[TJP]

For a database about vessels used for filming, I am trying to identify this vintage yacht used in two episodes of the "Falcon Crest" TV series in 1982 and 1984. The only thing I know is that it was filmed in Marina Del Rey, California.

Does anyone happen to know this yacht or can give me a hint how to identify it? Thanks a lot!

 

[Bootsmann]

Hi,
this is definitely a Mathis Trumpy boat, if you google you will find a lot of them.
It is not her but a bit like this one: Sea Hammock Trumpy 84' 1961 Beaufort, North Carolina
Rgds, Manfred

 

[Stephen J. Card]

Manfred,

I agree. Many similar features... and several differences. Might have been an earlier cabin and funnel... an earlier period.

Stephen

 

[TJP]

Manfred and Stephen:

Thanks for your replies.

I was actually thinking about a Trumpy and found these two models that seem to be identical:

• 1926 "Freedom" FREEDOM Motor Yacht Trumpy for sale - YachtWorld
• 1935 "Enticer": ENTICER Motor Yacht Trumpy for sale - YachtWorld

However, when I reached out to someone who is quite experienced with yachts, I got this reply:
"This yacht is more likely a Stephens than a Trumpy. The sheer and now are not indicative of Trumpy yachts. Stephens was a builder in California and there are still many of their yachts on the west coast today. It would have been very unlikely a Trumpy would be on the west coast."

I can't find a Stephens yacht that really matches the one I am looking for. That's one of the reasons why I trust your identification more than this obscure information. But what do you think? I'm not an expert at all. Thanks again!

By the way, I am attaching another screen grab from the TV show.

 

[TJP]

Here's one more angle from the 1984 episode:

 

[Bootsmann]

I think this is your baby:

SoCal Classics: Mauretania – The Log

www.thelog.com

 

[Bootsmann]

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[Bootsmann]

This site will not let me delete this one and my previous blank comment.....???

 

[TJP]

Manfred --
So many thanks for your help. That's really awesome. This seems to be the yacht in question, indeed.

Creating a full database for the show is a challenge. We've identified all the planes and most of the cars and are now working on the vessels. I think we have two or three more left, so I'll probably ask the experts here for some more help.

Thanks again for ID'ing this one, Manfred, and thanks to everyone for taking a look.