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2005 Custom Snowbird 73 “TRUE LOVE” Available now

73 ft · Oriental, NC

$830,000

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Custom Snowbird 73 yacht from 2005, named "True Love," cruising on calm waters.

Description

INCREDIBLE REDUNDANCY. TOTALLY UNIQUE. EXTREMELY LIVABLE.

Meticulous Service Records, Spare Parts List and Vessel Operating Protocols.

Highlights

Stand Up Washer / Dryer.

Twin Engines

Updated Electronics Upper & Lower Helm

Dumbwaiter

Tender

4 Heads

Hinged Mast

True Love Deserves Her Next Adventure

TRUE LOVE is far more than a yacht—she is a custom-built expedition vessel designed for serious cruising, meticulous ownership, and unforgettable adventures. Now offered for sale for only the third time since her launch, she presents an exceptional opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind motor yacht.

Built by Park Isle Marine in British Columbia from welded aluminum alloy and designed by renowned naval architect Gregory Marshall, True Love was commissioned by experienced yachtsmen who wanted something no production builder could offer. The result is a striking, semi-displacement explorer yacht with timeless lines, exceptional craftsmanship, and capabilities that rival many of today's premier cruising brands.

Imported to the United States in 2024, True Love has since benefited from extensive upgrades, thoughtful improvements, and an uncompromising maintenance program. Every system has been cared for with the philosophy that reliability at sea is never optional. Complete maintenance and service records—including every expenditure—are available, reflecting an extraordinary level of stewardship rarely found in any yacht.

Finished in elegant Awlgrip Moondust with a white superstructure, True Love cruises comfortably at approximately 9 knots, reaches 14 knots when needed, and offers a range of approximately 1,000 nautical miles at 8.75 knots, making her equally at home exploring the Intracoastal Waterway, cruising the Great Loop, island hopping through the Bahamas, or undertaking extended coastal passages. At 7.5 knots, she can run approximately 1,400 nautical miles while maintaining a 200-US-gallon fuel reserve.

Discriminating buyers considering Fleming, Marlow, Hampton, Offshore, Ocean Alexander, or Outer Reef will immediately appreciate that True Love occupies a class of her own. She is not a production yacht—she is a custom-built vessel whose quality, engineering, and seaworthiness would be extraordinarily expensive to replicate today. In fact, her original construction cost exceeded $6 million in 2005, a testament to the uncompromising vision behind her creation.

The current owners envisioned many more years aboard True Love, investing in her accordingly. However, an unexpected change in life circumstances has made it necessary to pass her to new owners sooner than anticipated. She is turnkey, exceptionally well documented, and ready for her next chapter with someone who will appreciate the remarkable yacht she is.

True Love has taken wonderful care of her owners. Now she's ready to do the same for hers.

Hours reported in August 2026:

  • Port main = 3,692
  • Starboard main = 3,691
  • 30 kW Generator = 4180
  • 12 kW Generator = 6222

Improvements and upgrades completed in 2025 and 2026 include (totaling $297K+):

  • STIDD Chair Upholstery
  • Dockmate Remote System - Twin engines + thrusters
  • HEADHUNTER new discharge pump
  • HEADHUNTER new domestic water pump
  • Raw Water AC Pump Replacement
  • AE Splitter Box, Input 100A 125
  • Staples & Swing Gates - Made with the dogs and grandkids in mind
  • Replacement of Nautic Flooring + Marine 2000 Exterior Decks Cork Sanding
  • Water maker Membranes Replacement Servicing
  • New Galley Refrigerator
  • Chiller Replacement
  • 9 out of 12 HVAC air handlers replaced
  • Transmission Coolers replaced
  • New Batteries
  • 2 new Victron Inverters Multiplus-II
  • ASEA 12 KVA shore power Isolation transformer installed
  • Stabilizer Seals Replacement
  • Shaft Seals replaced + spares installed
  • Transducer Install
  • Davit Service
  • SpotFree Water Softener

Improvements and upgrades completed in 2023 and 2024 include:

  • Replace HVAC / chiller system x 2CTM Model CW-60HS, 60,000 btu
  • New Miele laundry machine WXD160 WCS USA
  • New Miele clothes dryer TXD160WP USA
  • New refrigerator on aft deck U-2074RB-00
  • Replaced mirror ceiling in owner head
  • Hot water tank thermostat replaced, many Pex fittings replaced with Shark Bite
  • Fireboy system serviced 2025
  • Viking 6 UKLS – 6-man life raft serviced
  • All fire extinguishers serviced 2025
  • New electronics installed:
    • 3 TZ3 19 inch monitors nav system
    • New VHF radio in lower helm

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS AND FEATURES:

  • Aluminum alloy hull construction with 3/8” plating below the waterline and 1/4” plating above over longitudinal and athwartship framing and stringers
  • Watertight bulkheads – anchor locker, forward engine room, aft engine room and tillerflats.Galvanic protection with zinc anodes / bonding system
  • Interior spray foam insulation to the waterline and under the decks.
  • Hull faired then painted with Awlgrip Moon Dust
  • Rub rails aluminum with UHMW rounded support edges
  • 8-degree trim wedges on transom underbody
  • Propeller pockets
  • Marine 2000 flooring on main deck
  • Diamond Sea Glaze custom doors and windows
  • Freeman watertight hatches
  • Fiberglass covered, aluminum framed flybridge hard top with opening hatches
  • Fiberglass signal mast with antennas, hinged for bridge clearance
  • Interior joinery crafted from American cherry
  • Barriga Natural Cork flooring throughout interior living spaces
  • PYI Floor anchors for cork sole latches
  • Majilite Prestige shell color headliners
  • Corian Mojave counters in galley and Corian Aurora in Utility Room
  • Cast marble poly-resin counters in head and showers
  • 2012 APEX 15’ tender w/50 HP Yamaha 4 stroke outboard

