Reduced to only $64,900!! - (1956) Trumpy 550 Cockpit Motor Yacht For Sale

[@Waveluth]

God there is nothing nicer than a well maintained wooden yacht. I owned a smaller version of this boat 42’ I loved it but all good things come to an end. I’m too old now but I love these boats. Look at a Mathis Trumpy if you get a chance. Now there’s a yacht for you. ✌️🇺🇸

[@GarnockReviews]

I've been fortunate to get on several Huckins and Trumpys since starting my channel. It's like time travel stepping onboard 🤠

[@lght5548]

These boats have so much beauty and character.

[@GarnockReviews]

I agree! So many old cars, boats, buildings have character you just don't see in modern designs. Glad I got to check this one out in person and share it with everyone

[@VickiFrederick-s8c]

@@GarnockReviews you left out old people of which I am one. Thanks

[@richardreweti8671]

Stunning boat goes with its stunning price for it's age.

[@GarnockReviews]

Thanks Richard! I have another video coming soon I think you will enjoy as well. I recently filmed a 1947 Huckins that has had only 2 owners since new!! As much as I love getting on modern boats and seeing the advancement in technology etc, sometimes it is nice to jump on a classic and appreciate how it used to be done.

[@thecronins3442]

This was an excellent presentation, just the right speed (not too fast, not too slow) with the right level of detail. Well done.

[@GarnockReviews]

Thank you 😊 Glad you enjoyed it 😉

[@classicmcpeek2943]

@@GarnockReviews is she still for sale?

[@GarnockReviews]

@classicmcpeek2943 this one was still for sale when I spoke to the owner a couple of weeks ago. If you are interested, you can email your contact info to [e-mail] and I can pass it along to the owner for you 🤠

[@michaelsimms-cx2ny]

Beautiful- the thought of living aboard that yacht is addictive…

[@GarnockReviews]

Sometimes, it's safer for me to film the $1m super yachts. The more affordable boats become far too tempting 🤪

[@jamesstuart3346]

A sharp classic, well-maintained. As with all wood boats, a thorough survey on the hard by a wood boat expert is a must

[@Splash2Pan]

I wouldn't ever buy a boat without a survey unless it was newly commissioned.

[@ThomasKuhar]

@@Splash2Pan Even THEN! Some NEW boats have defects!

[@Djdj-kd8ue]

A Beautiful Classic Yacht! I only wish she was mine,as much as they are to maintain I've enjoyed each & everyone one I've refurbished & owned, but @ 67 I would jump back into one & live aboard n a heartbeat

[@johngauntlett4915]

Very reminiscent of my uncle and aunt's boat in upstate New York back in the sixties. They used to keep it at lake Erie. Back then they used to just call them cabin cruisers. I still remember going through the locks at lake Erie when I was about 8 years old.

[@GarnockReviews]

Glad the video triggered some fond memories for you. Do you happen to remember what kind of boat it was that they had?

[@johngauntlett4915]

@@GarnockReviews no I don't, but I remember it being about 50 ft.

[@TeachinTV]

Trumpy and Huckins are my very favorite yacht builders. Nice video. Thanks for posting.

[@GarnockReviews]

Old school 🤠 I can certainly see the appeal in both builders. Crazy to think these boats are 50+ years old and still turning heads everywhere they go. Not many new builds today will say the same in later years.

[@ThomasKuhar]

Egg Harbor has some EXQUISITE woodwork too!

[@TeachinTV]

@@ThomasKuhar true 'dat. Founded in 1946, Egg Harbor incorporated technologies unknown to the founders of Trumpy and Huckins.

[@RalphTempleton-vr6xs]

This timeless classic shows the tlc thats been given, with just enough dings and wear to prove shes no dock queen. I'd choose this vessel over many more modern designs. With the same care and maintenance shes received up to now she'll be going strong for many years to come.

[@TsterMr63]

Beautiful boat! Love all the woodwork, and the captain's hat tops it off.

[@GarnockReviews]

This one is now in the top 6 views for all the boats on my channel. I'd love to get on my boats like this, but they are rare to find

[@tlteal]

Wow she is stunning!

[@GarnockReviews]

I love these time travel machines. This one is offered at a great price too 🤠

[@tinkmarshino]

now that is the kind of boat I remember from my childhood.. Love it brother..

[@GarnockReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it my friend 🤠

[@alexadamson4151]

Beautiful boat.

[@kenbrown1440]

Well done, thank you.

[@GarnockReviews]

Thanks Ken, glad you enjoyed it

[@dwcheshire]

My brother-in-law has been working on this boat, he was telling me about it last weekend.

