1958 Stephens 53'
16.15 m1958 Stephens 53' 53 MY
- 16.15 m
- Diesel
- Power
- Motor Yachts
1958 Stephens 53 MY
53' (16.15 m) Sully's
A beautifully restored classic American motor yacht blending Stephens craftsmanship with thoughtful modern upgrades.
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1958 Stephens 53' 53 MY
- 16.15 m
- Diesel
- Power
- Motor Yachts
$ 535,000 USD
$ 760,614 CAD*€ 476,904 Euros*£ 404,214 GBP*
Description
Cockpit & Aft Deck
Stepping aboard from the stern, you enter a spacious aft deck with:
- New larger 40” teak swim platform
- New SS and teak steps from swim step to new transom door
- Beautifully finished teak-trimmed cockpit
- New belt lighting
- Access to the lazarette, steering gear, and Northern Lights generator
- 2 steps up to the California deck
- Comfortable seating with new cushions port and starboard
- Hi/Low teak Cockpit table
- Large bar counter with ample storage, hidden sink and beveled glass storage
- Port and starboard wing doors
- New extended Cal deck cover with mahogany planks and LED dimmable lighting
- New full enclosure in 2026
- Wide side decks with fresh nonskid (new 2026)
The aft deck is an ideal entertaining space and leads directly into the Wheelhouse.
Wheelhouse / Helm
A traditional centerline helm with:
- Hydraulic steering
- Conventional gauge cluster (new at repower)
- Simrad AP28 autopilot
- New Garmin Radar
- (2) New Garmin displays
- Icom VHF with hailer
- Engine room cameras
- Compass
- Air horn
- Classic spotlight control
Large windows and classic Stephens sightlines make this a standout pilothouse.
Salon
The salon retains its classic Stephens charm with:
- Teak/mahogany cabinetry
- Large, opening windows with excellent visibility
- Updated and lighting
- Comfortable settees that convert to a bunk
- (2) Barrel chairs with swivel
- All new interior in 2025
- Entertainment system with TV, Bose stereo with Bluetooth, DVD/VHS
- Hidden bar sink and liquor storage
- Access to the galley and crew cabin forward and down aft to the two guest cabins
Galley
Down and forward from the salon is a full U‑shaped galley featuring:
- 4‑burner electric stove/oven
- Microwave
- Cold plate Refrigerator & freezer (original but fully overhauled)
- Stainless sink
- Ample cabinetry
- Easy access to the forward accommodations
Accommodations
Master Stateroom (Aft)
- Port & starboard double berths
- Beautiful woodwork
- Large hanging lockers
- New “art” TV
- New interior in 2025
- Sliding access to the cockpit for ventilation and second access
- Private head with shower
- VacuFlush system
- New LED lighting in the heads
Guest Stateroom (Midship)
- Twin single berths
- Storage lockers
- Adjacent head with shower
- VacuFlush system
- New LED lighting
- New interior in 2025
Forward Crew Quarters
- Two berths
- Dedicated head with new LED lighting
- New interior in 2025
- Access to the forepeak and anchor locker
Engine Room
A remarkably clean, well‑organized machinery space:
- Twin Cummins 6CTA 8.3 M3 (450 hp) installed in 2002
- Approx. 725 hours each
- Twin Disc gears
- Racor fuel filtration
- Tides dripless shaft seals (with spare seals)
- Northern Lights 12 kW generator (2011) — 582 hrs
- Onan 5.5 kW generator (2002) — 360 hrs
- New 20‑gal water heater (2023)
- Oil changing system
- Fuel transfer pump
- Air compressor (ship’s horn)
- New batteries in 2025/2026
Everything is labeled, upgraded, and maintained to a high standard.
MAJOR WORK COMPLETED (PAST 10–15 YEARS)
Structural / Hull
- Complete hull rebuild (2011)Cold‑molded triple‑planked mahogany
- Epoxy saturation
- New silicon‑bronze fasteners
- Work performed by MacDonald Boat Building (Shelter Island)
- New composite decks with nonskid (2022). Repainted in 2026
- New through‑hull fittings & seacocks (8 below, 8 at boot stripe)
- New stainless shafts, cutlass bearings, and dripless seals
- New bronze struts and rudder hardware serviced
Mechanical
- Repower (2002) — Twin Cummins 6CTA 8.3 M3
- New Northern Lights 12 kW generator (2011)
- New Onan 5.5 kW generator (2002)
- New water heater (2023)
- All bilge pumps replaced/serviced (5 total)
- New sanitation hoses & VacuFlush service
- New raw‑water washdown pumps
- Fuel system upgradesNew distribution manifolds
- Racor 75/1000FGX filtration
- New hoses & clamps
Electrical
- Complete electrical system modernizationNew 12V / 110V / 220V panels
- Fully rewired to current ABYC standards
- New battery chargers (ProSport HD6)
- Trace inverter system with remote monitor
- AGM battery bank (6× 8D + generator starts)
- GFCI outlets upgraded
- New Victron solar charger in 2025
- 400 amp-hour solar in 2025
- Starlink system
Cosmetic / Interior
- Updated headliners
- Updated lighting
- Refinished cabinetry
- New nonskid decks
- New cockpit cushions
Safety
- FE241 automatic fire suppression system
- Multiple portable extinguishers
- CO/smoke detectors
- New zincs (2023)
- Updated ground tackle & windlass service
LOA53'
LOA16.15''
Beam15'
Fuel Tank (Gallons)900
Fuel Tank (Liters)3406.87
Fresh Water (Gallons)300
Fresh Water (Liters)1135.62
TypePower
ConditionUsed
Specifications
Sully's
Yes
Power-Used
1958
3
8
6
3
1
Diesel
Wood
900 Gallons (3406.87 Liters)
300 Gallons (1135.62 Liters)
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Cummins
- ModelEngine Model: 6CTA8.3
- YearEngine Year: 2002
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Power HPPower HP: 450.00
- Power KWPower KW: 335.56
- Fuel TypeFuel Type: Diesel
- HoursHours: 700.00
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Cummins
- ModelEngine Model: 6CTA8.3
- YearEngine Year: 2002
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Power HPPower HP: 450.00
- Power KWPower KW: 335.56
- Fuel TypeFuel Type: Diesel
- HoursHours: 700.00
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Northern Lights
- Generator KW: 12.00
Generator 2
- Generator Make: Westerbeke
- Generator KW: 6.00
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Contact
For more information about this yacht, please contact Chris Murray We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Chris Murray. We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Chris Murray.


