TEMPTATION - PALMER JOHNSON FOR SALE

TEMPTATION is a 2005 123’ Palmer Johnson raised‑pilothouse luxury motor yacht penned by Nuvolari Lenard, carrying 272 GT, with a main‑deck owner’s cabin, full‑beam VIP, all‑double guest suites, Naiad underway stabilizers, sundeck Jacuzzi, Starlink, VSAT, upgraded communications, sophisticated AV, and robust watersports program.

Her headline advantage is the blend of profile, pedigree, layout, and consistent capital spent by the current owner. TEMPTATION showcases the slippery raised‑pilothouse silhouette that makes a Palmer Johnson truly unmistakable, yet delivers the functionality buyers expect: four guest staterooms, a main‑deck owner’s suite, generous exterior entertaining zones, genuine tender support, professional crew areas, refreshed interior finishes, and substantive technical upgrades executed between 2023 and 2026.

TEMPTATION is not a run‑of‑the‑mill 120‑foot motor yacht. She is a stylish, practical, well‑equipped Palmer Johnson with the right layout, the right exterior lifestyle spaces, and a recent upgrade history that materially elevates her competitive position.

Key features

Crafted in 2005, this Palmer Johnson 123 Raised Pilothouse Motor Yacht—bearing Nuvolari Lenard design attribution—delivers the poise and presence of a true modern classic, measuring 272 gross tons with a 25-foot beam and a semi-displacement hull configuration beneath a sleek raised-pilothouse profile. Accommodations are thoughtfully composed in a four-stateroom arrangement for up to eight overnight guests, featuring a main-deck master stateroom, a full-beam lower-deck VIP stateroom, and two additional queen guest staterooms, creating an all-double layout with one king and three queen berths; marble-finished en-suite bathrooms are reported. Underway, twin MTU main engines rated at 1,800 HP each and twin 65kW Northern Lights generators provide robust capability, delivering a reported 12-knot cruise speed and a reported 19-knot maximum speed, with approximately 1,200 nautical mile range, a 6,500-gallon fuel capacity, and a 780-gallon freshwater capacity, complemented by two Sea Recovery Aqua Whisper watermakers rated at 1,500 GPD each and Naiad underway stabilizers for comfort.

On deck, a sundeck Jacuzzi invites open-air relaxation, while connectivity is assured by Starlink, VSAT, and a multi-cellular 4G/LTE WiFi system. Navigation and command are optimized with Garmin GPSMAP navigation displays, the TIMEZERO navigation system, Simrad AP70 MK2 autopilot control, B&G Hydra 2000 and B&G 20/20 instrumentation, a Furuno FA-150 Universal AIS, and Icom HF and VHF communications equipment, all supported by a Luma camera-monitoring system. Entertainment is comprehensive, with Samsung flat-screen televisions in guest and crew areas, a new hardtop / sundeck television, a new aft deck ceiling-mounted television, a wheelhouse television, and a salon television paired with onboard movie/music libraries. Recent refinements elevate both style and practicality, including new flybridge isinglass, new main salon window shades and window treatments, and new wall panels, sconces, and soft goods in all staterooms, together with premium Miele refrigeration and LG and Samsung laundry equipment. Significant capital improvements completed from 2023 through 2026 underscore the yacht’s meticulous care and continual advancement.

Hull & underwater gear

Crafted with composite/GRP hull construction in a semi-displacement configuration, the yacht carries a commanding 25’ beam and a surefooted 6’7” draft, yielding a capacious 272 GT volume. The underwater package centers on Naiad underway stabilizers, enhanced by new Naiad stabilizer shafts and new Naiad stabilizer seals completed in 2024 to elevate reliability and poise at sea. Aesthetic and functional refinements continue aft with new teak decking on the swim platforms, new teak decking on the swim platform stairs, and new teak decking on the hatches, all completed in 2026.

