PIER PRESSURE - JIM SMITH FOR SALE

Step aboard “Pier Pressure” and discover a continually refined Jim Smith 65 Open Express—an elite custom sportfish that blends luxury, speed, and bluewater capability. Cared for with open‑checkbook discipline, she benefited from a $2 million refit in 2015–2016 that included full top‑end overhauls on both MTUs, new transmissions, a Garmin electronics suite, a Palm Beach tuna tower, and an air‑conditioned mezzanine. Performance is thrilling: she cruises at 35 knots burning about 120 gph and reaches 44 knots, aided by a Donald Blount‑designed running surface. Built for long offshore runs and tournament weeks, her sought‑after three‑stateroom/three‑head layout provides generous comfort for guests and crew on overnights or extended adventures. Tournament‑ready, big‑game, open‑express, luxury sportfisherman.

Recent Updates (2023 to 2025)

• Two new A/C units (June 2024)
• 3K‑hour mechanical service (June 2025)
• Fresh Black Widow bottom paint (June 2025)
• PropSpeed applied to running gear (June 2025)
• New underwater lights (2024)
• New house and thruster battery banks (June 2024)
• New Starlink satellite Wi‑Fi (April 2025)
• New Bomar bow hatches (January 2024)
• New Garmin Fusion stereo (May 2025)
• New drive shafts with Krypto Quiet Marine coupler bearings (2025)
• New dripless shaft seals and housings (Feb 2024)
• New microwave oven (2024)
• New hot‑water heater (2024)
• New bow thruster battery charger (2024)
• Three new Garmin 8616 displays (2024)

Updates 2020 to 2021

• Furuno Omni CHS 8L MK2 sonar added
• Twin Quick MC19 gyrostabilizers installed
• Six new A/C units
• Newly laid teak cockpit sole
• Galley upgraded with new refrigeration
• VC Offshore bottom paint
• High‑performance watermaker pump and boost pump
• Custom tuna tubes
• Seven Lumishore underwater lights
• Complete battery replacement
• Delta T engine‑room blowers
• New 3 kW transducer and JL Audio system
• Plush new carpet and a new salon ice maker

Sportfish • Open Express • Custom Sportfisherman • Tournament‑Ready • Bluewater Gameboat • Convertible Sportfishing Yacht

Cabin and galley

Thoughtfully appointed for extended cruising, the cabin and galley center around a three-burner Whale electric cooktop set into elegant granite countertops, served by a custom SS (stainless steel) refrigerator and freezer. A U-Line ice maker in the salon keeps refreshments flowing, while a new microwave adds everyday convenience. Access is effortless thanks to pneumatic door entry, completing a space that blends durability with refined finish.

Fishing equipment

Purpose-built for tournament days, the cockpit features a full tackle center and a Release fighting chair. Two in-deck livewells keep bait lively, while a massive in-deck fishbox with ice chipper discharge preserves the catch to perfection. Spreads are set with authority by Rupp hydraulic outriggers, complemented by two Miya EPOCH US-9HD teaser reels, two cockpit receptacles for deep-drop reels, and eight tuna tubes that make live-baiting effortless and efficient.

Decks & superstructure

Engineered for strength, quiet, and longevity, the decks and superstructure showcase cold-molded wood and fiberglass partitions and bulkheads integrated into a wood-cored fiberglass structure with a robust longitudinal and transverse frame grid. Working surfaces combine wood-cored fiberglass with non-skid, while laid teak planks aft add timeless warmth and grip. The deck overlap is secured with mechanical fasteners and elastomeric bedding, and the frames, stringers, and bulkheads are cored fiberglass, meticulously tabbed to the hull and deck. In the bilge and throughout, decks and deck beams are molded, cored fiberglass for rigid, rattle-free running. The hull–deck joint is complemented by stainless-steel deck fittings and rubrails with stainless-steel inserts, while the topside superstructure is molded wood and fiberglass in a crisp white finish. Overhead, a fiberglass hardtop/bimini completes this offshore-ready platform.

Mechanical and electrical equipment

Power comes from twin MTU 1800 HP engines showing approximately 3000 hours SMOH, with a recent major mechanical service completed in June 2025, turning through Twin Disc MG6599A transmissions. Two Quick MC2 x19 gyro stabilizers tame the sea state, while twin Northern Lights 20KW generators provide dependable ship’s power. Precision handling is assured by a Vetus electric bow thruster and Humphrey Interceptor trim tabs, and dual 50-amp shore-power hookups keep her systems supported dockside.

Master stateroom

Set furthest forward off the companionway, the master stateroom offers a serene retreat with a double berth to starboard, soft carpet underfoot, and generous storage in lockers and drawers. The private head lies forward and features a separate stall shower, creating a refined, self-contained suite.

Port VIP stateroom

Accessed from the guest companionway, the port VIP stateroom features a lower double berth with an upper single bunk outboard, carpeted floors for comfort, and abundant storage within built-in lockers. The dedicated head with stall shower is positioned forward for easy privacy.

Starboard cabin

Also reached from the guest companionway, the starboard cabin provides practical accommodations with upper and lower single bunks, carpeted floors, and well-planned storage in built-in lockers. The head with stall shower is accessed aft, and for added convenience this head also opens to the companionway.

Disclaimer

Denison Yacht Sales presents the details of this yacht in good faith, yet cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information nor warrant the vessel’s condition. This yacht is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from the market without notice. It is presented as a convenience to clients of this yacht broker and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

Overview

Step aboard “Pier Pressure” to discover a continuously updated Jim Smith 65 Open, a handcrafted masterpiece where luxury meets relentless performance. Maintained with an open checkbook, she benefited from a $2,000,000 refit in 2015–2016 that included full top-end rebuilds on both MTUs, new transmissions, Garmin electronics, a Palm Beach tuna tower, and a climate-controlled mezzanine with AC. Her performance is equally compelling: a 35-knot cruise burning 120 gallons per hour and a 44-knot top end, courtesy of the Donald Blunt–designed bottom. For long offshore runs and tournament schedules, comfort is paramount, and the desirable three-stateroom, three-head layout gives guests and crew the space to unwind on overnights and extended stays aboard. Recent updates from 2023 to 2025 underscore diligent care: two new AC units (June 2024); a three-thousand-hour mechanical service (June 2025); fresh Black Widow bottom paint (June 2025); Prop Speed applied to running gear (June 2025); new underwater lights (2024); new house and thruster battery banks (June 2024); new Starlink satellite WiFi (April 2025); new BoMar hatches on the bow (January 2024); a new Garmin Fusion radio (May 2025); new drive shafts with Krypto Quiet Marine coupler bearings (2025); new dripless shaft seals and housings (February 2024); a new microwave oven (2024); a new hot-water heater (2024); a new bow thruster battery charger (2024); and three new Garmin 8616 displays (2024). Earlier enhancements in 2020–2021 further elevate capability: a Furuno Omni CHS 8L MK2 sonar installed; dual Quick MC19 gyro stabilizers added; six new A/C units; a newly laid teak cockpit sole; a state-of-the-art galley with a new refrigeration unit; VC Offshore bottom paint; a high-performance watermaker pump and boost pump; custom tuna tubes; seven Lumishore underwater lights; a complete battery replacement; Delta T engine room blowers; a brand-new 3 kW transducer and JL audio system; plus plush new carpet and a stylish new salon ice maker. “Pier Pressure” stands ready to impress on the dock and dominate offshore.