Details
- Make: President
- Model: 485
- Engine Make & Model: Caterpillar 3208TA
- Horsepower: 425
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Price: £118,000
- Location: In Liverpool Marina
- Hull Construction: Fibreglass (GRP)
- Drive Type: Shaft
Dimensions
- Beam: 4.82m
- Draft: 1.3m
- LOA: 15.9m
- Range: 400 miles
- Displacement: 21000kg
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 2000l
- Water Tank Capacity: 900l
- Builder: President Yachts, Taiwan
- Designer: President Yachts, Taiwan
- Hull Type: Semi Displacement
Summary
'Good Times, a President 485 Trawler, similar to a Trader and powered by twin Caterpillar 3208TA V8 425hp diesel engines, giving a top speed of approximately 18 knots. Comfortably sleeping six in three cabins - The master stateroom features a queen-size walk-around bed with a large ensuite. The double cabin shares day heads with Jack and Jill doors. A further twin cabin features large bunk beds. Her well-equipped galley features an electric hob, fan oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer, ice maker & plenty of storage. Her large open-plan saloon features a standing helm position, a large C-shaped settee with a dining table, bar, fridge freezer and a washer-dryer. This boat would make a fantastic live aboard or long stay cruiser offering fantastic accommodation. Well equipped with full navigational suite at helm and flybridge, and complete with side power stern thruster and remote bow thruster makes for easy docking and manoeuvring in close quarters. Cat 2 coded for twelve guests and two crew along with overnight stays for six people she has been used for charters under her previous ownership. Viewings strictly via appointment! Lying North West, UK.
Mechanical
Twin Caterpillar 3208TA V8 diesel inboards 485hp, Shaft driven
Side power stern thruster
Bosch bow thruster with remote
7KVA Onan generator
Eberspacher diesel fired heating
Recent Maintenance:
Both engine gearboxes rebuilt
Full service to engines to include belts, oil filters and impellers - 2019
Antifouled - 2022
Anodes replaced - 2024
Leisure batteries replaced along with upgraded split charging relays by Seatronix - Jan 2024
Electrical
Engine, domestic and bow thruster batteries
Battery charger and invertor
Onan 7.5kw Generator
Eberspacher diesel heating
Reverse Cycle Air conditioning throughout
240V Shore power with cable
Water heater calorifier
Hot and cold water system
Electric windlass (new motor and deck switches
LED lighting
Fusion sound system
Stainless steel power sockets (UK) some with USB ports
Navigation
2x Furuno Navnet VX2 GPS/ Chartplotters/ Radar
Lowrance HDS5 GPS / Plotter
Autohelm - Speed and depth
Simrad R525 VHF with DSC distress button
Simrad KO5E wireless handheld VHF
Helm and bridge linked
Deck
Stainless steel boarding ladder
Davit system to include crane and landing chocks for ski or RIB
Transom shower
Large forward sun pads
Fenders and warps
Mooring lines
Anchor and chain
Canvas
Wrap around cockpit camper cover with roll up options
Flybridge Bimini
Bridge station cover
Window covers
Forward sun pad covers
Accommodation
The accommodation layout and size of this vessel needs to be viewed to be appreciated. Large glass siding doors leads into the expansive saloon area boasting comfortable C-shaped sofa with large wooden dining table (movable) flat screen TV and cabinets to the starboard side offering plenty of storage space and work top area. Blue carpets (replaced in recent years) and large wrap round windows this space is light and airy perfect for relaxing and entertaining. The stand up helm offers great visibility and positioned to the starboard side. Moving forward is a good sized, domestic galley with plenty of works surface areas and storage. Two cabins lead from the galley offering a double berth and bunks. Heads with shower can be accessed via Jack and Jill door from forward cabin. The prestigious Owner's cabin is located at the stern and accessed via private walkway from the saloon. Offering large Superking bed, extensive storage, private heads with stand up shower cubicle, large wall mounted TV and large windows looking out from the stern this cabin is certainly impressive.
Saloon:
C-Shaped settee (blue)
Large flatscreen TV
Bar
Washer/dryer
Wrap around windows with curtains
Plenty of storage and work tops
Galley:
Hotpoint electric 4X burner hob top
Kenwood microwave
Panasonic Oven/ Grill
Standing fridge/ freezer
BEKO dishwasher
Wooden countertops
Belfast style sink
Plenty of storage cupboards/ drawers and countertop space
UK 240V sockets for domestic appliance plug in
Wood effect flooring
Guest Cabin double:
Double berth set to port side
Porthole
Storage above surrounding bed
Storage drawer beneath
Fixed mirror
Flexible lamp
Bedside seat
Access to day heads
Heating and air con control from cabin (Environmental control unit)
Guest Cabin bunks:
Single set of bunks
Portlight
LED lighting
Storage cupboards
Internal intercom phone
Day Heads:
Electric flush toilet
Vanity unit with sink and mirror
Storage cupboards
Electric towel rail
Stand up shower with shower curtain
Owners Cabin:
Large walk round bed
Windows to the stern and port/starboard
Cream carpets
Plenty of storage cupboards and hanging lockers
Fixed wall mirrors to port and starboard
LED spotlighting
Wall mounted flatscreen TV
Access to private heads
Private Heads
Accessed from Owners cabin only
Electric flush toilet
Vanity unit with sink and mirror
Electric towel rail
Storage cupboards
Separate shower unit with stand up shower
External areas are large and expansive providing an excellent space for relaxing or entertaining. The teak laid cockpit offers a large cockpit table and is sheltered by the complete wrap around camper cover which can be rolled up/ removed in good weather. Wide side decks lead to the bow where good sized sun pads offer the perfect spot for sunbathing. Access from the cockpit to the fly bridge via steps leads to the bridge station with swivel bolster seat. Removable bimini can offer shade/ protection to the upper deck if required.
Construction
President 485 Motor Yacht, Built by President Yachts in 1992
GRP hull, decks and super structure (white with black decals)
Teak laid cockpit and swim platform
Stainless steel canopy framework, grab rails, side rails and pulpit
History:
She has been used for charters under her previous ownership and is now used as a liveaboard vessel. She has been through an extensive refit and maintenance program in recent years including; new carpets throughout including new underlay, all seacocks skin fittings and were replaced, full service to engines to include all belts, oil, filters impellers, new custom upholstery to the flybridge, new custom upholstery to front sun pad to include winter cover. A refit to the galley, saloon & day head also includes; new LED lighting, new stainless steel switches, new stainless steel power sockets, some with USB points, new solid walnut worktops, under counter sink, waste & taps, oven recessed, new flooring, decoration & artwork, new curtains, new fusion sound system unit, new windscreen and side window custom covers, new batteries to Bow thruster x 2, new auxiliary alternator, new compass in Saloon, new compass on Flybridge, two stage cut and polish on the top deck, new black decals, new side power stern thruster and controls, new batteries x 2 for stern thruster, new Whaler sump pump for the aft cabin, bow thruster gearbox & motor rebuilt, new windlass motor & deck switches, both engine gearboxes rebuilt. New side power stern thruster.
Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.
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