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2004 Cruisers 5000 Sport Sedan Sea Star

Seabrook, TX

South Jersey Yacht Sales

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The Cruisers Yachts 500 Sport Sedan is a stylish Euro Style motor yacht with the aggressive looks of an Italian Import. She is built on a fully cored modified V hull with a shallow keel for improved tracking and prop pockets to reduce shaft angles. The wide-open interior of the 500 is striking to view. The salon is completely open to the galley as well as the salon and the Flybridge. Her twin Volvo 715hp diesel engines will cruise the 500 around 18 knots with a top speed around 30 knots. 

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We provide this yacht listing in good faith, and although we cannot guarantee its accuracy or the condition of the boat. The South Jersey Yacht Sales - CCM is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Galati Yacht Sales Texas. She is subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice and does not imply a direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

Basic Information

MANUFACTURER: Cruisers

BOAT TYPE: Motor Yachts

MODEL: 5000 Sport Sedan

HULL MATERIAL: Fiberglass

CATEGORY: Power

Dimensions & Weight

BEAM: 15.5 ft

LENGTH: 50 ft / 15.24 m

DRY WEIGHT: N/A

MAKE: Volvo

FUEL: diesel

POWER: 715 HP

TYPE: Inboard

HOURS: 1085

LOCATION: Port

PROPELLER TYPE: N/A

LOCATION: Starboard

Tank Capacities

FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 600 gallons

FUEL TANK COUNT: 1

WATER TANK CAPACITY: 150 gallons

WATER TANK COUNT: 1

HOLDING TANK CAPACITY: 100 gallons

HOLDING TANK COUNT: 1

• Vinyl Flooring
• Cabin Entry Door
• Overhead Lighting
• Port L-Sofa
• Wooden Coffee Table
• CruiseAir SMX 2 Airconditioning
• LG Surround Sound
• Vizio Flat TV
• TracVision Receiver
• Storage Cabinets
• Corian Counter Tops
• Sharp Microwave
• (2) Basin Sink
• Sink Faucet w/ Wand
• Princess 3 Burner Stove
• GE Refrigerator & Freezer
• Storage Cabinets & Drawers

Pilot House

• Port L-Sofa Stairs To Bridge
• Starboard Side Door
• Overhead Lighting 
• Adjustable Helm Chair
• Teak Hi/Low Table

Pilot House Helm Station

• Cruisers Yachts Wheel
• Side Power Bow Thruster
• Volvo Throttle Controls
• Raymarine L770
• Simrad AP22
• Lowrance Depth Finder
• Platiismo Compass
• Volvo Engine Gages
• Helm Station
• Full Eisenglass Enclosure
• Non-Skid Decks
• Cabin Entry
• Aft Ladder To Cockpit
• Helm Seating
• Port Crescent Sofa
• Aft Sun Cushion
• Accent Lighting
• (4) Clarion Speakers
• Magic Chef Fridge
• Beverage Holders
• Chart Station

Flybridge Helm

• Volvo Throttle Control
• Raymarine Hybrid Touch Chart Plotter & Radar
• Fusion Stereo
• Garmin 7212
• Platismo Compass
• Jabsco Search Light
• Simrad AP20

Master Cabin

• Double Island Berth
• Mirrored Aft Bulkhead
• Windows w/ Curtains
• Reading Lights
• Cedar Lined Hanging Locker
• CruisAir SMX 2 Air Conditioning
• Head Entry Door

Master Head

• Vacuflush Head
• Mirrored Vanity w/ Storage
• Towel Holder
• Shower Stall w/ Door
• Shower Bench Seat
• Shower Wand
• Mirrored Bulkhead
• Port & Starboard Windows w/ Curtains
• CruisAir SMX2 Airconditioning 
• Shower Stall
• Cabin Door 
• Hallway Door

