1986 Westport Christensen Cockpit "SERENITY"

SERENITY is a prime example of this highly regarded series built by Westport/Christensen in the 1980s. This yacht offers a spacious 3-stateroom, 3-head layout, including a full-beam master suite, a large salon, and an on-deck galley. The expansive aft deck, full walk-around side decks, and generous flybridge make it easy to enjoy the outdoors and entertain. Additionally, SERENITY features a very large full-beam aft engine room and lazarette.

Notable features include underway stabilizers, a powerful proportional bow thruster, new exterior teak decks, fresh teak and holly soles throughout the interior, generators, and more. SERENITY is an exceptional choice for any classic live-aboard or long-range cruiser enthusiast.

Key Features 

• New exterior teak decks

• New interior teak and holly soles 

• Kohler generators (2024) 

• Generously proportioned throughout

• Huge flybridge

• Cockpit

• Efficient and reliable de-tuned Caterpillar 3406 power

2024

Flybridge

• Eisenglass ¾ enclosure

• New teak deck

Hull and Deck Equipment

• New teak decking

Electronics and Navigation 

• Furuno GPS map 8616

Machinery and Electrical

• 2 x New Kohler 32kW generators w/sound shields 

• Main engine hydraulic pump coolers

• New boost transformer

• Charles 60A battery charger

• Newmar smart charger

• 2 x 12-Volt generator start batteries

2023

• 4 x 12-Volt 8D main engine start batteries

2022

Galley

• Stainless Samsung 5-burner cooktop with oven

Crew Quarters

• Summit 2-burner glass cooktop

• LG VitaFresh full size refrigerator with freezer

• Miele W1 washer

Aft Deck

• L-shaped dining table replaced

• Sub-Zero drink fridge

• Scotsman ice maker

• Teak stairs/ladder to bridge

Flybridge

• New cushions for small bench seat centerline 

• New cushions on double Pompanette helm seat to port

• New cushions for L-shaped dinette seating 

• Dinette table replaced

• New cushion stool tops on 6 pedestal bar stools in L-shaped bar area

• Tender crane removed and fully rebuilt offsite

• New cushions for full beam settee and seating area

• New aft table 

Electronics and Navigation 

• 2 x Computer monitors integrated with ships computer

• Fusion stereo throughout salon, aft deck, flybridge, owner’s stateroom, and pilothouse

Machinery and Electrical 

• Engine room exhaust fan system

• Naiad Stabilizers dropped and fully serviced

• 2 x 4-Blade propellers pulled and fully serviced

• 2 x 2.5” Stainless shafts pulled and fully serviced

• 3 x Triple spade type rudders dropped and fully serviced

• Water Heater

• Magnum charger- house bank

• ChargeMaster Plus charger-electronics bank

• 4 x 12-Volt 8D house system batteries

• 2 x 12-Volt 8D electronics/navigation bank batteries

• 2 x 12 Volt Lithium backup electronics/navigation bank batteries

• 7 compressors replaced in Cruisair AC system

2021

Salon

• Teak and holly sole 

• Sofa and loveseat

Galley 

• Teak and holly sole

• Stainless Whirlpool full size fridge/freezer

• Stainless Frigidaire microwave convection oven

• Frigidaire wine fridge

Lower Foyer

• Teak and holly sole

Owner’s Stateroom 

• Carpet

• Sofa

Owner’s His and Hers Ensuite

• Teak and holly soles

Starboard Stateroom with Ensuite 

• New overhead

• New carpet

• Teak and holly sole (ensuite) 

Crew Quarters 

• Teak and holly sole

Captain’s Cabin

• Teak and holly sole

Crew Cabin

• Teak and holly sole

Flybridge

• Teak bar top

Machinery and Electrical 

• New main electrical panel and wiring

• New boost transformer

• Charles 40A charger

• All overhead lighting converted to LED

2019

• Furuno NavPilot 711C autopilot

• HMX TidalWave Headhunter MSD

SERENITY offers an exceptionally open and airy layout, providing several comfortable and inviting living spaces throughout. Upon entering the salon through double teak and glass doors from the large covered aft deck, you'll find a well-appointed entertainment center to port, with a large sofa, loveseat, and coffee table to starboard. The forward dining area complements the space, and the entire salon is surrounded by expansive windows, allowing for ample natural light and panoramic views.

Moving forward to starboard, a stairwell leads to the owner and guest staterooms. The full-beam owner’s stateroom is located aft and is fully ensuite with separate his and her heads. Forward, there are twin guest staterooms, each with a queen-size bed and ensuite heads for added privacy and comfort.

