Yacht for sale is a 2001 BURGER 85' "CHECKERS " Flush Deck Motor Yacht in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
Custom built and continuing the longstanding ethic of the Burger Boat Company, CHECKERS is unique and masterfully built. Large salon windows and incredible headroom throughout highlight the richly crafted Mokore (African Cherry) woodwork. A separate and secluded master suite amidship is comparable in size to those on 100' yachts with amenities to match. Powered by twin Caterpillar C32 diesel engines, 1550hp and two 38kW generators. Key features include stabilization, bow thruster, Furuno electronics, and many more.
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Accommodations
CHECKERS offers three guest staterooms, all with ensuite heads as well as a Captain's cabin with upper/lower berths. The full-beam Owner’s suite is located amidship, accessed via a private stairway from the main salon. There is a centerline king-sized bed flanked by bedside cabinets and reading lamps. Facing the berth is the built-in entertainment center including an HD TV and surround sound amplifier. Twin cedar-lined, walk-in closets are aft to port and starboard with built-in bureaus forward with abundant storage. Forward is the full-beam head and a large marble-lined shower with a multi-head shower array and steam room feature. Twin under-mounted sinks with marble countertops have plenty of additional storage beneath. A separate full-size stacked washer and dryer is built into a laundry cabinet in the master head.
The guest staterooms and Captain's cabin are accessed by a stairway from the pilothouse each with ensuite heads. The forward stateroom has a centerline queen berth. Aft to port is an ensuite head with a marble-lined shower. To starboard is a cedar-lined hanging locker. Aft starboard is the VIP guest cabin, also with a queen bed, cedar-lined hanging locker, and an ensuite head with a marble-lined shower. Opposite to port is a guest stateroom furnished with upper and lower berths, cedar-lined hanging closet, and a large ensuite head with a marble-lined shower. All staterooms are furnished with HD TVs as well as stereo speakers. In the foyer area between the staterooms is a laundry center with a stacked Bosch washer and dryer.
Main Deck
The main deck features full walkaround side decks with a teak sole. The foredeck provides ample working area for docking and anchoring. There is a bow roller with an easily deployed stainless steel Bruce anchor. A bow seat is built into the forward end of the trunk cabin with storage beneath the seats. Additional bosun storage behind the bow seat can be accessed from the port or starboard side decks with ample room for fenders, lines, ladders, and cleaning equipment.
Salon
Aft from the galley, the main salon opens to a large and welcoming expanse of beautiful woodwork and custom-built furnishings. Large windows along both sides and across the aft bulkhead provide panoramic viewing while underway and allow for maximum natural light. There are concealed drop-down electronically controlled silhouette shades for all windows, ensuring privacy and sun protection as desired.
Forward to port, in the main salon, is the custom Makoré dining table with exquisite woodwork inlay. Six matching chairs comfortably surround the round table. Opposite to starboard is the built in wet bar with marble countertops and an under mounted, sink. Built in below are storage lockers, a wine cooler, and an ice maker.
Aft in the main salon features a custom sofa with integrated storage, a chair, and a coffee table. To port, aft of the stairway to the owners' suite is the built-in entertainment center housing the vessel's primary audio and video equipment including a large HD flatscreen that lowers out of sight when not in use.
Opposite to port from the galley is the day head which also has a large window outboard with privacy curtains. The day head is exceptionally spacious and features marble countertop with matching, marble tile flooring and electric blinds.
Galley and Laundry Equipment
Aft from the pilothouse is the U-shaped galley with granite countertops and abundant storage above and below. There is a large window outboard to port, above the sink.
Gaggenau 4burner glass top range
Gaggenau convection oven
KitchenAid microwave/convection oven
KitchenAid trash compactor
Sub Zero refrigerator
Sub Zero freezer drawer
Bosch dishwasher
Double stainless steel sink
Instahot water dispenser
Soap dispenser
Overhead stereo speakers
Overhead lighting
Central vacuum system
Laundry Equipment
2 x Bosch washer and dryers (located in the Owner’s bathroom and the foyer of the forward guest staterooms)
Pilothouse
The forward pilothouse is accessed by sliding doors to port and starboard. There is excellent visibility through five, tempered glass windows forward, each with windshield washers and wipers. There is a single, Stidd adjustable chair at the helm and an Lshaped bench seat aft with a pedestal-mounted table in front. The helm console has been updated with new, glass bridge technology featuring five multifunction display monitors.
Flybridge
The flybridge stairway is on the starboard side of the pilothouse, protected by a one-piece, weather-tight sliding hatch. There is an adjustable Stidd chair at the centerline helm with a built-in bench seat to port. Port and starboard wing stations have full controls for gears, throttles, bow thruster, and jog steering with rudder angle indicators. There are two Furuno 15" NavNet TZ2 display monitors.
Aft of the flybridge helm area to starboard is a Keynon grill flanked by storage cabinets and a flush-mounted sink. Opposite to port is a matching cabinet housing a Sub-Zero refrigerator and Hoshizaki high-capacity ice maker. Aft, on both sides, are matching Lshaped bench seats with storage beneath and pedestal-mounted custom teak tables at each corner. A walkthrough between the bench seats leads to the aft boat deck area sun pad with custom sail shade.
