Trinity Yachts was a custom superyacht builder based in New Orleans with a 27-year history of producing aluminum- and steel-hulled superyachts. No Bad Ideas is a 2000 160-foot Trinity currently listed with Worth Avenue Yachts which underwent a $20 million, two-year refit that finished in spring 2024. Worth Avenue Yachts says, “Every facet of the yacht has been meticulously replaced or revitalized, ensuring a turn-key experience for its new owner. This remarkable vessel presents a unique opportunity to acquire the most comprehensively updated Trinity in existence.”

The extensive refit includes the hull being extended by 10 feet, new paint, a complete interior refit by A La Mer, new exterior upgrades, all new electrical, new safety equipment, air-system upgrades and more. 

Impressive outdoor spaces onboard No Bad Ideas are abundant, starting with the swim platform. At anchor, the extended swim platform transforms into a unique beach club with a built-in 10-person hot tub, freshwater shower and two large umbrellas. While underway, two PWCs are stored on the swim platform.

The main deck cockpit is for lounging with a four-person bar and the transom settee and oversized ottomans. Moving up to the bridge deck’s aft deck, guests will find the exterior formal dining space with a 12-person high-gloss dining table, and there is a semi-wrap-around settee and lounge pad aft for post-dinner discussions. 

While the aft section of the sun deck is used for tender stowage, a six-person bar and a U-shaped dinette sits amidships. Forward, four chaise lounge chairs are abaft a 10-person Jacuzzi with sun pads on either side. The Portuguese bridge deck features an oversized lounge area with custom seating for 12, which surrounds a gas fire pit, along with two sun beds forward that flank the walkway to the bow where two more PWCs are stowed. 

Regarding interior entertainment spaces, the main deck salon has a conventional layout with a lounge area aft and formal dining forward. The bridge deck skylounge has additional lounge seating and a four-stool bar. No Bad Ideas has both an on deck master suite as well as an on deck VIP suite. Four additional king-berth staterooms reside belowdecks, all en suite. Two of the king berths can convert into double twin berths. 

Crew accommodations onboard sleep up to nine people. The captain’s cabin is on the bridge deck aft of the wheelhouse with a double berth and en suite head. The engineer’s cabin is belowdecks aft of the engine room with a bunk bed and an en suite head. Three additional crew cabins are forward on the lower deck, each with twin/bunk-style berths and en suite heads. The crew lounge has an L-shaped dinette. 

Twin 2,250 hp Caterpillar 3512 turbocharged, freshwater-cooled marine diesel engines provide propulsion, giving No Bad Ideas a 22-knot top speed and a 13-knot cruise. The engines have 8,429 hours on them as of May 2024. 

It’s also worth noting the owner is open to selling 50 percent ownership share for interested parties.

Where is No Bad Ideas located? The yacht is currently lying in Nassau, Bahamas.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Ralph Raulin, Ralph@WorthAvenueYachts.com, (561) 302-7894

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 160’
• Maximum Beam: 29’
• Fuel Capacity: 16,250 gallons
• Draft: 7’11”

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Unbridled, a 2009 191’ Trinity, is on the market with Northrop & Johnson for $24.95 million.

The superyacht is powered by twin 2,012 hp Caterpillar 3512B diesel engines, which will reportedly push it to a top speed of 16 knots. Unbridled can cruise at 13 knots, or dial it back a bit to 12 knots for a range of around 3,569 nautical miles considering a 10 percent reserve. Island hop in the Caribbean or take the trip of a lifetime on an extended South American coastline cruise. The Caterpillar engines turn a Reintjes WAF 743 K31 gear box (gear ratio 3.52:1) that connects to 6-inch Aqualoy HS-22 with Michigan Wheel 5-blade propellers. Some of the vessel’s navigation equipment includes:

• Magnetic compass Anschutz
• Gyro compass Gyrostar 22, Anschutz
• Automatic Pilot Pilotstar D, Anschutz
• Log B&G and Consilium
• Echo sounder Furuno FCV 1200

Radar

• 1 x X Band Furuno
• 1 x S Band Furuno
• Chart Plotter 2 x Transas Ecdis
• 1 x Timezero

