Always Friday is a beautifully maintained 2000 Cruisers Yachts 4450 Express Motor Yacht that has spent a majority of its life in fresh water and stored in heated indoor storage before departing on Americas Great Loop, helping preserve the vessel in exceptional condition. With thoughtful upgrades, consistent professional care, and recent mechanical service, this Cruisers 4450 presents extremely well and is ready for her next adventure.
Recent surveys and oil samples have been completed, further demonstrating that Always Friday has been properly maintained and remains in excellent condition for a vessel of her age.
The Cruisers 4450 is well known for offering the comfort and livability of an aft-cabin motor yacht while maintaining the sleek styling and performance of an express cruiser. Powered by twin 485 HP Volvo diesel engines, this vessel delivers confident cruising performance with speeds approaching 29 MPH while still providing the space and accommodations needed for extended time aboard.
For ease of handling, Always Friday has been upgraded with Sleipner bow and stern thrusters, making docking and maneuvering in tight marinas remarkably simple. Whether cruising locally, entertaining dockside, or embarking on extended adventures such as America’s Great Loop, this vessel offers a comfortable and capable platform for the journey.
Boarding Always Friday from the extended swim platform, you enter a spacious cockpit designed for both relaxing and entertaining. Generous seating surrounds dual cockpit tables, creating an inviting outdoor living space protected by a full canvas enclosure with isinglass. A rail-mounted grill adds to the entertainment capability of the cockpit while the wide side decks provide safe access forward to the bow, where large sunpads offer an excellent place to relax while underway or at anchor.
Moving forward, the helm station provides excellent visibility and comfortable seating for both the captain and a companion. The helm is well equipped with updated Raymarine electronics, autopilot, VHF radio, and full engine instrumentation, along with recently installed bow and stern thruster controls that make docking and close-quarters maneuvering remarkably easy.
Stepping down into the salon, the interior opens to a bright and welcoming living space with large windows that bring in natural light with an inviting sofa that provides comfortable seating with 2 recliners. The salon flows naturally into the galley and dinette area, creating an open layout ideal for spending time aboard with family and guests.
The galley is well equipped with a Vitrifrigo refrigerator/freezer, electric cooktop, microwave/air fryer/convection oven combination, dual stainless sinks, and a drinking water filtration system. Across from the galley, the dinette provides comfortable seating for meals and conversation.
Accommodations aboard Always Friday include three staterooms along with two heads, each featuring separate shower areas. One of the heads includes a bathtub, a rare feature in a yacht of this size. The layout provides excellent privacy and comfort, making the vessel well suited for extended cruising or hosting guests aboard.
Overall, the layout of the Cruisers 4450 offers a balance of spacious living areas, comfortable accommodations, and practical cruising features that make Always Friday an excellent choice for both weekend boating and extended adventures on the water.
Always Friday features a three-stateroom layout capable of comfortably sleeping six guests, making the vessel well suited for extended cruising or entertaining family and friends.
The layout includes two spacious heads, each with separate shower areas, and one head features a bathtub, a rare and welcome feature in this class of yacht.
The thoughtful layout provides excellent separation between sleeping areas, allowing guests to enjoy privacy and comfort while aboard.
Stepping below deck, the salon aboard Always Friday offers a warm and inviting living space designed for both relaxation and entertaining. Large windows allow natural light to fill the interior while providing excellent views from the seating areas.
A very comfortable reclining sofa creates an excellent retreat from a long day on the water or simply a place to relax in climate control with family and friends.
Additional features include a flat screen television, stereo system, central vacuum system, and ample storage throughout the salon area.
The galley aboard Always Friday is well equipped for preparing meals while cruising and features a practical layout integrated into the main living area.
Recent upgrades include a Vitrifrigo OCX refrigerator/freezer, an upgraded microwave / air fryer / convection oven combination unit, and dual stainless steel sinks with an updated faucet. A high-quality drinking water filtration system provides clean, fresh water while aboard.
An electric cooktop, generous cabinet storage, and a nearby double bench dinette create a comfortable and functional dining space for family and guests.
The cockpit aboard Always Friday is designed with both comfort and entertaining in mind. Generous seating surrounds dual cockpit tables, creating an inviting outdoor living space ideal for relaxing with guests or enjoying meals on the water. The cockpit layout provides excellent visibility and easy access to the helm station while maintaining a spacious and social atmosphere.
In 2019 the cockpit upholstery and flooring were replaced, giving the space a refreshed and modern appearance. The cockpit is protected by a full canvas top with isinglass enclosure, allowing the area to be enjoyed comfortably in a wide range of weather conditions.
A rail-mounted gas grill provides an easy option for outdoor cooking while entertaining guests at the dock or at anchor.
The helm station provides excellent visibility and a comfortable command position for operating the vessel. Double-wide helm seating allows the captain and a guest to sit comfortably while underway, with additional companion seating located to port.
Navigation is supported by a Raymarine multifunction display with updated 2024 Navionics charts, integrated chart plotting, radar capability, autopilot, and VHF communication. The helm also includes full engine instrumentation, tilt steering, Volvo electronic shifters, windlass controls, and a remote spotlight.
Recently installed bow and stern thruster controls provide exceptional control while docking, allowing the operator to maneuver the vessel with confidence even in challenging conditions.
Power aboard Always Friday comes from twin Volvo diesel engines rated at 485 horsepower each, currently showing approximately 1,552 hours on the port engine and 1,560 hours on the starboard engine. These engines provide strong and reliable cruising performance while maintaining efficiency for extended travel.
Recent service includes full valve adjustments on both engines, fresh oil service, and ongoing professional maintenance.
Electrical power away from the dock is supported by an Onan MDKAA 9 kW diesel generator, currently showing approximately 1,366 hours, allowing operation of onboard systems including air conditioning and galley appliances while underway or at anchor.
Additional onboard systems include three air conditioning units, 50 amp shore power with Cablemaster retractable cord system, an automatic oil change system, hookups for a combo washer/dryer, and a central vacuum system.
The exterior spaces aboard Always Friday are designed for both comfort and functionality. Forward, large bow sunpads provide an excellent place to relax while underway or at anchor. Stainless steel grab rails and wide side decks allow safe movement throughout the vessel.
The extended swim platform provides convenient water access and serves as the mounting location for the Hurley Davit System, which supports the vessel’s tender.
Snap-on window covers help protect the vessel while docked, and trim tabs allow the operator to fine tune the vessel’s running attitude for optimal cruising performance.
Included with the sale is a 2019 Highfield CL340 aluminum-hull tender powered by a Suzuki 20 HP tiller-steer outboard. The tender is mounted on the swim platform using the Hurley Davit System, making launching and retrieval simple and convenient while cruising.
This setup provides easy transportation to shore while exploring anchorages or enjoying time away from the marina.
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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