Description

Meet "Columbus," formerly known as "Life of Riley," a yacht with an intriguing journey and a world of possibilities. In July 2021, this vessel found a new home in the capable hands of a seasoned New Zealand Yachtsman. Embarking on an adventurous transformation, the owner introduced essential enhancements, meticulously provisioned the ship, bid farewell from San Diego, and set sail across more than 7,500 Nautical Miles to reach her new haven in New Zealand.


Over the course of the following year, the owner dedicated an astonishing one million dollars to a multitude of upgrades and improvements, which are meticulously outlined in various sections of this listing's narrative. As you peruse the comprehensive array of photographs in this listing, you'll witness the extensive collection of tenders and water toys, along with numerous enhancements to the outdoor spaces of "Columbus," including the Boat Deck and the luxurious aft "Beach Club."


Notably, "Columbus" underwent a significant refit first at the DELTA Shipyard in Seattle and then at the DELTA yard in Sidney, British Columbia. The vessel also received tender loving care at the CRESCENT Shipyard in Vancouver, BC, where she was originally constructed.


Intriguingly, the seller is open to a unique financial arrangement that presents an exceptional opportunity for the new owner. This arrangement allows you to partake in the journey of a lifetime, joining forces with "Columbus" to return her to North America. It's a rare chance for the new owner, captain, and crew to familiarize themselves with the vessel while enjoying the enchanting South Pacific, complete with its myriad islands and captivating ports of call. Picture yourself setting course for destinations like BORA BORA, The Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, The Solomon Islands, Palau, Vanuatu, Australia, The Great Barrier Reef, New Caledonia, Easter Island, and The Hawaiian Islands along the way. The adventure begins here, and "Columbus" is your passport to a world of exploration and delight.


"Columbus," formally known as "Life of Riley" was sold in July 2021, to an experienced New Zealand Yachtsman, who made some basic improvements, provisioned the vessel, left San Diego, and sailed over 7,500 Nautical Miles to her new home in NZ.

Specifications

Accommodations

SUN LOUNGE - The main deck is accessed from either the port or starboard side entry doors or an entry door forward from the cockpit. Features include a bar equipped with a refrigerator, ice maker and a breakfast nook settee that seats six around a beautifully crafted, hydraulically operated hi/lo teak dining table and teak deck. A polished stainless steel spiral staircase to port leads to the boat deck. One of the unique features of the sun lounge is the outward opening and sliding glass windows around the perimeter giving a fresh air environment.


SALON - Separated from the sun lounge by electric glass doors which operate either automatically by a motion sensor or by manually pressing an activation button. Similar to the sun lounge, the salon has four sliding windows allowing fresh air cross ventilation. The salon is extremely spacious, taking advantage of the full width of the generous 24' beam. The salon is designed with a formal dining area in the forward section, game table center and a comfortable lounge area featuring an entertainment center in the aft portion. These distinct areas of the salon are beautifully highlighted by the tasteful use of teak and beveled glass, illuminated cabinetry, indirect soft lighting and inset lighting details. One of the signatures of this custom yacht is the reflective ceiling soffit whose design compliments the graceful contours of the cabinetry. Forward of the entertainment center is a games table which seats four and cabinetry featuring built-in surround sound speakers for the television.


DINING AREA - Beautiful dining table seats 8 comfortably for formal dining with custom crafted teak table with golden maple racetrack inlays. Ample storage is provided around the table in teak and beveled glass-fronted buffets. This pass-through is closed off by mirrored teak doors.


GALLEY - Accessed either from the entry door inboard of the starboard companionway, immediately forward of the day


head, or from the port main deck entry door. This allows the galley to have discreet entries and be entirely closed off from the remainder of the vessel and not disturb owner and guests. The galley is equipped with large commercial refrigeration units and has tremendous storage space, two very deep appliance garages, all upgraded appliances and a large U-shaped counter top.


