Aleniel - Johnson FOR SALE

If you’re seeking a voluminous luxury motor yacht with a generous country galley and four staterooms, ALENIEL is a standout, delivering the footprint of far larger superyachts. Extensively refreshed over the past three years, she suits an owner who prizes the classic, impeccably executed American‑style arrangement, highlighted by an expansive aft deck and commanding flybridge. The result is a flybridge yacht that feels much bigger than her length, yet keeps a warm, welcoming ambiance.

The foredeck is an unexpected delight, as many boats overlook this prime real estate. Here you’ll find a full sunpad and convivial seating, an ideal perch for sweeping views and unforgettable sunsets.

Inside, the décor impresses with rich joinery and bespoke furnishings. Across the last two owners, approximately $1.8 million has been invested in upgrades and enhancements, and the current steward has continued the refinement, making her a benchmark example within her category.

In 2025, both Northern Lights generators were reset to mechanical zero and fitted with new hour meters. A full‑time captain attends to her daily, proactively maintaining and improving systems so the yacht presents beautifully and operates with reassuring reliability.

Her unmistakable Bill Dixon silhouette—with distinctive upper and lower vertical glazing—gives the profile a timeless, iconic stance. This very platform remains in production today, now offered as a 93 with an extended stern platform.

Step through the electric stainless doors and the interior volume is immediately apparent, courtesy of her 23'6" beam. She carries significantly more beam than most competitors—just inches shy of a 112' Westport—which is why this Johnson 87 stands apart among yachts in this size band.

That breadth is most evident in the capacious salon and the light-filled country kitchen with atrium, while still allowing generous walk‑around side decks and four distinct boarding points. For blue‑water comfort and confidence, she features ABT‑TRAC stabilizers, hydraulic bow and stern thrusters, and Dockmate wireless docking, enabling precise control from virtually anywhere aboard. There are also twin wing stations to port and starboard on the aft main deck, with additional controls on the flybridge and in the raised pilothouse (RPH).

Power comes from the sought‑after Caterpillar C32s, renowned for durability and global support, with all services current and documented.

For buyers considering yachts up to 112 feet, this Johnson 87 is a delightful surprise—and this example will impress on condition. She comfortably sleeps eight in four cabins, perfect for four couples.

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Previous refit updates

In 2023, the interior was comprehensively renewed: headliners and wall coverings were refreshed, custom salon furniture was installed with a pullout sofa for additional guests, and drapery and carpet were replaced. Mattresses, bedding, headboards, and linens were upgraded, the owner’s accommodation was re-insulated and soundproofed, and interior upholstery was renewed. All heads and toilets were refurbished, the twin accommodation in the port cabin was converted to a queen, and hardware throughout was transitioned from gold and brass to silver. Lighting was upgraded from halogen to LED, the galley received new appliances, a Miele washer and dryer were added, navigation equipment and electronics were refreshed, and air conditioning ducting and air handlers were renewed.

Also in 2023, the exterior benefited from NuTeak decks, tables refinished in Sandalwood Metallic, and new exterior upholstery. Exterior lighting moved from halogen to LED, a standalone BBQ grill was added, and refrigeration, an ice maker, and a deep freezer were upgraded. Navigation equipment and electronics were updated, three life-rafts were replaced to accommodate eighteen persons, and both helm seating and the steering wheel were renewed.

Electronics were modernized in 2023 with Garmin MFD’s, Garmin AutoPilot, and a Garmin Fish Finder. Security was enhanced by a geofence and GOST system with cameras and iPhone integration, while connectivity was bolstered by WiFi with dome/antenna, a satellite phone, and satellite TV with dome/antenna. The helm features CAT engine room monitors, and entertainment is delivered through a JBL Fusion AV system paired with JL Audio speakers.

In the machinery space, where all services are up to date, reliability and longevity were prioritized with new CAT engine sensors; a CAT after-cooler and cooling system refit; and replacement CAT hoses, rings, and clamps. Hydraulic system pumps, hoses, and clamps were renewed; AC chillers were replaced and an air handler added to the machinery space; and the fresh water pump was replaced with the installation of a secondary fresh water pump. The blackwater system was refit with the addition of a sewage treatment system, and the fuel tank was refit with a drain, deep interior clean, and fuel polish. Two Norther Light generator services were completed, including replacement of cooling systems, hoses, and clamps. AGM batteries and battery chargers were replaced, thru-hull fittings were renewed, and the hull was stripped and refit with three layers of fiberglass from bow to stern, followed by a full bottom job encompassing hull, running gear, and zincs. Underwater lighting, along with the fire fighting system and detectors, was also replaced.

