1958 Stephens 53 MY

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