Boating Deal of the Month: Seize the "Classic Gentleman's" Blue Lady for a Tad Over $1M

Ladies and gents, some of us dream of owning our very own boat, yacht, or superyacht, and so, when I got word that the Blue Lady is now up for sale, and for no more than €1,150,000 ($1,253,000 at current exchange rates), you can understand why I chose to bring it to light; it's the deal of the month. After all, it's not every day that you can get your hands on a piece of floating haven for around $150K.

Wait a minute, from nearly $1.3M to $150K? What am I missing? Actually, it's all rather simple. Since Blue Lady is suitable for up to eight guests, made possible by four staterooms, the initial starting price can be split eight ways, meaning you can get your hands on a slice of heaven for around $150K. That's the price of some RVs, so why the hell not!? I bet you can even haggle that price a tad, especially if you show up to the deal with a briefcase full of cash; everyone loves good old untraceable cash. The question is: what are we getting for this sort of money?

Well, according to Northrop & Johnson, the dealers of this deal, this puppy is considered a "Classic Gentleman's Yacht," so expect to see some of that timeless and "classic" look that older ships are known for. How old? Overall, Blue Lady was born back in 1992, yet in 2016, it saw a complete refit, so expect it to be a tad more modern than what you may feel at first.

Now, Blue Lady spans over three decks, and while it comes in with a length of 26 m, so on the smaller end for a yacht, it is large enough for an array of features and spaces, and even some toys; a 13-foot tender is standard.

Starting with the highest point on the ship, you and your guests will be able to live it up on an expansive and very open sun deck. For example, if you take down the bimini, the entire deck is exposed to wonderful sunlight. Think about what you can do up here, the tans you can put on, and even the nightlife, all happening under the celestial orbs.

According to the images, there's a large lounge bed, several couches, a bar, and even a crane for your tender or toys. Be sure to take a moment to visualize yourself doing whatever it is you have in mind. Just don't do anything a millionaire wouldn't do. You can also navigate the ship from up here.

One deck lower, guests will be able to enjoy some interior space, too, giving us a precious escape from the sometimes daunting excess of sunlight experienced on the high seas. One area where you're sure to find yourself relaxing in the shade with a mimosa in hand is the alfresco dining table. A complete walk-around to the bow of the ship is also possible from here.

Before we head into the Blue Lady, I want to bring your attention back to the ship's stern. Here, we can spot a neat little feature integrated into the hull: a diving board. This is the perfect feature to help you cool off when things get too heated. Then again, you could always hop on that tender, or maybe you decide that a couple of jet skis are a much better idea. There's plenty of space for you to go wild.

Now, as we enter Blue Lady, we find ourselves in the midst of a lounge that truly has that whole classic look and feel to it. Honestly, I can picture myself having a cigar here, kicking back with a single-malt whiskey in hand, and the rest of the gang doing the same thing. Beyond the main lounge, the Blue Lady presents the wheelhouse, but it's the lowest deck we're interested in.

As you may have noticed in the image gallery, that whole classic look is given off by the heavy use of wood, and this continues in the staterooms. Not only are walls and bedframes crafted from the timeless material, but bathrooms are also prepared with this renewable resource.

While they may not be the largest staterooms of other yachts we may have shown on our pages, each enclosure is still designed with the guest in mind, giving them a soft mattress, views to the world outside, and if you've drawn the long straw, your master suite even has a feature or two that can really make for some wild nights.

Another feature of the lower quarters is a large galley that is filled with all the necessary appliances to be able to handle living out at sea, not just for a day or two, but weeks, or until you run out of resources and mutiny incurs; just kidding. If you've got the bucks to pay for a cook, do so and really take all worry out of your vacations.

Honestly, there's no use in me telling you about the 11-knot top speed or 666 hp of Caterpillar engine power that accompanies this vessel, and instead, I invite you to get ahold of Northrop & Johnson and take your first steps into owning your first, maybe even second or third floating paradise.