Summary

To the most discriminating yachtsmen, a “Yacht” is often considered a member of the family. Like a child or beloved pet, their yacht is given a meaningful name, and little consideration is ever given to the costs involved in providing the best quality of life. “Trade Wind” is the fortunate yacht in this case, as she has been pampered with extensive care and improvements making her undoubtedly a one-of-a kind vessel. With $ Millions invested in her 2008-2011 extravagant restoration at renowned Rockport Marine (Rockport, ME) “Trade Wind” may well be one of the most unique and classic Yachts to grace the Eastern Seaboard in a very long time. If you truly appreciate Maritime History and embrace its old school standards, impeccable quality, fit and finish and tremendous attention to detail; “Trade Wind” could be the perfect addition to your family!  Located in Charleston, SC “Trade Wind” is in the water, commissioned and ready for Summer 2025. 

  $1,350,000.

 

 

Specifications

  • loa 62'
  • beam 16'
  • fuel capacity 1000 Gallons
  • water capacity 330 Gallons
  • designed by John G. Alden
  • builder Robert Jacob / Rockport Marine
  • model Custom
  • year 1938
  • hull material Wood
  • location Charleston, SC
  • boat engine Twin Detroit Diesel 6-71s
  • horsepower 2 x 192HP
  • cruising speed 8.5 Knots
  • top speed 11 Knots

VESSEL HISTORY – THE TRADE WIND STORY

“Trade Wind” as she is now named, was built by the Robert Jacob yard in City Island, NY in 1937-1938.  She was commissioned by a prominent Great Lakes yachtsman who wanted “a comfortable floating home for two that could go anywhere.”  He also wanted the yacht to be a suitable “tender” to the 8 Meter sailing vessel he campaigned on the East Coast as well as accompany the racing fleet to Bermuda.  Little is known about her involvement during the war, but later she operated in both private and commercial enterprises.  “Trade Wind” is also known for being the “first pleasure boat design” to ever be tank-tested!  Clearly, this helps explain her remarkable fuel efficiency, ability to slice through a swell or cut through a chop and leave little wake.

One such commercial enterprise was Reed Research Inc in Washington, DC.  Under the name “Marigold” she was used as an ocean-going research lab.  Later she operated under Iotron Inc and served as a test vessel for “state of the art” electronic equipment.

Once back under private ownership, she was re-named “Tsunami,” honoring her new owner’s favorite art form; Japanese prints of big waves.  Under this name she continued to sail the waters between New England and Florida for many more years.  

In 2007, her current owner brought the vessel to Rockport Marine for what turned out to be a near complete reconstruction; a superb restoration.  Her cabin-house, entire deck (except for a few original knees under the new composite deck), many hull planks, engines, tanks, wiring etc were all removed and she was then reconstructed from scratch using her original naval architectural plans from John Alden.  The owner worked closely with navel architects, Rockport Marine’s boatbuilding artisans, and many other talented wooden boat experts to give “Trade Wind” a new lease on life.  Without a doubt, Trade Wind and all her modern improvements will be easily sailing for another 80+ years! The current owners have enjoyed extensive cruising along the entire Eastern Seaboard and Bahamas since her re-launching & christening in 2011.  “Trade Wind” is clearly one of the most nostalgic vessels in operation today and never fails to put a big smile on all those who watch her pass by –

ACCOMMODATION AND LAYOUT DETAILS

General:

The interior is a very elegant blend of varnished raised panels and bead board, offset with white enamel and grey Corian countertops & built to the highest standard of joinery.  Hardware is namely custom high caliber polished bronze or brass with polished nickel hardware in wet rooms.

Pilothouse and deck salon:

  • 15′ x 9′ pilothouse w/ 6′ 8″ headroom
  • Helm is on centerline fwd of Pilothouse salon
  • 40″ original (1938) 8-spoke helm wheel
  • Duel vintage-style engine controls (bronze)
  • Vintage-style instrument gauges with modern Raymarine GPS plotter
  • Chart table to port of helm with swing-arm chart light
  • Brass vintage Westinghouse comfort fan mounted in overhead
  • Red/white dome light over chart table
  • Pilothouse entry/exit doors with additional full length screened doors to port and stbd
  • Blackout curtains between helm and dining area
  • Main seating with original Butternut wood dining drop leaf table (1938) with integral drawers
  • L-shaped settee seats 4-6 with additional chairs
  • 6’3″ Additional settee seating to stbd of dining table
  • Excellent visibility through ten large windows and doors
  • 4 Pilothouse windows swing open (some fwd and some aft) to maximize natural airflow 
  • 6 dome lights and 2 light sconces
  • 2 swing-arm reading lights and picture/spot light over Clock and Barometer
  • 2 Air heating registers under settees plus powerful defroster for windshield
  • Oiled Iroko wood cabin sole w/bronze lined access hatch over engine room
  • Additional engine room hatch aft in sole for emergency exit of engine space
  • Varnished raised panel finish with white overhead and varnished beam caps
  • All fittings polished bronze or brass
  • Large breaker panels to stbd of helm very accessible 12v/24v and 220v etc
  • Custom signal flag storage cubbies outboard of breaker panel
  • Companionway/stairs lead from pilothouse to lower main salon