(2) Furuno 15" NavNet TZ2 chart plotter/radar units
Furuno radar
CPlath autopilot controls
Furuno Nema 2000 multi-function display
Caterpillar engine Vision monitors
Standard Horizon Spectrum VHF radio with loud hailer and foghorn
Kobelt single-lever engine controls
Bow thruster controls
Danforth 5" compass
Fully integrated music system with water resistant remote control
Communication and Navigation Systems
(1) KEP 15" glass bridge multifunction monitor
(3) KEP 17" glass bridge multifunction monitors
KEP Bridge Display LCD 5.6" diagonal touchscreen KEP Levathan Athlon I X2 dual core computer WxWork On Water Premium software
Nobeltec Admiral Plus
Nobeltec Mega Wide Chart NA P007 & P008 Extron Matrix switcher, scaler, and rack shelf Furuno NavNet 3D Blackbox MFD chart plotter
Furuno DFF1 sounder
Furuno 235DHT SmartDucer
Furuno BBWGPS WAAS receiver
Furuno BBWX2 satellite weather (Sirius weather and Radio receiver)
Furuno 6' Open Array
Furuno NavNet 3D digital UHD radar, 25 kW
Furuno black box AIS transponder
Furuno PB150 Ultrasonic Wx Station (wind, barometer, and air temperature device)
Furuno SC30 satellite compass
Furuno video depth recorder FCV582L
Furuno Navtek receiver
Danforth 6" compass
Furuno RD33 remote displays 4.3" sunlight viewable color LCD
(2) ICOM M504 VHF radios
(4) Comrad VHF 8' antenna
KVH TracVision HD7 Sat antenna KVH dome and baseplate
FLIR nightvision camera
DirecTV HD receivers with remotes
Shakespeare SeaWatch 14" marine TV antenna
Shakespeare SeaWatch TV/AM/FM splitter
Digital antenna wireless cell repeater
Digital 4' dual band cell antenna
Wave WiFi ethernet converter Zyxel 802.1 WLAN access point
Digital 814 WLW 4' WiFi 52.1 Ghz antenna
Fusion FM 401 2Channel 399W Marine amplifier
(2) Fusion MSSW10 10" marine subwoofers
A/V Bluetooth receivers
Caterpillar engine vision monitors
Closed circuit camera monitor (engine room & aft deck cameras)
Quantum bow thruster control
CPlath Navipilot V autopilot
Burger BASICS vessel systems monitor
Burger AMPS power management system
Chelsea clock & barometer
Carlisle & Finch searchlight
Koopnautic stabilizer controls (now Quantum)
SM Satellite radio
Kobelt single lever engine controls
Aft Deck
The aft deck offers al fresco dining at a pedestal-mounted table with a builtin bench seat aft and pull up chairs. There is a single door in the aft bulkhead for access to the main salon. A gate in the transom railing to starboard provides access to the swim platform. There are boarding gates to port and starboard from the aft deck, as well as from the side decks midship.
Hull and Deck
(2) 8-man life rafts
Stidd helm chair
Kenyon electric grill
Ice maker
Sub Zero refrigerator
Stainless steel sink with hot and cold-water
Aluminum fixed hardtop
Custom aluminum radar/antenna mast
Carlisle and Finch remote controlled searchlight
Hydraulic powered anchor windlass
(2) Electric aft deck capstans
Swim platform
Swim ladder
Aft deck shower
Marquipt sea stair
Marquipt manual passerelle
Teak decks
Awlgrip paint
Custom Sail shade for upper deck
Engine Room
The engine room is sound insulated and accessed from the swim platform through a watertight bulkhead and from the inside of the vessel opposite the master stateroom, through a watertight bulkhead door. The engine room is full width with full, standup headroom. As with most Burgers, the engine room is a stunning exhibit of engineering at its best. All equipment and valves are labeled in proper marine fashion. In 2011, two new Caterpillar C32 engines were installed.
CHECKERS represents a unique opportunity to purchase a turn-key custom-built Burger which has benefitted from an impressive lineage of ownership. The large aft deck leads forward port and starboard with full walkaround decks, all soled in teak. The main salon features African Cherry millwork, custom-built furnishings, and oversized windows on both sides and across the aft bulkhead giving it an extremely open feel. Forward of the salon is the large galley which features updated, full-size appliances. Moving forward from here is the pilothouse offering commanding views, updated Furuno navigation and wing doors port and starboard.
Accommodations include three Owner and guest staterooms, all with ensuite heads as well as a Captain's cabin with upper and lower berths. The full-beam Owner’s suite is located amidship, accessed via a private stairway from the main salon. The guest staterooms along with the Captain's cabin are accessed via a stairway from the pilothouse.
Powered by twin Caterpillar C32 engines (installed 2011) and twin 38kW generators, CHECKERS is ready to cruise with her new owners!
Key Features
Committed Seller, willing to look at all offers!
New Zodiac Tender
Recent survey with deficiencies corrected
Starlink recently added
2023 Destry Darr interior refit
Repowered with C32 CAT engines (recent 1000hr service)
Twin Kilopak 38kw generators
Full-beam owner's suite with private entrance
Teak decks
Exceptional headroom
Atlas converter
Recent Upgrades
New bottom paint and prop speed (Nov 2024)
New teak on swim platform and steps (Nov 2024)
New interior furnishings and soft goods (Nov 2024)