POWDER ROOM - Located off the starboard companionway (On Deck Day Head)


MASTER SUITE - At the forward end of the companionway, there is a king-size bed located on the center line of the


stateroom with the head of the bed positioned on the forward bulkhead. On the port side of the stateroom is a built-in vanity with hinged top and make up mirror, equipped with stacked drawers beneath. A settee is located on the starboard side with teak counter tops and stacked drawers beneath. Entertainment includes a TV/stereo. A large walk-in closet lined in Tennessee Cedar is located on the starboard side as you enter the room with a hidden safe. Completing the master suite is the en suite head & shower. Completely new marble and shower and head 2014)


VIP STATEROOM - Contains a queen-size berth positioned on the vessels centerline with large nightstands and


bookshelves on both outboard sides. An entertainment center is built into the forward bulkhead and is enclosed in fine


cabinetry. To starboard, a large dresser and the entry door leading to the en suite head. The stateroom contains the largest en suite bath aboard (new 2014).


TWO DOUBLE GUEST STATEROOMS - Located at the end of the foyer, the staterooms are identical except that the port is equipped with twin berths and the starboard with a full-size berth. Both staterooms contain complete entertainment centers, desk, night tables, dresser drawers and a large hanging locker. The en suite baths are equally pleasing and equipped with enclosed showers (new 2014).


SKY LOUNGE - features a large sectional leather couch and the view forward encompasses the full wheelhouse. This


lounging area is equipped with television and stereo, ice-maker, refrigerator and sink. A powder room is to starboard at the aft end.


FLYBRIDGE - Seating is provided for three on custom built helm chairs with additional seating for six to eight located both port and starboard on the custom molded fiberglass benches. The flybridge has a complete helm station protected by a Plexiglas top and custom fitted canvas. Behind the helm seating is a hydraulically operated mast. Recessed lighting, floodlights, spotlights, aft facing cameras, stereo speakers and communication antennas are all mounted on the mast.


COCKPIT - Teak decking in cockpit area (new 2014). Wired for down riggers. 250 gallon abandoned gasoline tank. On


deck shower, bosun locker, tackle storage, bait freezer, two transom doors and a large swim step for convenient access to tenders.

Galley

Liebherr Refrigerator/Freezer


Diva 5-burner Induction Range


Gaggenau oven and warming oven


Microwave oven


Kitchenaid trash compactor


Hot Shot Hot Water Dispenser


Kitchen Aid Garbage Disposal


Miele Dishwasher


Custom Granite Sinks


Dedicated outside galley door for privacy


Large Pantry Area

Crew Quarters

Lounge area w/TV & DVR & built-in dining table


Captain's cabin w/ensuite full head & shower


Crew cabin w/2 berths


Crew head & shower


Galley has oven w/cooktop & microwave


Cospolich Refrigerator


Large Built-in Freezers w/ Commercial Doors


Asko Washer/Dryer


Crew TV in crew galley & staterooms

Electronics

Helm Station Equipment


Furuno NavPilot 700 autopilot


Furuno AIS


Furuno color sounder w/swim step transducer (2014)


Naiad stabilizer control panel (2014)


Kahlenberg quint triple air horns


ZF Electronic controls for main engines and transmissions (2014)


Two Stidd chairs


Chart Light


5 Chart drawers


Furuno color sonar (2014)


ICOM M604 VHF radio (2014)


ICOM M602Radio


Wesmar bow thruster controls


Wesmar stern thruster controls


ACR electronics RCL-600 spotlight controls (6 million candle power)


3 Windshield Wipers with controls (2014)


Overhead red lights


TSH 1330C- Maritron fuel tank level, engine temp gauges, fuel flow meter, water level, water maker remote & wind info


TZT BB 19" 19" Furuno Hatteland touch screens (3)


12" Furuno screens (2)


Furuno RD33 multigauge - position, air & water temp, speed (2014) (2)


Radar - RCH-014 stand alone


FLIR night vision camera


Nobeltc charting software


Wing Stations and Boat Deck Docking Control Stations


Wesmar stern thruster controls


Wesmar bow thruster controls


ZF electronic controls (2014)


Autopilot remote


Communication Center


KVH Tracvision HD-11 Satellite TV - 2 Boxes each stateroom, Latin America & US (2015)


KVH Sat internet (2015)


KVH Mini V Sat communication - Uridium Sat phone (2015)


Information Station


V-Mac 5500 alarm system for high water & fire


Closed circuit TV monitoring cameras - engine room (2), aft cockpit, mast looking aft