[@GarnockReviews]

Small world 🤠 Glad you all get to take a sneak peak at what he is working on with this video 😉

[@johnpick8336]

What a elegant little lady !

[@GarnockReviews]

Only a small handful of Trumpys left today. Glad I got the opportunity to check 2 of them out while I could 🤠

[@Buce-ku9vx]

Nice presentation. Thanks for sharing. High maintenance craft however.

[@GarnockReviews]

Thanks for watching, and I'm glad you enjoyed it 🤠

[@paullockyer7905]

I had a friend who brought one across the Gulf of Mexico in a tropical storm and eventually renovated it on Saint Simons Island.

[@GarnockReviews]

That's awesome! Just curious, do you know the boats name?

[@rp1645]

Thank you for the walk through. The things you point out in classic vessels, are spot on. You show Details. You said the mast folds down Can the Boom for Tender be lowered as well. Just asking. 500 gallons fuel, at reduced speed, what is the max Distance. I love it that it still has Detroit Diesels, myself have a 353 with over 8000 hours on a piece of Heavy Equipment. Never have overhaul her. Just keep clean straight 40 Wt. It just keeps running great. Also have a 8-71 Detroit Diesel in a Restoration project. 1971 SeaGrave Engine. It has some Blow by,, but it still purrs. That Detroit have never done anything too. Have all the FD maintenance Records for her. They never overhauled that wonderful Noise sounding Engine. I just keep clean oil in her also. She start's great ( with trickle charger keep on her heavy duty Batteries) You can tell I love Detroit Diesels. Just traded in my Ford pickup always bought FORDS, got myself the Chevy 3500 Z-71 with Duramax/ Allison Transmission. Because I love the combination of GM Diesel and a 10 speed Allison Transmission.

[@GarnockReviews]

Hey RP, my understanding is that the boom can be lowered as well. She can technically do the Great Loop and would turn heads every step of the way. As to range, most of the Trumpy's I've came across target a cruising range of around 500 miles. I will double check with the owner on this one just to make sure. I also agree with your point about the old engines. Not only do they add character, but more reliable than some moder engines that are covered in sensors and electronics. Thanks for following my channel 😀

[@GarnockReviews]

I just got an email from the owner confirming "The Gypsy has a total of 5 diesel fuel tanks with a max of aprox 550 gals. I only use the two ‘hip tanks’ that sit midship outboard which hold 170 gal x2 = 340gal. I cruise at 8 knots and she burns less than 8 gal/hr running both engines AND running the 15Kw Westerbeke".

[@mariehart4294]

Beautiful boat!

[@GarnockReviews]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@MM-vv8mt]

Sweet barky!

[@ironichumorist]

I’d love to send this to Setag yachts for a full restoration. Amazing potential.

[@GarnockReviews]

Amazing potential at such a low starting price point. Thanks for watching 🤠

[@EDROWLAND-oz8bj]

Beautiful

[@motorv8N]

Great classic with nice lines that would benefit from an interior refit IF the hull is solid. I’m wary of wooden hulls that have been sheathed in fibreglass. Moisture trapped between the epoxied cloth and hull can actually hasten rot. Or sometimes an already softening hull gets wrapped to extend its life but is otherwise a mushy mess. Not saying that’s the case here but as Garnock says - get that survey.

[@GarnockReviews]

I remember that moisture being an issue back in Scotland with some boats. I didn't see any sign of dampness or cracks in the hull, like with the ones in Scotland. I'd always recommend a good survey just to be on the safe side 😉

[@RobertDean-x5e]

I just love how these brokers start the price ridiculously high, hoping they’re gonna catch one on the hook. May the buyer be ware !!

[@GarnockReviews]

If you look at the likes of Yachtworld, you will see the prices have dropped significantly across the board. If serious buyers want to make an offer, the worst that will happen is they get told no thank you 😉

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

I like it! Would love to own it!👍✌️

[@GarnockReviews]

It's like a time capsule getting onboard yachts like this 🤠

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

@@GarnockReviews Your exactly right, I love old stuff, music, cars, trucks, I grew up in the 60s & 70s, I could die on that yacht, I like it so much, lol👍✌️

[@GarnockReviews]

Did you happen to see this one too? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHymiGyrfpuag5o

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

​@@GarnockReviews I just watched it, Thank You for that. It's much nicer, nothing needs to be done to it, I still like both👍✌️

[@cabchataroundbogota7561]

Love it

[@Franklin-pc3xd]

Did he say 2,200 hours on a 67 year old pair of engines? So we're talking appx. 30 hours per year. Is that correct? If so, we're talking maybe a few weekends a year of being used to go anywhere and, even then, only around the local area for a while.