Galley & Main salon and guest cabin area:

  • Companionway/steps lead down to main salon, galley and engine room door.
  • Galley to port and athwartships.  Very secure for underway use.
  • L-shaped countertop in marbled grey Corian
  • White earthenware sink
  • Manual hand pump for freshwater backup in galley along with pressurized Herbeau tap
  • Red enamel “French country” gimballed 3-burner propane stove and oven.  Galley exhaust fan.
  • Galley cabinets with leaded glass
  • Drawer refrigeration unit
  • Large top-opening refrigerator/freezer
  • Deck prism provides natural light to galley
  • 2 dome lights and rope lighting under wall cabinets
  • Upholstered Sofa chair to stbd
  • Custom instrument locker for Viola da Gamba to starboard of steps to Pilothouse
  • Large Butterfly hatch
  • 2 port lights and 2 dorade vents
  • 2 light sconces, picture light and reading swing-arm light over settee berth to port
  • 4 dome lights and “mood” lights in alcoves outboard
  • Hot air heating through bronze heat registers under companionway steps
  • Oiled Iroko wood cabin sole with lift-outs for access to tanks and bilge on centerline
  • Beautiful wood burning stove with mantel on centerline

    Symmetrical twin guest cabins:

    • Upper and lower single berth configuration for both cabins.
    • Clothes locker and dresser with fold-up writing table
    • Head is painted bright white 
    • Overhead skylight in head/shower are that doubles as escape hatch
    • Portlight and Dorade on each side
    • Additional Dorade vent circulates air to sole level via registers in mast box
    • 2 light sconces, one dome light, two swing-arm reading lights for bunks
    • Each bunk has access to power outlet and one under small writing table
    • Hot air heating via bronze registers under lower bunk
    • Oiled Iroko wood cabin sole with three lift-outs to access large storage bins
    • Headroom in guest cabins and head ranges 6’3″-6’8″

    Guest head/shower:

    • White raised panels and bead board with varnished overhead beam caps
    • Countertops are marbled grey Corian
    • All head fittings and hardware and lamps are nickel-plated bronze and brass
    • Overhead skylight/butterfly hatch floods area with natural light and serves as emergency exit as well
    • Head as two port lights and two dorade vents
    • Dome light and two sconces
    • Head includes very attractive heated towel rack
    • Oiled Iroko cabin sole and grating in shower/head area

    Forepeak:

    • Accessible via booby hatch on deck
    • Anchor chain holds, workbench, fender and line storage
    • Forepeak bulkhead is a collision bulkhead

    Aft Master cabin:

    • Main owner cabin is accessed via aft companionway in Pilothouse.
    • Includes portlights (2) in stairwell
    • 6’3″ headroom throughout aft cabin
    • Hanging locker and 3-drawer dresser to stbd of steps and head 
    • Vented washer/dryer (low noise output) behind raised panel door and outboard of steps
    • Queen size berth with 4 large drawers beneath and more storage outboard
    • 2 upholstered Sofa chairs to stbd of bunk
    • Reflex diesel stove that can operate while underway
    • Arched bookshelves on port and stbd of cabin sidedecks
    • Great natural light and ventilation through skylight & portlights
    • Vintage Westinghouse comfort fan (bronze)
    • Head includes unique “soaking tub” as well as ample storage, Corian counter and sink.
    • White raised panel and bead board finish, with marbled grey Corian countertops and nickel-plated fittings
    • Dorade vent circulates air through a pipe in the mast box down to the sole and out a register
    • Dome light, two light sconces and one light over bathtub .
    • Heated towel rack
    •  Oiled Iroko sole and shower grating
    • Cabin sole has lift-outs to access large storage bins and bilge

    Domestic equipment:

    • Techimpex red enamel French Country Stove
    • Isotherm DR49 drawer fridge/freezer
    • Isotherm B129 top-loading freezer/fridge
    • Vented Splendide Washer/Dryer
    • Dometic Masterflush freshwater toilets

    Deck hatch access to:

