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1999 Jim Smith Custom 66 Sportfish

Miami, Florida

$3,250,000

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No Expense Spared on this 1999/2020 Jim Smith custom 66. Bel Esprit without a doubt the most complete, extensively modified, & customized world traveling yacht in her class. Bel Esprit underwent a complete refit in 2020 at CAY Marine, specifically designed by the owner of CAY Marine for his personal use. Bel Esprit is flawless and truly a work of art. With her phenomenal speed, fuel efficiency, and range she is up on plane at 1200 RPM.

Disclaimer

KAM Yacht Sales, LLC is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Cay Marine Group.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Bel Esprit
Make: Jim Smith
Model: Custom 66 Sportfish
Year: 1999
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Builder: Jim Smith
Designer: Jim Smith ~ CAY MARINE
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: JS106601G899
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 66 ft / 20.12 m
Length Overall: 66 ft / 20.12 m
Beam: 18'11 ft / 5.77 m
Dry Weight: 65,000 lb
Cabins Count: 4

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: CAT
  • Model: 3412
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 1,350hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 5 Blade
  • Engine Hours: 44
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: CAT
  • Model: 3412
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 1,350hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 5 Blade
  • Engine Hours: 44
Total Engine Power: 2,700hp
Cruising Speed: 30 kn
Propeller RPM: 1800
Maximum Speed: 38 kn

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 1,500 gal
Fuel Tank Material: Aluminum
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 350 gal
Water Tank Material: Aluminum
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 35 gal
Holding Tank Material: Plastic

Other

Heads Count: 4
Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: Sports Fishing Boats, Convertible Boats

Bel Espirit 1999/2020 Jim Smith custom 66'

Bel Espirit

1999/2020 Jim Smith 66’

 

Exterior

  • Complete custom paint job by Cay Marine.
  • All undersides of platforms and buggy top on Tuna Tower are painted in metallic    grey
  • Hull is custom color, “I found the Blu for U” which was developed for and by Cay Marine
  • Custom Grey bottom paint
  • Faux finished Transom and Toe Rail
  • Faux finished Pod

 

Tower  

  • New tower Control Box
  • New folding buggy top in matte black
  • New fiberglass standing platform
  • Molded Lumitec LED Spreader Lights (1 Forward & 2 Aft)
  • Tri color lights under the standing platform
  • New ZF low profile shifters on tower
  • New 10” Garmin MFD full function to include all engine data
  • Underside of Buggy Top & top of Control Box painted in metallic grey
  • New VHF Radio in Tower
  • Multi-color pin lights mounted on console to reflect buggy top at sundown Washdown System mounted in standing platform on tower

 

Fly Bridge

  • Air Conditioned
  • Underside of hardtop painted in metallic grey
  • Custom center console with beautiful CAY custom electronic console behind disappearing Plexiglass.
  • All electronics completely flush mounted to include:     o (2) 24” Garmin Displays     o (1) 8” Garmin Display    
  • Controls C Zone system for lighting, fuel transfer, baitwells, etc.                                                                                                                                                                         

          o (1) 12” With Remote Display flush mounted in pod

  • (2) Standard Horizon VFH Radios with Command Mics
  • (2) Overhead VHF Speakers
  • New ZF Controls with Built-in Bow Thruster Controls
  • New Bow Thruster
  • Complete Start / Stop Control Panel with Bocatech Switches
  • Epoch Teaser Reels built into Hardtop
  • AIS
  • Garmin Auto Pilot
  • New Compass
  • Side View / Down View Transducers
  • 2 kw Chirp Transducer
  • XM Weather

  

Bel Espirit

1999/2019 Jim Smith 66’

 

 

  • 12 kw Hi Def Garmin Radar / 6’ Array
  • Large port forward deep freezer
  • Storage: Under brow, forward facing bench sets, and side bench
  • Custom Bluewater Ladder Back on side console seat to face forward and aft
  • 2 Custom Helm Seats with Footrests
  • Custom flush mounted door hatch for safety to Fly bridge
  • 2019 41’ Rupp Triple spreader outriggers with auto locks
  • Medium duty backbar and Rupp roller guides
  • Single 80-gauge hoop on hardtop for a clean sleek look
  • New aft rail with 8 Rod Holders
  • Custom Fly bridge ladder
  • Complete two-tone Ultra Leather Marine Upholstery double-stitched cushions.
  • Tri color lights on Hardtop
  • Custom Refrigerated Drink Box
  • New 3-sided polycarbonate Enclosure
  • Rod Storage
  • KVH HD7 Hi-Def TV Satellite System
  • Washdown System

 

Cockpit

The massive cockpit on this custom boat is meticulously designed for tournament fishing and family

cruising. She has a full custom mezzanine with built in air conditioning, ice chipper, drink box, and deep freezer just to name a few features specifically designed by CAY Marine to compliment Bel Esprit. Her mezzanine level day head ensures you can keep the interior clean and dry while fishing, diving, and cruising.

