1999 Palmer Johnson 100' Fortuna

100' Palmer Johnson Motor Yacht 1999

Palmer Johnson is an iconic brand with a heritage of over 100 years of boatbuilding, with its first wooden yacht launched in 1928 in Sturgeon Bay, WI on the Great Lakes, and military support vessels during WWII. The original company was sold in 1956 and renamed Palmer Johnson after the founder's son. During the 1960s, Palmer Johnson was one of the pioneers of aluminum yacht construction and set records with the 100' aluminum yacht built in 1972 for King Juan Carlos of Spain, for her length and 46 knot speed--fastest in the world for over a decade! In the recent past decades, Palmer Johnson has become renowned for its high-performance superyachts. Today, under new ownership headquartered in Monaco, Palmer Johnson builds three contemporary carbon fiber series of yachts in Pisa, Italy.

Legendary C. Raymond Hunt, one of the most widely recognized and respected names in naval architecture to this day, is credited with the naval architecture and exterior design of the 1999 FORTUNA (previously named Madcap and Twisted Pair), among his several superyacht designs for Palmer Johnson. Interior design was done by Palmer Johnson’s in-house designers at the Sturgeon Bay facility. The 100’ Palmer Johnson, FORTUNA, a two-deck superyacht, features a semi-displacement aluminum hull, aluminum superstructure, and accommodates up to 6 guests and 4 crew including the captain. Her twin 1350hp MY diesels give FORTUNA a cruising speed of 10 knots and top speed of 21 knots and a range of 2000 NM at 10 knots cruising speed. This beautiful classic Palmer Johnson exhibits the brand’s core values of excellent design, performance, and emotional appeal. Exterior and interior spaces flow together for a completely enjoyable yachting experience.

100ft Palmer Johnson MY 1999/2014

FORTUNA is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind motor yacht designed for luxury cruising and entertaining. A true classic, this nautical navy-hulled American-built, 100-foot/30.5m cruising yacht was designed in a refined, luxury houseboat style that offers generous and elegant accommodations and living spaces beyond what a typical motor yacht offers. Whether hosting a dinner party cruise or embarking on a week-long vacation, FORTUNA will delight your guests in her comfort and polish. She is in flawless condition and ready to take you wherever you wish.

Built by US shipyard Palmer Johnson in 1999, Fortuna was conceived at the drawing board of famed superyacht designer C. Raymond Hunt. Fine craftsmanship is evident at every turn, and she has been beautifully maintained since delivery, with various refits and upgrades throughout her life. FORTUNA was most recently re-fit in 2014 and includes interior upgrades that were over 7-figures in total, all while being professionally maintained by an experienced captain.

Flawless, with no detail overlooked, FORTUNA has many elements not usually found on a vessel of this size. Her graceful lines on the water convey her ample, luxury liveaboard-style design. She features three polished staterooms which sleep 6, with further accommodations for a crew of four. A substantial interior includes the main salon, as well as bar and beautifully outfitted designer kitchen, all clad in sophisticated materials that are the hallmark of a classic yacht--polished mahogany and teak, beadboard overheads and teak and holly flooring, all complemented by solid brass fixtures.

Belowdecks, the staterooms are clad in the same woods and brass fixtures. The primary stateroom offers a large berth for the owner along with chic appointments and abundant storage. The two other staterooms include a queen berth also beautifully appointed and the third, with double twins-all of these with ingenious details built in.

Upstairs the covered flybridge offers a large entertaining space for enjoying the ocean view, including built in bar, lacquered teak dining tables surrounded by upholstered seating for as many as 20 guests. The uncovered deck space includes areas for sunbathing, cocktails and jacuzzi. She has plenty of space to store tenders, watersports equipment and toys, including sailboat, flats boat and zodiac.

The main aft deck, sports another generous teak tabled dining area, with seating for 15 including built in polished mahogany bookcases and bar with full pocketing sliding glass doors and removable eisinglass windows around the dining area, allowing guests to enjoy the best of indoor-outdoor living. The stern has a very large swim platform for diving, boarding or sunbathing.

Enjoyed by her current owner for the past eight years, she is a proven, well-loved vessel with long-range capability. Among many destinations, FORTUNA has traveled from Nova Scotia down through the Panama Canal all the way up to Alaska, Vancouver and the Queen Charlotte Islands.

FORTUNA lives in Florida, the Bahamas, and Southampton.

Palmer Johnson is an iconic brand with a heritage of over 100 years of boatbuilding, with its first wooden yacht launched in 1928 in Sturgeon Bay, WI on the Great Lakes, and military support vessels during WWII. The original company was sold in 1956 and renamed Palmer Johnson after the founder's son. During the 1960s, Palmer Johnson was one of the pioneers of aluminum yacht construction and set records with the 100' aluminum yacht built in 1972 for King Juan Carlos of Spain, for her length and 46 knot speed--fastest in the world for over a decade! In the recent past decades, Palmer Johnson has become renowned for its high-performance superyachts. Today, under new ownership headquartered in Monaco, Palmer Johnson builds three contemporary carbon fiber series of yachts in Pisa, Italy.

Legendary C. Raymond Hunt, one of the most widely recognized and respected names in naval architecture to this day, is credited with the naval architecture and exterior design of the 1999 FORTUNA (previously named Madcap and Twisted Pair), among his several superyacht designs for Palmer Johnson. Interior design was done by Palmer Johnson’s in-house designers at the Sturgeon Bay facility. The 100’ Palmer Johnson, FORTUNA, a two-deck superyacht, features a semi-displacement aluminum hull, aluminum superstructure, and accommodates up to 6 guests and 4 crew including the captain. Her twin 1350hp MY diesels give FORTUNA a cruising speed of 10 knots and top speed of 21 knots and a range of 2000 NM at 10 knots cruising speed. This beautiful classic Palmer Johnson exhibits the brand’s core values of excellent design, performance, and emotional appeal. Exterior and interior spaces flow together for a completely enjoyable yachting experience.