1969 Burger Flush deck motoryacht Flybridge in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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This classic Burger which shows recent comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic upgrades. Initially built as a 72-footer, GOODTIMES was lengthened in 1985 by 8 making her 83 including the swim platform. Rigorously sustained since original construction, current Ownership shows fastidious maintenance-mechanics, cosmetics, and electric functions, upgrades, and updated layout. With an investment in excess of $850,000 since purchase, the Owner has renewed GOODTIMES classic beauty, performance, and function. All recent upgrades significantly increase the value of this vessel. Additionally, the MCA Classification and the transformation and reconfiguration of the Lower Salon into the Crew and Galley areas are major upgrades.The interior of the vessel is in excellent condition showing much less wear and tear than expected for a yacht of her age and service. The new interior modification is well designed, well executed, and professionally installed. At the same time, extensive hull plating work was completed in the area of the Engine Room. Bilges were completely stripped clean and coated with Ceram-coat.The Engine Room, machinery spaces, and bilges throughout the vessel are neat, clean, and well maintained. Both main engines were completely rebuilt and the generators were replaced with new. A new watermaker was installed. There is a set of spare 5-bladed propellors. In 2007, a new Nautica tender and outboard was installed. In addition, a new kayak was purchased and is carried on the Boat Deck. She has all new exterior canvas, cushions, and covers. Much of her electronics and navigational gear has been upgraded and the ship's computer has been replaced with new.The new exterior paint job was well worth the wait. The work is finished and looks remarkable.Contact J.J. McConnell for full details as he has been involved with this yacht through the last 4 Owners. office: 954-525-8112; fax: 954-459-9997; cell: 954-328-9699; email: jjm@gilmanyachts.com

Mechanical Equipment:
The Engine Room is entered via a dogged and gasketed door with a viewing port from the Crew Accommodations and is fitted with AC and DC lighting and is insulated behind perforated metal sheathing. The deck is aluminum decking plate. There are air intakes with shut down flaps port and starboard in the hull. The bilges are fully painted.(2) MAN fresh water cooled turbo charged diesel engines-10 cylinder 720 hp. Both engines were completely overhauled 2,600 hours ago. The main engine exhaust riser and blankets were replaced in 2004.(2) ZF reversing gears with a ratio of 2.5:1. (2) Northern Lights generators with Centek water separating mufflers-new in 2002: starboard: 32 kw with 5,084 hours; port: 20 kw with 4,267 hours(2) Large squirrel cage discharge blowersMain electric panel divided into AC and DC sections with Capac monitor and ground detector lightsWatermaker Inc. watermaker- 1,000 gpd - indicating 4,200 hoursNaiad 1,250 Psi stabilizer systemJabsco gray water discharge(3) 12-volt Optima DC glass mat batteries for generators and house battery banks32-volt Gianneschi & Ramacciotti backup water pressure pump(2) Handheld fire extinguishers(3) Fireboy automatic/manual Halon fixed fire extinguisher systems(2) sets Racor water separator fuel filters for mains(2) Racor water separator fuel filters for generatorsFuel manifold for fill, pickup, and return(7) Cruisair direct expansion air conditioning units(3) Scott marine air conditioning system raw water pump32-volt distribution panel32-volt diaphragm bilge pump12-volt DC diaphragm bilge pumpRule bilge pumpMain engine gauges with starts and stopsGenerator gauge panels with starts and stopsTool chest110-volt lamp on reel110-volt AC oil change pump and manifold for mains, gears, and generatorsSentry 12-volt 40-amp battery charger(2) Stabilizer pumps-1 driven of each main engineMain engine exhaust remoteTides Dripless shaft sealsHolley fuel suction, transfer, and priming pump with manifold(2) identical Khalenberg air compressors

Galley:
Continuing aft along the forward bulkhead is the newly designed "Country Kitchen" L-shaped leather seating surrounding the dining table. The entire forward wall contains bookshelves encompassing a wine and liquor storage unit-decorative and functional. Further aft, the U-shaped island Galley exhibits countertops and dual bowl stainless steel sinks with garbage disposal. This fully converted space, under the direction of A La Mer Design has turn the former Lower Salon into a full service Galley and Country Kitchen dining area. Carrying on aft is a companionway to the lower accommodations and stairs up to the WheelhouseAll New Galley equipment includes: Fisher and Paykel twin drawer top load dishwashersGaggenau ovenGE Profile microwave convection ovenThermadore 4-burner induction cooktopSubZero refrigeratorDualit stainless steel toasterKitchenAid waste disposalKitchenAid trash compactorVizio 22" flat screen LCD TV with DVD/CD/DSS receiver entertainment center20,000 BTU air conditioning unit plus 16,000 BTU unit

Electrical System:
(2) Northern Lights generators with Centek water separating mufflers-both new in 2002; starboard-32 kw with 5,084 hours; port-20 kw with 4,267 hours Main electrical systems are 110/220-volt AC and 32/12-volt DC. 32-volt DC power is provided by the battery banks in the Lazarette-new in 2009. These banks are charged by alternators on the mains or by a 32-volt, 30-amp Sentry battery charger in the Lazarette. 12-volt power is provided by a single house battery and the 2 generator start batteries in the Engine Room, which are charged by alternators on the generators or by the 12-volt Sentry battery charger. The main electrical panel was up-graded by Ward's Marine Electric to include a 150-amp breaker on the 32 kw side with new meters as necessary.

Deck and Hull Equipment:
The painted non-skid boat deck is accessed by stepping over the Flybridge seating. Centerline in the fore and aft arrangement is the Nautica hard bottom inflatable tender with 90 hp Yamaha outboard-new in 2007. To starboard is the davit. Forward to port are (2) Avon 8-person canister life rafts on welded aluminum chocks secured with nylon web straps and bronze pelican hooks with hydrostatic release units. Also located here is an ACR 406 EPIRB. Off the back of the vessel is a stern light and welded aluminum ladder down to the painted non-skid swim platform.Tender notables include:Yamaha single lever control with power tilt and trimStainless steel trim tabsKey start with dead man switchHydraulic steering with stainless steel wheelStainless bow & grab railsAluminum framed Bimini topBench seating with cushions & coverWhite gel coat finish with molded non-skid decksFiberglass side console with stainless grab railYamaha multifunction LCD speedometerYamaha multifunction LCD tachometerRitchie magnetic compassStandard Horizon Chart plotter and VHF combination unitFull set of navigation lights(6) Adult Type II US Coast Guard PDFs12-volt DC automatic/manual bilge pumpGalvanized steel anchor with stainless steel chain leader & rode12-volt DC battery with disconnect switchIntegral fuel tank with deck fill and ventHandheld fire extinguisherRitchie magnetic compassStandard Horizon LCD depth with alarmStandard Horizon Intrepid VHF with DSCFull set of navigation lightsFoot inflation pumpFull coverConsole cover7x19 stainless lifting bridle