Walkthrough

Step aboard the aft deck and swim platform to find warm NuTeak underfoot and an extended hardtop overhead that shelters alfresco living with ten LED lights and four JL Audio overhead speakers setting the mood. A twenty-inch Sharp Aquos TV drops from above for entertainment at anchor, while a stainless steel pneumatic sliding salon entry door opens with a flourish. Docking is made effortless with an updated starboard docking station featuring CAT throttle control and thrusters, complemented by a portside Kobelt manual clutch/throttle docking station. Boarding is seamless via hinged hull-side gates to port and starboard, two stainless steel hinged boarding gates at the swim platform, and a stainless steel boarding ladder. An inviting U-shaped formal dining area wraps a sandalwood metallic finished hi-low table, flanked by two security cameras for peace of mind. Heavy-duty hardware includes two Maxwell UC2200 wide drum capstans with foot-switches and two stainless steel cleans with four fairleads. Entertaining is easy with a U-Line icemaker and refrigerator, while eight oversized stainless steel hoop rails with two hinged entry gates provide secure perimeters. The oversized NuTeak-laid swim platform, extended at the factory by twenty-four inches, is equipped with an SSI hot/cold transom shower and four underwater lights that make every evening a show. Shore power arrives via two 100 AMP shore cords powered by Glendenning.

Inside the salon, a large custom leather L-shaped sofa with a pullout bed welcomes additional guests, paired with two custom leather armchairs, a chic acrylic sofa seat, and a matching acrylic coffee table. High-gloss cherry with burl inlay graces the woodwork and abundant cabinetry, complemented by built-in storage drawers and plush white carpeting. Entertainment rises to the occasion with a ceiling-mounted fifty-inch dropdown TV, a JBL Fusion AV system, a mounted six-CD changer, and four overhead stereo speakers housed within a sleek, built-in entertainment console cabinet.

The formal dining area showcases a large custom acrylic dining table surrounded by eight custom leather dining chairs. Built-in cabinets organize serving platters, dishes, silverware, and glassware with large amounts of storage throughout. A dual-level granite pop-up bar with storage adds a dramatic flourish, while a custom pocket-door with glass inlay grants direct access to the galley. From the foyer, access flows to the day head, country kitchen, guest accommodations, doghouse, wheelhouse, and the starboard wing-door, all set against a backdrop of plush white carpeting.

In the galley, granite countertops and light Ottoman beige marble flooring provide a refined canvas for culinary craft. A stainless steel two-basin sink with a Grohe removable faucet and Insinkerator garbage disposal anchors the prep area, with premium appliances including a GE side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with icemaker, GE glasstop stove and stainless steel oven below, GE over-the-range microwave oven, Miele dishwasher, GE trash compactor, and a Whynter glass door wine cooler. Systems are neatly integrated with a SeaRecovery watermaker remote panel and a stainless steel wheelhouse divider. The main deck day head is exquisitely appointed with a Headhunter toilet, light Ottoman beige marble with a compass rose inlay, and an Absolute Black Galaxy granite top with a glass sink.

Ascend to the sundeck and flybridge to discover factory-designed innovations for Great Lakes cruising: a hydraulic/electric descending fiberglass hardtop and a folding radar arch, each delivering a twenty-foot clearance at the lowest height. NuTeak-laid decks and two fixed observation windows in the hardtop set a sophisticated tone. A stainless steel sliding hatch door provides wheelhouse access. Social areas abound with a C-shaped dining area offering storage beneath the seating and a sandalwood metallic finished hi-low table, while an aft U-shaped seating area features two oval sandalwood metallic finished hi-low tables encircled by eleven stainless steel hoop rails and crowned with a stainless steel flag staff. Indirect rope lighting illuminates the bar and aft seating area, complemented by eight JL Audio speakers, three upholstered stainless steel barstools, a built-in ice bucket, a U-Line refrigerator, and stainless steel foot and hand rails. A twenty-inch Sharp Aquos TV drops from overhead, and nine LED lights ensure evenings linger long after sunset.

The owner’s suite is a private sanctuary with a king berth flanked by marble-topped nightstands with storage and four drawers beneath the berth. A cedar-lined hanging locker with storage drawers and cabinets maximizes utility, while a forty-eight-inch Samsung TV, an Onkyo AV receiver with five cabin speakers, and a Toshiba DVD player curate the ambiance. A full-size dressing mirror, swing-arm reading lights, abundant outboard storage to port and starboard, and plush white carpeting complete the retreat. The en-suite arrangement provides private access from both starboard and port to his-and-her head and shower spaces, appointed with a Brescia Oniciata marble vanity top, large mirrored cabinet doors, a stainless steel porthole, a Headhunter toilet, a tempered glass shower door, and both a rain shower overhead fixture and a handheld mountable shower fixture.

