and lower berths outboard.

All the way forward is the Master Cabin with a centerline king berth, small settee and a very large head and shower not usually found on yachts of this size, let alone a Convertible Sportfisherman. 

The enclosed Pilothouse is accessed via a 10-step ladder from the Cockpit. There is an abundance of seating plus there is an observation deck aft with two swivel fish chairs as well as an aft control station for fishing. 

The Salon is entered via a centerline counter balanced door. The first impression is of a huge open one level area that stretches 26 feet forward to the windshield forward.  This area includes the Galley which blends into the Salon and is unobtrusive as a galley can be!

Large, fixed side windows allow of natural light.  Light filtering Roman shades provide some privacy, full black out shades and aft provide full privacy. 

Immediately to starboard upon entering is a large U-shaped leather settee to seat six people.   The forward corner has a built-in end table with a decorative wood table lamp above.  In front of the sofa is a high low cocktail/dining table with two hinged leaves at the ends.

To port aft are two oversized, built-in upholstered chairs separated by a built-in end table.  Just aft of the table is the salon’s entertainment electronics to include a Yamaha AV receiver with Blue Tooth connectivity, six channel Surround Sound, a Direct TV HD DVR, receiver, an Audiovox DVD player and two USB charger outlets for phones/iPads.   

Next forward is a bar area with a lit liquor locker, a Whirlpool wet ice icemaker and glass storage for wine, champagne, hi ball and cocktail glasses.  All these elements are hidden and blended into the cabinetry. 

Facing the couch is a newer Samsung 49” LED TV that can be hidden behind tambour doors as desired.   

Overhead in the Salon Galley area is rod storage for up to 25 rods.   overhead in this area are 14 LED lights, a smoke and fire sensor plus five Bose mini cube speakers.

The sole is carpeted with a recent neutral tone plush carpet.

The Galley is to port but very much open to the Salon.  The shape is in a rectangle making the best use of the available space.  The countertops and sole are in Black Galaxy granite.  A timber sea rail surrounds the countertop and is the only separation between the Galley and the Salon. 

 Galley equipment includes:

• Deep under mount double sink
• Instahot water faucet
• Filtered drinking water faucet
• Removable spray faucet
• Slide out trash receptacle/cabinet
• Side by side custom refrigerators with wood faces
• Full Jenn-Air oven & Ceran top 4 burner cooktop with central exhaust fan all hidden in cabinets & under hinged top granite countertops
• Pop-up Kenmore microwave/convection oven disappears when not in use
• (7) Cabinets, several with slide out shelves
• (5) Drawers
• (5) Additional overhead rod holders forward
• (12) Overhead LED lights
• Garbage disposal
• Window shades & black out curtains

To starboard is an extension of the Galley that again flows forward from the Salon.  Behind are two matching freezers, to port, four cabinets, two pegged for dish/saucer storage, one fore and aft.  Above are two drawers forward and two aft.

This area benefits from the same large side cabin windows with Roman shades.  Above are nine LED lights and for air conditioning delivery.

Seven carpeted steps below the Galley area the Accommodation area with four ensuite cabins arranged as follows:  twin lower guest to port, twin upper/lower guest to starboard, twin upper/lower crew next forward to starboard and the opulent Master cabin forward.

The Companionway has raised panels of washed oak timber to match the cabin doors.  A new Whirlpool Laundry Center to starboard.  The sole is carpeted.  are three LED lights and a smoke/fire sensor.

Forward just before the Master Cabin entrance is a hinged step to the forward bilge area under the Master Cabin.  Built in shelving allows for weeks of ship’s stores and spares.  This area is well lit, the bow thruster tube and hydraulic pump as well as the forward tank tops.  Also in this is .

Spend a few minutes in this area and you will start to see how stout this yacht was built, what piping in lieu of rubber hoses looks like and above all the fact that the original quality is still very evident even in areas not usually visited by an owner.

Entered from the aft end, looking forward are twin oversize 34” wide lower berths with a three-door nightstand between.

The upholstered headboards are set upon three mirrored panels with a sconce style reading light above each berth.  The upholstered headboards wrap around the outboard side of each berth.

Outboard of the outboard berth are two three shelf cabinets in enclosed book matched timber, flanking a fixed dead light with a removable storm cover and two sliding storage drawers below.  At the foot of the outboard berth is an auto lit hanging locker with two drawers below.  Each berth also has two large storage drawers below the bed.

