Expertly crafted by the Cherubini yard in New Jersey, this American-made, single-engine pilothouse yacht is built for serious cruising and liveaboard comfort. Designed by Gary Grant and James Backus, it features a stable, long-keel hull that eliminates the need for stabilizers and is powered by a fuel-efficient Cummins 450hp diesel, offering an impressive 1,800nm range at 7.6 knots. Wide side decks lead to a well-appointed pilothouse with panoramic visibility, while below, the spacious saloon and Quartzite-trimmed galley include full-size appliances, washer/dryer, and elegant teak & holly finishes. Accommodations include a forward owner’s suite with a walkaround queen, ensuite head, and separate shower, plus a versatile guest cabin with office conversion. A fully enclosed aft deck, upper deck with dinghy and davit, and summer galley round out this cruiser’s thoughtful, liveaboard-ready design.
Vessel Name: ISLAND GIRL
Builder: CHERUBINI
Model: Independence
Model Year: 2000
Year Built: 2000
Category: Motor Yacht
Country: United States
MLS #: 443880
Heads: 2
Sleeps: 4
Staterooms: 2
Length: 50 (15.24m)
Draft: 4' 9" (1.45m)
Beam: 14' 6" (4.42m)
Cruise Speed: 7.6 Knots
Water Capacity: 300 Gal
Holding Tank: 87 Gal
Manufacturer: Cummins
Model: 8.3L 6CTA Diamond
Engine Hours: 1742
Engine Type: Inboard
Fuel Type: Diesel
Horsepower: 450
Board easily via port or starboard boarding gates to wide side decks and access the pilothouse with a centerline helm, panoramic three-panel windshield, sliding doors with opening windows, overhead hatches, a convertible watch berth, and teak & holly sole. Below, the spacious saloon and galley feature a built-in sofa, fold-away dining table, entertainment center, wine cooler, freezer, and a washer/dryer. The U-shaped galley is fully outfitted with Quartzite countertops, an oversized Blanco sink, four-burner gas stove/oven, microwave, and a full-size Summit refrigerator/freezer.
Aft, enjoy an L-shaped settee with hi-low table, custom stools, and wide-opening windows that flood the space with natural light. Large deck hatches provide easy engine room access. Double glass doors with screens open to a fully enclosed aft deck, complete with transom door and swim platform featuring safety rails and a drop-down swim ladder.
Accommodations include a guest stateroom with convertible bunks/office setup, a guest head with vanity and portlight, and a spacious forward owner’s suite with walkaround queen berth, ensuite head, separate shower with built-in bench, overhead hatch, and generous storage.
Topside, wide walkaround decks lead to the upper deck, equipped with dinghy, davit, and a summer kitchen featuring a sink and built-in ice chest—perfect for outdoor entertaining.
This exceptionally outfitted cruiser is a proven performer and a smart choice for serious boaters seeking long-range capabilities, comfort, and craftsmanship.
Key Features
• Efficient Cummins 450hp diesel engine delivers a 1,800nm range at 7.6 knots while burning just 4.5GPH
• Raised pilothouse features a centerline helm, wide visibility, sliding side doors, and a convertible watch berth
• Fully enclosed aft deck with double glass doors opens to a swim platform with transom door and drop-down ladder
• Upper deck includes a dinghy, davit, and a summer galley with built-in sink and ice chest
• Comfortable 2-stateroom layout includes a walkaround queen in the owner's suite and a convertible guest cabin/office
• Quartzite counter tops (2015)
• Wide molded sink
• Swan head faucet with wand (2022)
• Seagull drinking water filter
• Insinkerator garbage disposal (2021)
• 4-burner stainless steel propane stove with oven (2022)
• Westinghouse microwave (2022)
• Icerette ice maker
• Summit over/under freezer/refrigerator (2022)
• Bosch separate washer and dryer
• Wine Enthusiast wine refrigerator
• Raritan 20gal hot water heater
• Simrad autopilot (2022)
• Raymarine Axiom Pro HybridTouch multifunctional display (2022)
• Raytheon ST60 wind
• Raymarine ST60+ Tridata
• Raytheon ST60 depth
• iCom IC-M59 VHF marine radio
• iCom IC-M604 VHF marine radio
• Lighthouse MFG depth
• NMEA 2000 backbone network (2022)
• Ritchie floating compass
• Lev-o-gauge roll indicator
• Floscan fuel flow monitor
• Perko searchlight
• Intellian satellite marine tv
• Kenwood DDX470 stereo
• Insignia flat screen tv
• Audiovox DVD/Blu-ray player
• Seth Thomas polished clock and barometer
• Kubota Phasor 8.5kW generator with upgraded Stamford Newage electrical end (357 hours)
• 50A shore power with 50ft shore power cord
• Glendinning Cablemaster
• Magnum Energy MS2812 inverter/charger
• Separate 24V charging system for windlass, crane, and thruster (2022)
• 2 x 8D AGM 24V batteries (bow thruster and windlass)
• 7 x 8D AGM house batteries
• 2 x 4D AGM start batteries
• Generator start battery
• C-Power 12kVA Isolation transformer
• LED lighting throughout
• Bruce 30kg auxiliary anchor with chain rode
• Stainless steel pulpit with dual anchor rollers
• Lighthouse 1501 windlass with foot controls
• Stainless steel rails and stanchions
• Molded gunwales with painted wood caps
• Fiberglass nonskid painted decks
• Walk-through transom door
• Port and starboard boarding gates
• Tracy International 5-step collapsing boarding stairs
• Fiberglass nonskid swim platform with removable rails
• Hinged swim ladder
• Hard covered cockpit with docking station and full enclosure
• AB Inflatable 11.5ft 6-person dinghy with cover
• 20hp Suzuki 4-stroke outboard motor (new 2021)
• Freshwater washdown forward & aft
• Exterior hot/cold shower aft
• 24V Nick Johnson deck crane davit
• 3-Panel reverse windshield with wipers
• Fenders
• Lines
• Removable wooden captain's chair
• Lazarette
• Awlgrip painted hull
• Folding radar arch (23.5ft fold to <16ft air draft)
• Wet bar with deep freezer (flybridge)
• Molded bench with cushions forward
• Sunbrella premium hatch covers (2021)
• Dinghy cover (2021)
• Saloon window covers (2024)
• Assorted spare parts
• Captain's safe
• Dripless shaft seal
• Side-Power 10hp bow thruster
• Single lever Kobelt cable gear/throttle controls
• Hynautic steering
• Dual Racor 75/1000MAX with vacuum gauge (main)
• Racor 500MA (gen)
• X-Change-R automatic oil change system
• Sea-Fire automatic engine compartment fire suppression
• Portable fire extinguishers throughout
• Engine room blowers
• Ocean Marine 3-zone reverse-cycle heating and air-conditioning
• Fuel transfer pump
• Tank tender
• Vacuflush freshwater heads with holding tank (New pumps 2019, serviced 2023)
• Village Marine 600GPD reverse osmosis watermaker
• New heat exchanger (2021)
• After coolers serviced (2021)
• New raw water intake strainers for main engine and generator (2022)
