1947 Trumpy Raised Pilot House

Newport, Rhode Island • $2,499,000

DESCRIPTION

Convectively located in downtown Newport. She can be shown with short notice


Designed and built by John Trumpy in as a “luxury cruising houseboat” she was commissioned by George W. Codrington of Cleveland, Ohio who was VP of General Motors and a member of the New York and Larchmont Yacht Clubs. Her hull was built at the Trumpy / Mathis location in Camden, NJ and then the yacht was then towed to the new Trumpy yacht yard in Annapolis where she was completed and launched in 1947. Christened “SEAPLAY” 


John Trumpy worked as a yacht designer for the Mathis Yacht Building Company in Camden, NJ staring in 1910. During World War II Trumpy acquired Mathis and the company was renamed John Trumpy & Sons. Following WW II, the Trumpy operations and yacht yard moved to Annapolis, Maryland where they continued in operation until the early 1970's. Over 400 Trumpy yachts were designed and built during the 60-year history, of which about 90 still exist today. 


Understatedly called a "houseboat" by her designers because the yachts offered her owners all the comforts of home, Trumpy was considered the Rolls-Royce of American Yachting. Known for their meticulous craftsmanship owners of Trumpy yachts included the likes of Howard Hughes, the Guggenheims, Dupont's, Chrysler, and Dodge families.


Crusader Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Latitude Yacht Brokerage. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

SPECIFICATIONS

Basic Boat Info

  • Builder Trumpy

  • Model Raised Pilot House

  • Category Antique and Classics

  • Type Power

  • Year 1947

  • HIN/IMO CLASSIC
  • Refit Year 2023
  • Condition Used
  • Fuel Type Diesel
  • Super Structure Material Wood
  • Hull Material Wood
  • Number of Engines 2

Dimensions

  • LOA 80'
  • Beam 18'
  • Min Draft 4' 9"
  • Dry Weight 0 LBS

Engines

  • Make John Deere
  • Engine Power 0.00 KW
  • Year 2022
  • Fuel Diesel
  • Engines 2

Tanks

Other

  • Cabins 3

ADDITIONAL INFO

Timeless a 1947 Raised pilothouse version of the Classic Trumpy Yacht.She has been meticulously restored while keeping her original charm and looks.She boasts new engines and generators including a complete makeover of her entire interior.

FULL DETAILS

history

LOCATED IN NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND AND AVAILABLE FOR SHOWING AT SHORT NOTICE.

Timeless was originally named 'Seaplay" and was Designed and built by John Trumpy as a “luxury cruising Motor Yacht.She was commissioned by George W. Codrington of Cleveland, Ohio who was VP of General Motors and a member of the New York yacht Club and Larchmont Yacht Club Her hull was built at the Trumpy location in Camden, NJ and then was towed to the Trumpy yacht yard in Annapolis where she was completed and launched in 1947 and christened Seaplay

Seaplays names, in order, include NATAMOR II, SEAWAY, BEAU RIVAGE, SS SOPHIE and BB She was renamed TIMELESS when bought by her current owner.

The current owner purchased her in the fall of 2021 and she underwent another refit to keep her looking bristol. work included exterior varnished stripped and refinished to a high gloss.The old teak decks were removed and new decks were installed.

Some highlights listed below of work carried out by the current owner.

  • Repowered with New John Deere engine and custom exhaust system with approx. 200hrs
  • New Bow thruster and upgraded wiring
  • Stabilizers removed and rebuilt
  • Shafts removed and serviced
  • Removed all old wiring and replaced including new electrical panels
  • New bafflesand air system in engine room
  • Removal off allasbestos
  • Full replacement of teak decking
  • Generators installed (October 2023)
  • New (2) a/c systems
  • New black water pump system
  • New fresh water system with accumulator tanks
  • New washer and dryer
  • New stove and oven
  • New starlink system
  • New roof on card room area
  • Radar removed from mast and installed on cabin top
  • Refinish of transom and stack and new name applied
  • All old antennas removed to return Timeless to her original profile
  • New Bottom paint (July 2025)
  • Refinish aft saloon table and card room table
  • New upper deck furniture which include (2) lounges, (2) chairs and dock boxes all with covers
  • Custombuilt cabinetry on the aft deck to for a refrigerator ,trash receptacle and serving area. Cabinetry looks like it was installed in 1947
  • New exterior varnish on all exterior section with many sections stripped to bare wood and refinished with multiple coats
  • New canvas covers made to cover hatches ,dock boxes including sections of the railings and bridge

2024/2025

All exterior varnish was done

New Sanitation hoses throughout the entire boat

Hull and bottom inspected and new bottom paint (July 2025)

accommodations

The interior of Timeless is decorated with authentic period furnishings and built-ins throughout all in keeping with her 1947 launching. In addition, the restoration of Timeless included generous sound insulation throughout for nearly silent operation of all systems.