The aft bulkhead at the foot of the berth is mirrored with a centerline sliding timber door into the ensuite Head.  Overhead in this cabin are five LED lights, two stereo speakers and a deck hatch with a wood black out cover) for ventilation.

The A/C has digital controls and the sole is carpeted. 

Just aft of the cabin is the private Head.  The vanity has two cabinet doors with three drawers between.  The granite countertop has two LED backlit sinks and a pearlescent tile backsplash that matches the sole.  Four mirrored medicine cabinets above the vanity offer an abundance of storage.

The stall shower has a hinged obscure glass door, glass tiles on the walls, sole and overhead, a handheld or wall mounted shower fixture and a light.

Also in this cabin is a Headhunter full size toilet, an A/C vent, heated towel bar and a fixed obscure glass dead light with weather cover.  Pleated shades cover the dead light.  The is mirrored and has six LED lights.

Entered via the forward end there are two bunks outboard.  The upper bunk is 31” wide, the lower 35”.  Below the lower bunk are two drawers.  Above the lower bunk are four sliding storage cabinets.  Each berth has a sconce type reading light.

Inboard at the head of the berth is an auto lit hanging locker with two drawers below.

At the foot of the berth is a matching auto lit hanging locker with two drawers below.  Above the berth are three two shelf storage each side of a fixed dead light with a removable weather cover and pleated shades.

Inboard is a chest with a pullout writing shelf, matching slim drawer plus four additional drawers, two of which lock.  Above is a mirrored panel and two additional lockable cabinets. 

Aft is the sliding door to the ensuite head. 

The ensuite Starboard Side Guest Cabin Head has a timber vanity with a cabinet, hamper and three drawers below.  The marble countertop above has a decorator Kohler sink and faucets with a stone backsplash surround.  Above are three mirrored medicine cabinet doors.

The shower has a hinged obscured glass door, 12” marble tiles to match the countertop, an obscured glass dead light with a removable storm cover, a handheld or wall mountable fixture, a light and an exhaust fan.

Also in the Head is a Headhunter toilet, mini mosaic tile sole, mirrored overhead, A/C vent and four LED overhead lights.

Next forward is the Crew Cabin with twin upper lower berths along the outboard hull side.  Each berth has a reading light.  Just inboard is an auto lit cedar lined hanging locker with three drawers below.  Below the lower berth is a single drawer.  Above the upper berth is a fixed dead light with a removable weather cover. 

Above are two Led lights.  in this there is a digital A/C control, smoke/fire alarm and a carpeted sole. 

Access to the ensuite head is aft.

One step down the Head has a mosaic tile sole.  The vanity has one cabinet below and a granite countertop above with an under mount glazed sink above.  Above is a medicine cabinet with two tube lights on either side.  The marble tiled shower has a split Lucite door, a handheld or wall mountable shower fixture and a light.

The toilet is a Headhunter model.  Also in the Head is a mirrored overhead, three LED lights, an A/C vent and an exhaust fan.

The Master Cabin is all the way forward but well isolated from the “bow noise” due to the expansive bosuns locker forward and storeroom below. 

All the way forward is a king size berth on centerline.  An upholstered headboard is set upon four large, mirrored panels.  Twin sconce type reading lights flank the berth.  Above is a large, mirrored soffit with two additional LED reading lights.  At the foot of the berth are two large drawers.  Built-in cabinetry both port and starboard serve as nightstands.  Three top loading storage cabinets are on each side.

Next above a mirrored panel are three cabinet doors surrounding the fixed dead light with removable storm shade.  Rather than curtains or drapes, a timber panel slides down to make the dead light disappear into the surrounding cabinetry.

Next aft to starboard is a two-person settee with an accent light.

The storage to port matches that to starboard except instead of the settee, there is a full-length hanging locker with an auto light followed by a half height hanging locker with two drawers below.

At the foot of the cabin is a cabinet with a Samsung 28” LED TV, a Yamaha, bookshelf style AM/FM/CD stereo behind a tambour door and a small refrigerator below.  Next outboard is the entrance to the master head.

Above is a ventilation hatch with a timber blackout panel, ten overhead Led lights and Bose stereo speakers.  in the Cabin is sole, two digital A/C controls and a smoke/fire sensor.   

