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1970 Trumpy Houseboat

Sale Price:$1,650,000

219 people viewed this boat in the past 24 hours


SPECS

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Location
Chesapeake, Virginia

Condition

Condition
Used

calender

Year
1970

type

Make
Trumpy

type

Model
Houseboat

stock

HIN
440

type

Category
Motor Yachts

boat-length

Length
62 '0"

beam-length

Beam
15' 8"

engine

Engines
2

engine

Engine Make
Volvo Penta

dark-power

HP
1100

engine-hours

Engine Hours*
15

inventory-status

Inventory Status
On

Options

  • •Access from guest cabin and lower foyerand#160;

    •Large stall shower

    •Sink with vanity

    •VacuFlush head (2021)and#160;

    •Large mirror

    •LED Lighting (2025)

    •Painted walls (2025)

    •Towel racks

    •Vinyl “teak and holly” flooringand#160;

    •Opening port w/wooden shutter and screenand#160;

    •110v Outlet

    •New overhead (2025)

  • •2 x New 2025 Volvo Penta D8-550hp engines with 2-year warranty extendable to 5 years (15hrs 6/2025)

    •2 x New 2:1 ZF transmissions (2025)

    •Northern Lights 12kW 2023 generator on starboard (118hrs 6/2025)

    •Northern Lights 20kW 2023 generator on port (106hrs 6/2025)

    •Entirely new main engine and generator Soundown underwater exhaust system (2025)

    •New Racor filter systems for main engines and generators (2025)

    •New Reverso oil change system for main engines, transmissions, and generators (2025)

    •2 x New 700gal aluminum fuel tanks (2025)

    •Entirely new fuel, engine room, air conditioning, and head system hoses (2025)

    •All batteries new 2025- Lifeline AGM, navigation, main engines, house, and both generatorsand#160;

    •Engine room entirely painted (2024)

    •New LED 12-Volt engine room lighting (2025)

    •Automatic Halon fire extinguishing system (2025)

    •10,000 BTU Dometic air conditioning units in crew quarters, master, and guest stateroom (2025)

    •16,000 BTU Dometic air conditioning units in galley and saloon (2021)and#160;

    •Entirely new custom air conditioning system manifold system, which allows for back flushing (2025)

    •Stainless hot water heater

    •New VacuFlush head system (2021)

    •2 x Charles 12KVA Isolation transformers (2023)

    •Engine room make-up air blower

    •Vosper stabilizers fins upgraded to Wesmar electronic gyro and control head

    •Stabilizer hydraulic system and all hoses replaced (2025)

    •Air Compressor

    •2 x 3000W Outback inverters parallel stacked for 6000W total (2010)and#160;

    •MasterVolt Chargemaster 12/35-3 battery charger (2025)

    •Entire DC electrical system, cables, switches, etc. (new 2025)and#160;

    •New 12V and 24V distribution panels (2025)

    •110/220Volt AC system / 12/24Volt DC systemand#160;

    •Automatic 24-volt Jabsco bilge pumps with bilge alarms (all new 2025)

    •Freshwater accumulator tank

    •24V Fresh water pumps (2025)

    •US General tool chest (2025)

    •All hull grounding and bonding upgraded and replaced (2025)and#160;

    •Galvanic Isolation transformerand#160;

    •Hydraulic steering pump and all hoses replaced (2025)and#160;

  • •Custom full king centerline berth w/storage under (new mattress 2025)

    •2 x Reading lamps

    •Port and starboard chest of drawers

    •Large bulkhead mounted mirror

    •4 x Opening ports w/wooden shutters and screens

    •2 x Small circular hull ports

    •3 x Large hanging lockers

    •Fresh paint on all surfaces (2025)

    •Lane wool wall-to-wall carpet (2025)

    •4 x 110V Outlets

  • •2 x Slightly oversized twin berths to port and starboard (new mattresses 2021)

    •2 x Reading lamps

    •4 x Opening ports with wooden shutters and screensand#160;

    •Large chest of drawers

    •Large aft bulkhead mounted mirrorand#160;

    •Hanging cedar-lined lockerand#160;

    •New wall-to-wall carpet (2025)

    •Fresh paint on all surfaces (2025)

    •New overhead (2025)

    •3 x 110V Outlets smoke/fire detector

  • ABSOLUTE, Contract #440, is an exceptional 62’ Trumpy, the eighth to the last built. Originally commissioned by Bayard Sharp of the DuPont family and launched as GALPO, this storied yacht has had a distinguished ownership history and has been lovingly maintained. Now under the care of her sixth owner, ABSOLUTE has undergone a comprehensive refit that brings her impressively close to her original launch condition. With a brand-new bottom, updated machinery, and fully modernized systems throughout, she is in outstanding structural, mechanical, and cosmetic condition. ABSOLUTE is turnkey and ready to cruise, awaiting only her next custodian to continue her legacy.


