MONTAUK, N.Y. — "Parrotheads" around the world now have an opportunity to own a part of Margaritaville history.
SI Yachts, a luxury yacht dealer with offices in Florida and the northeast, has put the famous boat once owned by music icon Jimmy Buffett up for sale.
The sportfishing boat, LAST MANGO II, is reportedly located in Montauk, New York, and is listed for sale at an asking price of $999,000.
It was custom-built for Buffett before its mold was destroyed on purpose, ensuring that it would be one of a kind, according to SI Yachts.
"The owner of the boat was personal friends with Jimmy and bought it from him directly," SI Yachts broker Steve Messenger stated in a release. "It was custom built for Jimmy Buffett by Rybovich Spencer and when it was completed, he had the shipyard completely destroy the mold, so it could never again be copied."
SI Yachts said Buffett and LAST MANGO II put in nearly 5,000 hours of travel, making countless trips through the Florida Keys, Bahamas and the Hudson Canyon to fish with friends.
Messenger said the boat's engines have been re-manufactured with the top-end speed now at 35 knots and cruising speed at 24 knots.
The broker added the listing is the ultimate opportunity for Jimmy Buffett fans to "own something that was a big part of him and his life."
"Everyone knows about his love for the ocean, boating, fishing, and the whole lifestyle through his music," Messenger stated. "I can't imagine how awesome the feeling would be to crank up 'Volcano', with a cold drink in my hand, slow trolling in the Bahamas!"
Anyone interested in the boat can contact Messenger at 732-232-9581 or email him at SMessenger@SIYachts.com.
