$295,000
Stuart, FL, US
"OWNERS HAVE OUTGROWN HER AND WISH TO FIND A NEW PROJECT. PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PART OF UNITED STATES MARITIME HISTORY.
John Trumpy designed and built the most iconic American motor yachts rnfrom the 1920's until the 1970's. They always evoke a muchrn kinder, gentler time in American history wherever they grace a harbor rnor marina. That was a time when yachts were yachts and lifern was simpler. John bestowed much love, elegance and functionality intorn each of the over 400 yachts that were built bearing the namern Trumpy.
LIBERTY started life on John's drafting board as Design Number 368 rnand was designated the moniker SERANO. She was built in Annapolis, Md.
LIBERTY, IS READY TO CARRY ON HER TRADITION OF GRACEFUL CRUISING WITH A NEW OWNER AND FAMILY.
| Name | LIBERTY |
| Price | $295,000 |
| Year | 1954 |
| Length Overall | 68 ft |
| Draft | 3' 7" |
| Beam | 16' 4" |
| Location | Stuart, FL, US |
| Hull Material | Wood |
| Power | 260 HP |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Hours | 650 |
| Make | GM |
| Model | 6V71 N |
| Power | 260 HP |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Hours | 650 |
| Make | GM |
| Model | 6V71 N |
Each of LIBERTY'S 9 owners have loved her and treated her as the rnGrand Dame that she is. Her current owner bought her in 2012 and inrn the past 7 years has lovingly restored her to her former elegance and rncomfort while adding contemporary amenities. LIBERTY is one ofrn only 3 cruisers designed and built by John Trumpy and Sons. With her rnskinny draft of 3'5" she is perfectly suited for intracoastalrn and inland waters. But don't be fooled by her pedigree, she has been rnset up to also cruise the Bahamas and to remain self sufficientrn on the hook for up to 48 hrs.
As heads will turn when a Rolls Royce slides by, one is guaranteed to see all heads turn as LIBERTY cruises past in her statelyrn elegance and grace.
LIBERTY, until recently, has been kept in a boathouse in Stuart, FL. rnShe is ready to cruise. Her sleek profile, crisp white hull andrn polished wood detailing exudes luxury, leisure and an aristocracy thatrn is elusive in modern cookie cutter boats. Come step aboard andrn be prepared to be wowed.
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Walking along the graceful profile of LIBERTY to the boarding rnladder located just aft of midship, one cannot help but be impressed.rn Her clean, clutter free, decks are perfectly suited for lounging in a rnteak deck chair with a cold beverage in hand. The two dunnagern boxes are covered to protect them from the Florida sun. Proceeding rnthrough either wing door to port and starboard, one finds a mostrn accommodating aft deck that can be enclosed or open with sliding rnplexiglass windows and roll-up isinglass curtains. There is a builtrn in settee fully aft, a very handy Hi-Lo table and 4 white Bamboo rnchairs that make gathering guests together for cocktails or dinnerrn extremely easy and enjoyable.
The aft deck has been refurbished to reflect a bygone era with rnnautical blue indoor/outdoor carpet, white bamboo side table, lampsrn as well as navy blue cushions for the settee and the chairs. All overrn head lights are LED and provide perfect illumination forrn reading, dancing, or chit chatting.
Aft to starboard is a sliding access door leading to the composite rnswim platform. Down the bi-fold teak and gleaming stainless steelrn ladder, you find the very large, teak colored swim platform; perfect rnfor diving, snorkeling or swimming in crystal clear waters ofrn the Bahamas or the Keys. The size of the swim platform makes it rnperfect for jumping into the tender, lounging after swimming or justrn plain goofing off. There is an air compressor located in the lazarettern locker.
Entry to the main salon is through through highly varnished double doors that are centered in the high gloss white bulkhead.
Your breath is taken away by the warmth and glow emanating from the rnoriginal mahogany paneling. The paneling and the original builtrn in signature Trumpy secretary on the aft starboard bulkhead were rnpainstakingly stripped and refinished.
The overhead is newly painted white with the traditional varnished rnteak battens. Here too, the lighting has been upgraded to LED. Ifrn you turn and look at the aft doors, you will see beautiful glass rnuppers and removable bottom panels that allow the fresh breeze torn circulate. To ensure even more cross breezes, one may crank down the rntwo large windows located to port and starboard.These too havern been lovingly refitted and brought back to original. White shades andrn valances insure privacy while dockside.
Blue and white upholstered wing chairs, so reminiscent of a luxury rnrarely encountered in modern day yachts have a small table andrn lamp between them. A suitably upholstered love seat is located rnforward. There is a large mirror above sofa running athwart shiprn across the forward bulkhead. Next to the love seat is a lovely, smallrn mahogany cabinet with storage and a lamp a handsome readingrn lamp. A built in cabinet on the far end of the love seat houses an airrn cooled portable AC unit.