[@GarnockReviews]

It's been a little while since I was last onboard, so the hours have no doubt changed. However, it's extremely low hours for its age, with a lot of life left in her 🤠

[@ThomasKuhar]

Not unusual for boats this size to just sit at the dock.

[@jascan1489]

Old girl is still for sale, seen it listed on the old list of Craigs for 79k.

[@jascan1489]

Did Huckins do the cold mold work on it?

[@GarnockReviews]

I spoke with the owner and can confirm that she went through the cold molding process in the mid 90s at the following yard rycshipyard.com. Huckins have however helped maintain the boat under the current ownership, with receipts in the region of $25k onboard. There was also an out of water hull inspection survey carried out while the work was being done so the boat didn't have to get lifted out twice 🤠

[@clifbradley]

2 Pullman Berths and a crew compartment, and that tiny fridge...seems dubious. Would be a great weekend boat.

[@Slonge92]

50 gallons of fresh water, ready for the Great Loop! 👀😂

[@robertmosher7418]

Did you say 4.5 foot draft? That has to be a very stable boat

[@GarnockReviews]

This one is a very stable boat. I love the fact that when you step on it, the boat doesn't move. It's a simple but effective test. I'd be willing to bet this one could cruise to anywhere the fuel range would allow for, even 60+ years later

[@bradabbott4892]

What a beautiful vessel this lady looks so classy thank you great presentation!

[@GarnockReviews]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@raepaul8158]

Very cool

[@GarnockReviews]

I'm due to film something this weekend that I think you might like if you liked this one 😉 Give me a couple of weeks but watch this space 😉

[@VickiFrederick-s8c]

Looking for a livaboard

[@VickiFrederick-s8c]

Looking for a liva board

[@genewarren5856]

Are the tanks original, as well ?

[@GarnockReviews]

I am not 100% sure to be honest. If you're interested in buying, if you forward your contact details to [e-mail], I can have the owner reach out directly

[@ronaldrivette715]

Is this boat still available in jacksonville florida

[@GarnockReviews]

I believe it is, it was a couple of weeks ago. If you are interested, if you email your contact info to [e-mail], I can forward it on to the owner to reach out directly 😉

[@johnpapa8681]

I really like this boat. Wish I had $125,000.

[@GarnockReviews]

I really didn't know what to expect from this one when I agreed to film it......but I certainly see the appeal! Strikes me as a classic you can still use and enjoy today.

[@johnpapa8681]

@@GarnockReviews I like older yachts. If I was trying to sell one, I would remove all the personal gear and whatnot. I've never sold a yacht, but I have sold a few cars and other stuff.

[@ThomasKuhar]

You'd better have AT LEAST TWICE that to keep/maintain a boat like that!

[@johnpapa8681]

@@ThomasKuhar yeah, really. Maybe I could get my wife to come out of retirement?

[@jorgemontefusco650]

Floors?

[@polygamous1]

It looks a million times better than modern yachts and the interior look more practical more livable n comfortable too, I would imagine you will need a Full survey by a top marine surveyor the boat is too old not to need money spend on it but is the hull superstructure is in general sound condition is worth the money Detroit diesels where a special kind of two stroke engines good engines but at 80 years old will need work soon a good buy by a nostalgic someone with a deep walet I guess But it just looks gorgeous

[@a1ar127]

2200 hours on original engines vintage 1958? Where has it been sitting all these years?

[@GarnockReviews]

She's spent a lot of time in Florida over the years. Currently she is in undercover storage hiding from that Florida sun 😉

[@kokomo9764]

Would need an interior refit.

[@Slonge92]

The boat needs more than $125K in maintenance, flooring, and equipment. Was that a composting toilet next to the regular toilet? Plumbing problems?

[@GarnockReviews]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I'm not aware of any plumbing issues, and the owner has still been using and enjoying the boat while she is up for sale. As to upgrades and repairs, I will always recommend getting a professional survey and inspection before buying, regardless of the boat. This one is priced far lower than any other Trumpy on the market. Even if you did put time and money into it, it would still be considerably less than similar boats from that era 😉

[@Strngbru]

Take about a never-ending pit of maintenance and upkeep.

[@richardkryston2990]

I started my career as a machinist at Viking Yacht Co. in New Jersey in 1984, so believe me when I tell you that a boat is just a hole in the water surrounded by wood, fiberglass, or metal into which you pour money. If you gotta ask "how much?", you can NOT afford it.