GPS

• 2 x Veica MX 420 DGPS
• 1 x Simrad MX612 DGPS
• Navtex Furuno NX-700
• Wind Instruments B&G 3000

Unbridled’s owners can entertain 30-plus guests for daytime cruising, and accommodates 16 guests for extended voyages. Guests can relax on the sundeck and catch a few rays on multiple sun pads, or melt away stress in the eight-person Jacuzzi tub while sipping on a beverage from the full bar. Unbridled’s sundeck also has gym equipment for guests who wish to get in a morning workout before a day on the salt. The foredeck is a great spot to sit under an umbrella and enjoy a book or relax on the sun pads. Getting a little hot? Step back to the cockpit under the sun shades to cool off while enjoying a quick lunch and ocean breezes. 

Stir up the excitement with an excursion to a private beach for lunch on one of the yacht’s two tenders, or take out the Seadoo for a spin around the yacht. Unbridled has a variety of water toys and diving equipment  to keep everyone entertained:

Tenders

• 1 x 28-foot Zodiac Hurricane H853
• 1 x 32-foot Vanquish

Watersports

• 1 x Seadoo 
• Spark 3UP TRIXX 90 IBR with audio
• 1 x Seadoo Spark 2UP TRIXX IBR with audio
• 2 x 4.3m Johnson Kayaks
• 1 x Ocean Kayak
• 2 x Sets of Water Skis
• 2 x Mables
• 1 x Inflatable Banana
• 3 x SUPs

Other Recreational Equipment

• 17 x dive tanks
• 14 x scubapro BCDs
• 1 x Air compressor
• 1 x Nitrox Membrane System
• Wetsuits – long and short
• Snorkeling gear
• Fishing gear

Northrop & Johnson stated that “Unbridled’s main salon is adorned with elegant woodwork and ultra-luxurious furnishings. Plenty of natural light fills the space, leading into the formal dining area. The superyacht’s skylounge is the ultimate social setting for guests to gather and make memories. It is complete with a games table and a full bar. Comfortable seating lines the wall along with expansive windows. The skylounge offers an outdoor dining area aft too.

After a long day on the water, guests can retire to one of six staterooms, all en suite. The full-beam master suite is a private oasis with a dedicated study,  his-and-hers en suite head and an adjacent convertible cabin. The cabin can be arranged with a double Murphy bed or two Pullmans. The four additional staterooms include two double VIPs and two double cabins, each with an additional single bed and a Pullman berth. En-suite bathrooms accompany each stateroom for maximum privacy.

Northrop & Johnson stated that “Unbridled is a remarkable example of a classic Trinity with an elegant blue hull, generous guest accommodations and an excellent charter reputation. Her revolutionary interior refurbishment in 2015 and refit in 2019 left no stone unturned. She is in primed condition; all of her modern amenities live in harmony with her traditional styling, creating an atmosphere that is warm, welcoming and designed for entertainment.”

Where is Unbridled located? The yacht is currently lying in Dania Beach, Florida.

Take the next step: Click on the link and request information from the broker: Northrop & Johnson

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 191′
• Maximum Beam: 35’9″
• Max Draft: 10’2″
• Cruising Speed: 13 knots
• Max Speed: 16 knots
• Hull Material: Aluminum
• Engine Make: Caterpillar
• Engine Model: 3512B  
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Combined Horsepower: 4,024 hp
• Range: 3,569 nm
• Fuel capacity:  33,403 Gal.
• Freshwater Capacity: 6,000 Gal.

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IYC is advertising the 150-foot Trinity True Love for sale. The all-aluminum motoryacht is a 2003 build that had what IYC calls a “comprehensive refit” in 2023, and is being offered at an asking price of $14.6 million through sales consultant Scott Jones in the Monaco office.

According to various reports, True Love is one among six of the 150-footers in the same series that Trinity Yachts turned out of its yard in New Orleans. This vessel is also among dozens of yachts created under the Trinity logo over the years, until new ownership took over and then shut down the shipyard in 2017. The yard’s history dates back to 1988, when it was founded by John Dane in partnership with Billy Smith and Felix Sabates. Trinity was, at one point, one of the most prestigious yacht builders in the United States.

