Cerca Trova is a 2011 Westport 112 (W112) raised pilothouse motor yacht asking $5,999,000, lying in Fort Lauderdale, Florida as of October 2026. She has four staterooms and five heads and twin MTU 16V diesels showing 3,700 hours. The listing states she is being sold with the knowledge that one engine is not operating, which is the first thing a buyer's survey and a captain's eye need to price. Of the ten Westport 112s for sale in the US she is one of only two built after 2010.
Greg Gaus represents buyers. On a brokerage purchase the commission is paid by the seller. Listing details and photos courtesy of the listing brokerage via the YATCO MLS.
At her dock in Fort Lauderdale.

Sundeck under the radar arch, a covered flybridge with its own bar and helm, the aft deck and the foredeck lounge.









Cherry joinery, a carved oval salon ceiling, a country galley and a raised pilothouse with its own settee.









Four staterooms and five heads, including a full-beam stateroom with a marble head and cedar wardrobe.









Twin MTU diesels, crew mess, laundry and crew cabins.








Thirteen Westport 112s are on the US brokerage market, from $2,625,000 to $9,995,000 with a median of $5,950,000. At $5,999,000 Cerca Trova is the fourth highest priced of the thirteen, $49,000 above the median. Only Determination (2017, $9,995,000) is a newer Westport 112 on the market; the 2007 Kemosabe asks $5,790,000 and the 2006 No Shortcuts $5,995,000. The non-operating engine is the variable that decides where Cerca Trova really sits in this table.
| Yacht | Year | Asking | Lying |
|---|---|---|---|
| Determination | 2017 | $9,995,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Westport 112 | 2014 | $7,100,000 | San Diego, California |
| Bravo Zulu | 2004 | $6,000,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Cerca Trova (this yacht) | 2011 | $5,999,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| No Shortcuts | 2006 | $5,995,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Legacy | 2003 | $5,950,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Breezy Day | 2005 | $5,950,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Kemosabe | 2007 | $5,790,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Unwined | 2006 | $5,200,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Amico | 2002 | $4,599,000 | Miami, FL |
| Lila Cuy | 2006 | $4,495,000 | North Palm Beach, FL |
| Island Girl | 2001 | $2,850,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Checkered Past | 1999 | $2,625,000 | Daytona Beach, FL |
Asking prices from the YATCO MLS and YachtWorld, both checked October 15, 2026. Asking prices, not sale prices. See every Westport 112 for sale →
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How much is the Westport 112 Cerca Trova?
Cerca Trova is asking $5,999,000 as of October 2026, lying in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Is there anything a buyer should know about Cerca Trova?
Yes. The listing states she is being sold with the knowledge that one engine is not operating. A buyer should price the repair or replacement through survey and an MTU dealer inspection before agreeing a number.
What were Cerca Trova's previous names?
According to the YachtBuyer fleet register, this 2011 Westport 112 has previously been named Pepper XIII, Dealer Ship and Captivator before becoming Cerca Trova.
How does Cerca Trova compare with other Westport 112s for sale?
Ten Westport 112s are on the US brokerage market as of October 2026, asking from $2,625,000 (1999) to $9,995,000 (2017), with a median of $5,870,000. At $5,999,000 Cerca Trova sits just above the median and is one of only two hulls built after 2010.
What engines does Cerca Trova have?
Twin MTU 16V diesels rated at 2,000 hp each, showing 3,700 hours, with one engine reported as not operating.
How many staterooms does she have?
Four staterooms and five heads, including a full-beam stateroom with a marble head and a cedar-lined wardrobe, plus crew cabins and a crew mess.
How many tons is a Westport 112?
A Westport 112 measures about 298 gross tons, with a beam of about 24 feet. Cerca Trova is listed at 23 feet 9 inches of beam and a 5 foot 6 inch draft.
How much does a Westport yacht cost?
As of October 2026 the ten Westport 112s for sale in the US ask $2,625,000 to $9,995,000 depending on year and condition, with a median of $5,870,000. The Westport prices page on this site covers every model from the 112 up.
Where is Cerca Trova and how can I see her?
She is lying in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which the listing describes as easy for showings and inspections. Greg Gaus at Double G Yacht Sales can arrange a private showing: (954) 881-5500 or greg@doublegyachtsales.com.
Can Double G represent me as the buyer?
Yes. Greg Gaus spent 7 years as an in-house Westport broker, sold the Westport 112 Blue Time in 2024 and has more than 20 years as a professional captain, so he can read a machinery problem like this one before you offer. He attends survey and sea trial personally. On a brokerage purchase the commission is paid by the seller.
How much is Florida sales tax on a yacht?
Florida charges 6% sales tax on boats but caps the tax at $18,000 per vessel. Out-of-state buyers who remove the vessel within the statutory window may qualify for an exemption; confirm with a tax advisor.
Buying a 15-year-old yacht?
At 15 years, what a boat needs next matters as much as what she asks. Greg Gaus spent more than twenty years as a working captain and has managed refits on Westport 40Ms and 112s and a Viking 92. Before you offer on Cerca Trova he can scope the work, get Fort Lauderdale yard numbers and build them into the price.
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Asking $5,999,000, lying Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Greg Gaus will send the full specification, walk you through the sisterships and arrange a private showing. Call (954) 881-5500 or email greg@doublegyachtsales.com.
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