Perfect Great Loop Boat!!! Very shallow hull draft and low air draft, and efficient to operate. With the Hamilton Jet Drive System (same system utilized by Hinckley) that is automatically connected with the bow thruster and operated by a joystick control, the Captain has complete control in tight quarters. She can move sideways to line up with a slip, or push sideways against a T-head or fuel dock. The control system is completely amazing! This pretty lady should definitely be considered by anyone aspiring to experience the Great Loop or cruise the Bahamas (or any other waters for that matter). She is a “must-see”!
“Starlight” is an absolutely stunning and rare custom-built yacht that was designed and built by the famous Huckins Yacht in Jacksonville, FL. Founded in 1928, Huckins is known throughout the industry of designing and building a very high quality product with exquisite (and certainly recognizable) classic lines, a patented Quadraconic hull design, and flawless joinery. She is all composite, extremely efficient, tracks perfectly straight in a sea, and draws only 2’6″- allowing her to cruise in waters that most yachts of her size do not have access to. Her hull design is so efficient that she can plane on only one engine, and cruises an easy 22 knots with a top end of 30 knots with her twin Cummins QSM11 670hp power package (3670 total hours) coupled with Hamilton 403 jet drives- which have recently been fully serviced. Again, the Hamilton drives and joystick, which are automatically coupled with the bow thruster, allow for complete control of the yacht. Utilizing this system, the yacht can move sideways, spin on her own axis, and pull into a slip with ease. She is not only efficient, but she provides for an excellent ride in a sea. Originally built for a gentleman who designed custom aircraft interiors for a living, his influence in her interior layout and design are evident upon inspection. Her second owners, who are quite seasoned yacht owners, have done nothing but improve upon an already perfect work of art. A list of these improvements are available in the full listing below. Some of her more notable features include:
Joystick controls (coupled with the bowthruster)
Max Power hydraulic bow thruster
(2) Big Bay navigation computers (recently installed)
(3) touch-screen navigation monitors at helm (recently installed)
STARLINK system (recently installed)
Fixed-fin stabilizers
Stidd captain and companion seats at helm (recently installed)
(2) side doors at helm station
Northern Lights 20kw generator (2430 hours)
Hull re-painted with Alexseal 2-part polyurethane paint by Huckins in 2020
Carbon fiber passerelle
Rescue pod life raft
(6) Marine Air Reverse Cycle AC/heating units (3 on bridge deck, 1 in salon, 1 in master stateroom, 1 in guest stateroom)
Full-beam master stateroom with centerline queen berth and “Jack and Jill” head aft (head with sink and vanity to port, head with sink and vanity to starboard, with a roomy shower between the two heads), two large hanging lockers, washer/dryer, abundant drawer storage, two hampers, and natural lighting through portholes.
Centerline queen berth guest stateroom forward with ensuite head with stall shower, large hanging locker, drawer storage
Curved large galley part-way down with Granite countertops- fully equipped
Tremendous enclosed helm deck with opposing settees to port and starboard
Very roomy salon with plenty of seating and electric high-low table
Electric shades to port and starboard
Asko washer and dryer in master stateroom
And the list goes on and on! See the entire listing below for further details
Offered for sale by her second owners, she represents a great value in today’s marketplace. Located at Safe Harbor Bluewater in Hampton, VA. Call the listing agent to arrange for a private tour. Incredible!
