1972 Newport houseboat

dovetail, john trumpy and sons contract #446 built in 1972 in annapolis, maryland as one of the last of the popular “houseboat” models built. originally named gerifay, she served as committee boat for the 1974 americas cup races in newport, ri. dovetail has an enclosed pilothouse and a large full-width galley on the main deck. her overall length is 72’ / 21.95m, with a beam of 18’ / 5.49m and a draft of 4’5” / 1.35m, 69 gross tons / 55 net tons.