Exterior profile & decks

A sleek Palmer Johnson raised-pilothouse profile, shaped by the Nuvolari Lenard exterior design, sets a commanding tone with a long foredeck and a dark hull-side window band that accentuates the yacht’s purposeful stance. The raised-pilothouse superstructure flows into a thoughtful flybridge and sundeck arrangement, while the aft platform water-access arrangement is engineered for ease and enjoyment at the water’s edge. Leisure is elevated by a deck Jacuzzi that anchors the open-air living experience.

Care and refinement are evident in recent upgrades, with new exterior countertops completed in 2023, new exterior flybridge cushions completed in 2023, new flybridge isinglass completed in 2023, a new hardtop and sundeck television completed in 2023, and a new transom nameboard by Yachtsign completed in 2023. The renewal continues with fresh teak underfoot, including new teak decking on the aft deck completed in 2026, new teak decking on the stairs to the swim platform completed in 2026, new teak decking on the swim platforms completed in 2026, and new teak decking on the hatches completed in 2026.

Entertaining comes naturally with exterior deck refrigeration and beverage service areas supported by a Perlick stainless, glass-front beverage refrigerator and a Thermador beverage refrigerator, ensuring refreshments are always at hand. Practicality meets capability with a MarQuipt davit system and a MarQuipt emergency override control, while radar domes, an open-array radar, multiple navigation and communications antennas, and comprehensive weather instrumentation complete a robust, sea-ready profile.

Aft deck

As the yacht’s primary aft exterior guest area, the aft deck invites effortless relaxation and socializing, with direct access to the main salon and a covered layout that creates an all-weather entertaining space. A dedicated service and entertaining area supports easy hosting, while the strong indoor/outdoor flow between the aft deck and salon encourages seamless movement for lounging, cocktails, casual dining, and dockside entertaining. Access to the swim platform places water activities within immediate reach, and the practical boarding and tender-transfer area simplifies arrivals and departures. Enhancements include a new ceiling-mounted television installed in 2023, new aft deck teak completed in 2026, and new teak on the stairs to the swim platform also completed in 2026.

Flybridge and sundeck

The flybridge/sundeck arrangement unfolds as an open-air entertaining and lounging area that is a strong guest-use area for warm-weather cruising, anchored by a deck Jacuzzi beneath the protection of hardtop coverage and served by an upper helm station. In 2023 the space received notable upgrades including new flybridge cushions, new flybridge isinglass, and a new hardtop/sundeck television. Beverage service is effortless with a Perlick stainless and glass-front beverage refrigerator, a Thermador beverage refrigerator, and an exterior beverage refrigeration and service area.

Tender handling is managed by a MarQuipt davit system complemented by a MarQuipt emergency override control, while the helm is outfitted with a Garmin GPSMAP 7608 navigation display and an additional Garmin navigation display at the upper helm, a Simrad AP70 MK2 autopilot control head, B&G Hydra 2000 and B&G 20/20 instrument displays, a FLIR thermal camera control interface, and an Icom command microphone. Precision maneuvering comes via a proportional SideMaster/Quantum bow-thruster control, with night and low-light visibility supported by an ACR Point Pad spotlight control. Engine command is delivered through stainless dual-lever electronic engine controls, monitored by analog engine and machinery gauges, and set off by a classic wood-rim steering wheel.

Above, the suite of sensors includes radar domes, an open-array radar, multiple navigation and communications antennas, and comprehensive weather instrumentation, all benefitting from two new radar magnetrons completed in 2023.

Bow & side decks

Commanding a long foredeck, the yacht’s raised-pilothouse deck arrangement projects confidence and purpose, while generous side-deck access ensures practical movement along the rail. Purpose-designed anchoring and line-handling areas streamline arrivals and departures, supported by robust deck hydraulic systems that power anchoring, capstan operation, davit operation, bow-thruster operation, and equipment handling. Performance and reliability are further elevated by a new bow thruster hydraulic motor completed in 2024 and a new hydraulic control system for the davit, anchors, capstans, and bow thruster completed in 2024.

