Fortuna - PALMER JOHNSON FOR SALE

Commanding attention with timeless poise and American pedigree, FORTUNA is a 100-foot Palmer Johnson masterpiece that harmonizes strength, style, and seakeeping in a way only the finest motor yachts can. Launched in 1999 and thoughtfully refreshed in 2014, she showcases the craftsmanship of an all‑aluminum hull and decks, blending lightweight agility with robust integrity. Her broad 23-foot beam creates a sense of generous volume, inviting an effortless flow for gathering and entertaining, while five well-appointed heads underscore her commitment to comfort for extended cruising. Confident yet elegantly understated, FORTUNA sits firmly within the realm of mega yachts, delivering a yachting experience defined by presence, privacy, and poise.

Underway, twin inboard Detroit Diesel engines provide the reliable pull of classic diesel power, offering an easygoing cruise around 10 knots with the ability to sprint to approximately 21 knots when the moment calls. With a substantial 6,800 gallons of fuel and 1,350 gallons of fresh water, she is purpose-built for longer passages and unrushed exploration. The efficiency and resilience of her aluminum construction lend a composed ride and enduring refinement, whether slipping along a glassy coastline or stretching out toward the horizon.

A study in balance—performance and polish, pedigree and possibility—FORTUNA is a distinguished invitation to travel grandly. Her refreshed finishes and contemporary sensibility complement the timeless Palmer Johnson aesthetic, creating warm, luminous spaces that feel both welcoming and impeccably tailored. Located in the United States and ready for her next chapter, FORTUNA offers the stature of a true mega yacht with the grace and intimacy of a bespoke motor yacht—a rare opportunity to own a celebrated icon of American yachtbuilding.

Main description

FORTUNA is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind motor yacht designed for luxury cruising and entertaining. This nautical navy-hulled, American-built, 100-foot/30.5m Palmer Johnson motor yacht, delivered in 1999 and refit in 2014, embodies a refined, luxury houseboat style that grants generous and elegant accommodations beyond what a typical motor yacht offers. Whether hosting a dinner party cruise or embarking on a week-long vacation, FORTUNA will delight your guests with her comfort and polish. She is in flawless condition and ready to take you wherever you wish.

Built by the U.S. shipyard Palmer Johnson and conceived on the drawing board of famed superyacht designer C. Raymond Hunt, FORTUNA showcases fine craftsmanship at every turn. Meticulously maintained since delivery, she has benefited from various refits and upgrades throughout her life, most recently a 2014 refit that included interior upgrades totaling over seven figures, all while being professionally maintained by an experienced captain.

Flawless, with no detail overlooked, FORTUNA incorporates elements not usually found on a vessel of this size. Her graceful lines on the water frame an ample, luxury liveaboard-style design. She features three polished staterooms that sleep six, with further accommodations for a crew of four. A substantial interior includes the main salon, as well as a bar and a beautifully outfitted designer kitchen, all clad in sophisticated materials that are the hallmark of a classic yacht—polished mahogany and teak, beadboard overheads, and teak and holly flooring—complemented by solid brass fixtures.

Belowdecks, the staterooms are finished in the same rich woods and gleaming brass. The primary stateroom offers a large berth for the owner, chic appointments, and abundant storage. The two additional staterooms comprise one with a queen berth, also beautifully appointed, and a third with double twins, each space enhanced by ingenious built-in details.

Upstairs, the covered flybridge provides a large entertaining space for savoring the ocean view, complete with a built-in bar and lacquered teak dining tables surrounded by upholstered seating for as many as twenty guests. The uncovered deck offers areas for sunbathing, cocktails, and a jacuzzi. She has generous storage for tenders, watersports equipment, and toys, including a sailboat, flats boat, and zodiac.

The main aft deck presents another generous teak-tabled dining area with seating for fifteen, enriched by built-in polished mahogany bookcases and a bar, plus full pocketing sliding glass doors and removable eisinglass windows around the dining area to deliver the best of indoor-outdoor living. A very large swim platform at the stern invites diving, boarding, or sunbathing.

Enjoyed by her current owner for the past eight years, FORTUNA is a proven, well-loved vessel with true long-range capability. She has journeyed from Nova Scotia down through the Panama Canal and all the way up to Alaska, Vancouver, and the Queen Charlotte Islands.

FORTUNA lives in Florida, the Bahamas, and Southampton.

Vessel walkthrough

Step into the main salon, where a U-Line U-3018WCS-01 Modular 3000 Series eighteen-inch built-in wine storage keeps vintages perfectly chilled and elegantly at hand.

The chef-worthy galley is anchored by a Viking VCFF236SS003 thirty-six-inch French-door bottom-freezer refrigerator and a WOLF induction range I R 3 0 4 P E / S / P H, complemented by a Viking Range microwave oven S/N: RH330A811718 (May 2018), a Viking FDW100 twenty-four-inch fully integrated dishwasher, and a Viking FCU150 fully integrated trash compactor for seamless culinary workflow.