More recently, True Love’s refit work included the installation of new generators and teak decks; engine rebuilds in the machinery space, and updates to the electronics at the helm. Out of sight are new piping and water heaters, adding to guest comfort and systems reliability.

Also according to IYC, True Love has a maximum speed of 22 knots. Cruise speed is 13 knots, with range being 4,000 nautical miles.

Accommodations are for as many as 11 guests in five staterooms. The master spans the full 28-foot beam forward. There are quarters for 10 crew.

Interior décor is by Claudette Bonville. Furnishings lean toward neutrals and whites, offsetting the rich cherry woodwork in the paneling and built-ins. True Love has gold-hued tray ceilings—a hallmark design element of yachts that came out of the Trinity shipyard—with golden pillows and accent pieces to match.

Up on the sundeck, guests have access to a wet bar, oversized barbecue, day head, hot tub and sun pads. Sun loungers are also here, along with a treadmill and a 55-inch flat-screen television.

On the aft deck, there are custom-designed dining tables that can convert into one or two daybeds. This means the aft-deck layout has four possible configurations, depending on whether guests feel like doing more lounging or enjoying more dining. A 55-inch flat-screen television is in this part of the yacht, too.

The asking price for True Love includes watertoys such as a pair of Yamaha Jet Skis and an 18-foot tender. It also includes a waterslide.

Where is True Love available for tours? The yacht is lying in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Take the next step: contact Jones at iyc.com

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Worth Avenue Yachts currently has Pursuit, a 124-foot Trinity Yachts semi-displacement mega-yacht, listed for sale with an asking price of $4.99 million–down $352,000 from its initial listing price. The 2002 build is primed for its next owners having undergone a refit in 2017, a mechanical overhaul in 2019, and a soft goods and furniture refurbishment by Bonville and Associates in 2022. And for owners looking to offset expenses with charter, Pursuit has a successful charter history, accommodations to sleep 11 in its five-stateroom layout and a seven-foot, five-inch shoal draft that pairs perfectly with international charter.

Stepping into the salon, guests will notice the three-stool bar immediately to port. Forward, social space is defined by the furniture, which includes an L-shaped sofa to port with two loose lounge chairs and two ottomans in close proximity. A formal dining area with a 10-person table resides forward of the sofa.

Continuing forward guests have access to the day head and the professional galley. Any chef or cooking enthusiast on board will rejoice with the sizable countertop space and appliance selection. The galley is equipped with a Wolf five-burner glass cooktop, a Sub-Zero stainless-steel refrigerator and freezer, two KitchenAid Supra convection ovens, a stainless-steel vented hood, stainless-steel sinks and a disposal, two Bosch dishwashers, a Whirlpool ice maker, KitchenAid trash compactor, KitchenAid refrigerator and freezer drawers, pantry stowage and an Espresso machine. Windows bring natural light into the space.

Pursuit has a main-deck VIP stateroom, forward of the galley, with a queen berth and an en suite head. Belowdecks, guests will find the other four staterooms. The full-beam amidships owners’ suite has a king berth and marble-finished his-and-hers en suite heads split in the middle by an etched-glass steam shower. Forward, there are two mirrored VIP staterooms with queen berths and en suite heads. The fifth stateroom has side-by-side twin berths and a Pullman, a great space for the kids.

Stairs flank the transom leading to the cockpit aft. It is furnished with a bench seat against the transom, a fixed varnished teak table and six loose chairs, and is a great spot for protected alfresco dining. There’s also a four-seat L-shaped bar forward with a 42-inch flip-down flat-screen TV. Side decks lead to the foredeck, which has an eight-person sun pad for catching rays.

The mega-yacht’s raised pilothouse has a dinette abaft the lower helm stations Stidd chair. Stairs aft lead up to the flybridge. The flybridge is laid out to accommodate a tender and PWC stowage aft. Forward, guests will find a whirlpool spa, three lounge chairs to port and a grill abaft the bench seat to starboard. The four-seat flybridge bar is the third and final bar found on board Pursuit. There is protected alfresco dining for eight at the L-shaped settee to port, a fixed table and loose chairs. The upper helm station is found forward and to port.