Tender and water access

A MarQuipt davit system with MarQuipt emergency override control ensures confident tender handling, further strengthened by a new hydraulic control system for the davit completed in 2024 and comprehensive refurbishments that include a rebuilt hydraulic manifold in 2025 and rebuilt hydraulic lines in 2025. The aft swim platform features a dedicated water-access arrangement, now presented with new teak decking across the platform areas completed in 2026 and new teak on the stairs to the swim platform completed in 2026, delivering a refined, sure-footed transition to the sea. Together, these upgrades provide excellent Bahamas and island-cruising utility and seamlessly support fishing, watersports, diving, exploring, beach setup, and effortless guest transfers.

Salon

The main-deck salon immediately impresses with a warm, traditional yacht presentation, amplified by a 25-foot beam and 272 GT of volume that create an airy, effortless sense of space. Flowing forward toward the dining and service areas and opening directly onto the aft deck, it is designed for seamless entertaining and relaxed cruising. Technology and entertainment are thoughtfully integrated with a salon television, a music library, and a movie library, all supported by WiFi and Starlink connectivity. A comprehensive interior refresh completed in 2023 elevated every surface and touchpoint: interior soft goods were renewed, with new furniture, wall panels, carpets, and overhead panels, together with new interior lighting, a new chandelier, and new sconces, plus new main salon window shades and new main salon window treatments, all completed in 2023.

Dining area

The formal interior dining area on the main deck provides a refined main-deck dining arrangement that balances elegance with everyday comfort. It benefits from the 2023 interior refit, with new wall panels completed in 2023, new carpets completed in 2023, new overhead panels completed in 2023, and new interior lighting completed in 2023, creating a fresh, contemporary ambiance. Positioned with a practical relationship to the salon and galley, it enables efficient, discreet service and smooth flow between courses. Fully sheltered and climate controlled, the interior dining is independent of weather, making it ideal for private meals, family use, and charter-style service.

Galley & service areas

Thoughtfully conceived as a dedicated galley area with a purposeful service relationship to the dining area and salon, this space is engineered for effortless hospitality and efficient daily operation. Chilled-water climate support maintains ideal working conditions, while Miele refrigeration anchors the culinary suite, complemented by Miele freezer and chilled storage. The system includes Miele digital temperature-control refrigeration featuring Super, alarm, on/off, up, and down controls for precise management of perishables. An Elkay stainless-steel sink pairs with Delta faucet fixtures, supported by stainless galley sink basins and stainless sink racks, all set against black stone countertop surfaces that are as durable as they are striking. Abundant galley storage and cold-storage capacity are designed for extended onboard use, and the layout supports owner use, guest service, and fully crewed operation. Practical upgrades further enhance functionality, including a new crew washer completed in 2023, a new crew dryer completed in 2023, a crew mess refit completed in 2024, and a crew cabin refit completed in 2024.

Accommodations

Designed to welcome up to eight overnight guests across four guest staterooms, this yacht presents an all‑double layout with one king berth and three queen berths, each accompanied by private en‑suite guest facilities. A twelve‑guest cruising capacity is reported. Bathrooms are reported to be marble‑finished, and every guest stateroom is fitted with Samsung flat‑screen televisions. A comprehensive interior soft goods refit in 2023 elevated the ambiance throughout, with new soft goods in all staterooms, new wall panels, new sconces, new carpets, new overhead panels, and new bedside lighting completed that year. The result is a refined and versatile arrangement ideally suited to couples, family use, and charter‑style guest assignments.

Master stateroom

Positioned forward on the main deck, the owner’s suite offers strong owner privacy and excellent separation from the lower guest accommodations. A king-size berth anchors the space, complemented by a sofa and a dedicated desk, while entertainment is provided by a Samsung flat-screen television. The en suite features a his-and-hers bathroom arrangement with a walk-through glass shower accessed from both sides and a Jacuzzi tub, with marble-finished bathroom surfaces reported. A comprehensive refresh in 2023 brought new soft goods, new wall panels, new sconces, and new bedside lighting, and the suite further benefits from the 2023 interior soft goods refit.

