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THE FIRST PALMER JOHNSON PJ50 OPEN SPORTHULL NO. 1
THE FIRST OF ITS KIND | AN EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY
EXCLUSIVELY OFFERED BY 1 OCEAN YACHTS GROUP
PALMER JOHNSON EXCLUSIVE DEALER FOR THE AMERICAS
EXCLUSIVE SALES REPRESENTATIVE — PJ50 OPEN SPORT HULL NO. 1
An extraordinary opportunity to acquire the very first Palmer Johnson PJ50 Open Sport ever built, exclusively represented for sale by 1 Ocean Yachts Group.
Hull No. 1 marks the debut of Palmer Johnson's new 50-foot Open Sport, introducing a bold evolution of the legendary American yacht builder's performance, design, and engineering philosophy.
This is not simply another new-build opportunity. This is the first PJ50 in existence—the yacht that introduces an entirely new Palmer Johnson model to the world.
As Palmer Johnson's Exclusive Dealer for the Americas and the Exclusive Sales Representative for this first and unique PJ50, 1 Ocean Yachts Group offers prospective owners direct access to this exceptional yacht, its remaining completion program, and the opportunity to personalize selected final equipment and systems.
FIRST BUILT. NEARING COMPLETION. READY FOR ITS NEXT CHAPTER.
Unlike a conventional new-build project that begins with plans and a lengthy construction schedule, PJ50 Hull No. 1 is already substantially built and finished.
Her carbon-composite hull and deck, exterior metallic paintwork, interior joinery, principal accommodation spaces, and major structural components have been constructed and finished.
The remaining program focuses primarily on final propulsion installation, navigation and electronics, selected onboard systems, commissioning, testing, and sea trials.
The engines, principal navigation/electronics package, and associated final systems are planned for installation and commissioning in the United States, providing an important advantage for American buyers in terms of equipment selection, integration, serviceability, and future technical support.
This represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantially completed, first-of-its-kind Palmer Johnson yacht without beginning an entirely new construction project.
SUPERYACHT DNA — REIMAGINED AT 50 FEET
The PJ50 carries the unmistakable DNA of Palmer Johnson's larger performance yachts: dramatic proportions, sculpted surfaces, an exceptionally fine bow, and advanced lightweight construction.
Its innovative advanced tri-hull-inspired hull technology, featuring a slender central hull and stabilizing outer sections, is designed to deliver exceptional efficiency, stability, a drier ride, and smoother performance in challenging sea conditions.
Constructed using advanced carbon-composite technology, the PJ50 incorporates the lightweight engineering philosophy normally associated with much larger high-performance superyachts.
With an overall length of approximately 53'10" (16.40 m) including outboards, a hull length of 49'3" (15.00 m), and an extraordinary 18'1" (5.50 m) beam, the PJ50 offers exceptional deck volume and an unmistakably powerful presence.
DESIGNED AROUND THE WATER — SPACE WITHOUT COMPROMISE
The PJ50's extraordinary beam transforms the onboard experience.
Rather than the narrow passages and confined cockpits commonly found on high-performance yachts of comparable length, Palmer Johnson has created a remarkably spacious, open social environment.
Expansive sculpted lounge seating, twin aft sun pads, innovative multifunction tables, a central walkway, and generous entertaining areas are complemented by an elegant carbon hardtop.
Additional features include integrated side boarding, foredeck sunbathing, optional sun awnings, open-deck air conditioning, and sophisticated entertainment systems.
The result feels less like a conventional 50-foot dayboat and more like the open deck of a significantly larger superyacht.
Below deck, the PJ50 continues this philosophy with a beautifully appointed full-beam salon and galley, convertible sleeping accommodation, and a separate head.
Contemporary styling, refined materials, warm finishes, and indirect lighting create an inviting retreat equally suited to day cruising, weekend escapes, or service as an extraordinary superyacht chase boat.
PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY — 1,700 HP OF PURE EXCITEMENT
The proposed U.S. propulsion configuration features quad Mercury Verado V10 425 hp outboard engines, producing an impressive combined 1,700 horsepower, subject to final specification confirmation.
Palmer Johnson's published performance objective for the PJ50 is a maximum speed exceeding 45 knots, with final performance to be established following propulsion installation and sea trials.
Advanced electronic steering, joystick maneuvering, integrated multifunction navigation displays, GPS/chartplotting, radar, and modern helm instrumentation are planned as part of the final U.S. completion program.
The PJ50 also embraces modern onboard energy management through its lithium battery and integrated solar-power concept, designed to reduce dependence on conventional generator operation and enhance comfort at anchor.
HULL NO. 1 — THE FIRST OF ITS KIND
There is something genuinely exceptional about owning the first yacht of an entirely new Palmer Johnson series.
