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Sold by the listing broker to the second owners 28 years ago and three times since, THANKS BUDS remains an icon in yachting circles.  She was built as the second of two GALLANT LADY Feadship Sportfisherman.  At the time of her build there were no larger pedigree “Yacht Fisherman” on the water.  While the market has dictated newer larger and faster Sportfisherman none have the class, grace or quality of a Feadship.  Largely in fact to her original design only systems have been upgraded.  Her original Feadship features remain.  Your chance to “own an icon.”

NOTE:  In October of 2024, THANKS BUDS was donated to a marine oriented charity.  As such she can only be leased for 36 months with a purchase option at the conclusion of the lease. 

Also of note, while still accurate, all photos except the Pilothouse are 3 years old.

Walkthrough

Boarding THANKS BUDS is over the covering boards from a fixed dock or through the transom door from a floating dock.

The Cockpit is immense with a centered offset pedestal fighting chair and double central steps the Salon flanked by all the freezer, bait prep, tackle storage you would want.

The counter balanced doors open to a large Salon with seating groups both port and starboard.  An updated LED TV faces the starboard side sofa area.  The Galley is to port forward and discretely masked by the fine joinery.  To starboard is additional concealed freezer space.  Centerline steps lead to the four cabins below.  All four cabins are ensuite. First to port is a twin lower bunk cabin with oversized berths.  Opposite to starboard is an over/under cabin with two outboard berths.  Next forward is the companionway laundry center with an updated Whirlpool washer and separate dryer. 

Opposite to starboard is the Fourth Cabin used for the crew with upper and lower berths outboard.

All the way forward is the Master Cabin with a centerline king berth, small settee and a very large head and shower not usually found on yachts of this size, let alone a Convertible Sportfisherman. 

The enclosed Pilothouse is accessed via a 10-step ladder from the Cockpit. There is an abundance of seating plus there is an observation deck aft with two swivel fish chairs as well as an aft control station for fishing. 

Infinity Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Gilman Yachts of Fort Lauderdale, Inc..