For Auction: 1962 John Trumpy & Sons, Inc. Motor Yacht – Mary Lynn - PLEASE READ IN DETAIL BEFORE REACHING OUT WITH ANY ADDTIONAL QUESTIONS - THE ADDRESS LISTED IS NOT WHERE THE VESSEL IS BEING HELD, THE LOCATION OF THE VESSEL WILL BE SHARED FOR ANY SITE VISITS AS WELL TO THE BUYER ONLY.

Offered for auction is the Mary Lynn, a 1962 motor yacht built by the renowned John Trumpy & Sons, Inc. of Annapolis, Maryland. Acquired in 1987.
Powered by twin 8V71 Detroit Diesel engines, both units start without issue (engine meters on these were added at a later date and do not reflect the current hour meter reading for the motors). The onboard generator is an Onan Marine GenSet (Model KAF-5601488) with 3,164 hours of operation (see attached photo). Main engines are on a 32VDC system and the generator, electronics and other DC accessories are on a 12VDC system.

This yacht is a significant piece of Chesapeake Bay maritime history, crafted by one of the region’s most esteemed wooden hull designers. According to U.S. Coast Guard records, the vessel measures 65.9 feet in length, 16.0 feet in breadth, and 7.9 feet in depth, with a gross tonnage of 65 tons. Her official hull number is 288049.

There are three births, two heads and showers in the passenger area in addition to a crew birth, captains birth and crew head/shower located forward in the vessel.

The Mary Lynn is being sold strictly “as is, where is.”

Site Visit Information:

Prospective buyers may schedule a site visit during one of three designated dates within the auction period. Space is limited so please reach out to arrange a visit.

Contact Information Monday-Friday 7:30a-4:00pm excluding holidays:
Robert Groves -- 410-385-4571 -- rgroves2@mdot.maryland.gov

• Site visits are by appointment only and will take place at a secure facility. Location details will be provided upon confirmation.
• Visitors must bring their own personal flotation device (PFD) and wear closed-toe shoes. These items will not be provided, and access will be denied without proper equipment.
• Each visit is limited to 20 minutes aboard the vessel. Additional time may be granted based on availability.
• A liability waiver must be signed and submitted prior to scheduling.
• No sea trials will be permitted.

Safety & Condition Notes
• All onboard safety equipment is sold “as is.”
• The fire suppression system requires inspection.
• No life rings or strobes are currently present.
• The State of Maryland will not assist with removal or transport of the vessel.
• Buyers will assume all storage fees incurred after the auction closes.

Recent Repairs & Upgrades (Post-2022 Survey)
• Replacement of chines, planking, and structural supports
• Relocation of generator seawater intake
• Hull paint stripped, re-caulked, and sealed with epoxy
• Main shaft bearings replaced and reinforced
• Minor keel rot addressed
• Aft/port head replaced with new unit
• Aft/starboard head seawater intake repaired

Outstanding Repairs Required for Seaworthiness
• Shaft alignment must be corrected to allow reinstallation of shafts and propellers
• Propellers are available at the current repair yard

Buyers may negotiate additional mechanical work or storage arrangements directly with the repair yard following the completed purchase. The State of Maryland will not participate in any repair arrangements or be responsible for any storage fees at the completion of the sale.

Please refer to the attached 2022 survey for further details.

For questions or to schedule a viewing, reach out to the contact listed above.