About This Vessel
This 1969 Derecktor Hunt Motor Yacht, measures 68 ft, and is located in Lusby, Maryland, powered by 2x CAT C-15 850.00HP.
A truly exceptional opportunity to acquire a piece of American maritime history: the stunning classic motor yacht 'Summer Song.' Launched by the prestigious Derecktor shipyard in New York in 1969, this vessel embodies timeless elegance, masterfully blended classic design with modern performance. A comprehensive, multi-million-dollar refit in 2007, featuring an extension and repower, seamlessly integrated with continuous upgrades under meticulous current ownership since 2017. Enjoy comfortable, efficient cruising with a top speed of 19 knots, as she currently navigates the Chesapeake Bay. Recent 2024 and 2025 enhancements underscore her readiness for immediate cruising, ensuring she is in prime condition. This iconic American yacht offers a rare combination of comfort, efficiency, and historical prestige.Recent Work 2024 and 2025 Includes:2024:NEW STARBOARD GENERATORVIKING 8-PERSON LIFE RAFTNEW ACR EPIRBDISTRESS KIT NEW SALON AIR HANDLERHEAD HUNTER TANK MONITORING SYSTEM2025:FRESH BOTTOM PAINTNEW ANODESPROP SPEED ON RUNNING GEARNEW SHAFT SEALSNEW STABILIZERS SEALSNEW BILGE PUMPENGINE ALIGNMENTNEW MAIN ENGINE START BATTERIES It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
Overview
SUMMER SONG was built at the Derecktor Yard in NY under the supervision of Mr. Robert Derecktor. She is a comfortable ride, quiet and fast. She underwent a stem-to-stern refit in 2007 at a cost of over $4 million at Bradford Marine in FL. All records relating to this are on board. She is equipped with numerous redundant systems to ensure continued enjoyment. Currently cruising the Chesapeake Bay with winters in the Carolinas. During the refit, most of the major systems were also replaced. Those include but are not limited to:Main EnginesGensets (2)Electronics Suite (Garmin GPS 5212 and 5208 added in 2015)Fuel ManifoldWiringAir Conditioning systemInterior decking/carpetGalley: New Range, RefrigeratorHot Water TanksMAJOR WORKS UNDER CURRENT OWNERSHIP:All Exterior Paint, 2017Cutlass Bearings replaced, 2023Shafts and Props were removed, balanced, and reinstalled, 20232024:New Genset: STBD, replaced with NEW, $25,000New 8-Person liferaft New ACR EPIRBLower Saloon Roof repaint with AwlgripBottom Paint / AnodesSalon air handler replaced Headhunter 110 vAC water pumpHeadhunter 24 vDC water pumpGalley HoodNew Headhunter Tank Sentry units Fuel Transfer PumpSTBD Trim Tab Pump/Tank replacedSTBD Hot Water Tank Heating ElementLazarette Bilge Pump Float SwitchTender BatteryAnchor Bridal
Accommodations
There are three access points onto the vessel, port and starboard midship, or the aft via the cockpit. Upon entry you enter the comfortable upper salon and well appointed and functional pilot house. To the right of the helm and down a few steps is the opulent lower salon with couch and chairs to starboard, single chair to port. Moving forward you enter the port dinette and starboard galley. Further forward are additional guest/crew quarters with over/under berths and ensuite head with stand-up shower and hanging closet. Multiple storage drawers for clothing and extra bedding.Aft of the lower salon there is a twin guest cabin to port with hanging closet and eight drawers under the berths. To starboard, across the companionway is the guest / day head with stand-up shower.Heading further aft is the master stateroom with queen centerline berth, his/her hanging closets and numerous dresser drawers around the perimeter and under the berth. This cabin also has an ensuite head with shower.The Engine Room is easily accessed from aft of the galley and down 3 steps. All systems are well maintained and readily accessible.
Electrical Equipment
Generators: 2, 21 kW ONAN (Kubota engines) Hours: Port: 2,500, STBD: 12Current: 110, 24, 12Shore Power: 100A or 2, 50A, two 50A to one 100A splitter boxSentry 12v & 24v battery chargersBatteries: House: 2, 8-D, Main Eng Starting: 2, 8-D, Electronics: 2, Gp 27, Genset Starting: 2, Gp 27
Electronics
GPS: GarminRadar: Furuno 72 miDepth: Garmin / FurunoAIS: FurunoVHF (2) ICOMFish Finder: FurunoAutopilot: SimradRudder Angle: SimradForward Scan Sonar: InterphaseSearch Lights: 2, Carlisle & Finch Co.
Inside Equipment
Air Conditioning: Technicold 2-unit chilled waterRefrigerator: LGBow Thruster: Side Power, Proportional, HydraulicStabilizers: NAIAD 254 Multi-Sea IIBilge Pumps: 4, Rule 2,500Trim Tabs: Insta-TrimHeads: Headhunter water jet flushFresh Water System In-Line Filtration: Steelco MicroGuardianWatermaker: Offshore Marine currently pickledTVs: 2, 42-inch Samsung LED in mechanical raising frames, concealed in cabinets (Upper Saloon & Lower Saloon)Air CompressorAlpha Laval fuel polisherFuel Transfer Pumps (110 vAC / 24 vDC)Emergency Pumps: 2, HydraulicElectric Oil Change Pump for Main Eng lube oil and transmission gear oilClothes Washer and Dryer
Outside Equipment
Windlass: 24 vDC verticalGround Tackle: Plow Anchor w/Roll Bar, 150' Chain and 150' 3-strand rode, new bridalFenders: 4 heavy duty inflatable: approx. 4 ft long x 2 ft dia.Life Raft: Viking RescYou 8-person coastalEPIRB: ACRDavit: 1,000 lb.Radar Mast: Folding2 Bow Deck BoxesCockpitSwim PlatformMarQuipt Tide-Rider Stairs (brackets are amidships)
Engines
Engines (2): CAT C-15 (2007) with 3,500 hrs.Type: Inboard, Direct DriveHP: 850 eachPropeller Type: 5-blade, BronzeTransmission: TwinDiscWet Exhaust with bypassRacor primary filters (2 per eng)
Tank Capacities
All tanks: AluminumFuel: 1,400 gal in 4 tanksWater: 160 galWaste: 150 gal