Pursuit has two crew cabins, one is the captain’s cabin with a double berth and en suite head, and the other is a cabin with over-under bunks with an en suite head.

Twin 1,800 hp MTU 16V2000 diesels give Pursuit a reported 18-knot top speed. At its 12-knot cruise speed, the 124-foot Trinity has a reported range of 4,200 nautical miles. Fuel capacity is 10,500 gallons. As of September 2023, the port engine has 9,539 total hours and the starboard engine has 9,474 total hours.

A 2021 20-foot Brig Eagle 6 Rib tender is included with the purchase of Pursuit.

Other notable features on board include Starlink Wifi, two Kilopak generators, two Icom VHF radios, five Qvei monitors with black-box technology with one screen is dedicated to towing, Qvei monitor input selector screen, Nav Computer with Nobletec and Tx Weather, two DDEC Digital engine displays, Carlisle and Finch remote spotlight, Kahlenberg whistle control, a C-Plath gyro, Sperry Marine Navipilot 4000 autopilot, a Furuno 96-mile radar, an Icom single sideband radio, Furuno FA-150 Universal AIS, two Icom command mic VHF remotes, B&G Hydra 2000 LCD multifunction navigation aid, two DDEC displays, C-Plath Navipilot 4000 autopilot, Danforth Constellation magnetic compass, a Furuno NavNet multifunction navigation aid, radar plotter, GPS, sounder and log and a Garmin 4208 GPS with maps.

Where is Pursuit located? The yacht is currently lying in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Take the next step: contact the listing agents, Shannon McCoy and Michael Mahan, Shannon@WorthAvenueYachts.com, Michael@WorthAvenueYachts.com, +1 (561) 833-4462, worthavenueyachts.com

Quick Specifications:

• Length Overall: 124′
• Maximum Beam: 26′
• Fuel Capacity: 10,500 Gal.
• Draft: 7’5″

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RJC Yachts says seven of the yachts in its charter fleet are accepting inquiries for New England bookings this summer.

The yachts are: the 163-foot Christensen Lady Elaine, the 157-foot Trinity Miss Christine, the 145-foot Christensen Relentless, the 124-foot Broward Camille, the 112-foot Delta Gale Winds, the 118-foot Intermarine XOXO and the 118-foot Broward True North.

Weekly base rates range from $60,000 to $225,000, depending on the yacht and the number of guests. Accommodations on the seven yachts range from eight to 12 guests each.

When does the New England charter season start? Some yachts are accepting bookings as early as June 1.

Take the next step: contact a charter broker at rjcyachts.com

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RJC Yachts has welcomed the 163-foot Christensen Lady Elaine back to the charter fleet, following years of the 2008 build being popular for bookings as Casino Royale.

Lady Elaine’s new owner previously owned Aquasition, a 142-foot Trinity that also was part of the RJC Yachts charter fleet.

Bookings are now being accepted for charter dates aboard Lady Elaine in Florida and the Bahamas. The yacht has six staterooms to accommodate 12 guests, with quarters for nine crew.

Tenders and toys include a 37-foot towed Intrepid, a 15-foot Nautica RIB, four personal watercraft, three Seabobs, two paddleboards, a pair of kayaks, snorkeling gear, fishing equipment and tow toys.

What’s the lowest weekly base rate to charter Lady Elaine? It’s $225,000.

How to book a week on board: contact a charter broker at rjcyachts.com

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With all the rigmarole that international travelers continued to endure this summer because of the pandemic and related airline issues, quite a few charter yacht owners decided to keep their boats in the United States—and more than a few owners sent those boats up to New England. This is great luck for anyone who has the ability to charter during the offseason months of September and October, pretty much anywhere along the coast from Rhode Island up to Maine. The summertime crowds are gone, the top marinas tend to have more availability for transient slips, and the changing of the seasons creates a natural bounty of breathtaking color ashore.

