1990 Sunny Briggs Convertible with tuna tower for Sale – 50 ft – Islamorada, FL, United States

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Key Features of This Yacht

Manufacturer

SUNNY BRIGGS

Fuel Type

DIESEL

Length

50 ft

Year

1990

Model

Convertible with tuna tower

Boat Type

Power

Vessel Description

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Carolina design sportfish built in Wanchese, NC by Sunny Briggs with cold-molded hull and wide beam.  Although documented as 50 feet the size of the cockpit and overall dimensions would lead you to believe it is a larger boat.  The Master stateroom is forward with an athwartships queen berth and private head / shower in the peak.  Guest stateroom and 2nd head with a large galley down, including a new refrigerator.  Huge cockpit with transom live well / fish box.  Detroit Diesel 8v92s with approximately 510 hours since reported major overhaul, with updates more recently, including newer turbos and exhaust manifolds.  Newer Northern Lights generator with approximately 910 hours.  The electronics have been updated with two Garmin screens, a Simrad autopilot, and VHF radios.

Additional Information

LOW BIDDER X is cold molded constructed with multiple alternating layers of Okume marine plywood and ¾ ounce fiberglass matting between the marine grade plywood. The entire hull has 1” foam/Mylar insulation. The forward deck has 2 ½” insulation. The complete exterior was repainted around 2007 and deckhouse windows were re-bedded.  In around 2019 the boat was partially painted again and the deckhouse brow is process of getting painted in 2025. Built by one of the legendary Carolina builders in Wanchese, NC.  Only four owners since new.

Salon has two free standing sofas with storage beneath to port and starboard.  There is a teak parquet top high-low table which can fold open to expand to a dining table.  Aft is a built-in bar cabinet containing a new U-line ice cube maker and a top opening wetbar sink.  The solid surface counter on top has a molded fiddle railing and a storage cabinet.  Below are 4 drawers plus another cabinet below the sink.  To the starboard side aft of the entry door is the main electrical panel.  The deckhouse windows are tinted and there are mini-blinds up beneath the valance.  To the forward starboard side of the salon is a Samsung flat panel TV and just below a LG Blu-ray player and stereo amp.  Below is a countertop with cabinets below.  To the portside is a large countertop which can be a serving area for the galley which is open to the salon and down to the lower deck level.  Under this countertop is more cabinet storage.  Carpeted sole which continues down the steps to the stateroom level.  There is hanging rod storage on the headliner above the sofas.

Galley is down to portside with teak edged countertop, cove lighting, and a stainless steel sink.  Aft is a large refrigerator with freezer.  A 3-burner Galley Maid stove with oven is forward with metal lifting cover.  Above the sink is a GE microwave oven.  Lots of cabinets and drawer storage.  Teak and Holly sole.

Across from the Galley is the companionway entrance to the guest head which has a separate shower stall with seat and a Kenmore stacked washer/dryer in a cabinet.  White solid surface vanity top with bright lighting and mirror/medicine cabinet above, Teak and Holly sole.  There is a separate door to the guest stateroom just aft on the starboard side.

Guest stateroom has upper/lower twin berths and a cedar lined hanging locker, with a carpeted sole.

Master stateroom is forward with a walk-around queen berth and cushioned clothes change seats next to both sides of the berth.  The berth is athwartships with the headboard to the portside.  The aft bulkhead is mirrored with a countertop and dresser cabinet below.  There are two hanging lockers across to the starboard side, one is cedar lined the other is not and designated for weather gear.  There are cedar soled drawers on either side of the base of the berth.  Carpeted sole with a private head forward in the bow with a teak and holly sole.  Galley Maid Delta head system in both head compartments (there is a holding tank).  White solid surface vanity top with molded sink and bright lighting on both sides of the mirror/medicine/linens cabinet above.  Triangular shower compartment with seat is all the way forward.  There is also access in the shower to the anchor locker.   

Yacht Specification

Vessel Name

LOW BIDDER X

Length

50 ft

Beam

17.75 ft

Manufacturer

Sunny Briggs

Model

Convertible with tuna tower

Year Of Vessel

1990

Boat Type

power-sportfish

Fresh Water Tank

150 gal

Fuel Capacity

800 gal

Fuel Type

Diesel

Engine Make

Detroit Diesel

Engine Model

8V92 TI

Engine Hours

Engine 1: 400, Engine 2: 400

Engine Type

Inboard

No. of Fuel Tanks

1

No. of Engine

2

Engine HP

2 X 735

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About 1990 Sunny Briggs Convertible with tuna tower

This 1990 Sunny Briggs Convertible with tuna tower is a premium power category boat currently located in Islamorada, FL, United States. It is powered by 2 Detroit Diesel engines producing 2 X 735 HP. With a beam of 17.75 ft and a fuel capacity of 800 gal gallons, it's an ideal choice for buyers seeking Diesel powered boats with efficient layouts.

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