Exterior lighting controls


Bilge pumping controls and ships monitoring panel


Engine room fan controls


Aft spot light for cockpit area


Fire station alarm and emergency panel


Halon controls


Main engine MTU safety panels


Pilothouse lighting controls


AC/DC substation electrical panels

Electrical

- (2) Outback 4000 watt inverter
- (2) Northern Lights 40kw, 3-phase Generators (Starboard 10216 hours / Port 10223 hours as of 4/21)
- Northern Lights 20kw, 3-phase Generator (4705 hours as of 4/21)
- Atlas shore power electrical converter (60 or 50 hertz) (2015)
- October 2017 - port and starboard generators have new injectors plus compression checked and bore scoped
- April 2019 - Heat Exchangers service Generators
- Earth straps complete rewire
- Batteries 12 new house batteries
- Batteries 2 new gen start batteries
- Batteries Mastervolt monitoring and sent to Maretron system
- Atlas Shore power - Deep clean and major components replaced
- New Instahot water system
- AC loadsheading
- New STBD thruster controls

Hull

- The fiberglass hull is cored using AIREX foam core. Construction includes two layers of HYDREX resin impregnated, closed cell 3/4" AIREX on the bottom, each layer being separated by solid fiberglass. The hull sides, deck & superstructure are constructed using 1" of HYDREX resin impregnated closed cell coring. The hull bottom has barrier coat.
- Below waterline stripped back to glass 2 x bond coats, 2 x primer coats, 2.5 coats Antifoul. (IMO antifouling certificate)
- Thrusters, Props stripped back and 2 coats of prop speed.
- Stern anchor removed anchor and chain and blanked off. Anodes replaced and added shaft keyway anodes

Deck

All new LED interior lights throughout (2014)


2014 21' Boston Whaler with 150hp outboard


2005 16' Zodiac Tender w/75hp Yamaha


Nautical Structures 5000# Davit - capable of launching tender off aft transom, port or starboard sides


Deck Storage under Crane


Double Anchors w/500' & 700' chain


Anchor Wash & Chain Counter, both sides


Underwater Lights (2014)


Hydraulic Hatches - Engine Room, Fish Clean/Pole Storage, Cockpit Access


Hot & Cold Freshwater washdown bow, stern & boat deck


Saltwater Washdown in Cockpit


Hydraulic Arch System to Lower Mast for Bridges/Boathouse


Stern Anchoring System


Marquipt boarding ladder


Life Rafts (2015) (2)


EPIRB (2015) (2)


Outside cushions for bow & flybridge


Lynx Built-in S/S Propane BBQ (On Deck)


Compressed air - forward, aft & flybridge


Exterior paint (2020)


Bottom paint (2020)


Westport hull built to the highest standards for Crescent Yachts

Engine & Mechanical

(2) MTU 8V396TE94 1502hp Main Diesel Engines. W5 service was completed by MTU in 2012 at 4,000 hours. Current hours as of 10/20 are 6619. 2619 hours SMOH. April 2019 - Replaced all fuel injectors & adjusted valves, port & starboard


main engines


Oil Change System to Mains & Gens w/Clean & Used Oil Tanks & hose to dock


Hydraulic Bow & Stern Thrusters


Hydraulic Oil Cooling System


Dive Compressor


Main Engine Preheaters


7,150 gallon Fuel in 4 Tanks w/Electric Fuel Transfer System


Fire Hose System throughout w/Options for Electric, Hydraulic or Engine Driven Pumps


Underwater Exhausts


Engine Room Diamond Plate Floor Powder Coated White


Naiad Stabilizers - Fins 16 sq. ft. (2014)


(2) Sea chests w/only 1 through hull for safety


Westfaria fuel cleaner


Central vacuum throughout1050 RPM = 10 knots = 30 GPH approx.