VIP stateroom

This full-beam lower-deck VIP stateroom presents the poise of a strong secondary principal cabin, anchored by a queen-size berth and complemented by a comfortable seating area and a dedicated desk. Entertainment is assured with a Samsung flat-screen television, while private en-suite facilities offer refined convenience; the bathroom surfaces are finished in marble, as reported, heightening the sense of luxury. Completed in 2023, new soft goods, new wall panels, and new sconces refresh the ambiance throughout, and the suite further benefits from the yacht’s 2023 interior soft goods and lighting updates.

Guest staterooms

Two additional queen guest staterooms await guests, each offering private en-suite facilities and Samsung flat-screen televisions. Bathrooms feature marble-finished surfaces as reported. A comprehensive refresh was completed in 2023, with new soft goods completed in 2023, new wall panels completed in 2023, new sconces completed in 2023, new carpets completed in 2023, and new overhead panels completed in 2023, so the spaces benefit from the 2023 interior updates. The layout delivers a strong all-double guest arrangement, ideal for couples, family, and charter-style use.

Crew quarters

Purpose-built for a professional crewed‑yacht arrangement, these quarters have been comprehensively refreshed to elevate daily life at sea. The crew mess refit was completed in 2024 alongside a full crew cabin refit, with new crew cushions, new hard surfaces, and new overheads also completed in 2024. Climate and rest were prioritized with new crew cabin air handlers and new crew mattresses completed in 2024, while downtime is enhanced by a Samsung flat-screen television. Practicality meets performance through crew laundry support, bolstered by a new crew washer and a new crew dryer completed in 2023. Collectively, these upgrades support better crew comfort, service quality, and onboard operation.

Laundry & utility

Designed for seamless service, the yacht’s laundry suite features front-load equipment throughout, highlighted by an LG WM3370HVA front-load washing machine paired with an LG DLEX3570V electric dryer, and complemented by a Samsung WF45B6300HAC clothes washer and a Samsung DVE45B6300C electric clothes dryer. Stainless and graphite appliance finishes provide a refined, durable aesthetic, while a new crew washer, completed in 2023, and a new crew dryer, completed in 2023, elevate capacity and reliability. Thoughtfully planned crew utility spaces support longer trips and charter-style operation, ensuring efficient turnarounds and effortless onboard living.

Wheelhouse/lower helm

This commanding wheelhouse/lower helm is centered on a Garmin GPSMAP 7612 navigation display paired with a second Garmin navigation display delivering chart plotting, GPS speed, GPS heading, depth, and position data, all integrated with a TIMEZERO navigation system and safeguarded by a back-up NAV-RGB display, while trackball-style navigation-control interfaces ensure precise input and a magnetic compass provides a timeless reference. Situational awareness is heightened by a Luma camera-monitoring display and a multi-camera monitoring layout with exterior and machinery-space camera feeds, by B&G Hydra 2000 and B&G 20/20 instrument displays that keep performance metrics in clear view, and by a Furuno FA-150 Universal AIS that brings surrounding traffic into sharp focus. Propulsion management inspires confidence with MTU electronic engine controls and an MTU electronic engine-control display interface, complemented by a Kobelt electronic engine-control station, stainless dual-lever throttle controls, and manual emergency throttle controls for the port and starboard engines; helm authority is refined through Jastram steering-mode controls, Jastram alarm and system control panels, and Jastram power-unit status panels. Comfort and control are further enhanced by a Naiad Dynamics DATUM roll-stabilizer control display and a proportional SideMaster / Quantum bow-thruster control, while communications are comprehensive with an Icom IC-M802 HF Marine radio, an Icom IC-M602 VHF Marine radio, an Icom IC-M604 VHF Marine radio, and an Icom SP-24 speaker. Night operations and foul-weather running benefit from an ACR Point Pad URP-102 spotlight control and a Hepworth Marine CT-series wiper controller, with new windshield wiper controls completed in 2025 and new windshield wiper motors completed in 2025 underscoring recent upgrades.

