1966 Trumpy 55' (16.76 m) 55
Beaufort, North Carolina, United States
Windrush
1966 Trumpy 55
Flag of Registry: United States
- Cruisers / Motor Yachts
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Wood Hull
Vessel ID# Last Updated: 2025-10-17 13:08:24
Description
1966 Trumpy 55
Windrush, Contract #425, is a rare 55’ Trumpy, flush deck motor yacht, one of the final twenty-five ever built. She was built by John Trumpy & Sons, Inc. at its Annapolis, Maryland shipyard in 1966 for John Rutherford.
The Trumpy shipbuilding legacy began five generations ago in the coastal city of Burgen, Norway, where Casper Trumpy owned a shipyard. Casper’s son, John, grew up working in the family shipyard and obtained a degree in naval architecture in Berlin, Germany. Upon the death of Casper, John moved to America. John Trumpy, Sr.’s intuitive designs answered the demands of an increasingly wealthy class of Americans. The American yacht market favored fast commuter yachts. Trumpy’s narrow beam and shallow draft design favored speed with no great sacrifice to posh interiors.
John Trumpy built yachts from the 1920s to 1970. Initially in Philadelphia and then moving to Annapolis, Maryland where they built boats under the name John Trumpy and Sons.
Trumpy yachts were known for their high-end craftsmanship. Their sterling reputation had much to do with the high quality of materials, meticulous craftsmanship and the best construction methods of the time. Built primarily from wood, these yachts feature sleek profiles, white hulls and a classic, traditional aesthetic.
During post-World War II years Trumpy yachts between 55 and 80 feet became exceedingly popular with many well-known, well to do Americans. Notable yachts and owners included the presidential yacht USS Sequoia which was the official presidential yacht from the 1930s to 1977. Other notable owners were E.F. Hutton, Howard Hughes, members of the Chrysler, DuPont and Drexel families.
The Windrush was built in the finest of Trumpy traditions, with an oak keel and oak frames, mahogany hull, painted gleaming white (Awlgrip) with varnished mahogany and teak accents, sporting on the bow the traditional gold Trumpy scrolls. Her flush deck design provides excellent visibility while she glides effortlessly through the water.
Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by United Yacht Sales. 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
LOA: 55' (16.76 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1966
Beam: 15' 3''
Draft Max: 4'
Cabins: 3
Sleeps: 6
Heads: 3
Maximum Speed: 14 Knots
Cruise Speed: 10 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Wood
Hull Shape: Displacement
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Fuel Tank: 400 Gallons (1514.16 Liters)
Fresh Water: 260 Gallons (984.21 Liters)
Holding Tank: 100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)
Builder: Trumpy
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Detroit Diesel
- Engine Model: 6-71N
- Engine Year: 1966
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 270.00
- Power KW: 201.34
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Serial Number: 6A152133
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Detroit Diesel
- Engine Model: 6-71N
- Engine Year: 1966
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 270.00
- Power KW: 201.34
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Serial Number: 6A152052
- Engine Location: Starboard
Full Details
Renovations
2025:
- Installed Lexan polycarbonate windows that slide open for both sides of the aft deck and clear roll up glass in the transom. Now you can keep the wind and rain out, the heat in and the cool in.
- Sanded and Painted bottom, running gear
- Sanded and Varnished all deck Teak, helm Teak, aft deck flooring (multiple layers applied)
- Installed new Starlink system and router
- Installed new Icom Class B AIS responder/receiver
- Installed new Garmin GPSMAP 943xsv
- Chargers (2): Xantrex True Charge
- Invertor: Xantrex Freedom XC Invertor
2024:
- Sanded, primed and painted from the waterline up with Awl Grip including the hard top and fore deck
- Sanded and varnished aft deck furniture
2023:
- New Maxwell windlass installed
- Wood repairs
2022:
- Prep and fiberglass/resin (frp) to the hull from the waterline to the keel
2021:
- Removed all 32 volt wire and systems to 12 volt system
- Modified engine oil changing system to simplify oil changes
Vessel Walkthrough and Details
At the dock you would climb the included dock step ladder that is 6 feet high to access the vessel. The step ladder can only be attached midship close to the angled door on either the port or starboard side.
Once you step onto the vessel you can either go to the bow area in front or enter the door above the step ladder into the main deck with access to the aft deck, the helm or go down 3 steps to the main salon. From the main salon the galley and bow stateroom are accessed by going down 3 steps. The master stateroom and second stateroom are accessed on the aft side of the salon by going down 4 steps.
- Main/Aft deck: 224 sq. ft.
- Salon: 126 sq. ft.
- Master Stateroom: 96 sq. ft.
Main Salon:
Access salon on the port side of the helm going down 3 steps.