- 1150 RPM = 11 knots = 34 GPH approx.
- 1250 RPM = 12 knots = 38 GPH approx.
- Main engines Full Service Pensek
- Oil / Fuel fuel filter / Turbo inspection / gearbox oil / raw water pump service
- Seawater lines replaced
- Hydraulics replaced steering ram
- Hydraulics stab port ram replaced

Refit 2014/2015

- 21' Boston Whaler tender
- LED Interior light fixtures throughout (2014)
- Water maker (2014)
- Rebuild and recover helm seat (2014)
- Install fridges, icemakers, and wine fridge teak front panels
- Install new motor on compressor - air
- Install new microwave
- Install rod holders
- Replace holding tank check valves
- Rebed windows
- Install leather on dash - pilothouse
- Paint foredeck
- Supply pilot house steering wheel
- Install new deck shower cockpit
- Install Maritron fuel flow meters
- Install Maritron engine gauges and tank monitoring
- High water switches
- Water pumps
- Install ZF electronic controls - all stations (5)
- Install Datum controls for Naiad with 16 sq.ft.fins - stabilizers
- Upgrade electronics
- Install two Stidd helm chairs
- Replace fridges in sunroom and wheelhouse
- Haul boat in Vancouver - service bottom
- Replace cutlass bearings
- Service rudders
- Service thrusters
- Install N2K transducer
- Service all running gear as necessary
- Sound proof engine room
- Install Walker air system
- Replace hot water tanks, clean out complete water system
- Change water pumps
- Replace all TV's and Direct TV boxes
- Service hydraulic heat exchangers
- Air conditioners replace chiller system
- Install underwater lights
- Chain counter
- Service anchors and windlass
- Install two rod holders on stern
- Add two cleats mid-ship
- Replace aft teak decking - cockpit & sun lounge
- Replace 7 heads
- Install teak cap rail - transom
- Install AV systems
- Clean fuel tanks
- Replace packing in rudder glands and realign
- Install prop speed
- Clean black and gray tanks
- Service propellers
- Line cutters
- Davit service - Spectra Line
- Install Sea Recovery water maker
- Install WiFi system - Apple
- Install Lifeline batteries

Refit Electronics

- Satellite TV and addition of HD11 Satellite dome (75)
- High definition dome
- Install GLA satellite boxes
- Install Smart Switch to allow for GLA/USA switching between systems easily
- Satellite Phone/Internet (55)
- Install V7 satellite communications system
- Install Iridium Openport Backup communications satellite system
- Install new Panasonic PBX phone system and new phones at each location
- Additional Nav Equipment
- Install NNTZ joysticks at helm for non-touch control
- Charts for Mexico
- Install new salon speakers
- Install speakers in pilothouse
- Sonar and periscope
- Install train board
- Install new Samsung Analog cameras in 3 locations
- Feed cameras to primary pilothouse monitors
- Install a Swan Camera Qualplexor to allow all cameras to be viewed on one "4 box" screen
- Integrate Flir camera
- Hatteland 15t21 High Bright TouchScreen Monitor 19" (3 each)
- TZT Black Box control
- HD11 High Definition Dome
- Trac Vision HD11 w/IP antenna control unit
- Wiring to add Galaxy Latin America to all TV locations
- 3 Voice lines, 2 data lines up to 134k
- Install all new navigation lights and wire to accommodate
- Two Furuno keypads
- Nobeltec system
- Dual input shore cord
- Option allow for the connection of two single or three phase shore cords to the input of the Atlas system
- Marine LED lighting for entire interior of boat
- Replace air conditioning system - digital control pads
- TWLC Multi-Unit chiller control system
- All new Head Hunter toilets
- ZFM Electronic Controls at all stations
- Atlas shore power electrical converter (60 or 50 hertz) (2015)

Recent update & service

OCTOBER 2018:


- Stabilizer - maintenance service


OCTOBER 2020:


- Complete exterior paint job from Crescent Shipyard
- New bottom paint
- Repaint forward & aft search lights
- Paint anchors
- Replace hydraulic lines in mast
- Replace rudder shaft packing
- Blackout windows
- Painting of decks and davit
- Hardware replacement (latches, speakers, fasteners)
- Replace weather seals on exterior hatches/lockers & aft windows
- Inspect sea strainers and valves
- Seat Cover for Boston Whaler
- Bottom Paint Boston Whaler
- Replace Canvas Top on Boston Whaler

Generators

Generator Portside Major over all complete unit removed and every component changed.Generator STBD removed, in process to complete replace with new unit.

