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Trumpy Raised Pilothouse "Timeless" Yacht for Sale

YEAR : 1947 | ASKING PRICE : 2,499,000
Newport, RI, US

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Trumpy Raised Pilothouse "Timeless"

Yacht for Sale
YEAR : 1947
ASKING PRICE : 2,499,000
Newport, RI, US

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Timeless 1947 Trumpy Raised Pilothouse Yacht For Sale in Newport RI
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Asking Price

2,499,000 / ACTIVE

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Nicolas Guitard

Nicolas Guitard

Yacht Broker & Director

Miami Beach, FL, US

Overview

Timeless is available to be show at short notice in Newport Rhode island.

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 deck installed.She was also repowered with John Deere engines.

Some highlights of work carried out by the current owner.

  • Repowered with John Deere engines and a custom exhaust system.
  • New Bow thruster and upgraded wiring
  • Stabilizers removed and rebuilt
  • Shafts removed and serviced
  • New wiring throughout the whole boat
  • 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
  • Custom built 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)

Highlights

  • Manufacturer
    Trumpy
  • Model
    Raised Pilothouse
  • Year
    1947
  • LOA
    80 ft - 24.38 meter
  • Beam
    18 ft - 5.49 meter
  • Engine Brand
    John Deere
  • Engine Hours
    200
  • Number of Rooms
    3

Basic Information

  • Category
    Power
  • Condition
    Used
  • Location
    Newport, RI, US
  • Vessel Name
    Timeless
  • Boat Type
    Antique and Classic
  • Hull Material
    Wood
  • HIN:
    CLASSIC
  • Flag of Registry
    US
  • Available for sale in U.S. waters
    Yes

Dimensions & Weight

  • Length
    80 ft - 24.38 meter
  • LOA:
    80 ft - 24.38 meter
  • Beam:
    18 ft - 5.49 meter

Engine

  • Make:
    John Deere
  • Model:
    4045SFM85
  • Engine(s):
    2
  • Hours:
    200
  • Engine Type:
    Inboard
  • Fuel Type:
    Diesel
  • Horsepower:
    275 (Individual), 550 (combined)

Accommodations

  • Total Cabins:
    3
  • Total Heads:
    3

Descriptions

Upgrades 2021 to Present

Since been purchased in 2021 she has been gone over again with an open checkbook policy.Below is just some of the work that has been completed since 2021.

  • Full replacement of teak decking 
  • 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 baffles and air system in engine room
  • Removal off all asbestos
  • Old engines removed and replaced with new John Deere  including new wiring ,controls ,batteries and exhaust system
  • New Twin disc transmission with Glendinning controls
  • New 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 Star link 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 from 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 
  • Custom  built 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 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 
  • Complete exterior varnish 2025 by Mc Millan yachts 


Accomodations

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.

The 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.



Galley
  • New cooktop 2022
  • New stove 2022
  • Bosch  dishwasher
  • Miele washer/Dryer 2022
  • New walk-in refrigerator 2022
  • 2 under counter fridges 2022


Engines
  •  2022 John Deere engines 200 hrs approx.(November 2025)

  • New Twin disc transmission with Glendinning controls
  • New Northern lights generator 38KW Model(M944T3FG) installed in October 2023 


Pilothouse Electronics
  • (3) Lorex remote cameras, stern view, mast view, and engine room view
  • (2) Garmin 8612 XSV multi-function displays
  • (2) Sailor TT 6210 A VHF's
  • Garmin GHC 20 autopilot
  • Danforth compass
  • Garmin AIS 800
  • Stabilizer controls
  • Muir windlass control
  • Compressed air horn with pull operation


Plumbing
  • Jabsco Par Max Plus 82600 0094 fresh water pump
  • Water Makers Inc. WMS-1400, 230V
  • (2) Whale F1200, 11 gallons each, 120V hot water heater
  • New fresh water pumps with Accumulator tanks 2022
  • New Black water pump system 2022
  • New Miele washer dryer 2022


Electricial

(3) 50-Amp shore power inputs

(3) Galvanic isolators

120V / 240 V AC electric system

12V / 24V DC electrical system

Major Bass Products electrical panel

Mastervolt battery chargers

(8) AGM 8D batteries in series

Master Volt Chargemaster Plus 24 / 40-30 battery charger



Safety Equipment
  • Port and starboard fire hoses on deck, operated off power take-off from port generator
  • Fire extinguishers located in staterooms, galley, main salon, card room, crew quarters, and engine room
  • Fireboy fire suppression system
  • Lazarette fire suppression system
  • EPIRB Global Fix
  • Flares
  • Fire aid kit
  • Viking 4-person life raft
  • Viking 6-person life raft


Running Gear
  • Bronze 4-blade propeller 32" X 29"
  • Stainless-steel 2-1/4" dia.
  • Bronze V-type
  • Rubber cutlass type
  • Bronze 25" X 23" spades
  • Naiad stabilizers


Deck Equipment
  • Aere fenders with covers, custom leather fender hooks
  • Deck boxes with Sunbrella cushions and some new covers 2022/23
  • Sunbrella bow seating with Sunbrella canvas covers new 2022
  • Top deck seating with Sunbrella cushions and Sunbrella canvas cover
  • MarQuipt boarding gangway
  • Custom wooden boat hook