    Key Featuresand#160;

    •New bottom, keel, frames, and floors

    •New 550 hp Volvo Penta engines with custom ultra-quiet underwater exhaust

    •New Northern Lights generators with custom ultra-quiet exhaust

    •New fuel tanks, wiring, and AC systems

    •Two generous staterooms plus crew quarters

  • Opportunities like this are exceedingly rare—few classic yachts on the market today have enjoyed the extraordinary level of care that ABSOLUTE has.and#160;Represented by her broker for the second time, she stands as a completely reimagined vessel compared to her earlier offering years ago. With a completely new bottom, updated machinery, and state-of-the-art systems, ABSOLUTE has been meticulously upgraded to deliver a level of turnkey, trouble-free ownership that is virtually unheard of in yachts of her vintage. She comes highly recommended and is ready for immediate enjoyment.

  • •Large stall showerand#160;

    •Sink with vanityand#160;

    •VacuFlush head (2021)and#160;

    •Large mirror

    •LED Lighting (2025)

    •Painted walls (2025)

    •Towel racksand#160;

    •Vinyl “teak and holly” flooring (2025)

    •Opening port w/wooden shutter and screenand#160;

    •110V Outlet wired directly to shore powerand#160;

    •110V Outlet wired to shipand#39;s electrical system

  • •GE Profile Advantium 7000W combination oven/microwave

    •GE exterior venting exhaust fan hood

    •GE Profile electric 4-burner glass cooktop

    •Broan garbage compactor

    •Fisher Paykel full-size refrigerator/freezer (2020)

    •Nutone kitchen center

    •Cuisinart convection toaster oven (2025)

    •Keurig coffee machine (2025)

    •Large sink with garbage disposal and spray handle faucet

    •Synthetic vinyl wood flooring (2025)

    •Overhead “butterfly” hatch w/screen

    •Large port and starboard windows

    •3 x 110V Outlets

    •Very good storage for food stuffs, plates, glasses, etc.

    •Access to the wheelhouse via a lockable door with screen

    •Access to the salon via a swing door

  • ABSOLUTE features John Trumpyand#39;s most desirable arrangement plan. Wheelhouse forward, followed by a full beam galley, salon, and aft deck that can be open to the breeze or enclosed. Crew area is forward on the lower level, followed by the engine room with all brand new equipment, full beam owner’s cabin with ensuite head and centerline king berth, and finally a full beam guest cabin with outboard fore and aft berths with original joinery and an ensuite head.

  • •Fiberglass covered painted Fleet White side decks, bow, and boat deck (freshly painted 2025)and#160;

    •Fully enclosed aft deck w/wing doors, isinglass enclosure

    •Original Trumpy aft bench seat w/access to aft lazarette under (new cushions and upholstery 2021)and#160;

    •Small bench seat w/lockable storage under (new cushion and upholstery 2021)

    •Aft deck overhead replaced (2021)

    •Custom aft deck high-low tableand#160;

    •Buffet/Bar area w/sink, icemaker, and storage

    •Mast on roof/boat deck w/owner absent and meal light

    •600lb Davit for lifting and lowering a tender (New motor 2025)

    •Lewmar polished stainless Bruce 66lb anchor w/300’ of stainless chainand#160;

    •Custom polished stainless anchor roller and spritand#160;

    •Ideal windlass w/deck control fully rebuilt and new wiring (2025)

    •Varnish on the entire vessel is in near perfect shape (2025)

    •Fresh water wash-down spigot on foredeck for anchor and rooftop for tenderand#160;

    •Assorted fenders and lines

    •2 x 50 Amp shore power points (port and starboard sides)

    •2 x 50 Amp 50’ shore power cords

    •12+ Adult life Jackets

    •2 x Children’s life jackets

    •All USCG required flares, safety package, etc.and#160;