The PJ63 Open Sport established the formula: striking design, advanced carbon construction, expansive exterior living, and high-performance engineering inspired by the shipyard's world-renowned superyachts.
The PJ50 advances that philosophy in a more compact, owner-friendly platform.
Carbon constructed. Exceptionally wide. Outboard powered. Innovative. Powerful. Unmistakably Palmer Johnson.
For the collector, Palmer Johnson enthusiast, or discerning owner seeking something beyond the increasingly similar production dayboats on today's market, Hull No. 1 presents a singular opportunity.
The first PJ50 Open Sport ever constructed. The first example of a new Palmer Johnson model. Exclusively offered for sale through 1 Ocean Yachts Group.
PRINCIPAL HIGHLIGHTS
Hull No. 1 — the first Palmer Johnson PJ50 Open Sport ever built
Exclusively offered by 1 Ocean Yachts Group
Palmer Johnson Exclusive Dealer for the Americas
Exclusive Sales Representative for PJ50 Hull No. 1
Substantially constructed and finished — final completion and commissioning remaining
U.S.-planned propulsion, navigation, electronics, and systems commissioning
Palmer Johnson design, naval architecture, and engineering
Advanced carbon-composite hull and deck
Innovative tri-hull-inspired hydrodynamic design
53'10" (16.40 m) overall length, including outboards
18'1" (5.50 m) beam
Proposed quad Mercury Verado V10 425 hp outboards — 1,700 hp combined, subject to final confirmation
45+ knot target maximum speed
Joystick maneuvering
Carbon hardtop with integrated solar-power concept
Distinctive metallic exterior finish
Expansive open-deck entertaining areas
Twin aft sun pads and sculpted lounge seating
Multifunction cockpit tables
Integrated side boarding
Foredeck sunbathing area
Open-deck air conditioning
Full-beam lower salon and galley
Convertible sleeping accommodation
Separate head
Lithium battery energy-management concept
Premium navigation and entertainment systems
CE Category B specification
Exceptional day yacht, weekend cruiser, or superyacht chase boat
A PALMER JOHNSON, WITHOUT COMPROMISE
Founded in 1918, Palmer Johnson has spent more than a century redefining expectations in luxury yacht construction, from pioneering aluminum sailing yachts and record-breaking performance vessels to some of the world's most recognizable carbon-composite superyachts.
The PJ50 continues that remarkable tradition in a bold new format.
The first PJ50 is more than a new yacht entering the market. It is the beginning of a new Palmer Johnson legacy—and an opportunity to own the yacht that started it all.
EXCLUSIVE SALES & INQUIRIES
1 OCEAN YACHTS GROUP
Palmer Johnson Exclusive Dealer — The Americas
Exclusive Sales Representative — PJ50 Open Sport Hull No. 1
Specifications, proposed equipment, propulsion configuration, performance figures, and completion arrangements are subject to final confirmation. Images may include conceptual renderings, optional features, and equipment not included in the final delivery specification.
Specifications
Overview
- Asking Price
- Price on request
- Year
- 2026
- Make
- Palmer Johnson
- Model
- PJ50 Open Sport
- Designer
- Palmer Johnson
- Condition
- New
- Type
- Motor Yachts, Express Cruiser, Sports Cruiser
- Hull Material
- Composite
- Location
- Miami, FLApproximate area
Dimensions & Weight
- LOA
- 53.83 ft (16.4 m)
- Nominal Length
- 53.08 ft (16.2 m)
- Beam
- 18.08 ft (5.51 m)
- Draft
- 2.5 ft (0.76 m)
- Bridge Clearance
- 13.5 ft (4.11 m)
- Cabin Headroom
- 6.42 ft (1.96 m)
- Displacement
- 28,000 lb (12,701 kg)
- Dry Weight
- 22,000 lb (9,979 kg)
Performance
- Cruising Speed
- 35 kn
- Max Speed
- 45 kn
- Range
- 325 nm
Engines & Propulsion
- Number of Engines
- 4
- Total Power
- 1,700 hp
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Engines
- 4× Mercury Verado V10 · 425 hp each · Outboard · 4 Blade, Stainless Steel
Tankage
- Fuel
- 396 gal (1,499 L) · 1 tank
- Fresh Water
- 53 gal (201 L) · 1 tank
- Holding
- 53 gal (201 L) · 1 tank
Accommodations
- Cabins
- 1
- Heads
- 1
- Max Passengers
- 12
Equipment & Systems
- Windlass
- Electric
- Electrical
- 12 V
Full Details
Steering System
Joystick Control
About Palmer Johnson — Over a Century of Yachting Excellence
Since 1918 | American Heritage | Iconic Design | Engineering Innovation
Founded in 1918 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Palmer Johnson is one of the world's most distinguished luxury yacht builders, with more than a century of heritage in pioneering design, advanced engineering, and exceptional craftsmanship.
