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TRIPLE CROWN

48' 1972 Stephens Brothers Flush Deck Motoryacht

$149,000

Last Updated: 2025-01-29

Rarely does a yacht of this pedigree and condition come on the market. TRIPLE CROWN represents a piece of history and a must see for discerning buyers who are seeking an immaculate classic.

TRIPLE CROWN was commissioned in 1972 by Mr. & Mrs. William R. Tucker of Palm Beach Florida. The Tuckers wanted Stephens Bros. to create a 48 footer designed to the lines of John Trumpy's personal 58' Trumpy motor yacht. Working together with the Stephens design team they achieved their dream and took delivery of their new yacht in December 1972.

The syndicate that owned the Triple Crown winning racehorse Secretariat acquired her from the Tucker's and she continued to be home ported in Palm Beach for many years. The loving care and upkeep she received was unsurpassed. Subsequently she has been owned by Lake Tahoe based owners that have continued to give her that same loving care.'TRIPLE CROWN has never needed to be restored. Her knowledgeable, long-term owners have continually maintained her in showroom condition. She spent 15 years in a covered berth and she shows practically as well today as the day she was launched.

She is one of the last yachts to be built of old growth Philippine mahogany planking, bent oak framing and douglas fir stringers and keel. Her systems are updated and modernized and over the years her interior has been tastefully upgraded. She recently received a beautiful remodeled galley. Other upgraded features include; Northern Lights generator, Updated electronics, KVH Satellite system, Cruiseair reverse cycle heat/ac. The hullsides shine and her brightwork and teak decks are perfect. Her soft goods and furnishings are like new. She is an absolute turnkey yacht that is ready to cruise and enjoy today.

TRIPLE CROWN is easy to view in her lovely Jack London, Oakland Harbor berth in downtown Oakland CA. Schedule an appointment to inspect her today.

Make: Stephens Brothers
Model: Flush Deck Motoryacht
Year: 1972
Length: 48ft

Name: TRIPLE CROWN
Hull Material: Wood
Engine/Fuel Type:
Located In: Oakland, CA

  • Category: Power
  • Class: Antique and Classics
  • LOA: 48 feet
  • Beam: 13.75 feet
  • Max Draft: 3 feet
  • Cabin Headroom: 6.25 feet
  • Displacement: 28000 pounds
  • Total Engines: 2
  • Engine 1
  • EngineMake: Detroit Diesel- 283hp
  • EngineModel: 8V-53N
  • EngineYear: 1972
  • EngineFuel: diesel
  • PropellerType: 4 Blade, Bronze
  • EngineHours: 4070
  • Engine 2
  • EngineMake: Detroit Diesel- 283hp
  • EngineModel: 8V-53N
  • EngineYear: 1972
  • EngineFuel: diesel
  • PropellerType: 4 Blade, Bronze
  • EngineHours: 3991

  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 450 gallon
  • Fuel Tank Count: 1
  • Water Tank Capacity: 150 gallon
  • Water Tank Count: 1
  • Holding Tank Capacity: 50 gallon
  • Holding Tank Count:1
  • Cabins: 2
  • Heads: 2

Additional Descriptions

Aft Deck

You enter the yacht through Port or Starboard wing doors into a lovely fully enclosed aft deck. There is a wrap around settee aft and forward is a beautiful wet bar with corian counter and a custom slate back-splash, stainless steel sink. There is a wine cooler below and wine rack storage. The sole is varnished teak & holly in perfect condition.

Main Salon

Down the starboard companionway steps you enter the main salon. This is a beautiful space that is flooded with natural light from the large windows. The carpet is berber, furniture is leather and there are custom window coverings. Flush mounted in the immaculate headliner is halogen lighting and there are dimmer switches to adjust the lighting. The space is beautiful. All wood paneling is perfect as is the entire vessel.

Galley & Dinnette

Down one step from the main salon you fined the galley to port and the dinette to starboard. The galley was recently updated. There is a full size stainless steel refrigerator, Princess 3 burner range with oven, microwave oven, beautiful laminate counters, stainless steel sink and ample cabinetry and storage. The galley sole is beautiful varnished teak. The dinette features seating for four. The upholstery is perfect and the green table laminate matches the galley counters.

Master Stateroom

Aft of the main salon and down three steps is a hallway. To Starboard in this hallway is a closet and to port is a door to the master head. Continuing aft is a door to the master stateroom. The master is very spacious and it features a centerline queen bed. There are counters with portights above drawers below on both sides. To starboard is a spacious cedar lined double closet. To port is the master head with a nice vanity, a stall shower.

Guest Stateroom & Head

The guest stateroom is down one step and forward of the dinette/galley area. The guest stateroom has a twin berth on either side with drawers below. There is a closet to starboard and a guest head forward of it in the forecastle.

Additional Features

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.

Bill Adams

Yacht & Ship Sales
bill@rubiconyachts.com

415-425-5099 - mobile
415-484-1300 - office

3300 Powell St., Ste 105
Emeryville, CA 94608

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