Guest Stateroom

• (2) Twin Berths
• Mirrored Aft Bulkhead w/ Storage
• CruiseAir SMM2 Air Conditioning 
• Starboard Windows w/ Curtains 
• Hanging Locker
• Clarion Speaker
• Transom Door
• 50 Amp Shore Power Connection
• Snap In Floor Liner
• Flybridge Stairs
• Engine Room Acces
• Storage Compartment
• Accent Lights
• (4) Rod Holders

Engine Room

• Vanner 100 amp Battery Charger
• Hot & Cold Water Faucets
• SeaStar Hydraulic Steering
• (2) Volvo D12 Diesel Engines (1,000hr Service Completed)
• Onan Generator

Hull and Decks

• Fresh Bottom Paint
• Fresh Compound & Wax
• Fresh Full Detail
• Nonskid Decks
• Transom Storage
• (2) Anchors
• Stainless Steel Bow Rails

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.

Mechanical Disclaimer Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.

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1999 Cruisers Yachts 5000 Sedan Sport

$299,000.

Fully rebuilt Port engine, Starboard Cooling System being overhauled. Available and ready just in time for summer. Gorgeous Boat! 50' Flybridge with 3 cabins, in an LLC. Newer electronics, 2 yr old bottom paint, new shaft seals, new salon sliding doors, washer/dryer. This boat has been modified and upgraded in several areas: Brand new Raymarine electronics on the upper and lower helm, new carpeting in the interior, satellite tv, and AIS equipped.New Isinglass and house batteries.

The Flagship of the Cruisers fleet when she was introduced in 1998, the 5000 Sedan Sport is a stylish Euro-style motor yacht with the aggressive good looks of an Italian import. She’s built on a fully cored modified-V hull with a shallow keel for improved tracking and prop pockets to reduce shaft angles and improve efficiency.The wide-open interior of the 5000 Sedan Sport is a striking contrast to most of the imports with their sunken galleys and tiny staterooms. Not only is the salon completely open to the galley and elevated helm/dinette, but the Sedan Sport boasts inside access to the flybridge along with molded stairs from the cockpit, a rare convenience in a boat this size.

Call to Text Errol at 310-818-6988

Specifications

Additional info, basic boat info, engines / speed.

• Make: Volvo
• Model: TAMD73P EDC
• Fuel: Diesel
• Engine Power: 435hp
• Type: Inboard
• Propeller Type: 4 BladeBronze
• Engine Location: Port
• Drive Type: Direct
• Engine Hours: 1,002
• Engine Location: Starboard
• Engine Hours: 998

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.

• Sliding cabin door with sliding screen
• Cherry veneer cabinetry
• Bose surround sound stereo system
• Courtesy lighting throughout the boat
• Double Stainless Steel Sinks
• 3 Burner Electric Stove
• Full-Size Refrigerator/Freezer
• Solid Surface Countertops
• Convection Microwave Oven
• Cherry Veneer Cabinetry
• Wood Flooring
• Queen Sized Island Berth
• Cabin Carpeting
• Opening Port Lights
• Cruisair Reverse Cycle AC/Heat Unit
• Cedar Lined Closet

The triple deck layout has the space of a much larger vessel with comfort to spare; it’s the perfect blend for those who like to spend a lot of time on the water. Entering into the salon/galley area from the cockpit through a large sliding door you will take note of the openness and the abundance of natural light that fills this area.  Egress throughout the boat is made both safe and comfortable with large deep stairs.

The galley is located on the starboard side and has an abundance of counter and storage space.  The raised lower helm area provides the Captain with a commanding view while allowing guest to be seated at the same level.  Egressing down the stairway on starboard to the foyer; the master stateroom is located on port, the VIP cabin is located forward and the third guest cabin is located on starboard under the raised lower helm area.

Returning to the raised lower helm area with easy access to the flybridge which affords a larger entertaining area with seating for 8-9 guests.  The flybridge helm has unique triple seating area with the Captain’s seat being powered to allow for the ideal positioning.