    •Emergency tiller

    •Boat hook

    •Ship’s bell

    •Teak folding boarding/swim ladder that reaches well below the waterlineand#160;

    •6-Tread adjustable Marquipt stairs

    •Hull is constructed of double planked mahogany (7/8” outer 3/8” inner) with 5200 between

    •Keel replaced and new worm shoe (2024)

    •Bottom replaced and entirely refastened (2024)

    •All thru-hull valves replaced (2025)and#160;

    •Stuffing boxes dripless (2025)

    •Shafts, cutlass, and cooper bearings replaced (2025)

    •New shafts (2025)

    •New props (2025)

    •2 x Boat hooks

    •New stainless bow rail (2021)

    •New holding tank in crew quarters (2025)

    •Air Draft: 20’ – top of folding mast, 17’6” – top of removable davit, 15’6”- top of radar (highest “fixed” height)and#160;

  • •Volvo Penta dual lever electronic throttle controls (2025)

    •Volvo Penta display (2025)

    •Raymarine Hybridtouch eSeries radar/chartplotter (2021)

    •Raymarine AIS 650 Class B transceiver (2021)

    •Simrad autopilot (2021)

    •ICOM IC-M602 VHF

    •Ships bell

    •3 x Electric windshield wipers with freshwater wash (2021)and#160;

    •Ships air horns

    •6-Spoke aluminum Trumpy shipand#39;s wheel

    •All electronics run off their own separate and independent “communications battery bank”

    •Wesmar stabilizer GPS1000 Gyro Controllerand#160;

    •Danforth Constellation binnacle compassand#160;

    •2 x Overhead spotlights w/manual direction controlsand#160;

    •Overhead directional loudhailer

    •USCG navigation lights

  • •Port and starboard wing doors

    •Vinyl teak and holly flooring (2025)

    •Large helm bench on aft bulkhead with new upholstered cushion (2021)

    •Opening center window

    •Custom teak “hideaway” navigation and gauge box (2021)

    •New teak veneer on pilothouse aft bulkhead and sides (2021)

  • •Beautifully finished in walnut

    •L-Shaped built-in sofa w/storage under (new cushions and upholstery 2021)

    •Larger windows, two of which open, with new curtains (2021)

    •2 x Barrel back swivel chairs (new upholstery 2021)

    •Easy chair (new upholstery 2021)

    •Bamboo barrel back secretary chair

    •Small secretary on aft bulkhead

    •2 x Swivel arm reading lamps

    •Lamp table

    •Trumpy high-low table

    •Lane wool wall-to-wall carpet

    •Aft deck door with screen

    •Bulkhead mounted Samsung TV w/Sonos soundbar (2025)

  • •Ensuite head forward w/access to anchor lockerand#160;

    •VacuFlush toilet (2021)

    •Wash basin w/vanity

    •2 x Opening ports

    •Twin-size upper and lower berths w/reading lamps (new mattresses 2021)

    •Overhead hatch access/ventilation hatch w/screenand#160;

    •Great locker and drawer storage

    •2 x Large hanging lockers

    •8 x Opening ports

    •Small dinette with storage under

    •Dinette cushions and upholstery (new 2021)

    •Washbasin and work area with great storageand#160;

    •Instant hot water spigot

    •Vinyl “teak and holly” flooring (2025)

    •Overhead storage for charts

    •Smoke/fire detector

    •3 x Fire extinguishers

    •5 x 110V Outlets

    •Companionway ladder access to the wheelhouseand#160;

    •Access to engine room

    •Fresh paint on all surfaces (2025)

Description

ABSOLUTE, Contract #440, is a rare and exceptional 62’ Trumpy—one of the final eight ever built. Originally commissioned by Bayard Sharp of the DuPont family and launched as GALPO, this storied yacht has had a distinguished ownership history and has been lovingly maintained through the years. Now under the care of her sixth owner, ABSOLUTE has undergone a comprehensive refit that brings her impressively close to her original launch condition.

She is in exceptional structural, mechanical, and cosmetic condition, having undergone extensive upgrades, including a brand-new bottom, updated machinery, and fully modernized systems throughout. ABSOLUTE is turnkey and ready to cruise, awaiting only her next custodian to continue her legacy.


OneWater Yacht Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Worth Avenue Yachts. 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

* Freight, prep, dealer fee and tax additional to stated price

Vessel ID#     Last Updated: 07-14-2026 17:53 UTC
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