TEMPEST was launched in 1974, a near sister to Jim Kilroy's KIALOA III.
1st to Bermuda in 1976, held Vineyard Race record for 20 years, won her class in the Transpac.
TEMPEST was completely rebuilt and relaunched by Holland Jachtbouw as a new 1974/2000 yacht.
After the 2000 refit TEMPEST has done some racing, for example the 2003 Daimler Chrysler North Atlantic Challenge (New York to Hamburg) or the 2005 Rolex Transatlantic Challenge (New York to Cowes), and as been used mainly as family cruising yacht. Further refits in 2010/2025 left her in excellent condition.

Key Features of This Yacht
Vessel Description
Additional Information
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.
Yacht Specification
Vessel Name
TEMPEST
Length
82 ft
Beam
16.9 ft
Manufacturer
Palmer Johnson
Model
sailing yacht
Year Of Vessel
1974
Boat Type
sail-unspec
Fresh Water Tank
211.34 gal
Holding Tank Capacity
264.17 gal
Fuel Type
Diesel
No. of Fuel Tanks
1
Fuel Capacity
567.97 gal
Main Engine Hours
4171
Main Engine Model
D6-280
Main Engine Make
Volvo
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This 1974 Palmer Johnson sailing yacht is a premium sail category boat currently located in Palma, PM, Spain. This vessel is designed for efficient sailing. With a beam of 16.9 ft and a fuel capacity of 567.97 gal gallons, it's an ideal choice for buyers seeking Diesel powered boats with efficient layouts.