• ICOM IC-M412 VHF Marine Radio
• Standard Horizon Explorer VHF Marine Radio
• Raymarine Raypilot 650 (dual-station)
• Lowrance Depth Sounder
• (2) Raymarine eS128 MFD HD Radar Touch Screen
• 48’ 4 KW HD Color Antenna for Radar
• CHIRP Down-vision sonar on eS128 MFD
• Class B AIS on eS128 MFD
• Raymarine eS78 GPS Hybrid Touch MFD
• Remote Spotlight (Dual-Station)
• (2) Ritchie Compasses
• (1) Plastimo Compass
• BOSE Stereo System
• BOSE Surround Sound System
• (2) Toshiba BluRay Players
• Sony AM/FM/CD Player
• SeaTel Satellite Receiver
• Intellian i2 SAT-TV system i
• Samsung 40” Flat Panel TV 
• Maxwell VWCLP 1200 Windlass (3 controls)
• New Gearbox for Windlass
• Stainless Steel Roller
• 200’ 9MM G-4 chain w/depth markings
• 60 # Bruce Anchor
• 10 Opening Stainless Steel-Framed Ports
• Fresh water shower cockpit
• FRP Swim-Step w/wet storage lockers
• Stainless Steel Extending Swim Ladder
• Full Enclosed Flybridge
• Transom door
• 2V DC/120/240V AC electrical systems w/breakers
• 13.5 KW Kohler Generator 
• Sound-Shield for Generator
• (4) 8D AGM (1) 8D wet cell (1) Group 31 AGM
• Reverse Polarity Indicator
• Victron 12volt 60 amp battery charger
• Various GFCI Receptacles
• Glendinning Cablemaster 50 amp

Twin Volvo TAMD73P EDC 430 hp FWC 6 cylinder 

• Twin-Disc V-Drive Transmissions
• Twin-Disc Electronic Controls (Dual)
• Volvo-Penta QL Series 12V Bow Thruster
• (2) RACOR 900 MA Fuel/Water Separators
• (1) RACOR 500 FG Fuel/Water Separators
• (2) 28 x 24 Bronze 4 Blade Propellers
• (2) Bronze Spade Rudders
• (2) Tides Marine Lip-Seal – Dripless Seal
• (2) 2” 5/8” Stainless Steel Shaft
• (2) Bronze Propeller Shaft Strut
• (3) Automatic Bilge Pumps
• Rudder angle Indicator
• Analog Fuel Gauges at Helm
• Hydraulic Steering System
• Fireboy CG2-1000 automatic fire protection
• Bronze Thru-Hull Ball Type Vales
• (3) Windshield Wipers
• (2) Vacu-Flush FW Marine Head Systems
• 19 Gallon Attwood Water Heater
• 30,000 BTU’s Marine-Air AC/Reverse Heat

Owner's personal items excluded.  Exclusions include, however are not limited to, Seller's personal possessions, loose items, binoculars, handheld radio(s), charts, tools, fishing equipment, spare parts, clothing and foul weather gear, galley equipment, linens/bedding and any items not specifically listed on equipment list specifications sheet.

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Sea Star50' Cruisers Yachts 5000 Sport Sedan 2004

2004 Cruisers Yachts 50 Sport Sedan "Sea Star"

The Cruisers Yachts 500 Sport Sedan is a stylish Euro Style motor yacht with the aggressive looks of an Italian Import. She is built on a fully cored modified V hull with a shallow keel for improved tracking and prop pockets to reduce shaft angles. The wide-open interior of the 500 is striking to view. The salon is completely open to the galley as well as the salon and the Flybridge. Her twin Volvo 715hp diesel engines will cruise the 500 around 18 knots with a top speed around 30 knots. 

Specifications

• Price USD: $ 250,000

Cruisers Yachts

5000 sport sedan, seabrook, texas, united states, power yacht.

