Feb 2016: Just got out of the yard with mechanical and structural capital improvements, including:

• New 8000 Series Garmin Electronics on both helms (GPS, AIS, Auto Pilot, engine data info, dual radars, dual sonars and cameras)
• Total Driveline Alignment (new bearings, new seats, aligned shafts, dyno-balanced props)
• Application to all bilges and voids with an epoxy-polymer anti-corrosive coating with 10 year warranty
• Dripless Shaft Seal installations
• New appliances (Galley side by side and three U-line combo units, plus washer/dryer)
• Cooling water and Sea Chest overhaul (strainers overhauled and rebuilt)
• Hydraulic heat exchanger reconditioning
• HVAC Reconditioning
• Crew quarters interior refit with new flooring, new wall paper
• Steering system Redundancy
• Anchor Windlass Redundancy
• Bow Thruster Redundancy
• Naiad Stabilizers serviced
• Interior lighting updated to LED
• Generators fully serviced
• plus much, much more

The sellers have invested heavily in structural, electrical, electronic and mechanical upgrades, far surpassing the original build specification. M/Y Home James is the best offering on the market and available from the original single-owner family. Vessel has never been chartered. 

Recently having done (April 2015) a host of maintenance and services, including:

• Complete bottom job – with dynamic balancing of props, dialing in shafts, replacing all zincs, Prop-Speed on running gear and fresh coats of bottom paint.
• New Headliners throughout
• Both engines and both generators fully serviced – replace hoses, clamps, filters, etc.
• Air Conditioning (Upgraded 3-phase soft start compressors installed 5/2014) serviced
• Full Compound, Buff, Wax and Detail – topsides and hull
• Dinghy serviced, installed new VHF and antenna, new sounder and transducer, outboard serviced,
• ACR Searchlight serviced
• Serviced bow thruster
• Batteries replaced where needed (5 total)

Sparing no expense to have Home James turn-key ready for the new owners, the most experienced yachtsman would be pleased to find in this vessel in above average condition and see the true value it represents. 

Broward Yachts are well known for sturdily built aluminum hulls, spacious areas for entertaining, generous staterooms and comfortable accommodations throughout. HOME JAMES is an excellent example of a one-owner, never chartered Broward Raised Pilothouse that has been tastefully designed with understated elegance, presenting a feeling of being at home. The owner’s enjoyed Home James seasonally in the Great Lakes and in Florida alike. The maintenance and care given to this vessel is evident of loving owners.

From the voluminous master suite amidships with his/her heads and walk-thru shower, the VIP forward with seating area and private head, plus 2 more guest staterooms with ensuite heads, to entertaining on the dynamic flybridge with wrap around seating, to the huge expanse of a salon measuring 18’ x 35’, there is plenty of room to spread out and enjoy. Then hungry owners and guests can refresh and dine in the sizeable country style kitchen with a large island and breakfast table or Al Fresco in the twin table aft deck seating area. Home James is a fine example of open, airy spaces to enjoy the yachting lifestyle.

Running this mighty vessel are equally powerful and reliable Caterpillar 3412s with 1350HP each. Easy access to the engine room is via the transom door where the crew accommodations are also located: 1 private Captain’s quarter and 2 berths for crew, plus full head with shower, desk, fridge and laundry.

For those seeking a mega-yacht that could offer the desirable advantages for long range cruising without giving up speed, Home James features a 2,000 mile range at slower speeds but boasts speeds of up to 22 knots at wide open throttle and a comfortable cruise of 18 knots. The versatility of speed and range is no longer something to compromise when considering Home James.

Featuring twin 40kW Northern Lights generators, a 17’ Key West Skiff dingy hoisted by a Marquipt davit, large aft deck seating and flybridge access, large screen LED TV in salon and wood floors throughout main deck, a flybridge wet-bar with fridge, sink and storage, plus excellent storage throughout the vessel for long trips or as the name implies - Home James is a true live-aboard.