[@MR2Davjohn]

That looks somewhat like John Wayne's yacht. It was patterned after a WWII minesweeper that has had the cabin rebuilt.

[@GarnockReviews]

The Wild Goose was from 1942, so somewhat similar era. I think a lot of yachts in the 40s and 50s had similar lines to military boats. Huckins for example made PT cruisers then used the hulls for their yachts after the war too.

[@deplorablecovfefe9489]

Looks like Gilligan's "U.S. Minnow"

[@mattwoody1089]

Any dry rot

[@GarnockReviews]

Regardless of the boat, I would always recommend a good survey, sea trial, and engine inspection. When I was onboard, I didn't see anything obvious, didn't feel any soft spots walking on the deck etc. She's had work done at Huckins and is kept in under cover storage to reduce weather related issues. Hope this helps 😉

[@jomama5186]

WOW

[@bobalink]

Is this boat still available ? And a number to call

[@GarnockReviews]

I know it was still for sale recently. If you can email your contact info to [e-mail], I will forward it to the owner and ask him to contact you directly 😉

[@cleanpaws4805]

Gorgeous book, the interior needs a little bit of TLC though…

[@markclews3784]

What boat would be without a stripper pole in the main lounge, winning 👍

[@GarnockReviews]

I did think when I saw it that this could be a way for me to expand my video skills and get more views 🤪

[@VickiFrederick-s8c]

Assuming this has sold

[@GarnockReviews]

Still for sale last I knew. If you're interested, you can email your contact details to [e-mail] and I can have the owner reach out directly

[@boataxe4605]

I’d paint it orange.

[@Roguesta54]

Why not? It's a Maga-Yacht.

[@robertkreamer7522]

That narrow beam allows her to be easily driven with relatively low power because she is heavy very heavy . Well kept but can’t really justify that price although very low hours too low actually for her. age , diesels are better run hard , sitting not good . I live near Jax . I think 125 k is better price

[@GarnockReviews]

Hey Robert, thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Pricing these boats isn't as easy since you can't just look up Kelly Blue Book and say year, make and model and get a price. However, if you look up other Trumpy's, Huckins, and similar then I think they are in the right ballpark. If you are serious though about making an offer, I'd be glad to put you in touch with the owner directly. If you shoot me an email to [e-mail] with your contact info, I will have the owner reach out for you.

[@kolsen6330]

In Puget Sound it is almost impossible to find moorage for a wood boat, no matter how well kept it is. Thank the insurance companies.

[@GarnockReviews]

I know that both insurance and finance is getting tougher in Florida, especially after a bad round of hurricanes. Even car and home insurance was impacted with companies pulling out. The good news is, there are normally specialty brokers can help track down the right insurance company to help.

[@pauljnolan1000]

Love to know the price at which she finally traded and how long ahe took to sell. Selling a wood boat is very difficult. By the (long) time you finally find a prospective buyer you, the seller, are reduced to a weeping, spineless mass of quivering protoplasm. The price has shrunk like a worm on a summer sidewalk. You don't care; all you want is that damn boat GONE! I think about $40,000 for this lovely yacht...if she surveys out to be as good as she looks.

[@GarnockReviews]

This one is still currently for sale. While I doubt the owner would go as low as $40k, I'm sure he would consider all offers. If you are interested in buying, I can put you directly in touch with the owner.

[@woodshed_moments]

The boat itself has good bones... but it's going to be an uphill climb to refit it because it looks like Grandma's attic - even worse, a floating bric-a-brac 😬 By my estimation, to get this up to 2024 market standards... this is going be a $120k - $175k upgrade... as its main needs are: • Exterior paint scheme • Engine, install an IPS system (Volvo maybe?) • New Garmin helm station • Completely gut the entire interior • Repanel (wood/wrap) the interior space • Renovate the cabins and heads • Renovate the cockpit, salon, galley and bridge. No, it would seem like a daunting task for someone that's just a plug-and-play kinda entertainment kind of person, this is not a prospect for them, so that eliminates "Chad" right out the gate... So that leaves the value buyer with taste - you could do something special with this but you have to be patient.

[@GarnockReviews]

Thank you for watching and leaving such a detailed comment. I think the balance with these older boats is finding a way to repair and service them, but without a ton if modern upgrades. There's something about the classic character that makes them special, that you would need to be careful is never lost in the refurb.