Back in the salon, you can walk forward on the port side, passing the generously sized athwartships galley, and ascend a few steps into the pilothouse. The pilothouse is equipped with a centerline helm and captain's chair, flanked by a small dinette to starboard. To port, there’s a conveniently located day head. Access to the side decks is made easy via doors on both port and starboard, and there’s a central companionway leading to the flybridge for seamless movement between spaces.

To the port side of the pilothouse, stairs lead down to the crew quarters, which feature a small dinette, two spacious crew cabins, a laundry area, and a second full galley.

The engine room is a standout feature, offering full-height walk-around space. It can be accessed through a door from the cockpit, via the large lazarette, or through a hatch in the aft deck.

Outdoor areas are equally impressive, with the flybridge deck being large enough to comfortably accommodate 20 or more guests, perfect for entertaining. The bow, aft deck, and cockpit are also generously sized, providing plenty of space for relaxation, outdoor activities, and easy access to the water.

• Teak and holly sole (2021)

• Samsung TV (2022)

• Bose Lifestyle surround sound (2022)

• Sofa and love seat (2021)

• French doors to the aft deck

• Large built-in storage/TV/entertainment center to port

• Dining area forward with comfortable seating for 8

• Athwartship banquet/credenza on bulkhead with generous storage

• Large windows with blinds

• Full teak interior

• Teak and holly sole (2021)

• Black granite countertop

• Stainless 2-basin sink with InSinkErator and integrated spray nozzle faucet

• Stainless Whirlpool full size fridge/freezer (2021)

• Stainless Samsung 5-burner cooktop with oven (2022)

• Stainless Miele Futura Crystal dishwasher

• Stainless Frigidaire microwave convection oven (2021)

• Frigidaire wine fridge (2021)

• Stainless Breville oven/toaster (2021)

• Stainless warming drawer

• Cuisinart coffee maker

• Scotsman Icemaker

• DC fan

• 2 x Large chest freezers (flybridge)

• Drink refrigerator (flybridge)

• Ice maker (flybridge)

• Teak and holly sole (2021)

• 2 x Large linen closets

• Full beam stateroom located midships

• Offset King size berth to port

• 2 x Brass reading lamps

• Carpet (2021)

• Sofa (2021)

• Samsung TV (2021)

• 2 x Chests of drawers

• 2 x Hanging lockers

His and her ensuite heads each offer the same amenities, with hers also featuring a separate bathtub.  

• Stall showers

• Vacuflush toilets

• Vanities

• Sinks

• New teak and holly soles (2021)

• Queen size berths

• Samsung TV (2021)

• New overhead (2021)

• New carpet (2021)

• 2 x Brass reading lamps

• Hanging lockers

• Chest of drawers

Ensuite

• Stall shower

• Vanity with sink

• Vacuflush head

• Teak and holly sole (2021)

• Queen size berths

• Samsung TV (2021)

• New overhead (2021)

• New carpet (2021)

• 2 x Brass reading lamps

• Hanging lockers

• Chest of drawers

Ensuite 

• Stall shower

• Vanity with sink

• Vacuflush head

• Teak and holly sole (2021)

Located forward and accessed via the port side companionway in the pilothouse

• Summit 2-burner glass cooktop (2022)

• GE convection oven air fryer (2022)

• LG microwave (2022)

• Toaster (2022)

• LG VitaFresh full size refrigerator with freezer (2022)

• Stainless sink with Moen spray nozzle faucet

• Laminate countertops

• L-shaped dinette

• Flatscreen TV (2021)

• Teak and holly sole (2021)

• Miele T8003 dryer

• Miele W1 washer (2022)

• Separate head and stall shower shared by both crew cabins

• Athwartship queen size berth (over converted 4 twin bunk cabin)

• Samsung TV with soundbar and subwoofer (2022)

• Large overhead hatch

• Teak and holly sole (2021)

• Stainless washbasin set in a Corian countertop

• Mirror and vanity

• Hanging locker

• Twin size berth with optional single berth above

• Samsung TV

• Teak and holly sole (2021)

• Stainless sink set in a Corian countertop

• Mirror and vanity

• Hanging locker

• L-Shaped dining settee that comfortably seats 8 (new table 2022)

• Wet bar

• Sub-Zero drink fridge (2022)

• Scotsman ice maker (2022)

• Teak stairs/ladder to bridge (2022)

• Teak deck

• Fusion stereo with JBL speakers (2022)

• Outlets with USB ports (2022)

• Canvas top with aluminum frame 

• Eisenglass ¾ enclosure (2024)

• New teak deck (2024)

• Small bench seat centerline (new cushions 2022)

• Double Pompanette helm seat to port (new cushions 2022)

• Primary flybridge helm to port with Kobelt electronic controls and assorted instruments 

• Secondary wing station to Starboard with Kobelt electronic controls and assorted instruments