Engine health and vessel status are presented with absolute clarity through analog engine and machinery gauges, a tank-level monitoring display for fresh water, gray water, day tank, fuel, black water, and waste tanks, and a dedicated fuel tank level display for the day tank, port aft fuel, forward center fuel, port side aft fuel, black water, gray water, and freshwater, while a wheelhouse television adds welcome comfort during passages or at anchor.

Engine room & machinery

Power comes from twin MTU main engines producing 1,800 HP each, driving a semi-displacement operating profile with a reported 12-knot cruise and 19-knot maximum speed, an approximately 1,200 nautical mile range, and a 6,500-gallon fuel capacity that underpins long passages. Electrical generation is delivered by twin 65kW Northern Lights generators, with new generator exhausts, port and starboard, completed in 2023, and a new starboard main engine heat exchanger completed in 2023 for added reliability. The machinery space is specified with a CRS 300 coolant recovery system, an engine-room camera system, a fuel-supply manifold, a port generator prime valve, and a Racor diesel fuel/water separator system for clean, monitored operation. For water production, Sea Recovery Water Maker number one and number two are supported by Sea Recovery system controllers, Sea Recovery membrane housings, Sea Recovery pressure gauges, and a Sea Recovery flow meter. Climate and circulation are governed by a DDC Chilled Water Master Control panel with chilled-water pump selector controls and seawater pump selector controls. Stability and hydraulic functions are managed through a Quantum/Naiad hydraulic system panel with hydraulic pump control, cooling pump control, and a hydraulic pressure gauge. Auxiliary flow is handled by Grundfos pump equipment and Scot Pump / motorpump equipment. Blue diamond-plate engine-room sole protection, carbon-dioxide fire-suppression cylinders, and comprehensive machinery-space monitoring and control panels underpin safety and serviceability.

Fuel systems

A robust diesel fuel system underpins this yacht’s long-range capability, carrying 6,500 gallons and delivering approximately 1,200 nautical miles of range with a reported eco/cruising consumption of 70 GPH and a reported maximum consumption of 93 GPH. Fuel is managed through a dedicated fuel-supply manifold with a port generator prime valve for swift service and restart, while purification is entrusted to a Racor diesel fuel/water separator system. Meticulous care includes Racor fuel/water separators rebuilt at 7,944 hours on 05/14/2024 and again at 7,946 hours on 05/14/2024, with the separator element replaced at 9,085 hours. At the helm, a wheelhouse fuel-tank monitoring display provides instant visibility to day tank level monitoring, port aft fuel tank level monitoring, forward center fuel tank level monitoring, and port side aft fuel tank level monitoring.

Generators and auxiliary power

Power on board is delivered by two 65 kW Northern Lights generators. New generator exhausts, port and starboard, were completed in 2023, and the system supports the chilled-water HVAC, hotel loads, the watermakers, the galley and refrigeration systems, and the AV and communications systems, enabling extended cruising and time at anchor.

Electrical

A large-yacht AC/DC electrical infrastructure underpins every onboard system, with generator-supported hotel loads delivering stable power to HVAC, watermakers, galley systems, refrigeration, audio-visual and communications suites, lighting, machinery controls, and hydraulic systems. The ambience was elevated in 2023 with new interior lighting, a new chandelier, new sconces, and new bedside lighting. In the engine room, comprehensive system control panels are complemented by alarm and status indicator lights and dedicated pump-control switches, while a DDC Chilled Water Master Control panel governs climate loops. Operational oversight is enhanced through Sea Recovery watermaker controllers, Quantum/Naiad hydraulic controls, and an MTU electronic engine-control interface, with tank-level monitoring and a Luma camera-monitoring display providing clear, real-time situational awareness.