From its early beginnings building wooden yachts to becoming a global leader in high-performance luxury superyachts, Palmer Johnson has consistently challenged the boundaries of conventional yacht design.
The shipyard pioneered aluminum construction in competitive sailing yachts, developed groundbreaking performance vessels, and introduced some of the world's most recognizable carbon-composite superyachts. Its legacy includes record-breaking speed, revolutionary hull technologies, and an unmistakable design language that has made Palmer Johnson yachts instantly recognizable in the world's most prestigious marinas.
Renowned for combining striking aesthetics, innovative naval architecture, lightweight construction, exhilarating performance, and uncompromising luxury, Palmer Johnson continues to redefine the relationship between performance and sophistication.
The Palmer Johnson Open Sport series brings this remarkable superyacht DNA into a more versatile, owner-oriented platform—delivering the engineering, craftsmanship, and unmistakable presence of a world-class yacht builder in an exhilarating open-yacht experience.
The PJ50 Open Sport represents the next evolution of that legacy, introducing Palmer Johnson's distinctive design philosophy and advanced carbon-composite technology to an entirely new generation of performance yachts.
More than a century of innovation. An unmistakable heritage. A Palmer Johnson.
Particulars
PALMER JOHNSON PJ50 OPEN SPORT — HULL NO. 1
Builder: Palmer Johnson
Model: PJ50 Open Sport
Model Year: 2026
Type: Open Sport Motor Yacht
Hull No.: 1 — First PJ50 Open Sport Built
Naval Architecture & Engineering: Palmer Johnson
Exterior Styling: Palmer Johnson
Interior Design: Palmer Johnson
Hull Type: Stabilised Monohull / Palmer Johnson Advanced Hull Technology
Hull Material: Carbon Composite
Deck Material: Carbon Composite
Classification: CE Category B
PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
Length Overall: 16.40 m / 53'10" including outboards
Hull Length: 15.00 m / 49'3"
Beam: 5.50 m / 18'1"
Maximum Draft: 0.75 m / 2'6"
The exceptionally wide 5.5-meter beam is central to the PJ50 concept, providing considerable deck volume and stability while maintaining the fine-entry performance hull form illustrated throughout Palmer Johnson's Features package.
PROPULSION & PERFORMANCE
Main Engines: Quad Mercury Verado V10 400 hp Outboards
Total Rated Power: 1,600 hp
Steering: Electronic Power Steering / Fly-by-Wire
Maneuvering: Joystick Control
Maximum Speed: 45+ knots
Final propulsion installation, integration, commissioning and sea trials to be completed as part of the vessel's final completion program.
TANK CAPACITIES
Fuel: 1,500 L / approximately 396 US gal
Fresh Water: 200 L / approximately 53 US gal
Black & Grey Water Holding: 200 L / approximately 53 US gal
Tank construction includes an aluminum fuel tank with carbon fresh-water and black-water tanks.
HULL, DECK & EXTERIOR FEATURES
- Carbon-composite hull and deck construction
- Fine bow entry
- High deadrise hull geometry
- Optimized Palmer Johnson hull form
- Carbon hardtop with integrated solar panels
- Metallic exterior paint
- Teak-covered decks
- Electric integrated side-boarding system
- Carbon handrail and flagstaff package
- Carbon engine brackets
- Carbon swim ladder
- Carbon coffee tables
- Carbon awning system
- Foredeck carbon awning system
- Large removable foredeck sun pad
- Large, deep cockpit seating
- Twin aft sun pads with storage beneath
- Removable transom guardrails
- Flush fender hooks
- Pop-up deck cleats
- Stowable deck shower
- Underwater transom lighting
- High-quality TBT-free commercial antifouling bottom paint
The Features presentation specifically illustrates the solar hardtop, metallic finish, integrated side boarding, carbon handrails, awning systems, carbon swim ladder and carbon engine brackets.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
- Electronic power steering
- Fly-by-wire helm controls
- Emergency steering system
- Joystick maneuvering control
- Fuel purification system
- Fuel filters with gauge, water sensor and priming pump
- Air-conditioning system serving cabin and open deck
- Water heater
- Aluminum fuel tank
- Carbon fresh-water tank
- Carbon black-water tank
The inclusion of open-deck air conditioning is particularly notable for a yacht of this size and is also specifically illustrated in the PJ50 Features package.
ELECTRICAL & ENERGY SYSTEMS
- AC/DC electrical system
- Main switchboard with power management
- Seamless power transfer
- Circuit breakers and electrical metering
- Ground-fault indication
- AC distribution panel
- DC distribution panel
- Main-engine starting battery banks
- Hotel-load battery system
- Blade Cell battery bank
- Victron constant-voltage battery chargers
- Shore-power connection
- Shore/inverter AC power selection
- GFCI protection at exterior, galley and head outlets
- Integrated hardtop solar panels
- Solar charge controller
- Navigation lighting
- Interior and exterior lighting
- Underwater transom lighting
- Battery and solar monitoring display
- Provision/specification for gyro stabilization battery system if required
Palmer Johnson's specification specifically includes solar panels integrated into the hardtop, while the Features package highlights the battery/gyro-stabilization arrangement.