• LOA: 49 ft 6 in
• Display Length: 50 ft
• Beam: 15' 6"

Motor Yachts

• Water Capacity: 150 gals
• Fuel Capacity: 600 gals
• Engine Details: Volvo D12
• Engine 1: 2004 1085.00 HRS 715.00 HP
• Engine 2: 2004 1085.00 HRS 715.00 HP
• Engine Fuel: Diesel
• Days on Market: INQUIRE
• Vinyl Flooring
• Cabin Entry Door
• Overhead Lighting
• Port L-Sofa
• Wooden Coffee Table
• CruiseAir SMX 2 Airconditioning
• LG Surround Sound
• Vizio Flat TV
• TracVision Receiver
• Storage Cabinets
• Corian Counter Tops
• Sharp Microwave
• (2) Basin Sink
• Sink Faucet w/ Wand
• Princess 3 Burner Stove
• GE Refrigerator & Freezer
• Storage Cabinets & Drawers

+ Pilot House

• Port L-Sofa Stairs To Bridge
• Starboard Side Door
• Overhead Lighting 
• Adjustable Helm Chair
• Teak Hi/Low Table

+ Pilot House Helm Station

• Cruisers Yachts Wheel
• Side Power Bow Thruster
• Volvo Throttle Controls
• Raymarine L770
• Simrad AP22
• Lowrance Depth Finder
• Platiismo  Compass
• Volvo Engine Gages

+ Flybridge

• Helm Station
• Full Eisenglass Enclosure
• Non-Skid Decks
• Cabin Entry
• Aft Ladder To Cockpit
• Helm Seating
• Port Crescent Sofa
• Aft Sun Cushion
• Accent Lighting
• (4) Clarion Speakers
• Magic Chef Fridge
• Beverage Holders
• Chart Station

+ Flybridge Helm

• Volvo Throttle Control
• Raymarine Hybrid Touch Chart Plotter & Radar
• Fusion Stereo
• Garmin 7212
• Platismo Compass
• Jabsco Search Light
• Simrad AP20

+ Master Cabin

• Double Island Berth
• Mirrored Aft Bulkhead
• Windows w/ Curtains
• Reading Lights
• Cedar Lined Hanging Locker
• CruisAir SMX 2 Air Conditioning
• Head Entry Door

+ Master Head

• Vacuflush Head
• Mirrored Vanity w/ Storage
• Towel Holder
• Shower Stall w/ Door
• Shower Bench Seat
• Shower Wand

+ VIP Cabin

• Mirrored Bulkhead
• Port & Starboard Windows w/ Curtains
• CruisAir SMX2 Airconditioning 
• Shower Stall
• Cabin Door 
• Hallway Door

+ Guest Stateroom

• (2) Twin Berths
• Mirrored Aft Bulkhead w/ Storage
• CruiseAir SMM2 Air Conditioning 
• Starboard Windows w/ Curtains 
• Hanging Locker
• Clarion Speaker
• Transom Door
• 50 Amp Shore Power Connection
• Snap In Floor Liner
• Flybridge Stairs
• Engine Room Acces
• Storage Compartment
• Accent Lights
• (4) Rod Holders

+ Engine Room

• Vanner 100 amp Battery Charger
• Hot & Cold Water Faucets
• SeaStar Hydraulic Steering
• (2) Volvo D12 Diesel Engines (1,000hr Service Completed)
• Onan Generator

+ Hull and Decks

• Fresh Bottom Paint
• Fresh Compound & Wax
• Fresh Full Detail
• Nonskid Decks
• Transom Storage
• (2) Anchors
• Stainless Steel Bow Rails

+ Disclaimer

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Specifications

Basic information.