HVAC/Climate systems

Designed for unwavering comfort, the yacht’s chilled-water air-conditioning system is orchestrated by a DDC Chilled Water Master Control panel and anchored by three Marine Air Titan low-profile chillers, each rated at 72,000 BTU in a 230V R410A system as reported. The chilled-water system equipment was placed online November 1, 2021, with the chillers replaced the same day, and optimized with three six-ton titanium coils and a cooling set point of 48 degrees. Proactive service includes the chillers being acid-flushed on November 15, 2024, while pump number two was placed online and serviced May 3, 2026. Operation is refined through chilled-water pump selector controls and seawater pump selector controls, with circulation handled by Grundfos pump equipment complemented by Scot Pump / motorpump equipment. New crew cabin air handlers were completed in 2024, and the system delivers precise climate support for the salon, dining, galley, crew areas, master, wheelhouse, VIP, guest staterooms, and electronics spaces.

Plumbing, heads & water systems

With a 780-gallon freshwater capacity, this yacht’s plumbing, heads, and water systems are engineered for confident autonomy. Two Sea Recovery Aqua Whisper watermakers, each with 1,500 GPD capacity, are installed as Sea Recovery Water Maker #1 and Sea Recovery Water Maker #2, managed via Sea Recovery watermaker control panels and supported by Sea Recovery membrane housings, dedicated watermaker pressure gauges, and a watermaker flow meter for precise oversight. Service has been meticulously documented: Water Maker #1 received a new high-pressure pump at 3,615 hours on 12/10/2019 and new high-pressure pump oil at 6,046 hours on 12/18/2025; Water Maker #2 received a new high-pressure pump at 3,215 hours on 12/10/2019. The watermaker membranes were replaced at 5,135 hours in November 2023, and the charcoal filter was replaced on 12/17/2025. Tank integrity has been proactively maintained, with the black and gray holding tanks cleaned, inspected, and epoxy coated in 2024, and the freshwater holding tank cleaned, inspected, and recoated with a specialized potable-water coating in 2024. A new water pressure tank was completed in 2025 alongside a new freshwater pump completed in 2025, while level monitoring for the freshwater, gray-water, black-water, and day tanks provides continuous status at a glance. Guest comfort is elevated by en-suite guest heads and marble-finished bathrooms, as reported, complemented by a master his-and-hers bathroom arrangement and a sumptuous master Jacuzzi tub.

Stabilization, hydraulics, steering & controls

Naiad underway stabilizers, governed by a Naiad Dynamics DATUM roll-stabilizer control display, deliver poised motion control through a Quantum/Naiad hydraulic system panel that unites hydraulic pump and cooling pump controls with a precise hydraulic pressure gauge. Meticulous care includes hydraulic filters replaced on 05/16/2022 and hydraulic fluid renewed on 11/14/2024, while significant 2024 upgrades introduced new Naiad stabilizer shafts and new Naiad stabilizer seals, a new bow thruster hydraulic motor, and a new hydraulic control system serving the davit, anchors, capstans, and bow thruster. Reliability advances continued with a rebuilt aft pneumatic door control in 2024, followed by a rebuilt davit hydraulic manifold and rebuilt davit hydraulic lines in 2025. Close-quarters authority comes from proportional SideMaster / Quantum bow-thruster control, complemented by Jastram steering-mode controls with a dedicated steering alarm / test panel and Jastram power-unit status panels. For redundancy and command confidence, manual emergency throttle controls pair with a Kobelt electronic engine-control station. Together, these systems elevate docking, anchoring, tender handling, stabilization, and guest comfort.

Navigation & electronics

Command and confidence come naturally at the helm, where a Garmin GPSMAP 7612 navigation display pairs with a Garmin GPSMAP 7608 navigation display and the TIMEZERO navigation system, all supported by a back-up NAV-RGB display for assured redundancy. Precision course-keeping is delivered by a Simrad AP70 MK2 autopilot control head working in concert with a Simrad QS80 autopilot control head, while performance data is presented with clarity on a B&G Hydra 2000 instrument display and a B&G 20/20 instrument display. Situational awareness is elevated by a Furuno FA-150 Universal AIS and a FLIR thermal camera control interface. The communications suite is equally comprehensive, featuring an Icom IC-M802 HF Marine radio, Icom IC-M602 and Icom IC-M604 VHF Marine radios, an Icom SP-24 speaker, and an Icom command microphone.