The wisdom behind the portable AC unit is this: Even though wired as arn permanent accessory, there was no chopping and dicing of thern saloon to install MarineAir Air Conditioning. This unit has a rnreplacement cost of less than $500 and takes a couple of hours fromrn start to finish. The blue carpet complements the varnished bulkheads. rnThere is an originally designed, Trumpy yard built mahoganyrn Balustrade located around the steps that lead below to theguest rnstaterooms. This stairway is located aft to port.
The wheelhouse is forward through varnished mahogany and glass doors.
The wheelhouse has been restored to her former glory with the some rnrather handy improvements that do not deter from the elegance ofrn her launch era. The parquet teak sole was refinished in the Spring of rn2017. Along the aft bulkhead is a traditional bench seat with 2rn large file drawers and 3 very handy chart drawers. Opposite the setteern is the traditional wooden spoke wheel. Visions of cruising inrn yacht club regattas will swirl through your mind as soon as you put rnyour hands on her wheel. Sure beats a stainless steel wheel. Herrn steering has also been totally rebuilt and the Morse controls are veryrn responsive. The 2 foot pedals (one of the many Captainrn inspired improvements on LIBERTY) for the massive 42 hp bow thruster rnwill move LIBERTY along side in an heavy wind.
She has such an extensive battery bank that you may engage for rnextended periods of time without fear of draining the batteries.rn Another really great idea of her extremely knowledgeable Captain and rnowner was to locate one of the heavy duty battery banks belowrn the inboard bunk of the port guest stateroom. Makes it a lot easier torn replace batteries rather than climbing over her gleaming GMrn Diesels to reach an outboard battery box.
The original location of LIBERTY‘S electrical panel has been rnmaintained even after the complete rewiring of the yacht. The totallyrn upgraded electrical panels are located to port of the helm. The rnswitches for the inverters are also conveniently located behind thesern varnished doors. LIBERTY has been set up to live on the hook for up torn 48 hours on her battery banks. The remote generator start isrn also located in this area. The generator was replaced in 2017.
Breezes waft through the pilothouse via the two opening varnished rnpilothouse doors to port and starboard. Open the electric centerrn window of the windshield, and gather even more breezes. The two side rnwindows comprising the rest of the windshield are fixed. All newrn wiper motors.
SECOND LOWER SALOON OR FORMER DINING ROOM:
Three steps down from the Pilothouse is the lower salon or former rnformal dining salon. This room also features mahogany joinery.rn 2 windows have been refitted with frames and their cranking mechanismsrn have been rebuilt; there are also 3 fixed windows facingrn forward. The original sideboard has been updated with a flat screen TVrn mounted above. The TV is concealed behind a painting held inrn place by magnets which maintains the ambiance of an earlier era. Therern are 2 original cabinets, one, of which houses a secondrn portable A/C unit. The sole is carpeted with access to the main rnengines.
This comfortable area could be very easily returned to the original rnintended usage as a formal dining room. A stairway to port leadsrn to the galley.
MASTER STATEROOM
A doorway on the port side of LIBERTY'S leads aft from the galley rninto the immaculate engine room. It is very apparent that the bulkrn of the 1.3 million dollars spent to bring LIBERTY back to her former rnglory, was spent in the ER.
The biggest single project on the inside of LIBERTY was the removal rnfrom the yacht of her twin GM 6V71N engines. They left the yachtrn in 2016 and were taken to East Coast Diesel. At the time of this rnwriting, she has approximately 500 hours on fully rebuilt andrn refurbished engines. The entire engine room was gutted, steam cleanedrn and refurbished including all NEW fuel tanks, water tanks andrn holding tanks. She has been meticulously maintained since the rnreinsertion of the now new GM 6V71 Naturals. These engines are indeedrn bullet proof and they are very reliable and economical: 5 – 7 gph at rn9.6 knots at 1300 rpm. The naturally aspirated engines have arn substantially longer life than more modern engines equipped with rnturbos and a zillion computer chips. Most problems that might pop uprn can be easily addressed without a computer and 5 technicians.
Completely rebuilt twin GM 6V71N's with approximately 500 hours.
LIBERTY has enjoyed 9 owners since being commissioned for Mr. Miller rnand launched as SERENO in 1954. Her present owner has spent inrn the area of 1.3 million dollars to make her one of the most cruise rnready Trumpys currently afloat. She is ready for her nextrn adventure whether cruising the East Coast of the US or gunk holing rnaround the Bahamas. LIBERTY will make her new owner very proudrn and will continue to turn heads for many more generations of rnyachtsmen.
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