TOUCH - LOUISBOURG FOR SALE

TOUCH is a lavish motor yacht celebrated for her streamlined profile and refined décor. Generous living spaces include a welcoming salon, dedicated dining area, and four ensuite staterooms that host guests in serene comfort. A chef-ready galley, inviting open-air lounges, and broad sun decks set the scene for effortless days underway or at anchor. Engineered for poise and stability, TOUCH offers a smooth, confident ride with at-anchor stabilizers and a robust displacement aluminum hull, ideal for blue‑water cruising and stylish entertaining. Custom built by Louisbourg and continuously maintained, she showcases meticulous craftsmanship and detail throughout, embodying the brand’s high standards. A standout luxury motor yacht and displacement cruising yacht, she appeals to owners who value elegance, performance, and adventure.

Machinery

Power comes from twin 805 hp MTU Detroit Diesel 12V 2000 Series main engines, delivering a combined 1,610 hp at 1,800 RPM. Serial numbers are Port: 5352001955 and Starboard: 5352001960. The port engine records 10,400 total hours with 1,354 hours since major overhaul, while the starboard shows 10,200 total hours with 1,154 hours since major overhaul.

Generators & auxiliary systems

Electrical generation is assured by two Northern Lights M1064A generator sets, each rated at 92 kW and consuming approximately 5 gal/hr. The port generator shows 19,127 hours with 2,429 hours since major overhaul, while the starboard shows 17,977 hours with 2,063 hours since major overhaul. Shore power is managed through an Atlas Automated Main Switch Board with 70 kW shore-power capability. Propulsion drivetrains are mated to Twin Disc MG-6557-00-PW gearboxes. Ride comfort is enhanced by American Bow Thruster Trac stabilizers with zero-speed functionality, installed new in 2022 and effective both underway and at anchor. Steering is precise via twin Hydronax double-ram steering systems.

Tank capacities

Long-range autonomy is underpinned by fuel capacity of 5,415 gallons (20,498 L), complemented by 1,200 gallons (4,542 L) of fresh water. Black water capacity is 405 gallons (1,533 L) and grey water capacity is 805 gallons (3,047 L). Service fluids are neatly managed with 200 gallons (757 L) of lube oil capacity and 200 gallons (757 L) of waste oil capacity.

Safety & security equipment

Security is comprehensive, with a camera suite comprising five exterior units and two in the engine room, monitored across four dedicated displays distributed between the bridge, galley, and the captain’s and engineer’s cabins. Fire protection is robust, featuring FM200 systems in the lazarette and engine room, a full complement of extinguishers including seventeen powder, five CO2, one foam, and one nitrogen unit, and two fire panels—one in the engine room and one on the bridge. Safety equipment is equally thorough: four Zodiac life rafts for eight persons each, life rings comprising two with light and smoke and two with light, twenty-one adult lifejackets with lights and six child lifejackets with lights, a line-throwing appliance, two EPIRBs, two SARTs, a set of twelve flares, and MedAire medical equipment.

Communication equipment

In the pilothouse, satellite communications keep the yacht connected, complemented by an internal intercom telephone system. Ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communications are handled by two Furuno FM-8500 VHF units, with intercom functionality integrated throughout.

Navigation equipment

Navigation is anchored by dual Furuno systems: an FR-2135 S-band radar and an FR-2115-B X-band radar. Heading data are provided by both a gyrocompass and a magnetic compass. Course keeping is precise with the Anschutz NP2015 autopilot and steering system. Depth and environmental data come via the B&G Hydra 2000 depth sounder, with wind and speed logging through Hydra 2000, while position is confirmed by three Leica MX420 GPS units. Electronic navigation is streamlined with the Nobeltec digital chart system.

Deck equipment

Ground tackle is substantial, with two anchors worked by Maxwell electric windlasses and twin lengths of chain at 450’ each. Handling of tenders and toys is effortless via a Marquipt boat crane and davits rated to 2,500 lbs. Boarding is refined with a Marquipt hydraulic passarelle that extends fully to 25’.

Galley & domestic equipment

The main galley is equipped for professional service, centered on a Miele induction cooktop with five burners and complemented by a Miele cooking suite with two ovens and one grill. A Kenmore 120 V single‑phase microwave speeds prep, while cold storage is expansive with two Sub-Zero 611 integrated refrigerator/freezers, a walk‑in refrigerator offering 200 sq ft of storage, and a Sub-Zero 611F standard deep freezer. Dishwashing is handled by a Miele professional short‑cycle 240 V machine. For laundry, the vessel carries two Miele PW 6065 Professional washing machines paired with two Miele PT 7136 Plus Professional dryers.