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION
The final navigation/electronics installation is intended to form part of the vessel's U.S. completion and commissioning program.
Specified equipment includes:
- Integrated helm/conning position
- Flat anti-glare LED helm display
- 16" multifunction display with remote
- Engine display
- Touchscreen battery and solar display
- Magnetic compass
- GPS
- Garmin GMR Fantom 18 radar
- Automatic Identification System (AIS)
- Electronic Charting System (ECS)
- Speed sensor
- Depth sensor
- Sea-water temperature sensor
- Garmin autopilot with gyro compass
- Garmin VHF 215 AIS marine radio
- Outboard angle indicators
- Navigation lights
- Automatic kill switch
HELM
- Fully integrated Palmer Johnson conning position
- Single pedestal helm chair
- Integrated engine instrumentation
- Multifunction navigation display
- Engine controls
- Joystick maneuvering
- Electronic steering
- Radar/chartplotter integration
- Battery and solar monitoring
- Outboard-angle indication
- Phone charging points
- Air-conditioned cockpit/helm environment
The Features package illustrates the integrated helm/conning position and its protected location beneath the carbon hardtop.
COCKPIT & EXTERIOR LIVING
- Two large exterior lounge sofas
- Two high/low coffee tables
- Twin aft sun pads with storage
- Large deep-seating arrangement
- Exterior bar
- Drinks refrigeration
- Ice maker
- Fully integrated surround-sound system
- Fold-down outdoor television
- Carbon hardtop
- Integrated solar panels
- Cockpit air conditioning
- Companionway access to lower salon
- Storage for life rafts and PFDs
- Stowable deck shower
- AC outlets and phone-charging points
The cockpit specification confirms the twin lounge sofas, high/low tables, aft sun pads, bar, refrigeration and integrated audio arrangement.
ENTERTAINMENT & CONNECTIVITY
- 50" outdoor television
- Fold-down TV installation
- Fusion Apollo SRX audio
- Four Fusion Signature Series 7.7" two-way speakers
- Four Fusion Signature Series 8.8" flush-mounted two-way speakers
- Two Fusion 10" subwoofers
- Fusion six-channel 1,800-watt amplifier
- Integrated exterior sound system
- 4G router
- Wi-Fi networking throughout the vessel
SALON & KITCHENETTE
The lower accommodation provides a sophisticated retreat from the open deck and includes:
- Fixed salon sofa
- Storage cabinetry
- Large cabinet top
- Kitchenette
- Sink and faucet
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Wine refrigerator
- Large Corian preparation and staging counter
- Convertible lower-deck living/sleeping arrangement
APPLIANCES
- Two drinks-fridge drawers
- Ice maker
- Wine cellar / wine refrigerator
- Refrigerator drawer
- Freezer drawer
- Microwave
DAY HEAD
- Marine toilet with macerator
- Sink and faucet
- Mirror
- Storage cupboards
- Additional storage
- Skylight / escape hatch with shade
- Gloss-finished holly wood plank flooring
FOREDECK
- Large removable sun pad
- Grab rails
- Integrated speaker system
- Access to mooring and anchor locker
- Optional/provisioned carbon foredeck awning system
GROUND TACKLE & DECK EQUIPMENT
- Stainless-steel anchor windlass
- 25 kg Bruce anchor with custom hull-bottom deployment arrangement
- 50 m stainless-steel 10 mm chain
- Pop-up mooring winch
- Two 10 m mooring lines
- Two 20 m mooring lines
- Six pop-up deck cleats
- Twelve flush fender hooks
- Electric integrated side-boarding system
- Swim ladder
- Removable flagstaff
COMPLETION STATUS
Hull No. 1 is substantially constructed, with the carbon-composite hull and deck, exterior finish and paintwork, interior accommodation and principal structural elements completed or well advanced.
The remaining program principally involves final machinery and equipment integration, including the propulsion package, navigation/electronics, selected electrical and mechanical systems, final detailing, commissioning, systems testing and sea trials.
The completion plan calls for the Mercury outboard propulsion, navigation/electronics and associated final systems to be completed and commissioned in the United States, providing the future owner with U.S.-based installation, integration and service support for these critical systems.
DISCLAIMER
Specifications and equipment are based on the current Palmer Johnson PJ50 Open Sport Revision 4 Sales Specification, Features documentation and current completion program. As Hull No. 1 remains in its final completion and commissioning phase, equipment, brands, specifications and final performance figures may be subject to modification during final engineering, installation and sea trials.
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