• Builder Cruisers Yachts
• Model 5000 Sport Sedan
• Category Motor Yachts
• HIN/IMO CRSZAA01A304
• Condition Used
• Maximum Speed 23 KN
• Cruise Speed 18 KN
• Fuel Type Diesel
• Hull Material Fiberglass
• LOA 49' 6"
• Beam 15' 6"
• Max Draft 4' 6"
• Fuel Tank 600 GAL
• Fresh Water 150 GAL
• Holding Tank 100 GAL
• Displacement 42,000 LBS
• Number of Engines 2
• Power HP 715.00 HP
• Hours 1085.00
• Location Port
• Location Starboard

"Sea Star" 2004 Cruisers Yachts 50'

Full description.

• Vinyl Flooring
• Cabin Entry Door
• Overhead Lighting
• Port L-Sofa
• Wooden Coffee Table
• CruiseAir SMX 2 Airconditioning
• LG Surround Sound
• Vizio Flat TV
• TracVision Receiver
• Storage Cabinets
• Corian Counter Tops
• Sharp Microwave
• (2) Basin Sink
• Sink Faucet w/ Wand
• Princess 3 Burner Stove
• GE Refrigerator & Freezer
• Storage Cabinets & Drawers

Pilot House

• Port L-Sofa Stairs To Bridge
• Starboard Side Door
• Overhead Lighting 
• Adjustable Helm Chair
• Teak Hi/Low Table

Pilot House Helm Station

• Cruisers Yachts Wheel
• Side Power Bow Thruster
• Volvo Throttle Controls
• Raymarine L770
• Simrad AP22
• Lowrance Depth Finder
• Platiismo  Compass
• Volvo Engine Gages
• Helm Station
• Full Eisenglass Enclosure
• Non-Skid Decks
• Cabin Entry
• Aft Ladder To Cockpit
• Helm Seating
• Port Crescent Sofa
• Aft Sun Cushion
• Accent Lighting
• (4) Clarion Speakers
• Magic Chef Fridge
• Beverage Holders
• Chart Station

Flybridge Helm

• Volvo Throttle Control
• Raymarine Hybrid Touch Chart Plotter & Radar
• Fusion Stereo
• Garmin 7212
• Platismo Compass
• Jabsco Search Light
• Simrad AP20

Master Cabin

• Double Island Berth
• Mirrored Aft Bulkhead
• Windows w/ Curtains
• Reading Lights
• Cedar Lined Hanging Locker
• CruisAir SMX 2 Air Conditioning
• Head Entry Door

Master Head

• Vacuflush Head
• Mirrored Vanity w/ Storage
• Towel Holder
• Shower Stall w/ Door
• Shower Bench Seat
• Shower Wand
• Mirrored Bulkhead
• Port & Starboard Windows w/ Curtains
• CruisAir SMX2 Airconditioning 
• Shower Stall
• Cabin Door 
• Hallway Door

Guest Stateroom

• (2) Twin Berths
• Mirrored Aft Bulkhead w/ Storage
• CruiseAir SMM2 Air Conditioning 
• Starboard Windows w/ Curtains 
• Hanging Locker
• Clarion Speaker
• Transom Door
• 50 Amp Shore Power Connection
• Snap In Floor Liner
• Flybridge Stairs
• Engine Room Acces
• Storage Compartment
• Accent Lights
• (4) Rod Holders

Engine Room

• Vanner 100 amp Battery Charger
• Hot & Cold Water Faucets
• SeaStar Hydraulic Steering
• (2) Volvo D12 Diesel Engines (1,000hr Service Completed)
• Onan Generator

Hull And Decks

• Fresh Bottom Paint
• Fresh Compound & Wax
• Fresh Full Detail
• Nonskid Decks
• Transom Storage
• (2) Anchors
• Stainless Steel Bow Rails

Listing MLS by Yachtr.com

2004 Cruisers Yachts 50 Sport Sedan "Sea Star"The Cruisers Yachts 500 Sport Sedan is a stylish Euro Style motor yacht with the aggressive looks of an Italian Import. She is built on a fully cored modified V hull with a shallow keel for improved tracking and prop pockets to reduce shaft angles. The wide-open interior of the 500 is striking to view. The salon is completely open to the galley as well as the salon and the Flybridge. Her twin Volvo 715hp diesel engines will cruise the 500 around 18 knots with a top speed around 30 knots.  Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Galati Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

