1944 Stephens Motor yacht Motoryacht in Chula Vista, CA

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SELLER DESCRIPTION

Own a piece of American HistoryA Stephens designed vessel served as a "Crash Boat" to rescue downed U.S. Airmen in the Pacific Ocean during the later months of World War II. At the close of hostilities she was purchased by the Wrigley family and converted to a private motor yacht.As "TORQUA" she became the family's personal commutor vessel to their estate on Catalina Island.Personal inspection invited by appointment.MASSIVE PRICE REDUCTION NOW ASKING ONLY $99,500 DUE TO COLLAPSED ECONOMY!

Accomodations:
Enter Salon & Pilot House from Weather Decks Port & Starbord. The fully instrumented Helm is to Starbord with Pilot Seating for two.Immediately aft of the Pilot Seat is the Entertainment Center with a 36" RCA TV, Phillips DVD player, Stereo, with Custom Built In Media Storage below. Next aft is a PC Work Station. Opposite to Port a Three Seat Settee, End Table,and a Low Profile Fridge.From Starbord to Port on the Salon Bulkhead a Wine Cooler, Cabinetry, & 3 Steps down to the Owner's Cabin.Queen Berth to Starboard with massive storage and drawers under.An off centerline Companionway gives access to stern Cockpit with Lazerette and Stern Seat. The entire Port Side of this cabin is Built In Stack Drawers & Full Length Hanging Lockers.The En Suite Head (Vacuflush), Stall Shower, & Vanity is forward of the berth to Starboard.Guest Accommodation is provided Forward of the Galley/Dinette and gives generous Berths Port & Starboard with Drawers Under. The Guest Head (Vacuflush), Shower & Vanity is Forward.

Galley:
The spacious Galley and Dinette is forward of the Salon and accessed by 3 Steps Down on the Center Line. The Galley runs Fore 'n Aft to Starboard with, Double Stainless Steel Sinks with Hot & Cold Pressure Water. Dual Stainless Steel Work Tops,a Two Burner Ceramic Stove Top, and Generous Drawers and Cabinetry under. A floor to ceilingUtility Cupboard housing the Breaker Panel also shares this space.The Dinette opposite is Thwart Ships and seats four.There is a full size domestic Sanyo Refrigerator,a separate Woods Freezer, a Sharpe Convection Micro Wave, and a Ronco Rotissery Oven.

Electrical System:
110VAC with 30amp Shore Power connection and 12KW Kohler Generator. Service via a Lewmar Panel (installed 1995).32VDC with FOUR 8V Batteries in series provide Generator Start & some ship's services charged by a dedicated Consta-Volt battery charger.12VDC with SIX 6V Trojan Deep Cycle Batteries and One 8D Engine Start Battery.Pro Mariner 20Amp Battery Charger.

Additional Equipment:
Considerable work has be carried out in recent years."Tarqua" was last hauled 6/03. Work done at that time included but not limited to: Below Water Line, Relace or repair suspect Planking and Hardware where necesary;prep and Bottom Paint with three coats at Waterline.Above Water Line; Repair/replace soft wood where necessary, prep Hull and paint and Boot Stripe.Other work carried out since include but not limited to: Weather Decks Glassed over; Rewire Bonding System; Replace Headliner through most of the vessel.