The vanity in the Master has two cabinet doors below, three drawers and a hamper.  The exotic stone countertop and designer sink are very special.  Three opening mirrored medicine cabinets offer lots of storage.  A vanity light is forward. 

The sole is mini mosaic tile with a marble border and wains coating behind the Headhunter toilet.  Slightly aft is a half-height cedar lined hanging locker and three drawers below.  The shower has a clear tempered glass door and is huge!  There is a large seat, 12” marble tiles and a wall mounted Graff shower fixture.  The sole is non-skid.

Also in the head is an A/C vent, mirrored overhead, a heated towel bar and seven LED overhead lights.

• Oversize varnished cap rail, aft to coaming boards
• Teak decking from windlass forward
• Ideal windlass with devil’s claw
• Poole 180 lb. galvanized anchor mounted through hull, portside, with stainless steel surround, 300’ 5/8” chain, with high pressure chain wash
• Bosuns locker with ladder to access fender, line & hose storage, 5’ 10” headroom, receiving box for anchor chain
• Twin solar powered vents into bosuns locker
• A/C air handler dedicated to bosuns locker
• DC lighting in bosuns locker
• Welded stainless steel bow rail extends aft to forward end of house
• Dual spring line cleats with chaff guard strips on the cap rail
• Bow pennant staff at rail centerline
• Marquipt 1700 lb. telescoping hydraulic davit
• Marquipt custom tender chocks
• International Navigation lights
• (3) Hinged deck hatches
• (2) Viking 8 man life rafts in canisters chocked on bow
• Aluminum steps in house front for access to pilothouse windshield
• Stainless steel handrail below pilothouse windows
• Stainless steel handrail at house sides
• Forward Textulene windshield cover

• 2006 17’ Maverick HPX flats boat with 2005 90 HP Yamaha 4 stroke outboard
• Casting platform
• Nav lights
• Battery switch
• Battery tender/charger
• Console steering
• Lenco trim tabs
• Garmin 740S fish finder/plotter
• (6) Rod holders
• (2) Poles
• Icom M24 VHF with DSC
• Frigid Rigid cooler
• Spectre brand lifting harness
• Popup cleats
• Compass
• Live well
• Catch well

• Teak planked sole with wide waterways
• Teak wrap around covering boards
• Top mounted port & starboard stern hawse pipes with cleats below
• Padded coaming bolsters all around
• Varnished teak transom
• Large walk-through transom door with gate
• (2) Hinged flush under deck stainless steel recirculating live wells
• (2) Under gunnels gaff lockers with plugins, DSC connection & general storage
• (7) Stainless steel rod holders in coaming boards
• 2-Step step box with fire hose within
• Varnished teak aft house bulkhead
• Varnished teak cabinets portside with 3 door stainless steel refrigerator/freezers below & (3) hinged top chill plates above
• Varnished teak cabinets, starboard side, with (3) tackle drawers, electrical fuel shutoff valves, fire pull with Jenn-Air vented grill above.  Furthest outboard is a high-capacity ice chipper with a hinged top.
• 48” wide centerline steps to upper salon, split to hinge to engine room access to port with centerline stainless steel railing
• (3) Overhead AC lights in brow
• (4) Overhead DC lights in brow
• (2) JL 2-stage overhead speakers in brow
• Garmin 5008 touchscreen plotter/sounder to starboard
• 12 Volt electric reel outlet
• 24 Volt electric reel outlet
• (2) Lumitec LED down lights in brow
• (10) Step stainless steel & teak ladder to flybridge
• Custom offset pedestal varnished fighting chair with (4) place rocket launcher in backrest
• Counter balanced varnished dual entry door to salon
• Custom Pipewelders 41’ triple spreader outriggers

• Teak decking
• Starboard side Helm Station with wheel, electronic controls, start/stop key switches, ABT thruster control
• Stainless steel double aft rail with (4) rod holders
• (2) Pompanette ladder back fish chairs with removable cushions & cover
• Throw ring with retrieval line
• Dual counter balanced stainless steel sliding doors into enclosed pilothouse
• (2) overhead lights in corners
• EPIRB

Forward of the Observation Deck through counter balanced doors is the enclosed Pilothouse paneled in satin teak.  Just inside the door to port and starboard are two curved leather curved settees with triangular tabs.  Each settee seats two to three people and has a large storage drawer below on each end.

