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1999 Johnson 70 Motor Yacht

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

$769,999

WILL ACCEPT CLEAN TRADES!

If you have been seeking a flybridge motoryacht of similar size at the same price point?  You already good know inventory is slim.  Slimmer still if you like the idea of finding a well-loved used boat that has already been to the shipyard for a thorough yard period.  

MADNESS is a true four stateroom yacht, and each stateroom has its own ensuite head.  There is even a small crew cabin is located in the bow.  The extra-large flybridge and aft deck outdoor spaces are a fine complement to the comfortable interior of this 1999 Johnson 70 Motoryacht.

Disclaimer

Reel Deal Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Luke Brown Yachts - Ft. Lauderdale.

Basic Boat Info

Tax Status: Paid
Boat Name: MADNESS
Make: Johnson
Model: 70 Motor Yacht
Year: 1999
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Builder: Johnson Yachts
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: HHF70046J899
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 70 ft / 21.34 m
Length Overall: 70 ft / 21.34 m
Beam: 19'2 ft / 5.84 m
Max Draft: 5'2 ft / 1.58 m
Bridge Clearance: 23 ft / 7.01 m
Dry Weight: 87,000 lb
Cabins Count: 5

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: MTU
  • Model: 12V183
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 1,150hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 5 Blade, Bronze
  • Year: 1999
  • Engine Hours: 3210
  • Engine Location: Port
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: MTU
  • Model: 12V183
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 1,150hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 5 Blade, Bronze
  • Year: 1999
  • Engine Hours: 3210
  • Engine Location: Starboard
Total Engine Power: 2,300hp
Cruising Speed: 18 kn
Propeller RPM: 1850
Maximum Speed: 25 kn

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 1,450 gal
Fuel Tank Material: Aluminum
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 350 gal
Water Tank Material: Stainless Steel
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 160 gal
Holding Tank Material: GRP

Other

Heads Count: 5
Drive Type: Direct
Trim Tabs: Yes
Windlass Type: Electric
Boat Class: Motor Yachts, Flybridge, House Boats

Broker Summary

Attention motoryacht buyers and yacht brokers. MADNESS, the 1999 Johnson High Tech 70, is sitting in Lighthouse Point and she is ready for your inspection. This boat has been in the caring hands of a proactive owner operator since 2017. The owner has invested in a long list of upgrades and maintenance, and their level of care shows. If you visit MADNESS today, you will find a clean yacht that has been properly maintained.

MADNESS is a 4-stateroom yacht, and each suite has its own private ensuite head. There is a useful crew quarter located in the bow that is completely separated from the rest of the yacht's interior. Buyers seeking space will be satisfied with this brokerage offering. The staterooms are comfortable for real sized adults. The main deck is open with large seating located both fore and aft. Not to mention the exterior spaces found here are shaded and huge!

Yes, MADNESS will cruise fast. She will run an honest 18-21 knots when turning 1800-2000 RPM. This owner does the lion's share of his cruising at fast displacement speeds of 10-12 knots; economical and gentle on the motors and the yacht overall.

MADNESS was hauled out last in May 2023 to install new 5 blade propellors. Additionally, this yacht had a thorough boatyard visit August 2020 - March 2021 and that summary of work is available.
All of the photos and the virtual tour is current, and each portrays this yacht's current condition accurately. In short, MADNESS is in service for her owners, but she is ready for survey and priced to sell.

Exterior Details

As you step onboard MADNESS one of the first details you notice is the vast amount of exterior space. Boarding onto the swim platform or the yacht's side-deck is straightforward. Johnson Yachts builds a sturdy vessel and the eye catching polished stainless steel is finely finished. This boat has been recently polished, and the exterior is impressive looking. The aft deck is extra-large and covered completely by the bridge deck overhead. A new isinglass enclosure was installed recently and looks sharp.

Fiberglass decks with non-skid coating.
Maxwell electric Windlass with capstan.
125# Mantus Anchor with 15' chain and 250' nylon rode
Stainless steel cleats.
Stainless steel and aluminum safety rails.
Fresh and saltwater washdowns.
Sun lounge.
Recessed lighting.
Stereo speakers.
Aft deck docking control station - Engine controls, bow thruster, start/stop and horn.
U-shaped settee on aft deck with storage beneath.
Mounted Corian table.
U-Line refrigerator with ice maker.
Wet bar with hot and cold water.
Six step MarQuipt boarding ladder.

