Palmer Johnson Yachts for Sale

Palmer Johnson has historically produced yachts in the United States (Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin) and later in various European facilities for specific projects. The brand’s American heritage remains central to its identity, while different build programmes have utilised specialist facilities depending on the specific construction requirements — particularly for the aluminium and carbon-fibre builds the brand became famous for.

Palmer Johnson occupies a unique niche — performance-focused superyacht design that prioritises speed, aggressive styling, and lightweight construction over the traditional superyacht emphasis on interior volume and displacement comfort. For buyers who want a superyacht that makes a bold statement and delivers genuine high-performance, Palmer Johnson represents a compelling and distinctive alternative to conventional superyacht builders.

Palmer Johnson yacht pricing varies significantly. Smaller SportYacht models typically start from around $1 million to $3 million on the brokerage market, mid-range models from $3 million to $10 million, and larger custom superyachts like Lady M and Khalilah can reach $20 million to $40 million . Contact Aspire Yacht Sales for current market guidance on any specific listing.

The Niniette series was an extraordinary collaboration between Palmer Johnson and Bugatti — the legendary French hypercar manufacturer. Bugatti’s design team created the exterior styling for the PJ48 and PJ63 Niniette models, blending Bugatti’s automotive design language with Palmer Johnson’s performance engineering. The result was two of the most visually striking and design-forward sport yachts ever produced.

Yes — performance is Palmer Johnson’s defining characteristic. Their lightweight aluminium and carbon-fibre construction allows the yachts to achieve speeds significantly higher than conventional motor yachts of equivalent size. The SuperSport and Niniette series in particular are among the most performance-capable luxury yachts ever built for private ownership.

Palmer Johnson yachts are highly sought after by collectors and design-conscious buyers due to their distinctive styling and engineering heritage. Well-maintained examples — particularly from the SportYacht, SuperSport, and Niniette series — command strong interest on the brokerage market. Their relatively limited numbers and unique design make them desirable to a specific but passionate buyer community.

Aspire Yacht Sales is a Fort Lauderdale-based luxury yacht brokerage with access to Palmer Johnson listings through our global network. Given the limited number of Palmer Johnson yachts on the market at any time, we strongly recommend contacting us directly to be notified immediately when a suitable listing becomes available.

Yes. We coordinate the full due diligence process including independent marine surveys, sea trials, and engineering inspections. For aluminium and carbon-fibre builds like Palmer Johnson, we work with surveyors who have specific expertise in these construction materials — ensuring a thorough and accurate assessment of any vessel before purchase.