Motor yacht · Palmer Johnson
Lady J
- Length43.28 m
- Guests12
- cabins5
- crew9
- Built1997
Lady J is a 43.28 m motor yacht built by Palmer Johnson in 1997 (refitted 2025), for 12 guests in 5 cabins with 9 crew. Charter from US$109,000 per week in summer (Bahamas and Caribbean); in winter from US$119,000 (Antigua, Saint Martin and St Barths), plus expenses.
A 1997 Palmer Johnson by Tom Fexas and Terence Disdale, refitted in 2025, sleeping twelve with two convertible cabins, a shallow draft for the Bahamas and a strong dive and fishing set-up.
Palmer Johnson delivered her in 1997 under the name Pure Bliss: an aluminium hull drawn by Tom Fexas, with rooms dressed by the English designer Terence Disdale. Nearly three decades on, and refitted again in 2025, she is set up above all for one thing: taking twelve people out on Bahamian water.
Twelve berths are the whole idea. Two of the lower-deck cabins have twin beds plus a trundle for a small child, and each pair of twins can be pushed into a king. That gives a choice: three kings and two queens for five couples, or twin beds and trundles for a family with several young children. The owner's suite is forward on the main deck, full-beam, with an office corner at the entrance and a bathroom split into his and hers, one with a shower and one with a jacuzzi tub.
She draws under two metres, which counts in the Bahamas, where the best anchorages are often in shallow, sandy water. The crew lean on that with a programme built around the sea: a scuba programme, pole spears and Hawaiian slings for snorkellers, and full fishing gear. A 30-foot Intrepid with twin 250 hp Yamahas runs to the reefs and the fishing grounds, and a small jet tender stays for the beach. For the children there are towables, kneeboards, an eight-person floating trampoline and a volleyball net for the sand.
In summer she is based in Nassau; in winter she moves to the Caribbean, from the Virgin Islands to St Barts and Antigua, and works out of Fort Lauderdale as well.
She suits large families, or a big group of friends happy to share, who value days on the water over the latest interior. If you want a recent build with a contemporary interior, look at newer yachts; if you want the Mediterranean, she is on the wrong side of the ocean.
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Specifications
The figures that matter when choosing.
- Length
- 43.28 m
- Beam
- 7.92 m
- Draft
- 1.89 m
- Builder
- Palmer Johnson
- Built
- 1997
- Refit
- 2025
- Cruising speed
- 11 knots
- Top speed
- 17 knots
- Guests
- 12
- crew
- 9
Cabins5 · 1 master, 2 doubles, 2 twins
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On board
What you will find on board and in the water.
- Stabilisers at anchor
- Stabilisers underway
- Deck jacuzzi
- Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Wi-Fi
- Music docking station
- Satellite communications
- Air conditioning
- Satellite TV
- Games consoles
Water toys
- Jet skis×2
- Kayaks×2
- Water skis
- Snorkelling gear×12
- Wakeboards
- Fishing equipment
- Diving equipment
- Fishing & Diving Tender
- Tender
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Where she cruises
Where the yacht is based each season. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee.
Summer
FromUS$109,000
- Bahamas
- Caribbean
Winter
FromUS$119,000
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What a week really costs
The weekly rate is only part of the bill. An indicative breakdown for this yacht, before the agency gives you the exact figure:
- Charter fee (from)
- US$109,000
- APA, advance for fuel, food, berths (about 30%, usually 25–40%)
- ≈ US$33,000
- VAT, depends on where you boardSpain 21%, France 20%, Italy 22%, Croatia 13% (charter rate); on the charter fee only
- US$14,000 – US$24,000
- Crew tip (customary 10–15% in the Mediterranean)
- US$11,000 – US$16,000
Indicative total for the week
US$167,000 – US$182,000
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Questions about chartering Lady J
Straight answers, from the yacht’s own data.
How many people can sleep on board Lady J?
Lady J takes 12 guests in 5 cabins (1 master, 2 doubles, 2 twins). A crew of 9 looks after the yacht and the guests. Day guests for an event can be more; the agency confirms the limit for each port.
How much does it cost to charter Lady J?
From US$109,000 per week in summer and from US$119,000 per week in winter. On top come the APA (usually 25–40% of the fee, for fuel, food and berths), VAT depending on the country where you board, and the crew tip. The final price for your dates comes from the agency before you sign.
Where can I charter Lady J?
In summer she cruises in Bahamas and Caribbean. In winter: Antigua, Saint Martin, St Barths, Caribbean and Virgin Islands. Other areas are possible with a positioning fee, which is quoted separately.
What does Lady J have on board?
Among other things: stabilisers at anchor, stabilisers underway, deck jacuzzi, jacuzzi and gym. The full list is above.
Which water toys does Lady J carry?
2 × Jet skis, 2 × Kayaks, 1 × Water skis, 12 × Snorkelling gear, 1 × Wakeboards, 1 × Fishing equipment, 1 × Diving equipment and 1 × Fishing & Diving Tender. Some toys need a licence depending on the country; the crew tells you on board.
How fast is Lady J?
She cruises at 11 knots with a top speed of 17 knots. Cruising speed is what matters for planning: it sets how far you can go between lunch and the evening anchorage.
What yachts are similar to Lady J?
The yachts we list that are closest to Lady J are Beachouse (40 m, 10 guests, from €110,000 per week), Sur La Mer (43.6 m, 12 guests, from US$160,000 per week) and Lucy (43.28 m, 10 guests, from US$140,000 per week). The comparison table on this page sets out their figures side by side.
How do I book Lady J?
Tell us your dates, how many you are and where you would like to sail. A charter specialist checks availability for Lady J and similar yachts and sends you options with the full price. The charter is contracted with a licensed charter agency, normally under the MYBA contract, with every cost clear before you sign.
Plan your charter
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- Yacht Crew Tipping Guide: How Much to Tip and How to Pay
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Compare with similar yachts
Lady J side by side with the most similar yachts we list, by length, guests, price and cruising area. Every figure comes from each yacht’s own page.
| Yacht |  Lady J |  Beachouse |  Sur La Mer |  Lucy |
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| Type | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht | Motor yacht |
| Length | 43.28 m | 40 m | 43.6 m | 43.28 m |
| Guests | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Cabins | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Crew | 9 | 6 | 10 | 9 |
| Built | 1997 (refit 2025) | 2009 (refit 2024) | 2011 (refit 2024) | 2008 (refit 2025) |
| Summer, per week from | US$109,000 | €110,000 | US$160,000 | US$140,000 |
| Winter, per week from | US$119,000 | US$110,000 | US$160,000 | US$140,000 |
| Summer areas | Bahamas, Caribbean | Italy, Malta, Monaco, Amalfi Coast +5 | Bahamas, Caribbean | New England, Bahamas, Caribbean |
| Winter areas | Antigua, Saint Martin, St Barths, Caribbean +1 | Antigua, Bahamas, Saint Martin, St Barths +1 | Caribbean, Bahamas | Caribbean, Antigua, Bahamas, Saint Martin +4 |
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Which one suits you?
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- Contracts signed through a licensed charter agency
- MYBA charter agreement, the industry standard
- Full price and VAT before you sign
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Lady J
From US$109,000