    • Steering quadrant
    • Hydraulic autopilot
    • Diesel tank for Reflex aft cabin heater
    • Shore power cords, water hoses, spares etc
    RIG, SPARS AND SAILS
    • Ketch rig redesigned by Alden office in 2008 with a new air draft of 63′ (ICW-friendly)
    • Red Elm blocks custom made by Dryade, France, w/ship’s name embossed in center coin
    • Main and Mizzen booms rest in rugged bronze gallows; one on pilothouse and one on aft deck
    • Classic shock absorber main and mizzen sheet horses
    • Sail Inventory: Main, Mizzen, boomed staysail & large reacher
    DECK LAYOUT, EQUIPMENT & GROUND TACKLE
    • All bronze deck & rig hardware, except two bronze-plated stainless electric Anderson utility winches
    • Raised flush foredeck w/three skylights/butterfly hatches and a scuttle on centerline
    • Each skylight flanked by two dorade vents w/ heavy cast bronze 8″ cowls
    • Scuttle flanked by 2 custom bronze Ideal Windlass electric capstans (new 2010)
    • Wide Custom bench seat forward of pilothouse with 3 lockers below seat
    • Bench seat Port locker section houses pressurized fresh and salt water spigots
    • Bench seat Center locker houses propane 
    • Bench seat stbd locker houses high pressure Fire hose spigot
    • Custom bronze stanchions through-bolted w/backing plates on lower deck
    • Robust Bulwarks with spilling ports and gutters to drain water quickly
    • Cabin-top storage for bronze anchor davit and 6-person life raft
    • Raised aft deck with trunk cabin with chocks for two custom tenders
    • Custom lapstrake tenders built to 1930 circa plans in 2011 (one rowing tender & one motorized diesel launch)
    • Tenders stow on aft cabin-top in custom bronze chocks and are hoisted by electric Anderson utility winches (bronze-plated) and use of the mizzen boom.  Easily hoisted or launched by 2 people.
    • Tenders can also be partially hoisted and stowed alongside with bronze davits.
    • Two flush hatches are aft of trunk cabin for access to lazerette, with 2 mushroom vents.
    • 2 Mason heavy ships anchors in thru-hull pipes at bow, port and stbd.  All chain.
    • 2 independent electric capstans, each attached to 400′ of 1/2″ chain
    • Chain boxes directly below deck fitting for ease of dropping chain into chain-hold without flaking.  Push button control with remote at bow and rocker switch at helm.

    MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND TANKAGE
    • Entire mechanical and electrical systems replaced with new equipment during restoration.
    • All tanks replaced during restoration.
    • Twin Detroit 6-71’s diesel engines (1956) entirely rebuilt and nulled during restoration 2010.
    • Allison 3:1 reduction gear
    • 2″ stainless steel prop shafts thru Duramax dripless shaft seal and 4 bronze struts outside hull
    • Original 5 blade bronze 36″ propeller – extremely efficient design
    • Water-drop mufflers minimize noise at exhaust exits aft
    • Steering is smooth manual chain to cable with new Edson bronze shivs and new bronze quadrant 2010.
    • Accusteer Autopilot with 3″ steering hydraulic cylinder
    • Edson gear allows disengaging of wheel in pilothouse during use of autopilot
    • Original cast bronze rudder w/bronze plating – renovated in 2008
    • Engine room includes watertight bulkhead and state of the art soundproofing by SoundDown.
    • Access to insulated engine room is via walk-in insulated door aft of lower main salon; between galley and steps.
    • Emergency exit hatch is located under pilothouse cabin sole near salon table.
    • Air intake control by Delta-T Systems w/remote electro pneumatic damper actuator
    • Fireboy MA2 fire suppression system with FE-241 clean agent & Xintex engine shutdown control
    • 12KW Northern Lights Generator
    • Victron 24v 40amp charger
    • Victron 24v 100amp charger
    • Victron 24v/ 120amp inverter
    • Spectra Newport 75 Watermaker 35GPH
    • Isotemp 20 gal water heater (via main engines, genset or shore power)
    • Air compressor (air horn and general air pressure needs)
    • Electric hot air heater (Hurricane H2L) 50,000 BTU
    • Fuel capacity – 1000 gallons in two steel wing tanks (1200 nm range under power alone)
    • Fuel manifold for transfer & suction/return control
    • 2 five gallon propane bottles
    • Water tank capacity – 330 gallons (Monel tanks new 2010)
    • Grey & Black water tank capacity – 330 gallons in stainless tanks new 2010
    • Holding tanks can be emptied via deck fitting and shoreside pump-out or overboard discharge y-valve and diaphragm pumps

    Navigation/electronics:

    • Raymarine C140 GPS Plotter w/ Radar and XM weather
    • VHF
    • Wind, speed, depth trip log instruments
    • Autopilot with gear to disengage helm wheel 
    • Airhorn with fog signal output
    • remote sweeping search lights on main mast spreaders w/ controls at helm

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