Palmer Johnson 84

FIREBIRD, named after the Firebird Opera by Stravinsky, was built as a classic world cruising yacht with exceptional Palmer Johnson pedigree. At the time of her launch in 1966, FIREBIRD became the largest aluminum sailing yacht in the world. She boasts an impressive record of three circumnavigations, including voyages to the Antarctic and Arctic regions. FIREBIRD offers easy handling with roller furling sails and a deep keel for stability. In 2007, her mast was removed and inspected, and a full service of components and furlers was performed. 

This Palmer Johnson 84 Ketch started her refit program in 2015 that continues for five years. This over $1 million refit included an incredible full teak interior refresh that revolutionized the yacht. The craftsmanship demonstrated on her interior is a work of art that isn’t seen on yachts in this day and age. FIREBIRD is a beautiful example of tradition combined with a modern elegance that will amaze guests as they take the time to admire the intricate detailing.

Stepping down from the center cockpit is the pilothouse and navigation table in a protected setting. Opening portholes and a semi-circular sofa make this a dry, safe haven should you find yourself in inclement conditions. Stepping down further, you will enter the stunning main salon and galley. The open-concept design allows guests to move about easily and enjoy conversation from any area of the salon. The teak detailing is conspicuous, adorning every corner of the interior. There are two seating areas, with the portside area convertible to a daybed/sea berth. Forward of the salon is a guest cabin, and further forward is crew accommodations. 

FIREBIRD’s versatile guest accommodation layout allows for up to nine total guests when the salon daybed is used. The master suite features a queen-size bed and is accessed via a private staircase. The master suite opens to the aft leisure cockpit, which acts as a private space for guests to enjoy. The port guest stateroom contains two single bunks and plenty of storage space. Forward is the crew accommodations, which feature three berths, a double and two singles. En-suite bathrooms accompany each cabin, ensuring guests maintain privacy during their time onboard. 

The Palmer Johnson’s exterior design is purposeful, classic and elegant. She showcases a gently rising sheerline, high bow and canoe stern typical of a real ocean-going yacht. FIREBIRD will turn heads at any marina, welcoming onlookers to admire her expertly constructed exterior. The yacht’s pure and straightforward decks ensure an uncluttered atmosphere. Her center cockpit is deep and well-protected and is a safe space to be in while underway. The leisure cockpit aft is a lovely area with wrap-around seating that follows the shape of the canoe stern. Guests can enjoy the alfresco lifestyle and watch the passing scenery of the cruising grounds. The extended hardtop from the pilothouse and the awning over the aft leisure cockpit offer shade when underway. At anchor, three more awnings create a huge shaded main deck with space for lounge chairs, a hammock and an 8’ dining table.

MECHANICAL

• GM 8V-71 Main Engine 320HP (Major overhaul 2002 and under over haul currently )

• Main engine water lift exhaust system

• Automatic Kidde CO2 fire control system

• Watermaker

• Hundested feathering Propeller 38”

• Cruisair reverse cycle air-conditionner (36000 Btu – Engine Room) requières service

• Cruisair reverse cycle air-conditionner (12000 Btu – Master Stateroom) requiers service

• Fuel transfer pump

• Macerator sump pump (grey and black water)

• Shore cord isolation transformer

• Zinc Saver II galvanic isolator

• Algae X and Racor 900 diesel fuel cleaner system

• 4 Racor fuel filter/water separators with vacuum gauges

• S/S Seaward hot water heater

• Port and starboard intake and exhaust blowers

• 2 Rule 3700 submersible bilge pumps (3700GPH)

• Emergency Jabsco bilge pump – main engine driven with clutch

• Rule shower sump for master stateroom

GALLEY

• Freezer & fridge

• 2 x Gas cook tops ( total 4 burners) with Extractor fans over cook tops

• Double stainless steel sink with mixer

• Gas solenoid

• GPO

• Electrolux microwave

• Wine rack

TANKAGE

• All fuel and water tanks are integral with the hull from forward to aft. The tanks are coated with

Devoe marine epoxy tank coating.

• Foremost under galley and saloon sole - port and starboard WATER tanks – 800 gallons each, totaling

1600 gallons.

• Next aft under saloon sole - port and starboard FUEL tanks– 550 gallons each, totaling 1100 gallons.

• Next aft - port grey-water tank, starboard – black-water tank – 300 gallons each.

• Next aft in engine room - port and starboard wing FUEL tanks – 600 gallons each, totaling 1200

gallons.

• Next aft under master stateroom sole - single central water tank– 150 gallons.

ACCOMMODATIONS

• Firebird has a versatile guest/crew accommodation layout. It is possible to accommodate 10 pax if

the salon day bed is used.

• 4 Guests in the Forward Guest/Crew Stateroom 1 double + 2 singles)

• 2 Starboard Stateroom (double)

• 2 Guests in the Aft master Stateroom (double)

SALOON

• Dinner table teak

• Settee U shape for 6

• Teak holly sole

• Samsung flat screen TV

• Leather double day bed

• 3 ports holes

• Decorative timber fit out

• Double bar stool to breakfast bar

• Cast Iron pot belly stove / file place

• Under floor storage

• Access to tankage

• 12V LED lighting

MAST/RIGGING/SAILS

• Mast removed and inspected in Australia in 2007 full servicing of components and furlers.

• Sail age is said to be 2002. There are always furled so in reasonable shape.

• There are various storm sails and an asymmetric kite in a sock.

• Some rigging has been replaced in Phuket

• Masts are all alloy and totally overbuilt for their purpose.

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.