1969 Derecktor Hunt Motor Yacht

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 GENERATOR
• VIKING 8-PERSON LIFE RAFT
• NEW ACR EPIRB
• DISTRESS KIT 
• NEW SALON AIR HANDLER
• HEAD HUNTER TANK MONITORING SYSTEM

2025:

• FRESH BOTTOM PAINT
• NEW ANODES
• PROP SPEED ON RUNNING GEAR
• NEW SHAFT SEALS
• NEW STABILIZERS SEALS
• NEW BILGE PUMP
• ENGINE ALIGNMENT
• NEW MAIN ENGINE START BATTERIES

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 Engines

Gensets (2)

Electronics Suite (Garmin GPS 5212 and 5208 added in 2015)

Fuel Manifold

Wiring

Air Conditioning system

Interior decking/carpet

Galley: New Range, Refrigerator

Hot Water Tanks

MAJOR WORKS UNDER CURRENT OWNERSHIP:

All Exterior Paint, 2017

Cutlass Bearings replaced, 2023

Shafts and Props were removed, balanced, and reinstalled, 2023

2024:

New Genset: STBD, replaced with NEW, $25,000

New 8-Person liferaft 

New ACR EPIRB

Lower Saloon Roof repaint with Awlgrip

Bottom Paint / Anodes

Salon air handler replaced 

Headhunter 110 vAC water pump

Headhunter 24 vDC water pump

Galley Hood

New Headhunter Tank Sentry units 

Fuel Transfer Pump

STBD Trim Tab Pump/Tank replaced

STBD Hot Water Tank Heating Element

Lazarette Bilge Pump Float Switch

Tender Battery

Anchor 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: 12
• Current: 110, 24, 12
• Shore Power: 100A or 2, 50A, two 50A to one 100A splitter box
• Sentry 12v & 24v battery chargers
• Batteries: House: 2, 8-D, Main Eng Starting: 2, 8-D, Electronics: 2, Gp 27, Genset Starting: 2, Gp 27

Electronics

• GPS: Garmin
• Radar: Furuno 72 mi
• Depth: Garmin / Furuno
• AIS: Furuno
• VHF (2) ICOM
• Fish Finder: Furuno
• Autopilot: Simrad
• Rudder Angle: Simrad
• Forward Scan Sonar: Interphase
• Search Lights: 2, Carlisle & Finch Co.

Inside Equipment

• Air Conditioning: Technicold 2-unit chilled water
• Refrigerator: LG
• Bow Thruster: Side Power, Proportional, Hydraulic
• Stabilizers: NAIAD 254 Multi-Sea II
• Bilge Pumps: 4, Rule 2,500
• Trim Tabs: Insta-Trim
• Heads: Headhunter water jet flush
• Fresh Water System In-Line Filtration: Steelco MicroGuardian
• Watermaker: Offshore Marine currently pickled
• TVs: 2, 42-inch Samsung LED in mechanical raising frames, concealed in cabinets (Upper Saloon & Lower Saloon)
• Air Compressor
• Alpha Laval fuel polisher
• Fuel Transfer Pumps (110 vAC / 24 vDC)
• Emergency Pumps: 2, Hydraulic
• Electric Oil Change Pump for Main Eng lube oil and transmission gear oil
• Clothes Washer and Dryer

Outside Equipment

• Windlass: 24 vDC vertical
• Ground Tackle: Plow Anchor w/Roll Bar, 150' Chain and 150' 3-strand rode, new bridal
• Fenders: 4 heavy duty inflatable: approx. 4 ft long x 2 ft dia.
• Life Raft: Viking RescYou 8-person coastal
• EPIRB: ACR
• Davit: 1,000 lb.
• Radar Mast: Folding
• 2 Bow Deck Boxes
• Cockpit
• Swim Platform
• MarQuipt Tide-Rider Stairs (brackets are amidships)

Engines

• Engines (2): CAT C-15 (2007) with 3,500 hrs.
• Type: Inboard, Direct Drive
• HP: 850 each
• Propeller Type: 5-blade, Bronze
• Transmission: TwinDisc
• Wet Exhaust with bypass
• Racor primary filters (2 per eng)

Tank Capacities

• All tanks: Aluminum
• Fuel: 1,400 gal in 4 tanks
• Water: 160 gal
• Waste: 150 gal

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