2002 Monticello 70 x 16 Waverly, TN $225,900 USD

Rare opportunity to own a well-equipped 2002 Monticello 70 x 16 triple-deck houseboat featuring a four-stateroom, two-head layout, twin Mer Cruiser Horizon 8.1L V-drive engines with approximately 1,400 hours, electric bow thruster, and a 2008 Westerbeke 20kW generator.

One of the standout features of this Monticello is its impressive multi-level outdoor entertainment space. The second deck is covered by a solid fiberglass roof and features a half-hex-shaped bar with four mounted barstools, sink, under-counter refrigerator, and davit system. Above the fiberglass roof is an expansive upper sun deck rated for 20 people and furnished with lounge and patio chairs, providing an exceptional space for relaxing and enjoying panoramic views. A new aluminum top-deck door cover has also been added.

The spacious salon offers comfortable seating for family and guests with a sectional sofa featuring a chaise lounge, large upholstered ottoman, and separate loveseat. A large wall-mounted Vizio LED Smart TV with an Onkyo whole-boat sound system completes the entertainment area and makes the salon well suited for relaxing or hosting guests. Updated cordless light-filtering cellular shades provide privacy while still allowing natural light into the salon.

The interior provides an excellent layout for extended cruising, entertaining, or liveaboard use. The master stateroom and two lower guest staterooms each feature queen-size beds, while the upper guest stateroom is equipped with a full-size bed. A large walk-in L-shaped pantry provides exceptional storage. The guest head includes a standard square shower and stacked washer and dryer, while the master head features a shower/tub combination.

The updated, residential-style galley appliances are exceptionally well equipped with a black Frigidaire refrigerator/freezer, black Frigidaire under-cabinet microwave with exhaust fan, black Whirlpool residential range with oven, black Frigidaire dishwasher, white Whirlpool trash compactor, built-in ice maker, and double white porcelain sink with garbage disposal.

Recent upgrades include new HVAC in 2024, a new inverter, newer exterior carpeting on the bow and stern decks, LED lighting, and a new aluminum top-deck door cover. Bottom paint was completed in 2021.

At the helm, equipment includes the original Raytheon radar, Garmin chartplotter, rudder angle indicator, bilge pump indicators, VHF radio, Voyager backup camera, and a towboat-style remote-controlled searchlight. Additional equipment includes an electric bow thruster, windlass, electrocatalytic gauge, and a Glenn-Denning style Cablemaster system.

The aft deck is well equipped for watersports and extended cruising with a PowerSport fueling station, raw-water washdown, and removable jet ski/tender ramp utilizing a 12-volt winch. The davit system located on the second deck provides an additional option for handling a tender or water toys.

Storage is abundant throughout the vessel, including extensive in-floor storage throughout the V-bow area.

Highlights include:

• Four-stateroom / two-head layout
• Three queen berths and one full-size berth
• Twin 8.1L V-drive engines – approximately 1,400 hours
• 2008 Westerbeke 20kW generator
• Electric bow thruster
• Solid fiberglass roof over the second deck
• Upper sun deck rated for 20 people
• Lay-flat lounge chairs on upper sun deck
• Second-deck bar with sink, refrigerator and four mounted barstools
• Second-deck davit system
• PowerSport fueling station
• Removable jet ski/tender ramp with 12V winch
• Raw-water aft-deck washdown
• New HVAC – 2024
• New inverter
• New aluminum top-deck door cover
• Newer bow and stern exterior carpeting
• LED lighting
• Walk-in L-shaped pantry
• Stacked washer and dryer
• Whole-boat sound system
• Cablemaster
• Windlass

This Monticello offers an impressive combination of accommodations, storage, entertainment space, and cruising equipment. The four-stateroom layout, covered second-deck entertainment area, and 20-person upper sun deck make it particularly well suited for large families, entertaining guests, extended stays aboard, or use as a waterfront vacation home.

Located on the navigable Tennessee River system. Show by advance appointment only. 

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.