  • Ice chipper
  • Refrigerated drink box
  • Deep Freezer
  • Engine Room Access
  • Pull out chaise lounge
  • Pull out Gaggenau Barbeque with remote mounted controls.
  • Custom storage for all poles, mops, brushes, etc.
  • Large custom Live Baitwell in transom with cascading waterfall over transom
  • Custom side mounted gunwale boxes with gaff storage and custom locking devices
  • Custom tackle storage
  • New Glendening shore cord retractor
  • Transom door
  • Release screwless Rod Holders
  • Full size Fighting Chair with Offset Pedestal.
  • Two custom stainless-steel scuppers in cockpit for swift drainage.
  • 12” Garmin integrated for full control of c-zones, stereo, depth, radar, etc.
  • Full Cockpit Cover
  • Full Glass Entry Door

 

Bel Espirit

1999/2019 Jim Smith 66’

  

  • Haitian Shade
  • Custom Mezzanine seating with built-in air conditioning.
  • Freshwater and Saltwater washdowns
  • (3) 10,000 lumens Underwater Lights
  • Deep drop outlets
  • There is exterior access to a day head on mezzanine level to port. Completely painted in Awlgrip

with river rock flooring and rain shower.

 

Engine Room

 

  •  (2) Completely Rebuilt CAT 3412’s

o 30 Knot Cruising: 1800 RPM & 100 GPH Fuel Consumption

o 36 Knot WOT at 2300 RPM

  • (2) 21 Kw Onan Generator with Sound Shields
  • 800 GPH Water maker
  • All New Batteries 2019
  • Custom stainless-steel Toolbox in Pump Room
  • Custom Electrical Panel in Pump Room
  • 1500 Gallon Fuel Capacity with Transfer Pump
  • 9 Bilge Pumps Throughout Vessel
  • Racor Filters
  • Tide Marine Shaft Seals
  • LED Lighting in Pump Room and Engine Room
  • (2) Engine Room Cameras
  • 2-1/2” Shafts Splined
  • 2 New Veem Interceptor 5 Blade Props

 

Interior

 

Custom walnut interior throughout the vessel. All the veneer cabinets are book matched and waterfall. This was accomplished by purveying all the materials from the same tree. The designs were created in-house by CAY Marine.

  • To port: pop up Sony 55’ LED TV, a bank of drawers with file drawer
  • Amtico flooring throughout with area carpet in salon
  • Forward in salon facing aft is a love seat with hydraulic rams with storage that displays an array
  • Starboard side is a L-shaped sofa with lots of storage
  • Forward to starboard is a KitchenAid 2 drawer refrigerator/freezer
  • Step down to dinette
  • To port is a full gourmet chef’s dream galley with Miele induction cooktop,
  • Built in Wolf toaster, Nutri Bullet, 2 KitchenAid Refrigerators all with matching woodwork
  • To starboard forward a full set of dishes and glasses accommodated with custom storage
  • LED Salon lighting with Vemar Switching
  • All headliners are new with extremely high head space

of trolling rods and reels. convection/microwave oven, and built in Miele coffee maker.

  

Bel Espirit

1999/2019 Jim Smith 66’

 

 

  • Quartz countertops
  • Down off to starboard companionway is an Osko Washer/Dryer with hidden access.
  • Starboard Aft Crew

o upper and lower bunks with plenty of storage o Beautiful nickel satin fixtures o Entry to Jack and Jill Bathroom

  • Starboard Forward Crew

o Upper and lower bunks with plenty of storage o Beautiful nickel satin fixtures o Entry to Jack and Jill Bathroom

  • Forward stateroom VIP

o Centerline Queen Bed o Large closet place with abundance of storage including under the bed and overhead o 40” Samsung TV with custom woodwork o Forward head with new glass shower o Custom Quartz sinks o Headhunter Head with beautiful nickel satin fixtures

  • Master Stateroom: Midship Port

o 40” Samsung TV with Camera mounted on Hull to See the Sea. All the beauty of a window without the leaks and maintenance o Queen bed with hydraulic lift for easy storage access o Full length port to starboard closets o Built in clothes hamper o Large on-suite shower with transitioning glass fades out into stateroom for an open feeling o Headhunter Head o Stainless steel hammered sink with cabinet mounted controls.

 

   

Jim Smith custom 66 Sportfish

Jim Smith custom 66 Sportfish

Disclaimer
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.

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