Precise maneuvering and shipwide control are at your fingertips with a Proportional SideMaster / Quantum bow-thruster control, an ACR Point Pad URP-102 spotlight control, and a Hepworth Marine CT-series wiper controller. Comfort and safety underway are enhanced by a Naiad Dynamics DATUM roll-stabilizer control display, while propulsion management is refined through an MTU electronic engine-control interface, electronic engine controls, stainless dual-lever engine controls, and manual emergency throttle controls, complemented by Jastram steering-mode controls. Traditional reliability remains close at hand with analog engine / machinery gauges and a magnetic compass.

Robust detection and data acquisition are ensured by an open-array radar, radar domes, multiple navigation and communications antennas, comprehensive weather instrumentation, and trackball-style navigation-control interfaces. Recent upgrades underscore diligent stewardship, with installation of two new radar magnetrons completed in 2023, and both new windshield wiper controls and new windshield wiper motors completed in 2025.

Audio/visual & communications

Designed for seamless connectivity and immersive entertainment, the yacht integrates Starlink, VSAT, and a multi-cellular 4G/LTE WiFi system with SIM card, all complemented by an onboard WiFi connection for robust, redundant communications wherever you cruise. Entertainment flows effortlessly through a salon television and a wheelhouse television, a new hardtop/sundeck television completed in 2023, and a new aft deck ceiling-mounted television completed in 2023, while Samsung flat-screen televisions serve the guest staterooms and crew area; a curated movie library and music library further elevate the onboard experience. Situational awareness is strengthened by a Luma camera-monitoring system paired with a multi-camera exterior and machinery-space monitoring display. The ambiance received a sophisticated refresh in 2023 with new interior lighting completed in 2023, a new chandelier completed in 2023, new sconces completed in 2023, new sconces in all staterooms completed in 2023, and new bedside lighting completed in 2023.

Safety & fire systems

Peace of mind is engineered into every detail, beginning with carbon-dioxide fire-suppression cylinders integrated within a dedicated CO2 / UN 1013 fire-suppression cylinder system for decisive, rapid protection. Vigilant oversight comes from an engine-room camera system paired with a Luma camera-monitoring system, while machinery-space monitoring and control panels centralize critical data and command. A Jastram alarm / test panel enables swift verification and alerting across key functions, and an ACR Point Pad spotlight control provides precise, immediate illumination exactly where it’s needed.

Construction & design

Built by Palmer Johnson with design attribution to Nuvolari Lenard, TEMPTATION is a stylish, high-utility raised-pilothouse yacht of composite/GRP construction on a proven semi-displacement hull configuration. Her 25’ beam and 272 GT volume underpin a main-deck master arrangement, a full-beam VIP, and a four-stateroom all-double guest plan that maximizes comfort and privacy while delivering a strong exterior lifestyle platform.

Purposefully specified and continually refined, she benefits from significant 2023–2026 capital-improvement history, including extensive ownership work completed from 2023 through 2026, with investments focused on profile, pedigree, layout, stabilization, exterior lifestyle spaces, tender capability, electronics, communications, and machinery support. If you are seeking both presence and function, this is a must-see: TEMPTATION combines sleek lines with a generous sundeck fitted with a Jacuzzi, delivers confident ride quality through underway stabilization, and stays connected via Starlink and VSAT, all managed from serious helm electronics and complemented by a major toy package. Only three were ever built on this proven platform, presenting a rare opportunity to call her your own.

Disclaimer

The details of this yacht are offered in good faith; however, neither the accuracy of the information nor the condition of the vessel can be guaranteed or warranted. This yacht is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from the market without notice. The information is provided as a convenience to clients and is not intended to constitute direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.