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On the trail of the Vikings in Veliky Novgorod

Veliky Novgorod (589 kilometers from Moscow and often referred to simply as “Novgorod”) was for many centuries the most important commercial hub in Eastern Europe, having developed relations with German and Scandinavian cities, the Black Sea region and with Muslim centers of the East. A unique political system emerged here that was republican at its core. Novgorod was fortunately spared a Mongol invasion and its development was not stunted by the catastrophic destruction that afflicted ancient Rus’, whose largest cities were turned to ashes.  

From the Varangians to Rus’

The Vikings sailed great distances for more than just plunder: in the ninth century Novgorod’s rivers were part of a major trading route “from the Varangians to the Greeks.” Byzantine merchants preferred traveling along this route and traded in the cities located along its river banks, as in the hinterland merchants could fall prey to murderous bandits and thieves. The demand for warriors that could guarantee the security of overseas guests and these thriving cities was enormous. The Vikings had no equals in the art of war and were welcomed. Therefore many offered their services to a Slavic ruler, settled down here and became citizens of Rus’.

The ancient capital

According to another version, outlined in the “Tale of Bygone Years” (the 12th century Russian chronicles and the oldest that have survived), it was Novgorod’s inhabitants themselves who asked Rurik to be their ruler and establish order during a difficult period of internecine fighting. As a result, in the ninth century Rurik reached the banks of the Volkhov River with a small group of warriors and founded a settlement there whose traces can still be seen 13 kilometers from Novgorod.

On the right bank of the Volkhov River there is a towering hill. This is all that’s left of Rurik’s ancient settlement, the residence of the first Russian ruling dynasty, the Rurikids. The city of Novgorod was later christened as the “New City” (Novy Gorod in Russian) to differentiate itself from this older outpost. This small hill today is covered by green grass. However, in the 10th century wooden streets could be found here, the first ones to appear in ancient Rus’.

In the 12th century it was on this hill that the Annunciation Cathedral was built, while on the opposite bank of the river a cathedral was built in honor of St. George, becoming the main church of the Yuriev Monastery. The sparkle of the two sanctuaries’ domes welcomed guests coming to Novgorod’s land from the northern direction of Lake Ilmen. Today all that’s left of the Annunciation Cathedral are some picturesque ruins. But if you come here by boat (the river is open to navigation from May to September), it’s not difficult to imagine the prince sailing on a light “ladya” boat towards his town and being welcomed by the ringing bells of the two cathedrals.

Messages from the past

It is worth going to the local museum-reserve to inspect the personal correspondence of Novgorod’s citizenry dating back to the 11th-12th centuries. Such sentences are common: “buy butter, buy clothes for your children and let your son learn to read and write;” “so let your heart and your soul burn of passion when you see me;” or “send me the money, even if you don’t send money to Svenya, send money to me.” These correspondences allow visitors to practically look through the keyhole of an ancient city.

If you want to do more than just read about the days of old, then go to the small town of Staraya Russa (about 100 kilometers from Novgorod), on Aug. 8 to attend the festival of early medieval culture “Knyazhia Bratchina.” For a couple of days you can pretend to be Rurik or a Viking guard before returning to reality with a Varangian sword as a souvenir. 

How to get there

By car: From Moscow – 640 kilometers (about 7 hours), from Saint-Petersburg – 195 kilometers (about 2 hours)

By train: From Moscow take train “Ilmen” from Leningradsky Station. The journey takes 8 hours and 30 minutes from St. Petersburg. Then take train "Lastochka" from Moskovsky Station. The journey takes about 3 hours.

Where to stay

Park Inn Veliky Novgorod   RestUp Hostel  

Where to eat

Restaurant Ilmen  (ancient Scandinavian cuisine) La Chatte Cafe

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