Accommodation

The main deck salon forms the social heart of the yacht, its generous seating, bar, and forward formal dining flowing seamlessly to the aft deck through sliding doors, where alfresco dining frames the centerpiece: an eight‑person jacuzzi that dissolves every care. All guest staterooms are notably generous and each is appointed with a king‑size bed topped by a Vispring Luxury mattress for the most restorative sleep on the charter market. In 2022, all Smart TVs were renewed and the onboard VPN was enhanced for effortless streaming. Master Stateroom – Upper Deck: A walk‑around king bed set beneath a beautiful mirrored Lalique headboard anchors a sanctuary with a luxurious en‑suite featuring a large two‑person Jacuzzi tub backed by a full mosaic‑tiled wall, a shower with seat and Kohler multi‑head shower tower, and a double marble‑sink vanity with Baccarat faucet fixtures, all finished in imported marble. A large closet with safe, a vanity/office with internet access, and a full entertainment system with pop‑up Smart TV/Sat TV/stereo complete the space. Expansive windows with electric curtains and blinds open to a private deck with soft seating, two cocktail tables, and a refrigerator. VIP Stateroom – Lower Deck: A king bed with mirrored headboard and a small settee crowned by a delicate Lalique sculpture set the tone; the en‑suite head and shower include a Shower Tower with imported marble counters and floors throughout. A closet with safe and a full entertainment system with Smart TV/Sat TV/stereo round out the suite. Guest Stateroom – Lower Deck Port: A king bed is paired with an en‑suite head and shower featuring a Shower Tower and imported marble counters and floors throughout, a hanging closet with safe, and a full entertainment system with Smart TV/Sat TV/stereo. Guest Stateroom – Lower Deck Starboard: Mirroring the port, it offers a king bed, an en‑suite head and shower with a Shower Tower and imported marble counters and floors, a hanging closet with safe, and a full entertainment system with Smart TV/Sat TV/stereo. Additional notes: Safes are fitted in all staterooms, and every stateroom benefits from cedar‑lined closets. Main Deck: The layout includes a large main salon and dining area, a galley and crew mess, a jacuzzi on the aft deck, an open‑plan aft deck centered on a round marble table, a walk‑in refrigerator, a bosun’s locker on deck, and an exterior foredeck lounge area. Lower Deck: A guest foyer with refrigerator and sink serves three guest staterooms, each with en‑suite bathrooms. A swim platform, lazarette pumps and storage tanks, engineer and captain’s cabins, laundry and control room, the engine room, forward crew accommodation separate from guest areas with two cabins and head, and the anchor chain locker complete the deck. Upper Deck: The master stateroom with en‑suite bathroom including bath/jacuzzi is paired with a boat deck featuring a davit and a 15' tender, an outdoor lounge with bar area, and the bridge. Sundeck: A sociable retreat with a bar fitted with fridge and sink, four sun‑lounge seats, one gym‑style treadmill, and four lookout chairs, all integrated into the vessel’s A/V system with an outdoor sound system.

Audio / visual entertainment

Connectivity and entertainment are first‑class, with a VSAT 4006 antenna paired to a DAC 2202 controller, six guest iPads distributed across the four guest cabins, main salon, and sun deck, and Starlink Mariner augmenting bandwidth for seamless streaming and communications.

Tender and watersport equipment

Adventure is launched from a Tender Touch: a 15' Novurania semi‑rigid inflatable powered by a 90 hp Yamaha outboard. The toy chest includes a FunAir sea pool measuring 4 m by 5 m with rip‑stop mesh new in 2022, two Sea Bobs, two floating chairs, two kayaks, a towable tube, two stand‑up paddle boards, two wakeboards, a pair of water skis, a mono‑ski with two single skis in medium and large sizes, a kneeboard, snorkel gear, fishing gear, and a variety of miscellaneous sporting equipment.