On the lower deck for guests, a Wine Enthusiast 272 03 18 Silent eighteen bottle dual zone touchscreen wine refrigerator pairs with a Kenmore 2661532413 twenty-seven-inch laundry center with electric dryer and a NuTone CV-353W central vacuum system, ensuring comfort and convenience on extended passages.

Dedicated crew amenities on the lower deck include a Bosch WAS20160UC Axxis Series twenty-four-inch front-load washer S/N: 900311101 and a Bosch WTV76100US Axxis Series twenty-four-inch electric dryer S/N: 8901 200305, delivering robust reliability behind the scenes.

On the flybridge, entertaining is effortless with a Sub Zero UC-24RO/PH twenty-four-inch stainless steel outdoor under-counter compact refrigerator and a Scotsman SCCP50MA-1SS fifteen-inch stainless steel outdoor cabinet under-counter gourmet ice machine.

Aft on the main deck, additional refreshment is provided by a Sub Zero UC-24R twenty-four-inch stainless steel outdoor under-counter compact refrigerator and a Sub Zero UC-151 fifteen-inch under-counter ice machine.

In the lazarette, provisions are handled by an Avanti RM4416B 4.4 cu. ft. compact refrigerator, a Kenmore 263 12502-410 5.1 cu. ft. chest freezer, and a Westingpoint KCF-230DX chest freezer.

The electronics suite inspires confidence offshore, featuring three Simrad chart plotters powered by an NSO evo2 processor, two Simrad MO16-T touchscreen monitors, four Simrad MO19-T touchscreen monitors, and two Simrad 10KW open array radar antennas. Navigation and awareness are enhanced by an Airmar Smart Tri Multisensor 20-633-01 transducer, a Simrad AP70 autopilot with AC70 and RF300 course computer, and four Simrad IS40 color instrument displays, while a Simrad NAIS-400 B Class AIS and Simrad WM-3 Sirius Sat weather and audio keep you connected. Security and vision are elevated with eight Night Owl DM-924-TU cameras with recorder, a FLIR M625L thermal image camera with lowlight video, and a DSC intrusion alarm system with Speco hailer horn.

Electrical systems are world-cruising ready, led by an Atlas 40KVA ShorePOWER Converter SPCL40KX6X3-XM and dual Automation Direct C-more EA7-T8C eight-inch touch screens—one an interface panel S/N: 12Y20B120 at the helm desk and another companion display. Shore management is streamlined by a Glendinning CM-8 Cablemaster with two 100 amp shore power cables, while protection and conversion are handled by four Fail-Safe Max GI-100A-FSM galvanic isolators and two Atlas SBII-50 SmartBox II units (two 50 amp single phase to 100 amp single phase).

Engine and mechanical systems are equally formidable, powered by two Detroit Diesel/MTU R1227R02 main engines with 5,787 hours mated to a Detroit Diesel transmission DD-6557A and supported by a Sturdy 370-00681 Troll Module. Monitoring is comprehensive with six DDC EDM – Electronic Display Module units. Power generation comes from two Northern Lights M668Q-40KW 1200rpm 60hz generators with PTOs. Ride quality and control benefit from a NAIAD Marine Dynamics hydraulic stabilizer—upgraded from the original 302 model—with integrated hydraulic system, generator power take offs (PTO) and reservoir, and a NAIAD Marine Dynamics hydraulic 12HT bow thruster with integrated hydraulic system, generator power take offs (PTO) and reservoir, plus dual windlass and fire/bilge pump, all culminating in precise handling via a Wagner Steering NB2-1260-35-EB1 system.

For on-the-water fun, the yacht carries a tandem sit-on-top kayak, two Jimmy Styks stand-up paddleboards, and a Bauer Utilus U10-E1 dive compressor with six scuba tanks, ensuring adventure is always within reach.

Mechanical disclaimer

Engine hours are recorded as of the date of the original listing and reflect either information provided by the owner or readings taken from the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser, personally or through an agent, to verify engine hours, any warranties—implied or otherwise—major overhauls, and all other representations contained in the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The details of this vessel are presented in good faith; however, neither the accuracy of the information nor the condition of the yacht is guaranteed or warranted. Prospective buyers are encouraged to instruct their agents or surveyors to verify any particulars they deem important. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from the market without notice.

Exclusions

The following are expressly excluded from the sale: the 2014 AB15VST Inflatable Tender equipped with a Yamaha 4 Stroke 2013 F70LA, the 2014 Hewes Redfisher 18 Flats Boat powered by a Yamaha 4 Stroke 2014 F90LA, and the 1999 Vanguard Laser measuring 13 feet 10½ inches.