Ruffian, a 2001 Delta 124, is listed for sale with Allied Marine at $7.2 million. This motoryacht is designed for owners ready to step into the crewed-yachting experience. Ruffian accommodates eight guests in four staterooms, with quarters for six crew.
Ruffian is powered by twin MTU 16V 2000M90 diesel engines, paired to BW 255 2.482:1 gearboxes and 4-inch stainless-steel shafts turning five-blade, 38.5″ x 42″ propellers. The yacht has a reported top speed of 18 knots at 2,100 rpm and cruises at 14 knots at 1,700 rpm. An aft docking station and bow thrusters assist with close-quarters maneuverability.
Some of the yacht’s upgrades include:
- Main engine rebuild completed in June 2017
- Complete Awlgrip HDT paint job in 2021
- Magnus Marine power conversion system installed in 2023 at Delta Shipyard
- New Crestron AV system
- Two new SeaChests with stainless-steel plumbing installed in 2023
- Interior refit and service work completed in 2022/2023 at Delta Marine Shipyard
- Two new Northern Lights 80 kW generators installed in 2022
- New chilled water air conditioning system
- New Watermakers, Inc. 4000 GPD watermaker
- Electronics/navigation system refit in 2020
- Dual antenna Marine Starlink system added in 2023
Boarding is via a Marquipt 15-foot extended passerelle, which has a watertight compartment and a one-button retrieval system. The cockpit, shaded by the aft-deck overhang, has a wood dining table surrounded by armchairs, a wet bar with a gas grill and additional stowage. A curved teak staircase leads to the skylounge.
The skylounge, located abaft the pilothouse, has large windows with remote-controlled Hunter Douglas blinds, a custom sofa that converts to a queen berth, and a full head with a shower. A wet bar, refrigerator, wine cooler and ice maker enhance the entertainment accouterments. The aft deck has a dinette table for eight with a Bimini top for shade.
The flybridge has multiple seating areas, including two curved settees under the hardtop and an aft area with wicker chairs. Flip-up wing stations are integrated into the port and starboard sides. A wet bar with refrigeration and an ice maker is positioned at the back of the port-side seating area.
Ruffian has the following tech and nav gear:
- Two ICOM ICM604 VHF radios
- Two Garmin GPSMAP 8624 MFDs
- Four Garmin GPSMAP 8617 MFDs
- Garmin Airmar B265LH 1 kW through-hull transducer
- Garmin GMS 10 network port expander
- Garmin AIS 800 blackbox transceiver
- Two Furuno radars with 4′ and 6′ open-array antennas
- Navigate X MK 2 digital gyrocompass
- Furuno Class A Model FA170 AIS
- Furuno GP32 GPS/WASS navigator
- Sperry Navipilot 4000 autopilot
The salon is accessed via a sliding glass door from the cockpit A foyer has a marble sole with two fossilized-wood eagle inlays. Inside, an L-shaped sofa and chairs provide a comfortable lounge area in front of a hidden HD surround-sound entertainment system with a 46” HD 1080p Smart TV. An array of windows offer natural light and panoramic views. A built-in buffet with a glass display separates the salon from the hexagonal dining space, which has its own sound system.
Forward of the salon, the galley includes large countertops, a central island with stools and high-end appliances such as:
- Two Sub-Zero 600 Series stainless-steel refrigerators
- Sub-Zero 600 Series stainless-steel freezer with ice maker
- Wolf five-burner glass ceramic electric cooktop
- Wolf stainless-steel double convection ovens and microwave
- KitchenAid trash compactor and garbage disposal
- Stainless-steel two-drawer Fisher & Paykel dishwasher
- U-line ice maker
Ruffian’s owners’ stateroom is a full-beam suite on the lower deck, with a king-size berth, lounge area, desk and vanity. Two bathrooms—one with a shower, the other with a Roman tub—have heated soles.
The VIP stateroom, located on the main deck, includes a king-size berth with built-in stowage, large windows and an en suite bath with jade marble, a skylit cylindrical shower, twin vanities and a separate toilet compartment.
Two additional guest staterooms on the lower deck provide accommodations. Both have corner settees, ensuite bathrooms with heated soles, hanging closets and drawer storage.
According to Allied Marine, “Ruffian is a great opportunity to own a high-pedigree yacht from the world-renowned Delta shipyard. She has received constant updates from her knowledgeable owner and crew, and benefits from a visit to the Delta Shipyard in 2022/2023, where further work and extensive upgrades were completed. Ruffian’s exterior was originally designed by Delta’s in-house design team, while her interior, created by Jonathan Quinn Barnett, has also received many recent updates.”
Ruffian is currently lying in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
For more information, contact listing agent Don Strong at (239) 272-9446, Allied Marine.
Quick Specifications
- Length Overall: 124′
- Maximum Beam: 25.83′
- Max Draft: 6.17′
- Cruising Speed: 14 knots
- Max Speed: 18 knots
- Hull Material: Composite
- Engines: Twin MTU 16V 2000M90
- Combined Horsepower: 3,600 hp
- Fuel Capacity: 9,200 gallons
- Freshwater Capacity: 1,500 gallons
