1968 65′ Sparkman & Stephens Custom

Boat Name
Amorosa

Specs
Builder: Robert Derecktor
Designer: Sparkman and Stephens

Dimensions
LOA: 65 ft 0 in
Beam: 16 ft 0 in
Minimum Draft: 6 ft 6 in
Maximum Draft: 11 ft 6 in
Displacement: 75000 lbs
Bridge Clearance: 77 ft 0 in

Engines
Total Power: 200 HP

Engine 1:
Engine Brand: John Deer
Year Built: 2004
Engine Model: 6.8L
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 700
Engine Power: 200 HP


Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 2 (500 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: 2 (600 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: (65 Gallons)

Accommodations
Number of heads: 3


Accommodations

Forward stateroom has pipe berths port and starboard with seats below and on center. Outboard are two enclosed storage spaces. Aft to starboard are two hinged doors for access to a large storage/hanging locker. To port is an enclosed head, with fold out sink, and small counter is hinged for storage below. Three enclosed storage spaces, shower head and marine toilet. Aft of the stateroom and head is a water tight door closing off the forward quarters.

Moving aft the galley to starboard. Across to port is the 2nd stateroom with two single upper/lower berths, with ensuite head forward.   

Moving aft and up steps to the salon. Aft to port is a bench seat w/ storage below. Outboard of cushions is storage. To port is an L-shaped settee with storage below and outboard. A folding table is on center. Across the aft salon are two enclosed storage spaces with open book shelves above. 

The cockpit has a console across forward. starboard is a chart table w/ depth sounder, autopilot and the B & G instrumentation. Aft on center is the pedestal steering station w/compass. Clutch and throttle controls is starboard. Seating is forward both port and starboard and are hinged for access to the stand-up engine room.

Aft of the helm is a bench seat to port. Helm seat is center.

Starboard is the access and ladder leading down to the owners stateroom. Starboard is a large hanging/storage locker with bookshelf above. Open storage aft, and to port is the enclosed head with shower. 

Mechanical Equipment

Walk around engine room w/ 6' headroom..

• Hydronic heating system plumbed but heater not installed
• CO2 Fire extinguisher system w/ remote deploy on deck
• Twin Disc marine gear w/ hydraulic shaft break
• Racor duplex fuel filter system
• Racor fuel filter system - generator
• Emergency tiller
• LARGE inventory of spares and equipment

Electronics and Navigation Equipment

• Robertson autopilot
• Furuno LS-6000 Depth sounder
• Garmin 24 mile radar
• Garmin GPS 1040xs digital charts multi function display
• Garmin triducer depth
• Garmin wind direction & speed 
• Standard Horizon VHF - salon
• Sea VHF
• 6" Danforth compass

Electrical

• Northern Lights 8kw generator w/ 248 hours
• Deep cycle batteries
• 120 volt fridge & freezer
• Out Back 32 volt inverter/charger
• Charles 32 volt charger
• 12 volt charger
• 32 volt, 24 volt, and 12 volt DC
• 32 volt to 24 volt converter
• 32 volt to 12 volt converter
• 120 volt AC
• (8) AGM 8 volt batteries - in two 32 volt bank
• (2) AGM 12 volt batteries

Deck and Hull Equipment

• Ideal 32 volt anchor windlass w/ hydraulic capstan
• Aft deck 32 volt Muir hydraulic capstan
• CQR anchor
• Bruce anchor
• Kedge anchor
• Danforth anchor
• 100' of 3/16" chain w/ 200' rode
• 8' Boston Whaler w/ 2hp outboard
• (3) Cockpit and cabin awnings
• (3) Custom hatch windscoops for interior ventilation
• Awlgrip paint on hull and exterior
• Spare 2 blade prop
• Cockpit cushions stored under salon seating
• Last haulout Oct 2018

Galley

• Paul Luke Heritage 3 burner propane stove with oven
• Built in refrigeration
• Built in freezer
• Samsung microwave
• Twin stainless steel sink w/ raw water spigot

Sails and Rigging

• Shafer 4100 Roller furler
• Roller reefing booms
• Fully battened main
• (3) 120% Genoa sails for roller furler
• (1) 90% #3 Jib
• (2) Storm Try sails
• (1) Mizzen stay sail
• (1) Mainstay sail
• (1) Mizzen drifter
• (1) Spinnaker
• Tides Marine main & mizzen track & slide system
• Barient 35 primary winches
• Barient 28 winches for mizzen and main
• All newer Dyneema running rigging and lifelines

Additional Information

Improvements from June 2015 to present

• Masts & Boom stripped & painted w/ Alexseal 
• Masts stepped August 2015
• Standing rigging blued and inspected
• New Dyneema running rigging & lifelines 
• Electrical cables in masts all replaced
• New Magnalite headliner fabricated and installed in main salon, guest cabin & aft stateroom 
• New LED light fittings
• New 65 gallon holding tank with rinse system & alarm 
• 12 gallon water heater
• New electrical breaker panels & wiring
• New salon cushions
• Dodger
• Cockpit awnings
• Large sail inventory
• 2 spare genoa's
• Installed Muir electric hydraulic capstan & 1 complete spare in storage
• New 110 volt AC fridge & freezer compressors
• All mattresses replaced

Exclusions

• Sextant
• Personal items