ENGINE ROOM:

  • (2) Scania 720 HP main engines (branded Yanmar)
  • AquaDrive thrust bearings
  • Tides shaft seals
  • Northern Lights 12 kW generator
  • Northern Lights 30 kW generator
  • Reverso fuel polishing, priming and transfer system
  • Reverso Oil change system
  • Delta T engine room ventilation system
  • TRAC active fin stabilizers
  • TRAC bow and stern thruster
  • Village Marine PWV 1200 gallon per day 220 V AC water maker

**Trades Considered.

Specifications

Overview

Asking Price
$830,000
Year
2005
Make
Custom
Model
Snowbird 73
Builder
Park Isle Marine
Designer
Gregory Marshall
Condition
Used
Type
Trawlers, Motor Yachts, Expedition Yacht
Hull Material
Aluminum
Tax Status
Paid
Location
Oriental, NCApproximate area

Dimensions & Weight

LOA
73 ft (22.3 m)
LWL
62.5 ft (19.1 m)
Beam
19 ft (5.79 m)
Draft
5.58 ft (1.7 m)Drive up 5.58 ft (1.7 m)
Bridge Clearance
29.5 ft (8.99 m)
Cabin Headroom
6.83 ft (2.08 m)
Displacement
118,500 lb (53,751 kg)
Ballast
2,000 lb (907 kg)

Performance

Cruising Speed
7.5 kn
Range
1,400 nm

Engines & Propulsion

Number of Engines
2
Total Power
1,440 hp
Total Hours
7,384 hrs
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
Direct
Engines
2× Scania 6SY-STP · 720 hp each · 3,692 hrs · Inboard · Direct

Tankage

Fuel
1,710 gal (6,473 L) · 1 tank
Fresh Water
212 gal (803 L) · 1 tank
Holding
309 gal (1,170 L) · 1 tank

Accommodations

Cabins
3
Heads
4

Equipment & Systems

Windlass
Hydraulic

Photos (57)

  • Custom Snowbird 73 yacht from 2005 on open water, featuring "True Love" name.
  • Custom Snowbird 73 yacht from 2005 on calm waters under a clear blue sky.
  • Custom Snowbird 73 yacht "True Love" cruising on the ocean, 2005 model.
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  • Luxurious Custom Snowbird 73 yacht deck, 2005 model, featuring sleek design and ocean view.
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  • Luxurious interior of 2005 Custom Snowbird 73 yacht with modern furnishings and ocean view.
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  • Luxurious cabin interior of 2005 Custom Snowbird 73 yacht with wood finishes and cozy bedding.
  • Luxurious cabin interior of Custom Snowbird 73 yacht, featuring twin beds and elegant wood finishes.
  • Luxurious bathroom in Custom Snowbird 73, 2005 model, featuring modern shower and crab artwork.
  • Interior of 2005 Custom Snowbird 73 yacht with wooden paneling and laundry area.
  • Luxurious wooden cabin interior of 2005 Custom Snowbird 73 yacht with cozy bedding.
  • Luxurious wooden cabin interior of Custom Snowbird 73 yacht, featuring twin beds and elegant decor.
  • Luxurious wooden cabin interior of Custom Snowbird 73 yacht, 2005 model, featuring twin beds.
  • Luxurious wooden cabin interior of Custom Snowbird 73 yacht, 2005 model, featuring twin beds.
  • Luxurious wooden cabin interior of Custom Snowbird 73 yacht, 2005 model, with twin beds and closet.
  • Laundry area in a 2005 Custom Snowbird 73 yacht with stacked washer and dryer.
  • Laundry area in a 2005 Custom Snowbird 73 yacht with stacked washer and dryer.
  • Pilothouse interior of 2005 Custom Snowbird 73 yacht with navigation equipment and seating.
  • Luxurious interior of 2005 Custom Snowbird 73 yacht with modern navigation equipment.
  • Luxurious interior of 2005 Custom Snowbird 73 yacht with seating and helm station.
  • Luxurious seating area on 2005 Custom Snowbird 73 yacht with fishing rods and striped cushions.
  • Interior of 2005 Custom Snowbird 73 boat with life jackets and fishing rods.
  • Luxurious helm of 2005 Custom Snowbird 73 yacht with advanced navigation systems.
  • Luxurious helm of Custom Snowbird 73 yacht, featuring modern controls and plush seating, 2005 model.
  • Cockpit of Custom Snowbird 73 yacht, featuring advanced navigation and control systems, 2005 model.
  • Luxury yacht deck with wicker chairs, American flag, and ocean view on Custom Snowbird 73.
  • Deck of Custom Snowbird 73 yacht with seating, bike, and boat under clear sky.
  • Deck of Custom Snowbird 73 yacht with chairs, electric bike, and ocean view, 2005 model.
  • Inflatable boat "My True Love" with Yamaha motor on calm waters, Custom Snowbird 73, 2005.
  • Custom Snowbird 73 yacht with American flag, 2005 model, sailing on a clear blue sea.
  • Engine room of Custom Snowbird 73 yacht, 2005 model, featuring advanced marine equipment and controls.
  • Engine room of a 2005 Custom Snowbird 73 yacht, featuring tools and control panels.
  • Engine room of 2005 Custom Snowbird 73 with tools and control panels.
  • Electrical control room of Custom Snowbird 73 yacht, 2005 model, featuring panels and tools.
  • Floor plans of Custom Snowbird 73 yacht, 2005 model, showing main, lower, and upper decks.

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