Flybridge

6 steps up from the aft deck is the flybridge. Much like the rest of the exterior, the MADNESS flybridge is extra-large and shows well. This boat is actively used the owner likes to keep her ready to cross the Gulfstream.
Fiberglass Nonskid decks.
Bimini Shade with enclosure.
L-shaped seat located to starboard side.
Fiberglass radar arch with dual VHF antennas, anchor light, navigation light, radar, and searchlight.
Wet bar with U-Line fridge and ice maker.
Miele electric BBQ grill.
Flybridge Electronics:
Engine instrumentation - tach, oil pressure, water temp, gear temp and gear pressure.
VDO rudder indicator.
Raytheon Autohelm Series ST60 - depth, speed, and trip.
Ray Marine C120 Display.
Ray Marine E120 Display.
Simrad AP21 autopilot.
6 high water alarm indicator lights.
Muir windlass control.
Azimuth Compass.
Bow thruster controls.
Trim tab controls.
Stainless ship's wheel.
Morse electronic engine controls with activation switch

Main Deck Details

Interior is accessed via the sliding stainless steel and glass salon door. Its two steps down into the main salon. Two seating areas and the big screen TV make the salon a popular spot. Worth noting, the headliners and wallcoverings are showing well. Also, there is handy rod storage built into the port side of the salon headliner. The staircase down from the salon brings you to the master stateroom. The engine room is located forward of the master stateroom and access into the engine room is convenient.

Two steps up from the salon brings you to the galley and dinette. Dinette is on the port side and represents another spacious place for a group to sit. The galley is opposite the dinette. Forward of the galley counter is the interior helm station.
Cherry plank sole.
Vinyl overhead panels.
Corian countertops.
Cruisair SMS II AC Control Panel.
Samsung TV.
Refrigerator & Freezer.
3 Burner electric stove.
GE Dishwasher.
Broan trash Compactor.
Samsung Convection Microwave Oven.
The interior helm is located forward of the galley. There is a staircase located centerline that leads down to three
guest staterooms.
Leather Helm Chair.
Vessel schematic with bilge pump indicator lights.
DC navigation electrical panel.
DC House panel.
Anritsu radar.
Robertson AP300X Autopilot.
VHF Radio - IC-M602.
CCTV display.
VDO tank level gauges.
Ship's wheel.
Morse electronic engine controls.
Jabsco searchlight control.
Ritchie Compass.
Maxwell anchor and windlass control panel.
Watermaker control panel.
Bow thruster controls.
VDO Rudder Indicator.
VDO tach, water temp, engine oil pressure, gear oil pressure and gear oil temp.
Horn

Accommodations Detail

MADNESS has a total of four staterooms for owner and guests.
The master stateroom is located all the way in the back of the yacht; accessed via the salon staircase. This master stretches across the entire 19'2" beam, and you feel the volume standing in this suite. Two large portholes on each side plus the two escape hatches which double as large windows built into the aft bulkhead allows plenty of light and ventilation to come into this space. The ensuite bath is located forward on the Starboard side of the master stateroom.
Cherry plank sole.
Walk around King size bed.
Ample storage.
Cruisair AC control panel.
TV with DVD player and stereo.
Large hanging locker to port.
Vanity built into port side.
Forward from the galley staircase brings you down to three staterooms for guests. Worth noting, each stateroom on MADNESS has its own ensuite head. The AC Main electrical panel is in forward companionway.
The VIP is located forward, and this is an impressive VIP stateroom. Johnson originally marketed this as a second master in this model. There is a raised walk around queen bed and a desk with wing out stool. Also, there is a large private head with comfortable shower ensuite in the VIP.
Next stateroom is the double, located on the port side with private entry to a full head with separate shower and shared foyer access as the day head.
The fourth stateroom is located to starboard and has two over under single beds with private compact head and closet with new Bosch stack washer and dryer.
There is a fifth cabin located in the bow and access via ladder down from the bow hatch. This room serves as a crew quarter and there are two single beds against the hull sides with ensuite head.

Engine Room

Located forward of the master stateroom, the engine room on MADNESS is clean and easy to access.
Twin MTU 12v183 Engines with dual Racor fuel filters - 3210 hours.
2.0:1 Gear Reduction.
Twin Northern Lights 20 KW generators with dual Racor fuel filters. Port 9859 hours and Starboard 9110 hours.
Watermaker - Offshore Marine Laboratories.
5 Cruisair air conditioning compressors.
2 raw water-cooling AC pumps.
Morse electronic engine control boxes
Engine room blowers - dual 110-volt and dual D.C. blowers.
5 12-volt batteries in covered boxes located centerline.
Sentry 12-volt battery chargers.
2 battery isolators.
2 manual battery selectors switches.
Fuel transfer pump.
Fuel supply manifold located aft.
Fuel return manifold located forward.
Aluminum fuel tanks with sight gauges located port and starboard.
Autopilot drive pump.
Freshwater pressure pumps.
Hydraulic steering reservoir with pressure gauge.
Power steering pump off starboard engine.
Air compressor with expansion tank.
Head vacuum pump.
Dripless shafts.
Stainless handrails overhead.
2 automatic electric bilge pumps.
2 high water alarm switches.
D.C. and A.C. lighting.

Owner's Upgrades and Maintenance

MADNESS is captained by an owner operator who is a builder by trade. Over the years, the owner has thousands of man hours invested onboard maintaining, replacing, sanding, cleaning, polishing, and painting. The seller shared their itemized punch list, and this list is available for you to review. Just contact and request a copy of the seller's punch list.

Disclaimer
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.

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