Houseboats for Sale in Lake Worth, FL

DOVETAIL was John Trumpy and Sons contract #446 built in 1972 in Annapolis, Maryland as one of the last of the popular “Houseboat” model.

Originally named GERIFAY, she was Committee Boat for the 1974 Americas Cup Races in Newport, RI. DOVETAIL has an enclosed pilothouse and a large full-width galley on the main deck. Her overall length is 72’

/ 21.95m, with a beam of 18’ / 5.49m and a draft of 4’5” / 1.35m. Her hull is double planked mahogany with marine grade 5200 between the 3/8 inch inner and 3/4-inch outer mahogany planks. Impeccably well maintained, she is a classic yacht with fully modernized systems.

Fully refit / restored including new hull painted in 2019 with ongoing maintenance and upgrades - including new teak decks laid on the aft deck in 2023 replacing the carpeted non-skid. On the main deck forward of the galley is the wheelhouse with a helm bench, an opening center window and port and starboard wing doors. A forward companionway leads from the wheelhouse down to the lower deck crew quarters, laundry area, abundant

storage, and adjacent easily accessible engine room. DOVETAIL is propelled by twin 650 hp Cummins Diesel engines (rebuilt in 2018. ) Twin 25KW Northern Lights generators run the systems, in addition to Naiad 254 hydraulic stabilizers, hydraulic bow thruster, Spectra water-maker, Cruisair Air Conditioning, windlass, plus much more.

Aft of the galley is the spacious and inviting salon with mahogany furnishings and cabinetry, a day-head and original roll-down windows for the option of fresh air. A pass-through window from the galley makes service efficient. The salon opens to the aft deck which can be enjoyed “al fresco” to take in the fresh sea-breeze, or fully enclosed with isinglass and

air conditioning. The teak-decked (2023) aft deck has a wet-bar, buffet, and icemaker for enjoying sunset birdtails.

From the salon, stairs lead down to the guest accommodations that includes the full beam owner’s stateroom aft, furnished with a centerline queen bed and ensuite head. Moving forward on the lower deck are two identical guest cabins port and starboard each with 2 twin beds & an ensuite head. DOVETAIL is an absolute must-see for Trumpy or classic-yacht lovers! Accommodations Forward is the wheelhouse which is followed by the full-beam galley with a pass-through to the large salon with a separate day head. The aft deck is enclosed, or can be open to enjoy the breezes.

On the lower level forward is the crew area and engine room. There are two identical twin staterooms with ensuite heads. The owner's full beam cabin features a centerline berth. Wheelhouse Access is through wing doors, port and starboard Center window opens for ventilation Helm bench on aft bulkhead Teak and holly sole Companionway with access to forward crew/engine room Galley Ample storage for food, dinnerware, etc. Corian countertops GE Full-size 2-door refrigerator with freezer drawer (2018) GE Profile stainless-steel electric 4-burner glass stove (2018) GE Stainless-steel convection microwave with exhaust fan (2018) Stainless-steel Fisher & Paykel 2-drawer dishwasher (2018) Large sink with garbage disposal and spray faucet (5) 110V outlets Large windows port and starboard Teak and holly flooring Access to wheelhouse through a lockable door with screen Access to salon through a swing door Salon U-Line wine chiller (2018) Large buffet forward with ample storage and custom designed pass-through from the galley Cabinetry is finished in matched mahogany Day head on deck along the companionway to the galley, with corian countertop Full size upholstered sofa Circular dining table and chairs for six people (2) Upholstered easy chairs Small secretary desk with barrel desk chair on aft bulkhead Samsung flat screen TV Denon Bluetooth stereo receiver Lamp table (3) Reading lamps Large windows by aft deck door (2) Opening " roll down" windows Master Stateroom Full-beam master stateroom aft with centerline queen berth Carpeting (2) Large cedar lined hanging lockers Spacious storage locker access to under stair storage (2) Reading lamps Chest of drawers port and starboard Mirror mounted on bulkhead Carpeting Carbon monoxide detector Air conditioning control (8) Opening orts with curtains Master Head, Ensuite Completely remodeled in 2018 Fresh water Raritan electric flush head Full-size walk-in glass shower Co.

Used 1972