The expansive helm console is centerline but open to walk around both port and starboard.  In front of the helm is a 9’ wide settee upholstered in matching tan leather. 

Furthest forward under the large 3 panel windshield is a series of seven cabinet doors, housing the Flybridge electrical panel, KVH TracVision and mini–V SAT consoles with an APC uninterruptable power supply, a Whirlpool Wet Ice icemaker, sink and general storage. 

The sole of this area is varnished teak and holly.

Overhead are nine LED light fixtures and a smoke fire detector.

Also in this area are twin 26” Samsung LED TV’s wired for TV and also connected to the yacht’s navigation screens. Interior screen mesh panels can be installed for sun protection when needed.

 Helm Equipment includes:

• 6” Danforth Constellation compass
• CAT (sturdy) single lever electric engine controls
• CAT start/stop key panels
• CAT fully independent backup controls
• CAT “Station Active” synch/troll panel
• (3) Garmin 8617 plotter MRD’s with engine gauge interface
• (1) Garmin 8612 MFD with engine gauge interface
• Garmin card reader
• Simrad AP 70 MKII autopilot
• ABT joystick bow thruster control
• ICOM M604 VHF with DSC & remote mic
• Furuno RD-30 data/GPS
• Hydraulic steering pump controls with alarm panel
• Standard Horizon hailer
• (3) Wiper/washer controls
• Garmin 5212 plotter/fish finder/radar
• Maretron DSM570 screen
• FLIR controls for night vision camera
• Fusion AM/FM/CD stereo
• Chart book locker
• Dual digital A/C control
• Recaro matching leather helm seat with folding footrest
• Weems & Plath barometer
• Weems & Plath thermometer/hygrometer
• Active AIS system
• Pilothouse 12V DC panel with (12) breaker protected circuits
• Pilothouse 24V DC panel with (12) breaker protected circuits
• Pilothouse 120/240 V DC panel with (12) breaker protected circuits
• Navigation light panel with normal & backup power supply
• Furuno Nav Net VX2 system
• KoopNautic stabilizer control panel (system disconnected)
• Headhunter LCD gauge panel for all liquids

• 6’ Garmin XHD2 open array 72 mile radar scanner
• 4’ Furuno open array 48 mile radar scanner
• Aluminum mast for second radar
• (3) Flag halyards on mast
• Small ventilation hatch forward
• (3) Double arm windshield wipers/washers

• 18 Step Pipewelders tuna tower
• Tower Deck is 10’ wide
• Molded in FRP console pod
• CAT electronic single lever engine controls
• CAT electronic LCD gauge panels
• ABT bow thruster control
• Hydraulic power wheel steering
• Full 8’ wide buggy top
• Kahlenberg Five trumpet chrome air horn with signal light
• FLIR camera
• (4) 500 Watt LED tower lights
• Ensign staff from tower sole
• Flip up 3 person seat
• Teaser reel
• Garmin 5212 GPS/radar/fish finder
• Simrad AP70 autopilot
• CAT independent backup panel
• Ritchie 4” PowerDamp magnetic compass
• Icom M506 VHF with DSC & remote mic
• Furuno FD33 data/GPS
• Maretron weather receiver
• Furuno GPS sensor
• Garmin GPS sensor
• SMX weather receiver
• (4) Electronics breakers
• KVH HD-7 TracVision antenna

