A classic 1964 (Originally launched 10/8/64) HUCKINS LINWOOD 56 Flybridge Flushdeck Motoryacht powered by Twin 671 TI Detroits (435 HP each). The Huckins 56 Linwood model was built with a cold-molded hull sheathed in epoxy fiberglass cloth. KYMA has been owned by the same 80 year old owner for quite some time out of Falmouth Harbor Cape Cod but , in his words, the boat has gotten "ahead of him" over the past several years and needs a new owner's TLC and updating. That said, the boat is sound,runs well and has been constantly updated/upgraded over the years and could make someone an excellent "summer liveaboard" or with modifications a potential year round liveaboard. The current owner has run her up and down the East Coast and usually wintered in Northern VA. or NC. THis LINWOOD is the PLAN B interior layout with 3 staterooms/ 3 heads/ huge salon/ queen master stateroom aft; guest stateroom amidship and crew stateroom vee berths in the bow. The "Wheelhouse" is hard enclosed on 3 sides with a drop curtain across the aft section. The "wheelhouse" features port and starboard sofas; a wet bar; full width helm station with center line helm; aft of the "Wheelhouse" is an aft deck with dinghy winch and master stateroom access door, and a ladder accessing the teak swim platform. Side gunwale walkarounds to the bow are wide with plenty of safety grab rails; There is an access door to starboard from the "Wheelhouse" area to the starboard side deck walkaround. The hull is fiberglass over wood and there is some cracking in the awlgrip coating over the fiberglass and her new owner will in all probability want to awlgrip the hull from gunwale to waterline (Seller has an estimate from a VA. yard $14,000-17,000 range for prep and awlgrip).HUCKINS YACHT COMPANY HISTORY:A proud history.And making more every day.PrewarIn 1928 Frank Pembroke Huckins sold his first yacht, a revolutionary Huckins Fairform Flyer, to David M. Goodrich for $15,000. Work on Hull #2 began immediately. In those days, the custom cruisers designed and built by FPH at his Jacksonville, Florida plant became the envy of the yachting world virtually overnight. Long before speed was all the rage on the water, Huckins yachts ranging from 45-56 feet were forging a reputation in performance.Fortunately, the stock market crash of 1929 had little initial effect on Huckins, which possessed a number of orders already in hand. David M. Goodrich, the original owner of Hull #1, Minim, now put Huckins to work on Maxim, a 54-footer powered with Sterling Dolphin Specials. The mid-30 s proved more challenging, but FPH never lost confidence in his dream and by the end of the decade sales were coming from across the country.PT Boat EraPrior to America s entry into WWII, Huckins' participation in the PT Boat development program came after vessels constructed by various builders failed to satisfy Navy requ
Accomodations:
PLAN B/ 3 Stateroom/3 head Interior Layout with Queen Aft Stateroom; Sleeps 6-8 in 3 staterooms with "Pullman Berth" which drops down from starboard salon storage area; As you enter the Main Salon down 4 steps from the starboard "wheelhouse" area there are sofas to port and to starboard and a large Hi-Lo Dining Table which will comfortably seat 6 guests; Across the aft salon bulkhead are built in book cases and storage compartments and in the aft port corner of the salon is a built in desk/charting area; There is abundant storage and built ins in the salon area hidden behind the side,aft and forward bulkheads; Belowdecks in the salon is most onboard tankage including fuel tanks, water tanks, 50 gallon easte holding tank and hot water heater (New); Down 3 steps forward is a "slit" galley with Full size refrigerator/freezer to portside as well as sink and abundant galley storage space and counter area; To starboard in the galley is a NEW Princess Oven with 4 burner stove-top (Recent)and more storage; Forward to port is the Guest/Day Head with NEW vaccu-flush toilet,vanity and stall shower; Forward to starboard is a guest stateroom with over/under "criss-crossed" bunks, 2 hanging lockers and ample drawer/locker storage; In the Bow is an additional guest or crews quarter stateroom with upper/lower bunks to port, hanging locker to starboard and a "covered" head with mirrored dressing area above; Traveling aft through the salon and down 3 steps on the starboard side to port is an electrical systems control room with large electrical panels easily accessible for BOTH the 110 Volt Onboard systems and a separate Panel for the onboard 12 Volt systems; Aft of the electrical control room is a guest head with vanity,NEW vaccu flush head and stall shower; The Master stateroom with Queen Centerline Berth and 3 flor to ceiling hanging lockers that rival in size most home closets; to starboard forward in the MSR is a mirrored dressing table with stool and pull down sink; Interior wood in salon is varnished mahogany throughout and overall is in very good condition; Wall coverings are used in some companionways and in guest staterooms; MSR is varnished mahogany throughout with yacht white accent bulkheads. Headliners are thought to be original as well as many of the wall coverings. Recent Light Berber carpeting throughout and wide windows surround the salon to make it very light bright and open; Windows are lightly tinted to diminish UV rays. The MSR head and Guest stateroom head are NEW Vaccu-Flush units and all of the intake/discharge hoses have been recently replaced; Interior is very liveable however new owners will undoubdtedly want to replace original countertops in galley and heads to modernize the interior as well as replace most wall coverings. The beautiful mahogany wood varnished interior needs attention here and there but new owners will probably want to retain it's original charm and beauty and "classic" yacht appearance.