[@woodshed_moments]

@@GarnockReviews well, I didn't start out trying to be detailed, LOL but you're quite welcome, but as to your comment on the nature of buying an older boat, I don't know if I entirely agree with it. I spent 10 years in the home improvement industry and it's a similar dynamic going on, you buy an older house with good bones and then you freak it because it was cheap - same thing with any boat over 45 ft, you find a clean enough contemporary enough hull, and then freak the personalization and functionality upgrades. Kinda like a buddy of mine who's got a boat up in the marina in LA... a 41 footer that thing is getting freaked... It was just a good hull, everything else is going to be new... navigation system, he's installing all new engine + IPS, everything because at the end of the day the cost to buy the same thing new is astronomical, the only other option is a tax lien sale, which you can clean house if you hit it the right way... lots of boats 😆

[@RockyMiller-v2y]

You haters just can’t stop

[@stratolestele7611]

Haters gotta hate. It's what they do, what they are. Sad wretches the lot of them.

[@fredbaer7066]

Beautiful boat, the name does not do it justice.

[@brianpratt2747]

Trumpy 2024!!

[@davidgentz1731]

Owning a wood boat is like buy a car in Michigan with salt you're always chasing dry rot no matter how much you take care of them there's always some little corner that gets wet and starts rotten that'd be a hard boat to buy because you don't know there could be some hidden dangers there

[@brustar5152]

With all of those fans running in every space, the boat desperately needs an A/C upgrade. This would be the perfect "hobby" project for someone with an open budget.

[@doncummings3915]

Love your reviews, unfortunately for the Seller, the unfinished and worn teak boards in the Cockpit, are a red flag to me as it would be to anyone who has studied these Trumpy's....they hold their value because of their timeless appearance backed up with meticulous maintenance...not being a negative Nancy, but I picked this up right away half hidden under the rug, which is a red flag...any Trump owner I have known would never have shown their boat for sale without addressing this.

[@jorgemontefusco650]

Sold yet?

[@GarnockReviews]

I believe this one is still currently for sale. If you want to email your contact details, I can pass it on to the owner to reach out directly. My best email is [e-mail]

[@cmzeman]

I bet if they changed the name of the builder to Drumphy, it would sell for more.

[@olivertaylor8788]

I like it,but no room to keep it.oh well,

[@kendallevans4079]

This would have worked much better if it was truly "sale ready". Just like selling a home, no one want to see other peoples shit

[@GarnockReviews]

The boat is still being used and enjoyed by the owner while it is on the market. I'd rather buy a boat that's being enjoyed, than a boat that's being neglected 😉

[@markstevens1729]

Like any “real estate” it sells better when it is de-personalized. This was too cluttered to have a vision of it…

[@peterstead7510]

it says $124 ,900

[@toddgaak422]

$124K is still too much. It needs a complete retrofit.

[@GarnockReviews]

So hypothetically speaking, if you were to make an offer, what do you think she is worth 🤔

[@Adiscretefirm]

Shame the name matters almost 80 years after launch

[@paulmelbourne9463]

Unfortunate name for a beautiful vessel.

[@gregsellshomesaz]

Maybe a 60k boat.

[@GarnockReviews]

Ouch 😞 Why do you think the value is as low? I'm sure the owner would consider an offer but you're at close to 1/4 the asking price

[@mrabrasive51]

Mun E. PIT.

[@dalejones8332]

change the name

[@RandyWHorton]

Just something I really don't care for.

[@saintnick1552]

Then shut the fuck up and watch something else ....who cares what YOU don't like... Asshole,

[@miapdx503]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@onesmallstep7046]

Um, yeah. Nice boat, but that name has got to go.

[@davemanone3661]

terrible name

[@GarnockReviews]

Here's an extract I found online for you....The name comes from Norwegian-born Naval architect John Trumpy Sr., who began building yachts in Camden Yard in Gloucester City, N.J., but in 1947, Trumpy & Sons moved their shipbuilding operation to Annapolis, Md. When Trumpy Sr. died in 1963, his son John Jr. continued the tradition until 1974, when a triple play of rising costs, labor strikes and the popularity of fiberglass put him out of business.

[@AMXhotrod]

Unfortunate name.

[@BobHill-s2c]

Unfortunate model name....

[@tomkorn3124]

I wouldn't have any interest in this boat simply because of its name. I'd be embarrassed to own something named trumpy.

[@tomc.7520]

LOL. Nice boat, but with that name, it's a disaster waiting to happen.

[@dees9502]

Beautiful boat but the name tho. Not a chance 🤮

[@Jerry-jt4wm]

60k boat 🚢 tops to old maintenance hog.

[@michaelgillespie502]

Beautiful boat, just get rid of the makers name!! 👎👎