Stepping inside and aft from the pantry you are welcomed by abundant natural light from the large windows of the open and airy salon. Beautiful rubbed-mahogany paneling and mahogany crown moldings are accented by a white acoustic insulated overhead with high-gloss varnished teak trim strips. Midships to port is a day head with traditional Trumpy fold-up sink. A server on the forward bulkhead has a built-in mirror above that beautifully reflects the natural light from the windows and is flanked by period glass sconces. At the push of a button what could be 1947 becomes 2023 as a 48" television rises from the port bulkhead. There is a sturdy fold-away mahogany table that blends into the port bulkhead and is easily set up for formal dining. Decor is simple yet elegant with beautifully framed black and white photographs on the bulkheads, prior glass sconce lighting, custom wood venetian blinds with fabric valances, restored floor timbers, white upholstery with yellow accent cushions.

Built-in storage below windows along the starboard side and a mahogany desk that has leaded glass door above sits on the starboard aft bulkhead and all add to the houseboat feel.

Timeless Walkthrough:

Continuing aft through the salon on the port side is the stairway to the lower deck guest accommodations.

Down the mahogany stairway, the generously appointed master stateroom is located aft and features a queen size centerline berth accompanied by a built-in pop-up flat screen 48" TV that goes up and down as desired by guest. The centerline queen berth replaces the original twin port and starboard berths. Twin aft bulkhead dressers and bedside reading lamps are located on either side of the queen berth. the bulkhead mirror lies above the queen berth. 4-opening ports with sliding shutters and the large mirror provides an open and airy atmosphere within the stateroom. Twin bench seats and hanging lockers are located on either side of the queen berth. Ensuite facilities located port feature teak and holly sole with a large wash basin, mirrored vanity, 2 storage lockers, Tecma fresh water flush head, 3/4 bathtub and shower. 2-Sliding shuttered opening port allow fresh air to flow freely.

Exiting the master stateroom, the starboard twin guest cabin ensuite facility is located to starboard and forward is the starboard twin guest cabin. The guest cabin features a twin berth with the option to convert to a full-size queen berth. Desk and bureau accompany the berth as well as a hanging locker. 2-Opening ports with sliding shutters allow for fresh breezes to flow freely throughout the cabin. Entering the ensuite facilities, stall shower with teak grating, generous storage, Tecma fresh water flush head and mirrored vanity.

Exiting the twin stateroom and moving forward to port, a third cabin features upper and lower bunks with a shared day head.

Centerline is a lovely varnished teak half-glass door opening out that leads to the aft deck. There is a teak brass screened door that opens inward - a wonderful bonus when fresh air is desired in the salon.

The aft deck has a large custom built varnished teak oval dining table which the current owner had built and offers spacious seating for 8, with a curved banquette aft and 4-sturdy mid-century teak dining chairs. A mahogany overhead is painted in white enamel with high-gloss varnished teak trim strips.

Custom canvas side panels surround the entire aft deck up to the cap rails. From the cap rail to the overhead are isinglass curtains that easily roll up or down to allow this lovely space to be enjoyed if there is a change in weather.

Cabin Configuration:

“Timeless” features a practical arrangement plan with excellent owner / crew separation. Crew quarters are in the bow featuring two separate sleeping cabins, and share a bath in the bow has a fresh-water flush head with separate stall shower.The Captain’s Cabin to port has a large single berth, hanging locker, desk, sink and small mirrored vanity.The Crew cabin is to Starboard with over under berths, mirrored vanity, hanging locker and drawers.

The crew “common area” includes a large settee, starboard dinette and desk to port, a laundry area and giving way to a full beam Galley and access to the engine room. A companionway leads up to the fully equipped pantry and generous salon with the convenience of a day head.

Her private guest accommodations for 6 are located on the lower deck via the mahogany stairway located aft to port in the salon. She has a traditional three stateroom layout with three heads, and an updated centerline queen berth master.

Master Stateroom is generously appointed and located aft featuring a queen size centerline bed with a custom-built frame that includes a footboard that houses a built-in flat-screen television that raises through a hidden panel when in use & lowers to hide away when not in use.The queen bed replaced the yacht’s original twin port and starboard berths and is flanked by period bedside reading lamps.There are hanging lockers are located on either side of the bed, with twin aft bulkhead dressers and twin bench seats offer additional storage and an aft bulkhead mirror lies above the queen berth.The master has 4 opening ports with sliding shutters allows the option to have fresh air to circulate freely as an alternative to the air conditioning, and the large mirror reflects light and provides an open and airy atmosphere within the stateroom. For safety there are hard wired smoke & carbon monoxide detectors.

A private en-suite bath is located to port and features a teak & holly sole, a large washbasin, mirrored vanity, 2 storage lockers. Fresh-water flush head, ¾ bathtub and shower, plus another two opening ports with sliding shutters in the bath.

Guest Cabin 1:to starboard and forward of the master is a guest cabin featuring a double / queen berth with bulkhead mounted reading lamps. There is a desk, bureau, a generous outboard hanging locker, 2 opening ports with sliding shutters allow for fresh breezes to flow through the cabin as an alternative to the air conditioning. The en-suite bath (shared with 2nd guest cabin) includes a stall shower with custom teak grating, generous storage, fresh-water flush toilet and mirrored vanity and two opening ports with sliding shutters.

Guest Cabin 2:Located on the port side the third cabin features upper and lower bunks, desk, hanging locker, 2 opening ports with sliding shutters and shares the bath with the starboard guest cabin.

1947 Trumpy Raised Pilot House

Asking Price: $2,499,000

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