 



Anchoring
  • Danforth 100# stainless-steel anchor with 200' of 1/2" chain
  • Danforth 75# spare anchor
  • Muir 4500 electric windlass


Restoration 2017 to 2020

Removed all planking for full frame inspection. Framing, planks & floor timber areas repaired / replaced include: master stateroom & master head, starboard guest stateroom & starboard guest head frame repair & planks, port aft bottom, engine room timber & framing replaced & re-planked, starboard galley to crew quarters bulkhead (7 sets), starboard frame / deck beam repair, lazarette frame & timber repair & water tank area, starboard frame / deck beam repaired, port frame, galley bulkhead; full-length frame repair chain locker / bow thruster, renew ceilings chain locker / bow thruster, renew ceilings chain locker / crew head area, crew galley, repair forefoot sides. Replace strut timber aft, 3-floor timbers master and lazarette, 6-floor timbers engine room bulkhead. 

Bottom planked replaced, frame planks & floor timber repairs. 14-Spliced planks, butt blocks removed and replaced, butt joints reinforced, bow repair, upper stern repair, port hood end repair, bow plank repair (9) spliced. Remove and repair transom, refasten strut to transom. Remove epoxy in bottom seams, re-new caulking . Rudder blocks replaced.

 

Engine room planking above ports replaced, galley stern closet planking replaced / repaired, shaft logs renewed. 

Starboard aft topside planks repaired, frame planking repair.

 

Crew bilge deck beam repair, frame end repair, ceiling beam repair galley / engine room. 

Engine room ceiling / salon deck beams repaired / replaced. 

Keel:

Bearding / keel checks for frame, keel repairs in midship, crew quarters, engine room area and bow. Outer keel repair (stern / keel) and keel top. Interior keel repair 10' section horn timber, and forward crew area 18' section horn timber. keel bolts removed and renewed. new worm shoe fixe. Deadwood stern keel repaired.

 

Deck Repairs:

Boat deck repair crew area outer deck, foredeck and sides. teak cap-rail repaired / replaced both port and starboard sides each in 16' sections; cap-rail repaired midships and stern, and aft deck cap rail. Starboard davit, accent battens and deck beams (side), aft deck teak accent trim, port and starboard waterfill areas, aft deck ceiling and beams. Fabricate lower tern bronze rub-rail, repair stem knee bolts. Re-fasten topside cabin house remove / renew water stained teak on house, rot damage repaired. Paint 14 port lights / 4 lids / 14 holes aft, paint davit plates / poles. Re-bed deck hardware, replace port light panel, port light outer rings painted. 6-Deck drains were replaced, port lights and port holes assembled and installed.

Bilge clamp deck carlings and deck beams fabricated and fixed.

14-Round port holes repaired, rub-rail wood repaired, bow planking repaired port and starboard topsides.

Gate handrails and forward port handrail repaired, forward gate cap rails repaired.

Step plate and sand tread repaired

Foredeck repair, crew hatch replaced

Structural repairs to card room, pilothouse and pantry, card room day bed customized

Stainless-steel rub rail replacement

Port light boxes and covers

New mast built 

Exterior Miscellaneous:

Full exterior paint including custom logo and gold leaf trim

Teak doghouse repaired / rebuilt

New deck furnishings including custom aft deck dining table and settee

Hull painted and all teak varnished 

Interior Restoration:

Floor timbers and framing removed and replaced as needed including master stateroom, aft strut timber removed, repaired, renewed or replaced, shaft log timber, crew quarters & crew galley, bow, crew bilge floor timbers, bow & holding tank area.

Entire interior painted and varnished

Custom shower pan fabricated for crew head

Full interior painting and varnish including crew quarters, bilges

Paint side and aft deck ceilings

Custom replicated authentic Trumpy night stands port and starboard guest staterooms

Custom mahogany lift-top desk

Design and build master bed footboard custom TV box

Custom television cabinet designed to blend with paneling and house a new 55" LG television with push-button "pop-up" controls in salon and integral to the foot board of the bed in the master stateroom.

Salon TV panel repair, varnish / stain salon and deck, salon mantle for TV, grab rails for stairs, paint and replace hardware in closets.

Guest stateroom floor timber repairs

Vertical and horizontal salon panel seams

Stern repair, build crew quarters port shower and closet

Master stateroom inset panel, aft bulkhead repaired in master stateroom

Re-frame guest hatches for new bunks

New port guest head with shower

New master shower 

Varnish:

All varnish interior and exterior stripped and re-varnished (237 gallons) 

Mechanical:

New bow thruster installed

New fire suppression system in engine room

New smart plugs for the shore power

New watermaker 27-gallon per hour

New water tank

2-Northern Lights 40 kW generators rebuilt

Fabrication of 40 genset bolts

Strip and paint generator platform 

Galley & Butler's Pantry Totally Refurbished:

Custom made US Cooler refrigerator and freezer with Sea Frost refrigeration systems

New JennAir stove

New exhaust hood

New Bosch dishwasher

New sink

New faucet

New countertops

 

Crew Quarters:

Fully painted and varnished

Wood paneling replaced as needed

Soles refinished

New mattresses

New washer and dryer



History

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. 

 

 

 

 



Disclaimer

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.



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Nicolas Guitard

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Miami Beach, FL, US

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