Overview
About this vessel
'Good Times, a President 485 Trawler, similar to a Trader and powered by twin Caterpillar 3208TA V8 425hp diesel engines, giving a top speed of approximately 18 knots. Comfortably sleeping six in three cabins - The master stateroom features a queen-size walk-around bed with a large ensuite. The double cabin shares day heads with Jack and Jill doors. A further twin cabin features large bunk beds. Her well-equipped galley features an electric hob, fan oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer, ice maker & plenty of storage. Her large open-plan saloon features a standing helm position, a large C-shaped settee with a dining table, bar, fridge freezer and a washer-dryer. This boat would make a fantastic live aboard or long stay cruiser offering fantastic accommodation. Well equipped with full navigational suite at helm and flybridge, and complete with side power stern thruster and remote bow thruster makes for easy docking and manoeuvring in close quarters. Cat 2 coded for twelve guests and two crew along with overnight stays for six people she has been used for charters under her previous ownership. Viewings strictly via appointment! Lying North West, UK.
The accommodation layout and size of this vessel needs to be viewed to be appreciated. Large glass siding doors leads into the expansive saloon area boasting comfortable C-shaped sofa with large wooden dining table (movable) flat screen TV and cabinets to the starboard side offering plenty of storage space and work top area. Blue carpets (replaced in recent years) and large wrap round windows this space is light and airy perfect for relaxing and entertaining. The stand up helm offers great visibility and positioned to the starboard side. Moving forward is a good sized, domestic galley with plenty of works surface areas and storage. Two cabins lead from the galley offering a double berth and bunks. Heads with shower can be accessed via Jack and Jill door from forward cabin. The prestigious Owner's cabin is located at the stern and accessed via private walkway from the saloon. Offering large Superking bed, extensive storage, private heads with stand up shower cubicle, large wall mounted TV and large windows looking out from the stern this cabin is certainly impressive.
External areas are large and expansive providing an excellent space for relaxing or entertaining. The teak laid cockpit offers a large cockpit table and is sheltered by the complete wrap around camper cover which can be rolled up/ removed in good weather. Wide side decks lead to the bow where good sized sun pads offer the perfect spot for sunbathing. Access from the cockpit to the fly bridge via steps leads to the bridge station with swivel bolster seat. Removable bimini can offer shade/ protection to the upper deck if required.
President 485 Motor Yacht, Built by President Yachts in 1992. GRP hull, decks and super structure (white with black decals). Teak laid cockpit and swim platform. Stainless steel canopy framework, grab rails, side rails and pulpit.
She has been used for charters under her previous ownership and is now used as a liveaboard vessel. She has been through an extensive refit and maintenance program in recent years including; new carpets throughout including new underlay, all seacocks skin fittings and were replaced, full service to engines to include all belts, oil, filters impellers, new custom upholstery to the flybridge, new custom upholstery to front sun pad to include winter cover. A refit to the galley, saloon & day head also includes; new LED lighting, new stainless steel switches, new stainless steel power sockets, some with USB points, new solid walnut worktops, under counter sink, waste & taps, oven recessed, new flooring, decoration & artwork, new curtains, new fusion sound system unit, new windscreen and side window custom covers, new batteries to Bow thruster x 2, new auxiliary alternator, new compass in Saloon, new compass on Flybridge, two stage cut and polish on the top deck, new black decals, new side power stern thruster and controls, new batteries x 2 for stern thruster, new Whaler sump pump for the aft cabin, bow thruster gearbox & motor rebuilt, new windlass motor & deck switches, both engine gearboxes rebuilt. New side power stern thruster.
