1971 Whiticar 62 Convertible for Sale – 62 ft – Stuart, FL, United States

Miss Phebe II Yacht | 62' Whiticar 1971

Your Opportunity to Own and Maintain an Amazing Piece of History

"Miss Phebe II" (originally named Patsea V) was built in 1971 by Whiticar Boat Works in Stuart, FL, of solid mahogany construction. She is Hull #42 and was one of Curt Whiticar’s Favorite Builds.

E. Bronson Ingram II, well-known billionaire and business investor, commissioned her new and it took Whiticar Boat works 2.5 years to build her. She was one of the famous Shearwater custom sport fishing boats designed and built by Curt Whiticar, and she has been featured in many magazines for her lineage, beauty, elegance, performance, and her story.

Owned by a retired high end custom home builder and his wife, they wanted a project to work on.  So they rolled up their sleeves, assembled a dream team of shipwrights and stripped her down to her bare core for a complete refit (2018-2020).  They took on the stewardship of redoing a tired worn out 50 year old boat. When you look at her today most of the purist would consider her a piece of art surrounded by an amazing pedigree full of rich history and a ton of stories. The present owners wanted to bring her back to life, update her with some of today’s modern yacht features like New AC units, and refit her with the utmost attention to detail so she can be enjoyed by her next family for another 50 years.

Whiticar Boat Works was founded in 1947 by Curt Whiticar, though he had built his first boat in 1925. The family-run business, which grew from its original Stuart, Florida location, became known for building custom sportfishing yachts. Today, the company is operated by the second generation of the Whiticar family and has expanded to include multiple locations and services.

• Early years: Curt Whiticar, who moved to Stuart with his family in 1917, built his first boat in 1925, a 33-foot sportfishing boat named the Shearwater. This marked the beginning of his boat-building legacy.
• Foundation of the company: In 1947, the family officially established Whiticar Boat Works in Stuart, Florida. The business was incorporated in 1959 by Curt Whiticar and his brother-in-law, John Dragseth.
• Family succession: Ownership and management were passed down from the founders to their sons, John Whiticar and Jim Dragseth. The family has maintained a strong commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer service throughout the generations.
• Growth and expansion: The company has expanded its operations to include multiple locations in Stuart and Fort Pierce. It now includes several divisions, such as Whiticar Custom Boats and Whiticar Yacht Sales.
• Legacy: Curt Whiticar is recognized as a "dean of custom boat building" and is also known for his conservation efforts, co-founding the Stuart Sailfish Club. He retired from the business in 1986 at the age of 75.