Yacht owners themselves are getting in on the fall fun this year too, creating even more charter opportunities after they leave their boats: “The owners of Miss Christine are going to use her in September, and we’re working on October inquiries for leaves changing and fall colors,” says Nicole Caulfield, charter manager at RJC Yachts, which has numerous yachts available in New England well into September and October (a few are shown below).

In addition to perennially popular waterfront stops around the region for lobster rolls, clambakes and bowls of piping-hot chowder, New England also has some special events planned that can be part of a charter itinerary this fall. In late September, Mystic Seaport in Connecticut will put on its 25th annual Antique Vehicle Show, featuring about 100 pre-1932 vehicles on display. In October, Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island, will host the Newport Food Truck and Craft Beer ­Festival, with regional suds from Dorchester Brewing Co. and seaside-inspired craft cocktails from Cape Cod’r, among others. Also in October, the Nantucket Conservation ­Foundation in Massachusetts hosts a Cranberry Festival, which coincides with an islandwide shopping event called Cobblestones & Cranberries.

“We also have boats that will consider going to Maine through September,” Caulfield says. “The weather is still good, and it’s a pretty fall time. It’s great cruising.”

Acadia National Park

This picturesque spot in Maine is one of America’s 10 most visited national parks. Hikers can indulge in 148 miles of trails, which are separate from the miles upon miles of motor roads for cars, as well as the carriage roads for bicyclists and horseback riders. For a truly immersive experience, leave the boat for a night and reserve a space at one of the park’s four campgrounds. Early September is often ideal for smaller crowds and warmer temperatures in the park.

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The 161-foot Trinity Zoom, Zoom, Zoom has returned to the charter market with a new owner, new crew and new upgrades.

Now running the yacht are Capt. Mike Finnegan and chief stewardess Trisha Finnegan, the same couple who earned a slew of repeat clients in recent years aboard the 130-foot Westport Serengeti, which alternated seasons in the Caribbean and Alaska.

They are coming aboard with a new owner who just invested in an upgraded audiovisual system, a new 40-foot SeaHunter tender and an inflatable water slide, all of which should enhance the charter experience.

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom has a lowest weekly base rate of $180,000 for 10 guests. She’s part of the Northrop & Johnson charter fleet.

Available destinations: Bahamas this winter, and New England and Maine this summer.

Click here to book now.

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Trinity yacht Lady Sara

Benetti yacht Latitude

Heesen yacht Aurelia

Fraser Yachts Worldwide has announced the winners of its annual awards for top charter yacht captains and crew in its fleet.

The overall winner of the Charter Captain of the Year Award is Rob Shelnut of the 187-foot Trinity Lady Sara. The yacht is just completing her Mediterranean yacht charter season and will be available this winter in the Bahamas, taking 12 guests at a weekly base rate of $350,000.

In the category for charter yachts 164 feet and larger, the winner of the Best Charter Crew Award was Capt. Paul Bickley and his team aboard the 170-foot Benetti Latitude. That yacht is based year-round in the Mediterranean, taking 12 guests at a weekly base rate of €231,000 (about $261,500).

In the category for charter yachts smaller than 164 feet, the Best Charter Crew Award went to Capt. Guy Booth and his team aboard the 122-foot Heesen Aurelia. Also based year-round in the Mediterranean, she accommodates eight guests at a weekly base rate of €120,000 (about $136,000).

How many times have the awards been given? This is Fraser’s 15th year of hosting the event.

Where to book a charter with the winners: contact a broker at www.fraseryachts.com.

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Trinity Rebel charter

Hill Robinson has added the 157-foot Trinity Rebel to its charter fleet. The yacht is currently on the U.S. East Coast and will be open for charter this winter in the Caribbean and Bahamas.

Rebel is a 2005 build that was refitted this year. Patrick Knowles handled exterior styling, and the interior décor is by Claudette Bonville.

The yacht accommodates 10 guests in five staterooms that are laid out for families, with four doubles and one twin cabin.

Weekly base rate for charter: $190,000

See what dates are open: visit www.hillrobinson.com

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