1986 Jefferson Monticello 52ft — Extensively Upgraded Live-Aboard Trawler
My wife and I have decided to sell our 1986 52-foot Jefferson Monticello after six-plus wonderful years aboard. We're moving ashore to deal with some health issues, and this boat deserves a new family to enjoy her. She has been heavily upgraded throughout our ownership and is truly turnkey for the next live-aboard or long-range cruiser.
KEY FEATURES:
- Four-stateroom layout — Two forward staterooms (one with double bunks, one with a full-size bed), two aft staterooms (one with double bunks, one master suite), plus 2.5 heads with granite countertops and three new electric toilets.
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- Brand-new custom fuel tanks — Paired with a closed cooling system (no longer pulling raw seawater), lithium house and engine batteries, and a brand-new battery charging system for peace of mind on long passages.
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- Aft deck entertaining setup — Includes a brand-new electric grill, refrigerator, bar sink, and a 48-inch flatscreen TV, making the aft deck a true outdoor living space.
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POWER & DRIVE:
Engine: Twin Perkins diesels, approximately 3,200 hours
Props recently removed, polished, and balanced by Admiral Marine
ELECTRONICS:
Updated Raymarine radar and chartplotters on the flybridge and in the main salon
Night vision camera
UPGRADES:
New flybridge canvas
New electric crane
Updated Cat 5 wiring
Updated HVAC system
All new gauges on flybridge and in salon
Electric glass-top range and separate oven (replaced gas cooktop)
Electric fireplace in salon
Flat-screen pop-up TV in salon; TVs in forward staterooms and master suite
Granite countertops in galley and all three heads
Generator new six years ago with only 52 hours
Washer/dryer combo aboard
6-person Viking inflatable safety raft
USCG documented
A 13-foot Boston Whaler tender (completely redone, 45hp outboard, 2024 trailer) is available as part of the package or separately — just ask.
LOCATION:
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
