Summer Song1969 Derecktor 68 Hunt Motor Yacht

SUMMER SONG was built at the Derecktor Yard in NY under the supervision of Mr. Robert Derecktor. She is a comfortable ride, quiet and fast. She underwent a stem-to-stern refit in 2007 at a cost of over $4 million at Bradford Marine in FL. All records relating to this are on board. She is equipped with numerous redundant systems to ensure continued enjoyment. Currently cruising the Chesapeake Bay with winters in the Carolinas.

During the refit, most of the major systems were also replaced. Those include but are not limited to:

Main Engines

Gensets (2)

Electronics Suite (Garmin GPS 5212 and 5208 added in 2015)

Fuel Manifold

Wiring

Air Conditioning system

Interior decking/carpet

Galley: New Range, Refrigerator

Hot Water Tanks

MAJOR WORKS UNDER CURRENT OWNERSHIP:

All Exterior Paint, 2017

Cutlass Bearings replaced, 2023

Shafts and Props were removed, balanced, and reinstalled, 2023

2024:

New Genset: STBD, replaced with NEW, $25,000

New 8-Person liferaft

New ACR EPIRB

Lower Saloon Roof repaint with Awlgrip

Bottom Paint / Anodes

Salon air handler replaced

Headhunter 110 vAC water pump

Headhunter 24 vDC water pump

Galley Hood

New Headhunter Tank Sentry units

Fuel Transfer Pump

STBD Trim Tab Pump/Tank replaced

STBD Hot Water Tank Heating Element

Lazarette Bilge Pump Float Switch

Tender Battery

Anchor Bridal

There are three access points onto the vessel, port and starboard midship, or the aft via the cockpit.

Upon entry you enter the comfortable upper salon and well appointed and functional pilot house. To the right of the helm and down a few steps is the opulent lower salon with couch and chairs to starboard, single chair to port. Moving forward you enter the port dinette and starboard galley. Further forward are additional guest/crew quarters with over/under berths and ensuite head with stand-up shower and hanging closet. Multiple storage drawers for clothing and extra bedding.

Aft of the lower salon there is a twin guest cabin to port with hanging closet and eight drawers under the berths. To starboard, across the companionway is the guest / day head with stand-up shower.

Heading further aft is the master stateroom with queen centerline berth, his/her hanging closets and numerous dresser drawers around the perimeter and under the berth. This cabin also has an ensuite head with shower.

The Engine Room is easily accessed from aft of the galley and down 3 steps. All systems are well maintained and readily accessible.