"I Love This Boat" 145' Christensen 145' · 2002
5 Staterooms · 10 Guests · Twin MTU 8V4000 M60, 1,180 hp each · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Key Specifications
Length145'44.2m LOA
BuilderChristensenMotor Yacht
Year2002Refit 2023
Guests105 staterooms
Max Speed15 knots10 kn cruise
Fuel11,500 gal2,000 gal water
Gross Tonnage415 GTGRP hull
Asking Price$8,900,000USD
Offered by its listing brokerage through the YATCO MLS - details and photos courtesy of the listing broker, as of August 7, 2026. Double G Yacht Sales acts as your buyer's representative at no cost to you.
M/Y I Love This Boat
A 2002 Christensen 145-footer refreshed in 2023 and ready to run.
"I Love This Boat" is a 2002 Christensen 145' motor yacht offered for sale at $8,900,000, lying Fort Lauderdale, Florida. South Florida is the deepest brokerage market in the world for large motor yachts, and condition separates the good buys from the money pits - which is why independent buyer representation matters more here than anywhere.
Power is twin MTU 8V4000 M60, 1,180 hp each, showing 3,994 hours. She cruises around 10 knots and tops out near 15 knots, carrying 11,500 gallons of fuel.
Accommodations run to 5 staterooms for 10 guests, plus crew quarters sleeping 8. She carries interior by Paola D. Smith & Associates.
Highlights
What sets this hull apart on today's market.
Greg Gaus has closed superyacht sales including the 164' Westport "Boardwalk" at $26,000,000 and the Westport 125 "Lion's Den" at $19,000,000, after 20+ years as a professional captain running vessels of this class. That is the lens every Double G buyer gets on this listing: what the hull is really worth, what the survey should focus on, and how she compares with every sistership currently for sale.
- Refit 2023 - updated systems and finishes
- Twin MTU 8V4000 M60, 1,180 hp each — 3,994 hours
- 5 staterooms for 10 guests · 7 heads
- 11,500 gal fuel - Bahamas and Caribbean legs without stress
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Motor Yacht "I LOVE THIS BOAT" is a beautifully finished yacht of high caliber that has been refitted in 2012 and boasts new upgrades in 2018 and 2023, including a new Zero Speed Stabilizers by NAIAD.Listing description · YATCO MLS
Buyer Representation
Buy her with Greg on your side of the table.
No cost to you - the buyer's broker is paid from the existing listing commission
Full-market search - every comparable hull on the YATCO MLS compared before you offer
Licensed captain, 20+ years - attends survey and sea trial personally
Sold-price data - negotiation backed by confirmed market results, not asking prices
Full Specifications
145' Christensen "I Love This Boat" Dossier
Dimensions & Capacities
LOA145 ft
Beam27.4 ft
Max Draft7.4 ft
Gross Tonnage415 GT
Fuel Capacity11,500 gal
Water Capacity2,000 gal
Performance
EnginesTwin MTU 8V4000 M60, 1,180 hp each
Engine Hours3,994
Cruise Speed10 knots
Max Speed15 knots
Accommodations
Staterooms5
Sleeps10
Heads7
Build & Listing
BuilderChristensen
ModelMotor Yacht
Year2002
Refit2023
InteriorPaola D. Smith & Associates
LocationFort Lauderdale, Florida
Asking Price$8,900,000
Common Questions
"I Love This Boat" questions, answered.
How much does the 145' Christensen "I Love This Boat" cost?
The asking price is $8,900,000. Contact Greg Gaus at Double G Yacht Sales at (954) 881-5500 - as your buyer's broker he negotiates on your side, at no cost to you.
Who is selling "I Love This Boat"?
"I Love This Boat" is offered by its listing brokerage through the YATCO MLS. Greg Gaus of Double G Yacht Sales represents you, the buyer: independent advice on price, survey attendance, and negotiation, paid from the existing listing commission - never by you.
What does it cost to run a 145-foot motor yacht?
As of 2026, industry estimates for a crewed 145-footer typically run high six figures to low seven figures per year, with a crew of about six to seven, covering crew, fuel, insurance, dockage, and maintenance. Greg can build a realistic operating budget for this yacht before you offer.
Where can I see "I Love This Boat"?
She is lying in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and shows by appointment through your broker. Contact Double G Yacht Sales to arrange a private showing.
How does the purchase process work?
Accepted offer, then a survey and sea trial contingency of typically 7 to 14 days. Greg - a licensed captain with 20+ years at sea - attends the survey and sea trial personally and manages everything through closing.
How much is Florida sales tax on a yacht?
Florida charges 6% sales tax on boats but caps the total at $18,000 per vessel regardless of price - one of the most favorable regimes in the US. Out-of-state buyers who remove the vessel within the statutory window may qualify for an exemption.
How fast is she, and what is the range?
Cruise around 10 knots, top speed about 15 knots and 11,500 gallons of fuel with twin MTU 8V4000 M60, 1,180 hp each - comfortable Florida-Bahamas legs and seasonal Caribbean runs.
Interested in "I Love This Boat"?
Have Greg Represent Your Offer
Asking $8,900,000, lying Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Contact Greg Gaus for the full specification package, sisterships comparison, and a private showing - buyer representation at no cost to you.
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