Available Fort Lauderdale, Florida

1988 Sterling 137 | 137ft

Year1988
Length138 ft
BuilderSterling
Model137
LocationFort Lauderdale, Florida

Asking price US$2,450,000

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Vessel overview

About this yacht

Interior arrangement

The 1988 Sterling 137 accommodates up to eight guests in four staterooms. A private owner’s suite occupies the main deck, while three guest staterooms are arranged on the lower deck.

Four bathrooms serve the accommodation, and the interior is finished with plush furnishings throughout.

Machinery and stabilization

Twin MTU 8V396 TB63 engines provide propulsion, with a 1,760 hp installation. The motors have been rebuilt, and zero-speed stabilizers are fitted to reduce roll at rest.

The Sterling 137 has a cruising speed of 10 knots and a maximum speed of 13.4 knots.

Tankage and exterior finish

Tankage includes 12,827 gallons of fuel, 3,605 gallons of water and a 1,320-gallon holding tank. The yacht has a fiberglass hull, a 26.5-foot beam and an 8-foot maximum draft.

A fresh paint finish complements the yacht’s exterior presentation.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder: Sterling
Model: 137
Year: 1988
Length: 138 ft
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Type: Motor Yachts
Condition: Pre-owned
Cabins: 4
Heads: 4
Beam: 26.5ft
Hull material: Fiberglass
Engine hours: 411
Cruising speed: 10kn
Maximum speed: 13 knots

Propulsion

Engines

Engine 1

Make: MTU
Model: 8V396 TB63
Hours: 411
Fuel: Diesel
Type: Inboard
Power: 880hp

Engine 2

Make: MTU
Model: 8V396 TB63
Hours: 10154
Fuel: Diesel
Type: Inboard
Power: 880hp

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can the 1988 Sterling 137 accommodate?

The 1988 Sterling 137 accommodates up to eight guests in four staterooms, including a private main-deck owner’s suite and three lower-deck guest staterooms.

What engines are installed aboard the 1988 Sterling 137?

The yacht is fitted with twin MTU 8V396 TB63 engines in a 1,760 hp installation. The motors have been rebuilt.

Does the yacht have stabilization?

The yacht is fitted with zero-speed stabilizers.

What are the yacht’s published cruising and maximum speeds?

The Sterling 137 has a cruising speed of 10 knots and a maximum speed of 13.4 knots.

What due diligence should be completed before proceeding?

Confirm engine diagnostics, stabilization operation, paint condition, tankage, accommodation details and current location with the authorized sales representative, relevant service records and a qualified marine surveyor.

General model information only. Confirm vessel-specific details with the authorized brokerage.

Yacht financing estimate

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Estimated monthly payment US$16,805 180 monthly payments

Down payment: 20% US$490,000

Loan term: 15 years

Assumed annual percentage rate (APR): 6.25%

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Listing information

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