STEPHENS BROTHERS 43 COMMUTER CLASSIC

  • Dimensions
  • 13.00 x 3.50 x 1.00 (m)
  • Material
  • Wood
  • Built
  • 1931
  • Engine(s)
  • 2x Yanmar JHT 110 diesel
  • HP/ KW
  • 2x 110.00(hp), 80.85(kw)
  • Lying
  • elsewhere / Not at sales office
  • Sales office
  • De Valk Thuishaven
  • Status
  • Sold

Broker's comments

This unique typical 1930s motor yacht, from the famous Stephens Bros yard, is a yacht that truly deserves the title "Eyecatcher". She has undergone a complete professional and very sympathetic restoration under the supervision of her experienced owner. All while retaining its original build quality and character, but also with new engines and using modern materials. Everything is well documented and the yacht was recently independently surveyed (10-2023) with good results.

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Specifications: STEPHENS BROTHERS 43 COMMUTER CLASSIC

General
  • Model STEPHENS BROTHERS 43 COMMUTER CLASSIC  
  • Type motor yacht  
  • LOA (m) 13,00
  • Beam (m) 3,50
  • Draft (m) 1,00
  • Air draft (m) 3,50
  • Headroom (m) 1,90
  • Year built 1931
  • Builder Stephens Brothers Yard Stockton, Cal.
  • Country U.S.A.  
  • Designer Stephen Brothers
  • Displacement (t) 11
  • Hull material wood  
  • Hull colour white  
  • Hull shape round-bilged  
  • Superstructure material teak  
  • Rubbing strake yes
  • Deck material teak  
  • Superstructure deck finish paint  
  • Cockpit deck finish teak  
  • Antifouling (year) 10-2023
  • Dorades yes
  • Window material glass  
  • Deckhatch yes
  • Portholes yes
  • Mast can be lowered manual  
  • Fuel tank (litre) steel  300 + 270 ltrs
  • Level indicator (fuel tank) yes
  • Freshwater tank (litre) stainless steel  1 x 250 ltrs
  • Wheel steering cable steering  
  • More info on hull Hull re-painted 10-2023
  • Extra info Sleek hull with a long waterline ensures good speed, up to 10 knots. With twin modern Yanmar diesels you can go a long way without burner to much fuel. Her headway is 3,50 (mast and fittings lowered) so cruising the French canals is also possible.  
  • Extra info The professional restauration was carried out by Oceanwide Yachting Group, Netherlands. A comprehensive PDF file is available with more details concerning her restoration, history and current owner comments on how he came about the purchase of the true Gentleman's motor yacht.  
  • Extra info The owner has had a independent full survey carried out in October 2023, including a survey report available. Transport of A'Dora Blue can be arranged. Transport Rotterdam - Turkey approx. € 22.000,- Transport to USA (East Coast) approx. $ 23.500,- / $ 30.000,- And she will be prepared for the 2024 season.  

  • Cabins 2
  • Berths 4
  • Interior teak  
  • Layout 2 cabins, wheelhouse, galley and 2 x bathroom  
  • Floor teak  
  • Open cockpit yes
  • Pilot house/deck saloon With seating area and two sliding doors. Ample ventilation (classic opening windows) and light.  
  • Headroom saloon (m) 1,96-1,90 mtr
  • Heating Ahtelco model 1655 stove + small Gimeg gas heater
  • Opening door to cockpit yes
  • Galley yes
  • Countertop Teak
  • Sink emaille  Original from 1931
  • Cooker calor gas  Smev 2 burner
  • Oven Smev
  • Fridge with freezer compartment  Vitrifrigo (12v)
  • Hot water system 220V + engine  
  • Water pressure system electrical  
  • Crockery yes
  • Owners cabin double bed  
  • Bed length (m) headroom 1,82 x 1,89  1,95 x 1,20
  • Wardrobe hanging/drawers/shelves  
  • Bathroom en suite  I
  • Toilet en suite  
  • Toilet system manual  Blake
  • Wash basin yes
  • Guest cabin 1 twin single  
  • Bed length (m) 2,00 x 0,95
  • Wardrobe yes
  • Bathroom II
  • Toilet en suite  
  • Toilet system manual  Blake
  • Wash basin in the bathroom  
  • Shower en suite  
  • Extra info The interior in solid Teak has been kept original as much as possible. Implementing modern creature comforts without taking away that 1930's era look and feel was one of the owner's goals. Changing to much would change "A'dora Blu" character. Also many original details like the lights, fittings and others have been preserved. She has two cabin with one double bed and en-suite facilities and a twin single cabin aft. Also with en-suite bathroom and direct cockpit access. Lots of portholes, windows and hatches can be opened for ample ventilation and light.  

  • No of engines 2
  • Make Yanmar
  • Type JHT 110
  • HP 110
  • kW 80.85
  • Fuel diesel  
  • Year installed 2019
  • Maximum speed (kn) 10
  • Cruising speed (kn) 8
  • Consumption (l/hr) 30
  • Engine hours 162
  • Engine cooling system freshwater heat exchanger  
  • Drive shaft  
  • Engine controls bowden cable  
  • Gearbox ZF
  • Exhaust watercooled  
  • Propeller type yes
  • Propeller blades bronze  3
  • Propeller shaft material Bronze
  • Manual bilge pump yes
  • Electric bilge pump 3 x automatic
  • Bilge alarm yes
  • Electrical installation 12/220v
  • Start battery 2 x 110ah (2019)
  • Service battery 2 x 110ah (2019)
  • Battery monitor yes
  • Battery charger Victron Blue Smart Digital 3 x 12v-15amp
  • Inverter Enrise 2500 W / max 5000 W (new 2023)
  • Shorepower with cable  
  • Extra info The original engine dashboards have been preserved. The engine control units have been custom made to fit the look and character of the wheelhouse. The modern Yanmar dashboards have been mounted semi-accessible underneath the helm station.  

  • Compass Dirigo Leitz
  • Depth sounder VDO
  • Log VDO
  • VHF handheld yes
  • Rudder angle indicator MMD
  • Navigation lights yes
  • Searchlight yes

  • Cockpit cover yes
  • Cockpit cushions yes
  • Cockpit table 2 x smaller ones in fixed position  
  • Bathing platform yes
  • Boarding ladder yes
  • Gangway yes
  • Deck shower hot + cold  
  • Anchor Pool  25kg
  • Anchor chain 40 mtrs
  • Windlass electrical  1931 original overhauled
  • Capstan yes
  • Dinghy rigid hull  Classic Victoria Jol + rigging
  • Davits yes
  • Davits controls manual  
  • Sea railing steel  Metal gun original stanchions and teak caprail
  • Grab rail (superstructure) teak  
  • Railing side opening gates 2 x
  • Lifebuoy 2 x
  • Wiper 1 x Excalto
  • Horn air pressure  
  • Fenders yes
  • Mooring lines yes
  • Spare parts good assortment of maintenance and replacement materials  
  • Radio-cd player yes
  • Speakers in salon yes
  • Fire extinguisher yes
  • Latest extinguisher survey 2021
  • Extra info Some personal items visible on the pictures are not included in the sale.  

Important disclaimer:These particulars are given in good faith as supplied but cannot be guaranteed and cannot be used for contracts.

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