Our experience in taking these boats apart and getting them ready for cruising is unsurpassed. Bennett Brothers Yachts has supported their values well with many selling near their purchase price from nearly 20 years ago. We keep in touch with all the owners as they sail across the globe and are able to supply them parts and advice at a moments notice.

We usually have two or three Stevens 47s on our docks either listed for sale or preparing to go off for extended cruising. Give us a call and come take a look at the many ways cruising folks have redone the interiors. Or call if you are interested in finding out even more about these classic yachts.

Here is an excerpt of a letter from the owners of the Stevens 47 Tookish, who were off cruising with their family for 2 years and were in Grenada in the fall of 2004 when Hurricane Ivan – referred to as Ivan, the Terrible, came shore…

Dear Bennett Brothers,

We are alive and well at Clarke Court Bay, south coast of Grenada. I have two things to update you on. One is how proud we are of how Tookish took care of us and herself through the storm. The Amel Maramu next to us was sunk by our toe rail as she rose and fell on it during the storm. The Hunter on the other side lost most of its transom and the next boat lost its entire stern and sank at the dock. We have suffered a considerable amount of cosmetic damage, but she is in amazingly good shape. Quite a credit to the construction of our boat! Apparently the wind drove the bow under water all the way to midships (we had a bow anchor out in addition to the dock lines), yet she stayed dry inside and was undamaged. The only structural issue is the rudder which came out of the water and smashed into the dock. Although the fiberglass skin is damaged, the rudder post and skeg are completely intact.

We are very proud to have such a great boat.

Take Care,
Jon Nofziger