Yacht Charters
Treat family and friends to an unforgettable private cruise or host an impressive private event on our historical yacht.
The History of Grace
GRACE, named in honor of R. T. Wilson's sister, wife of Cornelius "Neily" Vanderbilt, III, celebrated her 92nd birthday at Palmetto Bluff in March 2005. She has the unique distinction of being one of the last remaining examples of the early gas-powered yachts built prior to World War I.
She has had a long history of colorful owners. Among them was James Adams, owner of the James Adams Floating Theater, which was towed to many coastal towns of the South bringing entertainment and culture to isolated areas. GRACE would follow the theater to all its destinations, many times with distinguished guests. Novelist Edna Ferber wrote Showboat, which later became a smash Broadway play, from her experiences aboard and traveling with Mr. Adams.
The vessel was abandoned several times over the years, but in 1990, a partnership of antique yacht aficionados moved her to Fairhaven, MA, where a rebuilding project was begun. In the fall of 2004, Palmetto Bluff began further restoration that continues today.
SPECIAL TOURS & PRIVATE CHARTERS
GRACE is available for tours and private charter throughout the year for any special occasion.
CRUISE SCHEDULE
May River Scenic Cruise
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
1:30pm - 3:00pm / Year-round
GRACE will wander up the May River past Buck Point to Old Bluffton by the Bluffton Oyster Factory, the last operating oyster company in the Southeast. Then it's down past Potato, Bull and Barataria Islands all the while looking for the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin.
May River Evening Wine Cruise
Thursday & Saturday
5:00pm - 7:00pm / Spring - Summer
4:00pm - until dusk / Fall - Winter
The most relaxing cruise on the May River. Watch the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin at play and enjoy the history of Palmetto Bluff. Tour includes a wine selection and light hors d'oeuvres.
*GRACE will be substituted with our Hinckley boat if less than six people sign up for a regularly scheduled cruise. Four hours notice of cancellation is required. Please sign up at least two hours before cruise is scheduled to depart. Cruise times may change throughout the year based on season.
PRIVATE YACHT CHARTERS
River cruises aboard GRACE, Palmetto Bluff’s 60-foot antique motor yacht, are available for private charter tours throughout the year for any special occasion. Treat family and friends to an unforgettable private cruise or host an impressive private event on our historical yacht.
For reservations or additional information, call 843.706.2757.
Specifications
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Type:
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Motor Yacht
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Builder:
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New York Yacht, Launch & Engine Company, Morris Heights, NY
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Year Built:
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1913, Rebuilt 1996, Current restoration commenced 2004
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LOA:
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60' (18.29m)
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LWL:
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52.5' (16.00m)
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Beam:
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12.1' (3.69m)
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Draft:
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3' 6"
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Capacity:
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22 Guests plus Crew
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Speed:
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Cruising - 9.5 Knots
Top - 12.8 Knots
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Layout:
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Above deck - Pilothouse and seating with awning and weather curtains
Below deck - Intimate lounge with dining area, galley, owner's stateroom, head and engine room
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Construction:
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Bottom - Long-leaf yellow pine planking below the waterline, white cedar above on steam bent white oak frames
Cabin & Interior - Original mahogany paneling with brass fixtures
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Engine:
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Original - 4-cylinder, 50HP 20th. century gasoline marine engine
Present - Caterpillar 3116, 350 HP diesel marine engine
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Palmetto Bluff Hinckley Picnic Boat
"Palmetto Bluff", a Hinckley picnic boat, offers a unique luxury boating experience for up to 6 people. The Hinckley name is synonymous with the highest levels of yachting. Craftsmanship rooted in Maine’s maritime heritage. Every aspect of boat building comes together to create an original work of art in the Hinckley construction. Hull construction, deck layout, joinery, salon and cockpit design are all integrated and rendered as a single concept. Riding on the Hinckley allows you to experience a sense of power, control, and performance you’ve never known before. This is undoubtedly a memorable mode of transportation for seeing the sights of the Lowcountry.