Electrical System:
110 Volt (AC) Shorepower; 12 Volt (DC) Ship power; 2 Engine Batteries; 1 Generator battery; 2 "House Electrical" batteries; Onboard battery charger; Heart 2500W Inverter (Recent); 2 Zones of Reverse cycle Marine Air Conditioning/Heat; NOTE: The "Electrical Room" of this boat is a totally separate room down and aft of the salon and controls massive 110 and 12 Volt Onboard Panels; Some of the house Batteries are stored in this room as well
Deck and Hull Equipment:
Flybridge with Aluminum/Weblon Framed Soft top; Enclosed "Wheelhouse" (3 side hard enclosed;aft enclosed with recent canvas enclosure)Aft flush deck contains dinghy winch; Aft Deck also includes access companionway to Aft Master Stateroom; Engine room is also accessed via hatches in the aft deck; Teak swim PLatform with boarding ladder; Wide side gunwale access to Bow; Toe rails are in the process of being repainted factory "original" platinum" color after having been varnished for many years; Ideal Captain anchor windlass with chain, line and plow anchor; Wet bar in Wheelhouse;Centerline Helm forward in Wheelhouse; Wide Bench Lounge seating behind helm station; 2 Helm stations (Wheelhouse and Flybridge)
Additional Equipment:
2 Zone Marine Reverse Cycle Air conditioning/Heat; Hot Water Heater (NEW); 2 (NEW) Vaccu-Flush head systems in Master stateroom and guest day head as well as all newly replaced intake/outake hoses; (NEW) Onboard Tank monitoring "Tankwatch" system; Recenty Battery/12 Volt/Inverter Monitor system; RECENT "Dripless" Shaft Logs; Engine Room Y-Valve converts engine water pumps into high output bilge pumps in an emergency; ELECTRONICS: Furuno 1721 Radar (24 Mile); Garmin 210 GPS; Standard Horizon Radio; SSB Radio (Single Side Band);ADDITIONAL RECENT UPGRADES IMPROVEMENTS (Past 5 Seasons): New Starboard Shaft; New Starboard Windshield;;Porside docking light;Windhield Washer;New Side Curtains on Flybridge;New Compressor for Air Horns;Engine BLock Heaters;7 New Stainless Steel Portholes with screens; Stainless Steel Davit aft deck;Propellors Reconditioned (2007); 2 New Racor Engine filters and monitor guages; Recent engine cooling pumps and raw water strainers; New Princess Stove and Oven;New Morse Shift Cables; New Sunbrella coverings on Wheelhouse and salon settees/chairs; Recent Berber Carpeting throughout interior; NOTE RE: MACHINERY(Engines and generator hours): Engines have approximately 1000 hours Since Major Overhaul and generator has approximately 1100 hours since major overhaul. Major overhauls were performed prior to current owner's purchase of boat over 10 years ago. He had an authorized GM factory service center survey BOTH the engines and generator pre-purchase to confirm that work had been done. Engine/Genset hour meters were "reset" at time of major overhaul and hours indicated are the hour currently shown on hour meters. ADDITIONAL NOTE RE: SPEED/FUEL CONSUMPTION: Owners Estimate of Speed/Fuel Consumption:17 knots (per GPS) Cruise @ 2150 RPMs/ Total Burn 18.5-19 Gallons per hour; Owner's Estimate of " Top End Speed 19 knots at 2450 RPMS.