There are 3 windows on each side and the front. The middle windows on each side have the original roll up/down mechanism with a detachable screen. Original couch, two chairs and two tables are included. Steps down on the bow side go to the galley and bow stateroom. Steps down to the aft go to the Master and Second Staterooms.
- Television – Vizio 30’
- Stereo – Sony
Galley:
- Refrigerator/Freezer: Frigidaire with stainless steel finish
- Range: Force 10 three burner
- Vented hood
- Sink: Dual basin, stainless
- Microwave and Convection Oven: Frigidaire - NEW
- Coffee Maker: Mr. Coffee
- Dinette for 4
Master Stateroom:
Twin beds currently together. Can be separated to have a bed on each side with dresser in between the beds. Shower, sink and toilet are on the starboard side. Closet on right side as you enter room. There are many binders in the closet with history of Windrush.
Middle Stateroom:
Two smaller twin beds that are currently separated. The inside bed can be moved to the outside bed to make one larger bed. Toilet, sink and shower are across the hallway. Closet is inside the stateroom.
Bow Stateroom:
Bow stateroom would be called the crew quarters if chartering. There are a set of bunk beds on the starboard side. Sink and toilet are forward of the bunks. The shower and storage areas are on the port side. There is a ceiling hatch that opens for fresh air with a sliding screen.
Bow Deck:
- Anchors: (1) Galvanized Plow in bow pulpit and (2) Danforth stainless anchors on the deck
- Rode: 3/4” 300’ NEW nylon rode with 3/8” stainless chain lead NEW
- Extra 3/4” 300’ used nylon rode in bow dock box
- Windlass: NEW Maxwell windlass operated from helm NEW
- Teak Original Dock Boxes (recently sanded and varnished) with top cushions
- Mid-Section in front of salon windows has cushions
- Access to the top of the hardtop
Tankage:
- Fuel: (2) New ¼” marine grade aluminum tanks with 400 gallon capacity - NEW
- Water: (2) potable aluminum tanks with 260 gallon capacity
- Holding Tank: 100 gallons
Electronics, Navigation and Helm:
- Garmin GPSMAP 943xsv combo NEW 2025
- Garmin 24” Radar
- Furuno RD-30 (Depth sounder and GPS)
- Starlink system and Router – NEW 2025
- Icom Class B AIS transponder/receiver – NEW 2025
- Compass: Danforth magnetic
- Search Light
- Bell - 8”
- Whistle - electric
Electrical:
- 120/240 volt AC
- 12 volt DC12 volt bank of Gel Cell batteries
- 12 volt dedicated generator starting battery
- Alternators: Main engine driver (1) 12 volt
- Chargers (2): Xantrex True Charge NEW 2025
- Invertor: Xantrex Freedom XC Invertor NEW 2025
- Isolation transformer: ACME, general purpose transformer
- Galvanic Isolator: Quick Silver
Safety Equipment and Fire Fighting Equipment:
- Personal flotation devices, Type 2: 8 devices
- Life Rings: 1
- First Aid Kit: 1
- High Water Alarms: 3
- Olin near coaster kit: 1
- Size BC-I Hand Portable Dry Chemical: 4
- Size A-II/BC-I Hand Portable Dry Chemical: 1
- Built-In System – Kidde CO2 – (2) 35 lb. bottles engine room
Engine Details and Mechanical Equipment:
- Engines: 2 General Motors Diesel Engines
- Engines are electronically started; fresh water cooled; wet exhausts
- Year: 1966
- Horsepower: 270 hp each
- Serial number: Port – 6A152133 / Starboard – 6A152052
- Model: 6-71N
- Marine gear make: Allison
- Marine gear model: M15
- Reduction: 1.5 x 1
- Marine gear serial number: Port 31171 / Starboard 31231
- Propeller shafts: 1 ¾” Monel Jack Shafts; 1 ¾” Monel Tail Shafts; 1 ¾” Bronze muff-couplings
- Propellers: (2) Four bladed bronze alloy with 24” diameter and 20” pitch
- Generator: Onan diesel, electronically started, fresh water cooled with wet exhaustModel: MDKAB 4488818
- S/N: I000153949
- KW – 13.5 kw
- Voltage: 120/240 1-phase
- Pumping Systems: Bilge – 7 / electric with automatic float switches
- Steering System: Manual stainless steel cable through cast bronze blocks with stainless sheaves
- Air Conditioning and Heat: 3 Cruisair reverse cycle units
- Hot Water Heater: Kuuma Electric – 11 gallon stainless steel
Construction:
- Frames: 1 ½” x 2” White Oak
- Floors: 1 3/8” White Oak
- Hull Planking: Double Diagonal Honduran Mahogany
- Stern: White Oak
- Transom: Varnished Teak
- Trim: Varnished Teak and Mahogany
- Aft Decks: Teak
- Interior Decks: Teak and Holly
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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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