• L-shaped dinette to port with seating for 4 (new cushions 2022)

• Newly installed dinette table (2022)

• 8 x Overhead lights

• L-Shaped bar area to starboard with 6 pedestal bar stools (new cushion stool tops 2022)

• Teak bar top (2021)

• Stainless steel sink

• 2 x Teak loungers

• Elliot 12-person life rafts

• 2 x Top-loading freezers centerline

• Tender crane (removed from yacht and fully rebuilt offsite 2022) 

• Removable tender chocks

• Fusion stereo with JL Audio speakers (2021)

• Large full beam settee and seating area (new cushions 2022)

• Newly installed aft table (2022)

• Stainless steel safety rails with vinyl covered lifelines

• Lifesling

• Mast with crow’s nest (obsolete controls)

• Owner absent and owner meal lights

• Molded fiberglass hull, deck, and topsides

• Maxwell hydraulic windlass w/80lb plow anchor and chain rode

• Maxwell hydraulic windlass w/190lb Danforth anchor and chain rode

• New teak decking (2024)

• 19 x Life Jackets

• 3 x 30” Life rings

• EPIRB

• Holding tank- approximately 250 gal, rectangular, fiberglass, located centerline between engines

• 2 x Water tanks -approximately 1060 gal total, rectangular, fiberglass, located under guest cabins

• 4 x Fuel tanks -approximately 3700 gal total, 3 located in engine room, 1 located below crew quarters

• 2 x Ritchie Powerdamp Danforth compass

• Furuno NavPilot 711C autopilot (2019)

• Furuno 120-mile radar

• Furuno 72-mile radar

• Furuno NavNet 3D satellite compass

• Furuno NavNet RD33 depth/wind/speed indicator

• Furuno GPS map 8616 (2024)

• Furuno FI50 windspeed indicator (obsolete control is placeholder only)

• Furuno FI30 rudder angle indicator

• Navigation computer with Timezero software

• 2 x Computer monitors integrated with ships computer (2022)

• 3 x Icom IC-M602 VHF radios

• Fusion stereo throughout salon, aft deck, flybridge, owner’s stateroom, and pilothouse (2022)

• 2 x TracVision TV6 domes

• Starlink antenna

• Carlisle & Finch searchlight

• Triple horns

The aft engine room can be accessed through a watertight cockpit door or a flush hatch on the aft deck. It provides full-standing height, complete access to both engines, and newly installed generators. There is also a workbench aft and tool storage in the lazarette.

• 2 x Caterpillar 3402 main engines (2002) (8200hrs – 3/2026)

• 2 x Kohler 32kW generators w/sound shields (2024) (Port 1350hrs / Starboard 3500hrs 3/2026)

• Engine room exhaust fan system (2022)

• Main engine hydraulic pump coolers (2024)

• Naiad Stabilizers (dropped/fully serviced 2022)

• 2 x 50lb CO2 Engine room fire extinguishing system

• 8 x Bilge pumps – electric/automatic

• Emergency pump – hydraulic to manifold

• 2 x 4-Blade propellers (pulled/fully serviced 2022)

• 2 x 4-Blade spare propellers

• 2 x 2.5” Stainless shafts (pulled/fully serviced 2022)

• 3 x Triple spade type rudders (dropped/fully serviced 2022)

• Backup hydraulic steering pump system

• Water heater (2022)

• HMX TidalWave Headhunter MSD (2019)

• 100A Single-phase power

• 100A Glendinning electric reel with storage bin

• New main electrical panel and wiring (2021)

• Boost transformer (2024)

• Charles 40A battery charger (2021)

• Charles 60A battery charger (2024)

• Magnum charger- house bank (2022)

• ChargeMaster Plus charger -electronics bank (2022)

• Newmar smart charger (2024)

• 4 x 12-Volt 8D main engine start batteries (2023)

• 2 x 12-Volt generator start batteries (2024)

• 4 x 12-Volt 8D house system batteries (2022)

• 2 x 12-Volt 8D electronics/navigation bank batteries (2022)

• 2 x 12 Volt Lithium backup electronics/navigation bank batteries (2022)

• Sea Recovery watermaker (2018)

• Second custom built backup watermaker

• Cruisair AC system with 9 compressors (7 new in 2022) and 2 raw water circulation pumps

• All overhead lighting fixtures have been converted to LED (2021)

• Besenzoni hydraulic passerelle (not in service)

SERENITY is a rare offering on today’s brokerage market. Her last owner put over $2 million into refurbishing and refitting SERENITY into the beautiful classic yacht she is today. While primarily enjoyed throughout the Northeast and Bahamas in recent years, SERENITY is a Panama Canal veteran and has traveled both US Coasts, Central America, Canada, and the Caribbean extensively. 

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