2000 Cherubini Independence

Expertly crafted by the Cherubini yard in New Jersey, this American-made, single-engine pilothouse yacht is built for serious cruising and liveaboard comfort. Designed by Gary Grant and James Backus, it features a stable, long-keel hull that eliminates the need for stabilizers and is powered by a fuel-efficient Cummins 450hp diesel, offering an impressive 1,800nm range at 7.6 knots. Wide side decks lead to a well-appointed pilothouse with panoramic visibility, while below, the spacious saloon and Quartzite-trimmed galley include full-size appliances, washer/dryer, and elegant teak & holly finishes. Accommodations include a forward owner’s suite with a walkaround queen, ensuite head, and separate shower, plus a versatile guest cabin with office conversion. A fully enclosed aft deck, upper deck with dinghy and davit, and summer galley round out this cruiser’s thoughtful, liveaboard-ready design.

Overview

From the Great Loop to the turquoise waters of the Exumas, this American-made, single-engine pilothouse yacht is built for long-range cruising and liveaboard comfort. Designed by Gary Grant and James Backus and expertly crafted by the Cherubini yard in Delran, NJ, this vessel features a form-stable hull with a long keel, molded-in stringers, and a hard chine aft—eliminating the need for stabilizers. Powered by a dependable Cummins 450hp 8.3L 6CTA Diamond diesel engine, she offers an impressive range of approximately 1,800 nautical miles at 7.6 knots, sipping fuel at just 4.5 GPH.

Board easily via port or starboard boarding gates to wide side decks and access the pilothouse with a centerline helm, panoramic three-panel windshield, sliding doors with opening windows, overhead hatches, a convertible watch berth, and teak & holly sole. Below, the spacious saloon and galley feature a built-in sofa, fold-away dining table, entertainment center, wine cooler, freezer, and a washer/dryer. The U-shaped galley is fully outfitted with Quartzite countertops, an oversized Blanco sink, four-burner gas stove/oven, microwave, and a full-size Summit refrigerator/freezer.

Aft, enjoy an L-shaped settee with hi-low table, custom stools, and wide-opening windows that flood the space with natural light. Large deck hatches provide easy engine room access. Double glass doors with screens open to a fully enclosed aft deck, complete with transom door and swim platform featuring safety rails and a drop-down swim ladder.

Accommodations include a guest stateroom with convertible bunks/office setup, a guest head with vanity and portlight, and a spacious forward owner’s suite with walkaround queen berth, ensuite head, separate shower with built-in bench, overhead hatch, and generous storage.

Topside, wide walkaround decks lead to the upper deck, equipped with dinghy, davit, and a summer kitchen featuring a sink and built-in ice chest—perfect for outdoor entertaining.

This exceptionally outfitted cruiser is a proven performer and a smart choice for serious boaters seeking long-range capabilities, comfort, and craftsmanship.

Key Features

• Efficient Cummins 450hp diesel engine delivers a 1,800nm range at 7.6 knots while burning just 4.5.GPH

• Raised pilothouse features a centerline helm, wide visibility, sliding side doors, and a convertible watch berth

• Fully enclosed aft deck with double glass doors opens to a swim platform with transom door and drop-down ladder 

• Upper deck includes a dinghy, davit, and a summer galley with built-in sink and ice chest

• Comfortable 2-stateroom layout includes a walkaround queen in the owner’s suite and a convertible guest cabin/office

Galley

• U-shaped galley up

• Quartzite counter tops (2015)

• Wide molded sink

• Swan head faucet with wand (2022)

• Seagull drinking water filter 

• Insinkerator garbage disposal (2021)

• 4-burner stainless steel propane stove with oven (2022)

• Westinghouse microwave (2022)

• Icerette ice maker

• Summit over/under freezer/refrigerator (2022)

• Bosch separate washer and dryer

• Wine Enthusiast wine refrigerator 

• Raritan 20gal hot water heater

Electronics

• Furuno GaAs Fet Front End 8-tone 48nm radar

• Simrad autopilot (2022)

• Raymarine Axiom Pro HybridTouch multifunctional display (2022)

• Raytheon ST60 wind

• Raymarine ST60+ Tridata 

• Raytheon ST60 depth

• iCom IC-M59 VHF marine radio

• iCom IC-M604 VHF marine radio 

• Lighthouse MFG depth

• NMEA 2000 backbone network (2022)

• Ritchie floating compass

• Lev-o-gauge roll indicator

• Floscan fuel flow monitor

• Perko searchlight 

• Intellian satellite marine tv

• Kenwood DDX470 stereo 

• Insignia flat screen tv

• Audiovox DVD/Blu-ray player

• Seth Thomas polished clock and barometer

Electrical

• 120VAC/12VDC/24VDC Ship's power

• Kubota Phasor 8.5kW generator with upgraded Stamford Newage electrical end (357 hours) 

• 50A shore power with 50ft shore power cord

• Glendinning Cablemaster

• Magnum Energy MS2812 inverter/charger

• Separate 24V charging system for windlass, crane, and thruster (2022)

• 2 x 8D AGM 24V batteries (bow thruster and windlass)

• 7 x 8D AGM house batteries

• 2 x 4D AGM start batteries

• Generator start battery

• C-Power 12kVA Isolation transformer

• LED lighting throughout

Deck and Hull

• CQR 30 main anchor with chain rode

• Bruce 30kg auxiliary anchor with chain rode

• Stainless steel pulpit with dual anchor rollers

• Lighthouse 1501 windlass with foot controls

• Stainless steel rails and stanchions

• Molded gunwales with painted wood caps

• Fiberglass nonskid painted decks

• Walk-through transom door

• Port and starboard boarding gates

• Tracy International 5-step collapsing boarding stairs 

• Fiberglass nonskid swim platform with removable rails

• Hinged swim ladder

• Hard covered cockpit with docking station and full enclosure

• AB Inflatable 11.5ft 6-person dinghy with cover

• 20hp Suzuki 4-stroke outboard motor (new 2021)

• Freshwater washdown forward & aft

• Exterior hot/cold shower aft

• 24V Nick Johnson deck crane davit

• 3-Panel reverse windshield with wipers 

• Fenders

• Lines

• Removable wooden captain's chair

• Lazarette

• Awlgrip painted hull

• Folding radar arch (23.5ft fold to <16ft air draft)

• Wet bar with deep freezer (flybridge)

• Molded bench with cushions forward

• Sunbrella premium hatch covers (2021)

• Dinghy cover (2021)

• Saloon window covers (2024)

• Assorted spare parts 

• Captain's safe

Engine and Mechanical

• Single Cummins 8.3L 6CTA Diamond 450hp inboard diesel engine (1742 hours)

• Dripless shaft seal

• Side-Power 10hp bow thruster

• Single lever Kobelt cable gear/throttle controls

• Hynautic steering

• Dual Racor 75/1000MAX with vacuum gauge (main)

• Racor 500MA (gen)

• X-Change-R automatic oil change system

• Sea-Fire automatic engine compartment fire suppression

• Portable fire extinguishers throughout

• Engine room blowers

• Ocean Marine 3-zone reverse-cycle heating and air-conditioning

• Fuel transfer pump

• Tank tender

• Vacuflush freshwater heads with holding tank (New pumps 2019, serviced 2023)

• Village Marine 600GPD reverse osmosis watermaker

• New heat exchanger (2021)

• After coolers serviced (2021)

• New raw water intake strainers for main engine and generator (2022)

Exclusions

This vessel is staged. Staging items belong to brokerage and do not convey.

Disclaimer

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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