The port guest stateroom offers a queen berth with a nightstand and storage below, high-gloss cherry wood with a burl finish, a large cedar-lined closet, and six overhead storage lockers. Entertainment and comfort are ensured with a fifteen-inch Sharp Aquos TV, two overhead stereo speakers, an AC display/control, and plush white carpeting. Its port en-suite guest head features a walk-in stall shower with a tempered glass door, a sunny beige marble countertop and sole, a Headhunter toilet, and two mirrored medicine cabinets, while discreet private security/nanny access leads directly to the VIP stateroom. To starboard, a mirrored guest stateroom echoes the elegance with a queen berth and storage below, high-gloss cherry wood with burl finish, a large cedar-lined closet, six overhead storage lockers, a fifteen-inch Sharp Aquos TV, two overhead stereo speakers, AC display/control, plush white carpeting, and a starboard en-suite guest head with a walk-in stall shower behind a tempered glass door, sunny beige marble countertop and sole, a Headhunter toilet, and two mirrored medicine cabinets.

Private access through the port aft stairwell leads to the crew and machinery spaces, where a Van Capellan-designed engine room with noise abatement insulation showcases engineering pedigree. Power comes from two CAT C32 engines with manual engine room gauges and hour meters, turning through two ZF 2070A transmissions. Long-range independence is enhanced by a 1400 GPD Sea Recovery watermaker. Maneuverability and comfort are assured with one ABT twelve-inch, thirty-eight-horsepower bow thruster and one ABT twelve-inch, thirty-eight-horsepower stern thruster, and an ABT TRAC stabilization system with six square foot fins. Reliability is built in with two Hynautic hydraulic PTO’s, four Dual Racer 75/1000 fuel filters, Tides dripless shaft seals, Tides dripless rudder seals, and a Reverso four-point oil change system. Safety and ventilation are comprehensive, thanks to six Rule 3700 GPH bilge pumps, six Rule high water alarms, four Fuji AF 300 soft start blowers, an Airspeed crankcase ventilation system, and a Delta T engine room ventilation system with LCD monitors. Additional systems include an Aqualift generator gas/water separator exhaust system, a Nutone central vacuum, two Tuthill 24v fuel transfer pumps, and two stainless steel Torrid forty-gallon hot water tanks. Steering authority is delivered through heavy-duty stainless steel rudders with three-inch shafts, while fluid management is monitored by a HeadHunter Tank Sentry holding tank level indicator and processed by a HeadHunter blackwater waste treatment system. Redundancy is assured with a Kobelt mechanical engine control system as backup, and climate control is handled by a chiller system comprising two five-ton, seventy-two-thousand-BTU units.

The crew quarters are smartly configured with two cabins in a bunk arrangement, the captain’s cabin benefiting from a full-size bottom bunk. Both cabins are equipped with fifteen-inch Sharp Aquos TVs, and the crew mess features a twenty-inch Sharp Aquos TV, with an additional twenty-inch Sharp Aquos TV elsewhere for flexible viewing. A stereo system and a settee/table area with seating for three create a comfortable retreat. The crew galley is fitted with a three-burner Kenyan cooktop, Daewoo refrigerator, stainless steel sink with a Grohe removable spray faucet, Fisher Paykel dishwasher, and a GE convection/microwave oven. A tender garage offers access to steering and the fire system and presents a large open space with a windlass and cradle to launch the tender—allowing you to keep the tender with you wherever you roam.

Disclaimer

The details of this yacht are offered in good faith; however, the accuracy of this information cannot be guaranteed, nor is any warranty expressed or implied as to the vessel’s condition. This offering is subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from the market without notice. It is presented as a courtesy by the yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

Key features

Powered by CAT C32 engines showing 4,850 hours with services fully up to date, including the 1,000-hour service along with heat exchangers and aftercoolers completed between 2023 and 2025. Twin Northern Lights generators were rebuilt in 2025 and carry fewer than 300 hours each. An inviting country kitchen offers space for additional bar stools, while a tender garage is provided with the tender excluded. The versatile layout presents four staterooms and five heads, plus crew quarters for three to four with an additional head and shower, all complemented by updated interior décor and advanced audio-visual systems.

Recent updates

A comprehensive suite of recent upgrades showcases attentive ownership and turn-key readiness. In October 2025 she received a fresh detail and wax, complemented by new bottom paint and a professional repaint of the bow storage. On deck, a new flybridge enclosure with back cover enhances protection and versatility, while the transom was structurally reinforced and the tender garage re-glassed with twelve layers for added rigidity. Running gear benefited from new shaft bearings and Veem replacement propellers installed at a cost of $50K. Mechanical confidence is underscored by a full service of the engine cooling system and the rebuild of both 33kW generators in 2025, showing 289 and 310 hours as of 3/16. Electrical and deck systems were further renewed with ten new batteries, replacement bow windlass wiring, and control systems in the flybridge and stern were replaced. Comfort and reliability at anchor and underway improved with a new A/C chiller pump and the addition of a second fresh water pump, while Headhunter systems were fully serviced and a new fire system board installed. Lifestyle upgrades include Starlink connectivity for marine and local use, a dedicated crew communication system, and all new TVs paired with Apple TV. Interior spaces were refreshed with new living room chairs and sofas, and the crew quarters gained a new refrigerator.