Madman is one of a kind in all aspects. The history of Madman is remarkable. She was originally commissioned as Marablu and was custom-built for Abe Blumenfeld, a prominent businessman and owner of movie theaters in Northern California.  This was his third Stephens. 

The boat was subsequently renamed "Polly A", by Ben and Pauline Adlers. 

The vessel was purchased by Elton John and John Reid (partner and business manager for Elton) in 1972/3 and renamed "Madman".  Madman Across the Water album was released in November 1971. 

After four years the vessel was purchased by the Fenton Zehner family and renamed the Gray Eagle. I recently     received an email from Fenton's son, Bill, confirming the purchase from Elton John and John Reid.  The Fenton's took possession for the boat in Marina Del Ray and cruised it up the coast to Coyote Point Marina, San Mateo, CA. 

The boat subsequently was renamed the Carol Sue (George Ehrhart - 1987), Georgiana (Gerald Taylor, Robert Long), and Emily K (John Berg) from 1998 to 2017, and renamed Madman in 2017 when acquired by D. Rothrock, P. Sleeth. 

The Brennan's acquired the vessel in January 2022.

Hull Construction:

• Planking Carvel 1 1/4" mahogany, fasteners - silicon bronze #14 x 2 1/4", chine - white oak, frame -- 1 3/4" x 1 7/8" white oak on 12" centers
• Cabin: 1 3/8" Honduran mahogany, cabin top - 3/4" plywood w/fiberglass covering.
• Stephens were built as “high-end semi-custom”. 
• Madman has a full beam Pilothouse and sliding doors to the aft deck, unique to the vessel.