Bridge Equipment

- 3 x New Bridge PC
- 3 x New Time zero
- 1 x New Airmar
- 1 x New Flur Cam
- 1 x New Main engine controls
- 4 x Main engine controls serviced
- DC monitoring to Maretron
- AIS unit replaced GME
- Fire Panel replace batteries
- Epirb recoded Columbus
- Generator monitoring from Maretron system in bridge

AV/IT

- Apple tv in all cabins and main salon and sky lounge
- Sim card antener
- Starlink full install
- Onboard server (Nas)
- Plex system

Add ons/ Replacements

- Aft cleat added
- swim deck rails added with swim ladder and fairlead
- New bridge aft rails
- New Foredeck hatch
- Freezer Stbd compressor overhaul
- Freezer Port compressor overhaul
- New induction hob fitted
- New Water maker fitted
- Water maker manifold new
- Water maker 1 full overhaul service
- Plumbing new water supply and sink installed
- New water maker station beach S/S
- Crew Fridge cooling pump replaced
- Freezer cooling pump replaced
- Compressor Breather fitted
- Cat1 completed and changed over to Cooks Flag/registry
- Lift rafts serviced
- STBD Main engine water pump (in process to replace or rebuild awaiting quote)
- Oil system overhaul
- Crane Pricing (awaiting quote to replace)
- Lights replace 85% of exterior lights with new LED soft white lights
- Fuel Spinner service
- Black Tanks Sensor replaced
- FWD Fuel Tank Sensor replaced

2021-2023 Repairs & Improvements and New Equipment

- Generator Portside Major over hall, complete unit removed and every component changed. Generator STBD removed, in process to complete replace with new unit.
- Earth straps complete rewire
- Batteries 12 new house batteries
- Batteries 2 new gen start batteries
- Batteries Mastervolt monitoring and sent to Maretron system
- Atlas Shore power - Deep clean and major components replaced
- New Instahot water system
- AC loadsheading
- New STBD thruster controls





- Main engines Full Service Pensek
- Oil / Fuel fuel filter / Turbo inspection / gearbox oil / raw water pump service
- Seawater lines replaced





- Hydraulics replaced in steering ram
- Hydraulics stab port ram replaced





- Hull below waterline stripped back to glass 2 x bond coats, 2 x primer coats, 2.5 coats Antifoul. (IMO antifouling certificate)
- Thrusters, Props stripped back and 2 coats of prop speed.
- Stern anchor removed anchor and chain and blanked off.
- Anodes replaced and added shaft keyway anodes


Bridge equipment


- 3 x New Bridge PC
- 3 x New Time zero
- 1 x New Airmar
- 1 x New Flur Cam
- 1 x New Main engine controls
- 4 x Main engine controls serviced
- DC monitoring to Maretron
- AIS unit replaced GME
- Fire Panel replace batteries
- Epirb recoded Columbus
- Generator monitoring from Maretron system in bridge


AV / IT


- Apple tv in all cabins and main salon and sky lounge
- Sim card antener
- Starlink full install
- Onboard server (Nas)
- Plex system


Construction & Service


- Aft cleat added
- swim deck rails added with swim ladder and fairlead
- New bridge aft rails
- New Foredeck hatch
- Freezer Stbd compressor overhaul
- Freezer Port compressor overhaul
- New induction hob fitted
- New Water maker fitted
- Water maker manifold new
- Water maker 1 full overhaul service
- Plumbing new water supply and sink installed
- New water maker station beach S/S
- Crew Fridge cooling pump replaced
- Freezer cooling pump replaced
- Compressor Breather fitted
- Cat1 completed and changed over to Cooks Flag/registry
- Lift rafts serviced
- STBD Main engine water pump (in process to replace or rebuild awaiting quote)
- Oil system overhaul
- Crane Pricing (awaiting quote to replace)
- Lights replace 85% of exterior lights with new LED soft white lights
- Fuel Spinner service
- Black Tanks Sensor replaced
- FWD Fuel Tank Sensor replaced

Exclusions

Artwork antiques all personal gear loose items galley gear CD's charts fishing equipment tools spare parts supplies & items not specifically listed on equipment list specifications sheet.

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.