Entered via a doggable door below the lift upstairs

• Twin CAT C-30 12 cylinder engines 1550 HP each, installed during 2005 refit – Hours: Port 4319, Stbd 4324  (Oct. 2024)
• Full CAT gauge panel w/start/stops
• ZF 2050 Marine Gears, 2.519 to 1 reduction gears with electronic trolling feature
• Updated “Rubber Design” engine mounts
• Aircept crankcase ventilation
• Aircepts on generator
• 4.5” Stainless steel shafts
• Aluminum stern tube with Tides Marine dripless shaft seals
• Nibral 5 blade 43” x 43” main propellers
• Hydraulic steering system beneath cockpit
• Metcalf Marine exhaust, hard coat epoxy stainless steel exhaust risers with fiberglass piping to aft exhaust
• Sound Down mufflers on generators
• Standpipe style sea chests with crossover valves
• 220V bilge pumping system with (6) manifolded pickups & crossover to 220V
• 220V Fire pump as a secondary backup
• 220V Fuel transfer system with manifold & Tuthill flow meter
• 220V Oil change system with Quick disconnects on mains, generators & marine gears
• HMX sewage treatment system
• 75 lb. Halon fire suppression system
• 220V fire pump
• 120,000 BTU Aqua Air chilled water A/C system for vessel’s interior
• (2) Davey 240V freshwater pumps
• Head Hunter 24 volt DC freshwater pump
• Remote mount galley refrigerator compressor with digital temp selector
• Remote mount galley freezer compressor with digital temp selector
• Rheem fiberglass hot water heater with circulation pump
• 1300 GPD Matrix watermaker
• Air compressor system for engine room
• Tank tender gauges for fuel, water
• Workbench, bench grinder
• Fresh oil tank
• Used oil tank
• Racor fuel filters
• Engine room exhaust blowers
• Color coded pipe identification system
• Diamond plate decking
• ABT 20 HP bow thruster driven from PTO on inboard generator
• 220 Volt fuel transfer pump
• 220 Volt air compressor
• engine room, (2) units
• Headhunter graphic display for freshwater, grey water, (3) fuel tanks
• 20 Station audio visual alarm panel for engine/ship’s systems
• 5 Drawer Craftsman toolbox
• (5) LED overhead light fixtures
• Bow thruster hydraulic supply reservoir
• Stabilizers hydraulic supply reservoir
• Dual Racor 1000 fuel filters for each engine with vacuum gauges
• (2) CAT coolant recovery bottles
• Audible alarms for exterior freezers
• Day tank
• A spare set of propellers of the approximate correct size is a part of the boats inventory and stored off the vessel at S&S Propeller in Pompano Beach, Florida

• 12/24 volt DC systems
• 120/240 volt 60 Hz AC systems
• Northern Lights MP-445T Lugger engine 55 KW generators, 6951 hours inboard (Oct. 2024)
• Northern Lights MP-445T Lugger engine 55 KW generators, 7015 hours outboard (Oct. 2024)
• Sentry 24 volt 60 amp battery charger
• Sentry 12 volt 60 amp battery charger
• (2) 100 Amp shore cord connections (aft)
• Engine room 220 volt “breaker panel” #1 with (36) breaker protected circuits
• Engine room 220 volt “breaker panel” #2 with (33) breaker protected circuits
• Analog volt & amp meters for shore, gen 1 & gen 2
• Frequency meters for both generator outputs
• (2) Selector switches for port gen, shore, starboard gen
• (1) Selector switched for port or starboard 100 amp supply
• Main input breakers for gen 1, gen 2, & shore power
• Engine Room breaker panel with (5) breaker protected circuits with analog volt meters & (2) source selector switches
• Engine Room breaker panel with (12) breaker protected circuits with analog volt meters & (2) source selector switches
• Electrical panels built by Rietschoten & Houwens, Rotterdam
• (8) 12 volt batteries under sole
• Weseman 104 amp transformer in aft bilge area
• Capac 5030 corrosion monitor
• Generator load bank

During 2005 THANKS BUDS received a complete engine room redesign and refit.  Work included new engines, transmissions, generator, exhaust systems, pumps, HVAC systems and much more!  At that time many of the boat’s electronic systems (AV and navigation) were updated as well. 

Sold by the listing broker to the second owners 28 years ago and three times since, THANKS BUDS remains an icon in yachting circles.  She was built as the second of two GALLANT LADY Feadship Sportfisherman.  At the time of her build there were no larger pedigree “Yacht Fisherman” on the water.  While the market has dictated newer larger and faster Sportfisherman none have the class, grace or quality of a Feadship.  Largely in fact to her original design only systems have been upgraded.  Her original Feadship features remain.  Your chance to “own an icon.”

NOTE:  In October of 2024, THANKS BUDS was donated to a marine oriented charity.  As such she can only be leased for 36 months with a purchase option at the conclusion of the lease. 

Also of note, while still accurate, all photos except the Pilothouse are 3 years old.

Specifications are provided for informational purposes only.  Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers.  Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, capacities, consumption’s and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided and agrees to instruct his agents to confirm such details prior to purchase.  Vessel is subject to prior sale, price and inventory changes and withdrawal from market without notice.

• Prep and paint bottom with Interlux Pacified Plus Blue
• Prop speed on shafts and props
• 22 new zincs
• Waterline blister repairs at transom and port side air conditioning discharge in tri color boot stripe
• Above work totaled $36,000