Refits

The yacht’s maintenance pedigree is exemplary. In 2023, the Atlas converter received new contactors; the stabilizer benefited from a new servo valve; the aft A/C discharge through‑hull pipe was replaced; all new zincs were fitted, the bottom was painted and PropSpeed applied; both propellers, shafts, couplers, cutlass bearings, and rudders were removed, balanced, and fitted with new seals; both gearbox shaft flanges were renewed; main engines and generators were serviced with oil sampling; and engine‑room bilges and flooring were painted. In 2022, the superstructure was fully repainted, cap rails and brightwork were refinished, generators were serviced and adjusted, and stabilizers were fully serviced with new actuators, seals, and bearings. Air conditioning was modified and rebuilt; black, grey, and fresh‑water systems were fully cleaned and serviced; bilges were repainted and systems serviced; fire, bilge, and fresh‑water pumps were rebuilt and serviced; engine‑room fans were serviced with a controls upgrade for enhanced safety; CCTV cameras were replaced with new infrared units; all TVs were replaced with Smart TVs and the VPN was enhanced for streaming; the main salon carpet was replaced and adjustments made in guest and master cabins; the hot tub received new pumps, valves, and control pad; sun‑deck seating was rebuilt and re‑covered; steering saw replacement of rudder bearings and seals with shaft and hull tube renewed; the RIB’s 70 hp engine was replaced with a new 90 hp unit; and underwater lights were serviced. In 2021, the main engines and generators underwent major service and overhaul; the hull was repainted; the hot tub was resurfaced; a new depth sounder was installed; and the 24‑volt system panel in the engine room was renewed. In 2019, the entire A/C system—chillers, handlers, make‑up units, and plumbing—was replaced. In 2015, during a haul‑out at Lauderdale Marine Center, the bottom received new paint and a 5‑step OrcaSystem polish; shafts, rudders, and stabilizers were all dropped; new cutlass bearings, rudder shaft seals, stabilizer seals, and bow thruster seals were installed; and all sea‑cock valves were renewed. A landmark 2011 refit brought complete new paint from the bottom to the mast top with a DuPont paint system; a comprehensive AV upgrade by Triton Technical Seattle including new flat‑screen TVs, audio system and speakers, components, racks, and wiring; an upgraded Crestron system with iPad controls; new 60" HD salon and 42" HD master TVs with Blu‑ray players and eight satellite receivers; an iPad‑controlled Song Request System; and new speakers throughout with sliding racks for the main system. Satellite internet was completely upgraded with new hardware—racks, components, and wiring—including a 42" SeaTel dish for excellent coverage, a new main iDirect router, new routers throughout, and a new antenna system for shore‑based wireless internet. All decks were renewed; fire‑mains were overhauled, rewelded, and replumbed; exterior varnish was renewed; all exterior fabrics and coverings were replaced, including all sun‑deck chairs, cushions, pillows, and mats; deck chairs were revarnished; interior gold fittings were re‑dipped; gold leaf was replated on rear sliding doors, furniture, and door frames with additional touch‑ups to perfect condition; interior fittings, knobs, and attachments were replaced as needed; interior woodwork was repaired and revarnished/polished; new guest linens and new curtains in the master and main salon were added; and marble was repaired and polished. A full engine‑room refit included new main‑engine and generator exhausts, new engine‑room fans, and borescope inspections of main engines—results excellent, no major service required—followed by inspection of injectors and injector pumps, also excellent, with a full service history available. All pumps and electric motors were checked, rebuilt, or replaced where necessary, including the stabilizer electric motor (removed and rewound), stabilizer hydraulic pump (rebuilt), stabilizer cooling pumps (electric and hydraulic rebuilt, including electric motors), fire pump and bilge pumps (wet ends and motors rebuilt), refrigeration pumps (rebuilt), air‑conditioning fresh‑ and salt‑water circuit pumps (replaced), water‑maker pumps (replaced and/or rebuilt), Alfa Laval fuel polisher (rebuilt), all engine/genset cooling pumps (checked and rebuilt), and the UV freshwater sterilizer (rebuilt). The sewage system was stripped, rebuilt, and repainted; the entire seawater circuit was stripped and rebuilt with new valves; all thru‑hull flanges were rewelded and rebuilt where required, with all valves checked, rebuilt, or replaced; the stabilizer system received a full rebuild and retro‑refit including hydraulics with pump and motor overhauls; the bow thruster was removed and rebuilt; anchors were re‑galvanized; anchor windlasses and bow capstans were rebuilt; main shafts were removed and checked with new bearings installed; rudders were removed with new bearings and hydraulics refitted; propellers were removed, checked, and reworked to “S” Class; the complete DMP monitoring system was rebuilt with new sensors, calibration, and computers; all fuel, fresh‑water, black‑water, grey‑water, oil, and dirty‑oil tanks were thoroughly cleaned, inspected, sandblasted, and recoated as necessary; new antifouling and zinc anodes were applied; the passarelle was removed, rebuilt, and painted; crew areas were fitted with new TVs, DVD players, and controls; and a new ship’s management and inventory system by Triton Administrator was fully implemented and documented by the yacht’s engineer.

Ancillary equipment

Systems redundancy and comfort are comprehensive: fresh water is produced by two Water Maker WMSQ 1950 units; maneuvering is aided by an American Bow Thruster Trac 60 hp electric bow thruster; fuel is polished by an Alfa Laval MIB 303 separator; sewage is treated by a Headhunter TW200 MSD 2 system; fresh‑water delivery is via a Headhunter Hydropac system with two Grundfros pumps capable of 22 gpm with variable speed, complemented by two Sterilight UV lamp water‑treatment sterilizers; compressed air is supplied by a California 4620 AC; climate control comes from an Aqua Air 20‑ton four‑stage chiller A/C system new in 2019; and emergency power is supported by nine AGM 8D batteries.

Walkthrough

TOUCH has been owned by one family for the past eight years, maintained to a high standard with regular refits as needed encompassing machinery rebuilds, paintwork, interior upgrades, and a recent in‑class inspection. Built by the Louisbourg yard in Canada, she is a tri‑deck with a full‑displacement aluminum hull. Standout features include a skylounge master with expansive aft deck seating and panoramic views, four king‑size en‑suite staterooms, an aft deck jacuzzi, zero‑speed stabilizers, and a large, comfortable sun deck. For anyone seeking a comfortable, well‑maintained tri‑deck offered at a very competitive price, TOUCH is a must‑see.

Broker's comments

TOUCH will remain in Ft Lauderdale until sold due to the owners’ change in yachting plans. TOUCH is being constantly upgraded and will continue to be until sold. Viewings and offers are highly encouraged.