MADMAN Boat for Sale

52' Stephens | 1965 | $259,950

Seattle, WA

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Last updated Oct 16, 2024

Madman Boat | 52' Stephens 1965

TRANSFERRABLE LIVE - A - BOARD UNDERCOVER SLIP AVAILABLE

A very rare opportunity to purchase a lovely cared for and continually upgraded classic yacht. Madman is one of kind on all aspects and will not disappoint even a Shipwright. The history on Madman is impeccable. It was originally commissioned as Marablu and was custom built for Abe Blumenfield, a wealthy businessman and owner of movie theaters in Northern California. This was his third Stephens. The boat was subsequently renamed Polly A, Madman, Grey Eagle, Carol Sue, Georgiana, Emily K (17 years), and finally, Madman once again. It is said that Madman was chosen as the inspiration for the album “Madman Across the Water” by alleged owner at the time, John Reid who was Elton John’s longtime Manager and partner. Elton purchased the boat for John for his 25th Birthday. A well documented story so please ask and I can provide further information.

Don’t get too caught up in the history as the boat will surely get your attention. Madman was never a project boat as it was continually cared for and upgraded over the years. The prior owner of close to 20 years (1988-2017) kept her at Seattle Yacht Club. The current owner since 2017 has had the unique opportunity to moor her undercover at Diamond Marina on Lake Union. The majority of Madman’s life has been kept undercover and in fresh water.

The Stephens Yachts are regarded to a very high standard. They built boats from 1902 until 1987 in Stockton, CA. Stephens were built to “high end semi-custom” and built to order. Hence, Madman has a full beam Pilothouse and sliding doors to the aft deck which no other Stephans was built with these customizations. Madman was launched on April 22, 1965 and is Hull M-117.

Some of the unique highlights of Madman are:

Recently (2022) Rebuilt Twin 6-71 Detroit Diesels (160 hours)
9kw Northern Lights Generator (150 hours)
Diesel Hydronic Furnace
Upgraded Dometic MaserFlush Toilets
Interior Refit
New Swim Platform (2023)
Exterior is in “Bristol” Condition”
Updated Garmin Electronics Suite
11’ Boston Whaler with Nick Jackson Davit
NW Veteran
Extensive Ships Store of Spares
Detailed Logbook dating back some 25 years
Original Blueprints and Drawing of Madman
Transferrable Live-A-Board Slip Available
Receipts for all Work Including Engine Rebuilds

DO NOT let this opportunity to let a “turn key” boat slip away. Please call the LISTING BROKER for more information and to set up a showing appointment. Madman is located offsite so please CALL ahead.

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Irwin Yacht Sales - Seattle.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Madman HIGHLIGHTS

Yacht Details: 52' Stephens 1965
Location: Seattle, WA
Engines: Detroit Diesel
Last Updated: Oct 16, 2024
Asking Price: $259,950

Madman additional information

Specifications

Beam: 14' 6''
Hull Material: Wood
Displacement: 37,000 lb
Fuel Tank: 1 x 400|gallon
Fresh Water: 1 x 200|gallon
Holding: 1 x 35|gallon

Accommodations

SALON Open and Spacious Living Area Long Couch on Port 2 Sitting Chairs and Table to Starboard Brass Reading Lamp Overhead Pendant Lighting Coffee Table Built in Book Shelves to Starboard Large Opening Windows with Screens Oriental Decorative Rug (Not Included in the Sale of the Boat) Updated Carpet Open to Galley PILOTHOUSE Beautiful Raised Pilothouse Excellent Visibility Bench Seating for Two at Helm Bench Seating Aft of Helm Seating Overhead Lighting Storage Windshield Wipers on Front Windows Wing Door Port and Starboard Updated Carpet Heating Compass Engine Controls Garmin Electronics Package Gracious Sliding Windows High Gloss Table to Starboard Bar with Ice Maker and Storage Sliding Door Aft for Complete Enclosed Area MASTER STATEROOM His and Her Beds Port and Starboard Storage Underneath Beds Reading Lights Bank of Drawers Centerline Drawer Storage to Starboard Closet Opening Portholes with Shades Updated Carpet MASTER HEAD Master Flush Toilet Large Walk-In Shower Sink with Storage Underneath Mirrored Opening Medicine Cabinet Towel Bar Overhead Lighting VIP STATEROOM V-Berth Configuration Two Large Single Beds Storage Under Beds Opening Overhead Hatch Dual Opening Portholes Gracious Bank of Drawers Reading Lights VIP HEAD Master Flush Toilet Large Stand-Up Shower Sink With Storage Underneath Mirrored Opening Medicine Cabinet GUEST STATEROOM Over-Under Bunk Beds Closet and Drawers Nightstand on Bottom Bunk Opening Portholes Reading Lights

Galley

Galley Forward of Master and Aft of Salon Full Size Refrigerator and Freezer Build in Storage Ample Counter Space with Cabinet Storage Underneath Miele Convection Oven Glass Cooktop Stainless Steel Exghaust Fan Stainless Steel Microwave Stainless Steel Dual Sink Updated Faucet with Sprayer Beautiful Wood Floor Opening Porthole Overhead Lighting Overhead Storage

Electronics

Garmin GPSmap XSV GPS Plotter Garmin GPSmap XSV Radar Garmin GPSmao XSV Color Sonar Garmin DSC VHF

Electrical

Northern Lights 9kw Generator Outback Inverter / Charger - 2800 Watts 30 Amp Shore Power Inlet 50 Amp Shore Power Inlet ISO 240 V/12 kVa Inlet Transformer ISO G2 120 V/3.8 kVa Inlet Transformer 32 V Alternators on Both Engines 12 VDC Alternator on Port Engine (12) 8V Wet Cell Batteries in (3) 32 V Banks (3) Lifeline Group 31 12V Wet Cell in (1) Start Bank Battery Switches

Deck And Hull

Espar D12W Diesel-Fired Recirculating Furnace 11’ Boston Whaler Nick Jackson Dingy Davit 12 VDC Windlass Power Up Bruce Type Anchor 200’ of 3/8” Anchor Chain Bronze Thru Hulls 1.75” Shafts (2) Cast Bronze Struts per Shaft with Cutlass Bearings 26x27 4 Blade Bronze Propellers Water Heater Bow Seating Area

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Any and all personal property is excluded from the sale of the vessel unless specifically listed and included in the listing specifications reference above. Personal property may be all equipment or gear that is not permanently attached to the vessel including but not limited to: artwork, entertainment equipment, fishing equipment, Direct TV Receivers, recreational equipment, tools, and personal appliances. Pictures may depict owners personal property and are not meant to convey these items are included in the sale of the vessel unless specifically listed herein. Irwin Yacht Sales 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.