Name: Trumpy 72 Houseboat 1972
Brand: Trumpy
Price: 1150000 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WELCOME! Viewings are by appointment only. Currently, DOVETAIL is out of the water in South Florida for her annual maintenance period (July - September 2024), making it an excellent opportunity for a comprehensive hull inspection! A bit of background: DOVETAIL, originally named GERIFAY, was crafted by John Trumpy and Sons as contract #446 in 1972 in Annapolis, Maryland, and is one of the last beloved 'Houseboat' models. She served as the Committee Boat for the 1974 America's Cup Races in Newport, RI. Featuring an enclosed pilothouse and a spacious full-width galley on the main deck for convenience, DOVETAIL measures 72 feet (21.95 meters) in length, with an 18-foot (5.49 meters) beam and a 4'5" (1.35 meters) draft, weighing 69 gross tons (55 net tons). Her hull showcases exquisite craftsmanship with steam-bent oak framing and double-planked mahogany—3/8-inch inner and 3/4-inch outer mahogany planks, secured with marine-grade 5200. DOVETAIL is exceptionally well-maintained, boasting fully modernized systems. From 2017 to 2020, she underwent a complete restoration and refit in Rhode Island, costing over $1 million. Recent maintenance highlights include a major refit by Trumpy specialists at McMillen Yachts, where more than half of the bottom was re-planked, bronze thru-hull valves were replaced, and she was repowered with twin Cummins QSM-11 650 hp diesel engines. The engine room was entirely refurbished, including new gears, shafts, props, and an exhaust system, along with a 100-amp electric service upgrade and a 24vDC battery system. Other systems were serviced, including Naiad 254 hydraulic stabilizers, a hydraulic bow thruster, a Spectra watermaker, and Cruisair air conditioning. Additional mechanical and cosmetic upgrades were made in 2018-2019, including a redesigned galley and a complete hull repaint in white Alexseal. In 2020 and 2021, DOVETAIL cruised New England summers and Florida & the Bahamas winters, with ongoing maintenance to keep her in top shape. In 2022, she received a full varnish renewal—stripped to bare wood with six coats applied. In 2023, new teak decks were installed on the aft deck, previously painted with non-skid. The engines and mechanical systems were fully serviced in November 2023. Looking ahead to 2024, fresh varnish will be applied inside and out in January and February, and the air conditioning will be serviced in March. From mid-July to September 2024, DOVETAIL will be out for a complete shipyard period, with a thorough cleaning, fresh bottom paint, replacement of the 'worm shoe,' caulking, propeller servicing, and installation of an Arid Bilge System. Additional varnish coats will also be added to both the interior and exterior. As of early July 2024, engine hours are approximately 2200 on both the port and starboard engines, with generator hours at 3800 for the port and 1700 for the starboard Northern Lights 25 KW generators. A complete and up-to-date maintenance log is available on board DOVETAIL.

Trumpy 72 Houseboat 1972

Trumpy

ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WELCOME! Viewings are by appointment only. Currently, DOVETAIL is out of the water in South Florida for her annual maintenance period (July - September 2024), making it an excellent opportunity for a comprehensive hull inspection! A bit of background: DOVETAIL, originally named GERIFAY, was crafted by John Trumpy and Sons as contract #446 in 1972 in Annapolis, Maryland, and is one of the last beloved 'Houseboat' models. She served as the Committee Boat for the 1974 America's Cup Races in Newport, RI. Featuring an enclosed pilothouse and a spacious full-width galley on the main deck for convenience, DOVETAIL measures 72 feet (21.95 meters) in length, with an 18-foot (5.49 meters) beam and a 4'5" (1.35 meters) draft, weighing 69 gross tons (55 net tons). Her hull showcases exquisite craftsmanship with steam-bent oak framing and double-planked mahogany—3/8-inch inner and 3/4-inch outer mahogany planks, secured with marine-grade 5200. DOVETAIL is exceptionally well-maintained, boasting fully modernized systems. From 2017 to 2020, she underwent a complete restoration and refit in Rhode Island, costing over $1 million. Recent maintenance highlights include a major refit by Trumpy specialists at McMillen Yachts, where more than half of the bottom was re-planked, bronze thru-hull valves were replaced, and she was repowered with twin Cummins QSM-11 650 hp diesel engines. The engine room was entirely refurbished, including new gears, shafts, props, and an exhaust system, along with a 100-amp electric service upgrade and a 24vDC battery system. Other systems were serviced, including Naiad 254 hydraulic stabilizers, a hydraulic bow thruster, a Spectra watermaker, and Cruisair air conditioning. Additional mechanical and cosmetic upgrades were made in 2018-2019, including a redesigned galley and a complete hull repaint in white Alexseal. In 2020 and 2021, DOVETAIL cruised New England summers and Florida & the Bahamas winters, with ongoing maintenance to keep her in top shape. In 2022, she received a full varnish renewal—stripped to bare wood with six coats applied. In 2023, new teak decks were installed on the aft deck, previously painted with non-skid. The engines and mechanical systems were fully serviced in November 2023. Looking ahead to 2024, fresh varnish will be applied inside and out in January and February, and the air conditioning will be serviced in March. From mid-July to September 2024, DOVETAIL will be out for a complete shipyard period, with a thorough cleaning, fresh bottom paint, replacement of the 'worm shoe,' caulking, propeller servicing, and installation of an Arid Bilge System. Additional varnish coats will also be added to both the interior and exterior. As of early July 2024, engine hours are approximately 2200 on both the port and starboard engines, with generator hours at 3800 for the port and 1700 for the starboard Northern Lights 25 KW generators. A complete and up-to-date maintenance log is available on board DOVETAIL. - 1755779518386

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