Aug 11, 2017
Florida yacht broker Sprigg Yacht Consulting announces 24m Ocean Alexander yacht The Pearl has been sold. The Pearl, listed for sale by Chris June of Worth Avenue Yachts and Steve Sprigg has been sold with Michael Kusler of Kusler Yachts introducing the buyer.
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Fort Lauderdale, United States - August 10, 2017 /PressCable/ —
Florida yacht broker Steve Sprigg of Sprigg Yacht Consulting along with Chris June of Worth Avenue Yachts who listed The Pearl are now announcing the Ocean Alexander 80CMY series motor yacht has sold. Docked at Fort Lauderdale The Pearl asking was $2,349,000 when listed, Michael Kusler of Kusler Yachts is credited with introducing the buyer.
The Pearl released in 2008 as part of the Ocean Alexander 80CMY series, was built from a GRP hull and superstructure and the boats outside styling and naval architecture are by Ed Monk Jr, while the interior decoration comes courtesy of Fujita. Accommodation on board are for two crew members and six guests split across three lower deck staterooms, consisting of an amidships master suite, a twin cabin and a double VIP suite in the bow.
Guests can unwind on the convertible fly bridge, with its C-shaped wrap of seating and twin sun pads. Furthermore, the high bulwarks and rod holders in the cockpit make The Pearl a terrific option for deep-sea fishing. The guest will also enjoy the full-beam aft deck features built-in bench seating and three folding deckchairs, which provide an al fresco dining option for light meals around a curved wooden table. Moving inside through sliding glass doors and is the elegant saloon boasts a large L-shaped sofa and two armchairs. Further forward and the wheelhouse is an open-plan with an adjacent seating area and a country kitchen style galley.
The Pearl is equipped with a pair of 1,500 hp MTU 10V2000 diesel motors that enable comfortable cruising at 18 knots, peaking at 24 knots. Highly specified, the yacht has been fitted with Cruisair a/c and Key-power stabilizers. For more detailed information on The Pearl, one can visit the listing page for the Yacht on BoatInternational.com.
Sprigg Yacht Consulting is a full service Yacht Brokerage based out of Marina Bay in Fort Lauderdale Florida. The company was established by industry veterans Steve and Kelly Sprigg with a mission dedicated to customer service. With over 50 years of combined experience, the award winning team at SYC have commissioned numerous new Yacht construction projects and represented some of the industries top brands. This experience is paramount in navigating today’s brokerage market. For more information on Sprigg Yacht Consulting one can visit the Florida Yacht Broker’s website at www.sycyachts.com
Contact Info:
Name: Steve Sprigg
Organization: Sprigg Yacht Consulting
Address: 2525 Marina Bay Drive West Suite 105, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312, United States
Phone: +1-239-825-6174
For more information, please visit http://www.sycyachts.com/
Source: PressCable
Release ID: 227852
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