Continuing forward to starboard is the guest/day head next to the starboard wing doors. This corridor leads to the impressive galley with large center island and country style kitchen dinette with seating for up to 8. The counter tops are a durable solid surface in a pleasing soft tone. This galley is meant for long trips featuring ample storage under counter in the island as well with drawers and lockers throughout. Four additional large storage lockers are accessible behind the dinette. Appliances include:

• Double-door full size refrigerator/freezer (25”)
• Ceramic-top range
• Overhead microwave with vent
• Trash compactor
• Under-counter Sub Zero additional freezer

Forward of the galley and entry to starboard are steps down to an impressive, private and comfortable VIP stateroom. Here the owner’s guests will enjoy a private ensuite head with tub and shower. The adjoining dressing/sitting area offers a slim-line dresser with an upholstered settee, cedar-lined hanging closet. The VIP queen centerline berth has dual reading lights and an overhead hatch and additional storage under the berth. This stateroom is a quiet oasis for the owner’s VIP guest aboard Home James.

From the portside of the wet-bar in the salon, leads down to steps to the Master stateroom and 2 additional guest staterooms.

In the landing lobby below deck is a stacked Washer and Dryer with pantry for storage.

An amazing amidships full beam Master with King-sized berth which offers generous storage underneath. Nightstands with reading lights and slim-line dressers adorning port and starboard to make his and her cedar-lined walk in closets. A TV cabinet with entertainment center is centered forward of the berth for comfortable viewing.

Spacious, luxurious and opulent is the Master Head on Home James. With his and her entries, head and vanities adjoined by a central walk-thru marble shower with glass doors, owners will experience spa-like comforts.

Spacious, luxurious and opulent is the Master Head on Home James. With his and her entries, head and vanities adjoined by a central walk-thru marble shower with glass doors, owners will experience spa-like comforts.

Oversized twin berths, an ensuite head and with a large stand-up shower, hanging locker (closet) and dresser, provide generous accommodations for guests.

Home James can be piloted from the flybridge or if there is foul weather, taking a few steps down from the flybridge or from the salon a few steps up is the raised pilothouse that features a captains table with settee and a full compliment of controls and electronics at the helm. Visibility is enhanced with large forward windows and side windows.

Center-console helm platforms the navigation and electronic controls with a 3-person bench that doubles with a bar back/wet-bar with sink, icemaker/fridge and storage. Entertaining is the highlight of this voluminous flybridge. Port and Starboard seating with sun lounges offer guests plenty of places to relax and sun bathe. Aft flybridge is spiral staircase access to the aft deck, the 17’ Key West Skiff (dinghy) w/ Yamaha OB hoisted by the heavy-duty Marquipt davit.

• Port and Starboard storage lockers
• Glendenning-powered retractable shore power cable
• Access to Engine room and Crew quarters
• Stainless steel hoop rails
• Oversized swim ladder

• Twin Diesel Caterpillar 3412 direct drive 1350HP each, 4900 hours
• ZF transmissions with 2.5:1 reduction gears, Hynautic controls
• Twin 40kW Northern Lights Generators
• Racor Fuel Filters for main engines/generators
• American Hydraulics – Bow thruster and Anchor Windlass
• Village Watermaker
• Air Compressor
• Fuel Management Manifold with transfer pump for four fuel tanks
• Fresh water system w/filters and UV purification chamber
• Holding Tank with macerating pump-out
• Twin chilled water air-conditioning compressors – raw/chilled water circulating pumps
• Twin AC Main electrical distribution panels
• Engine room exhaust fans
• Engine room induction towers
• Oil change manifold system (mains and generator)
• Main Engines and Generator Start/Stop panels with gauges
• Sound Proofing
• Fire proof engine room door with safety port glass
• Fire suppression system and Fire alarm
• GFIC Outlets

• 2003 Key West 17’ Skiff with 90hp Yamaha outboard
  • 90 HP Yamaha outboard fully serviced, new battery (April 2015)
• Newly installed (April 2015)
  • Norcross Hawkeye Sounder,
  • Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF with new Shakespeare VHF antenna
  • Igloo 94 qt. marine cooler with cooler cushion
• Hoisted on flybridge aft deck by Marquipt davit

Having recently come out of the shipyard with a host of items repaired, replaced, serviced and dialed in for the next owners, Home James exemplifies an opportunity for a quality yacht with abundant accommodations, it offers a canvas upon which new owners can make it their own. Very easy to show in Aventura, Florida, Home James is ready for the next adventure in yachting!