Interior Accommodations
Beautifully handcrafted in teak with teak and holly soles and Corian countertops, the interior of Chesapeake is both practical for offshore use and comfortable for entertaining guests at anchor. With her partly raised salon and large ports, accommodations will be filled with natural light, excellent ventilation and good proximity to those on watch or relaxing in the cockpit. All hatches in the teak and holly cabin sole are locking, and drawers and louvered cabinet doors have positive pushbutton latches to keep gear in place. Opening ports and hatches provide excellent ventilation. There are plenty of handholds to ease movement through the cabin when the seas kick up or you’re heeling over. Overhead dome and reading lights are well-placed. Hella turbo fans are located in each cabin/space to assist with cooling. Courtesy lights illuminate the cabin sole underway at night.

The master stateroom is located forward of the main salon through a locking privacy door. Chesapeake features a centerline queen-sized “island” berth that hinges up to access bin storage. Four drawers slide out from the aft end of the berth pedestal. The berth is fitted with a thick foam mattress and padded headboard on the forward bulkhead. Two reading lights are mounted on the forward bulkhead. Long, closed shelves with sliding doors are outboard, up high, below the deck edge on either side of the berth. Aft to starboard, a cedar-lined hanging locker sits below an open shelf. A cabinet with four deep shelves is just forward. To port, another matching cabinet with shelves is just forward of the ensuite head. An overhead hatch, four opening ports, two dome lights, and 110V outlet complete this stateroom.

The forward head head is entered through a privacy door in the port aft corner of the master stateroom. This space is finished “white” for easy maintenance with select teak trim around the mirror and a removable varnished teak shower grate in the sole. The head is outboard. A very clever Corian counter with 10″ round stainless steel sink slides out, over the head when needed. A medicine cabinet is located behind a mirrored door. There is a light over the sink, dome light, shower hose with nozzle and bracket, 110V outlets, and towel bars.

The main salon is a bright, comfortable living area with natural light and visibility provided by the large salon windows. A seven foot long U-shaped dinette is located to port with a straight settee to starboard. The straight settee’s backrest mid-section drops forward to become a small table; great for a game of cards or a place for drinks! The dinette is large enough to seat many guests – a must on any cruising boat. Two slide out drawers are located under the dinette ends. Book shelves with adjacent lockers are above both settees. Storage areas outboard of the settee cushions and bin storage under the dinette cushions nicely store months of provisions. Aft of the starboard settee, a tall, open bookshelf sits atop a slide-out spirits locker. Dome light lights, four reading lights, two cabin fans, and an overhead hatch provide light and ventilation.

The U-shaped galley is to port and aft of the main salon, and includes Corian counters, forward facing double stainless steel sinks with single lever faucet with pull out nozzle and Force Ten three burner propane stove with oven and broiler. A microwave locker with roll top door is above the stove. The top-loading freezer/refrigeration boxes are equipped with a reliable refrigeration system. There is plenty of space for storage of ship’s stores, dishes, cutlery, and pots and pans. A teak china rack is mounted above the forward end of the counter. Chesapeake’s galley will easily meet the needs of the most discerning chef. The space also meets the “safety at sea” requirement. When tucked into the U-section of the galley, one is not only secure but also out of the way of anything that might be launched from the stove top! Separated from the flow of traffic, the large galley still provides an excellent location for interfacing with guests either in the cockpit or at the dinette table forward.

Stainless double sink

Single lever faucet with pull out sprayer nozzle

Fresh and raw water foot pumps at galley sink

Seagull water purifier

Slide out trash bin under sinks

Top opening 7.5 cu ft fridge and 1.7 cu ft freezer with separate refrigeration systems and Corel digital thermostats. Dome light in fridge. Gas strut holds fridge hatch open. Sliding acrylic trays keep fridge organized.

(2) Frigoboat K50 12v DC refrigeration compressors with Smart Speed controllers and digital thermostats

Force Ten three burner stove with oven

Microwave oven in dedicated cabinet

(2) aluminum propane tanks

Magma kettle BBQ plumbed to ship’s propane system

The navigation station is located aft of the galley on the port side. A comfortable navigator’s seat provides an excellent spot to view charts and electronics offshore or to relax and chat with the chef at anchor. The top opening chart table easily accommodates charts with a built-in cabinet forward for a radar/chart plotter. The electrical panel is outboard of the helm seat and the Raymarine charplotter and Icom VHF and SSB radios are mounted forward above the nav table. A flexible spotlight lights up the table at night and drawers and lockers below the nav table and seat provide excellent storage for additional tools. A deep “catch all” bin is outboard of the chart table.

The aft head to starboard of the galley is finished in molded white gel coat surfaces that are both easy to clean and bright. Located near the companionway, the head compartment is a perfect place to shed salty foul weather gear before entering the main cabin. The separate enclosed shower is located forward of the head. A seat and double locker are located outboard and a teak grate covers the shower sole. Just aft, the head is laid out with Corian countertop and a stainless steel sink outboard along the hull side. A teak-trimmed, mirrored sliding door locker is located behind the counter and additional storage is available in a locker under the sink. A fan, two towel bars, coat hook, dome light, over counter light, cowl vent, and 110V outlet complete this space.

The enclosed aft stateroom is to starboard of the companionway and features a comfortable double berth measuring 79″ long by 53″ wide forward and 36″ wide aft. A divided 6″ thick foam mattress lifts up to access aft storage bins and hot water heater. Two drawers are below the bunk forward. Louvered lockers are above and outboard of the berth with additional storage in cabinets along the aft bulkhead. There is a large hanging locker and book shelves. Two ports open into the cockpit providing excellent ventilation. An overhead hatch, cabinside opening port, and 110V oulet are also fitted.

Chesapeake’s technical room aft and to port of the engine compartment is any sailor’s dream come true. There is a work bench with shelves, lockers and drawers outboard and plenty of space for the generator and watermaker inboard under the cockpit sole. The cockpit lazarette opens into the mechanical room allowing one to stand while working. The steering quadrant is accessed through a hatch in the aft bulkhead. The companionway ladder lifts easily on gas springs to provide access to the front end of the engine compartment which is sound insulated. Removable panels on either side further access the engine. While there’s plenty of room for all the equipment that makes for comfortable cruising, there’s also ample space and access available to easily service these systems.

Built in teak-trimmed bug screens for all overhead hatches and companionway

Removable bug screens for all opening cabinside ports

Acrylic drop in washboards for companionway

Hinged and varnished teak companionway doors with screens and acrylic sliders

Varnished teak interior

(11) Hella fans

Green Ultrasuede upholstery

Electronics and Navigation
Nav station:

Iridium Go satellite phone

Raymarine E120 radar/chartplotter

Raymarine AIS receiver

Extensive Navionics chart chips

Davis sextant

Raymarine ST60 Tridata display

Icom IC-M502 VHF radio

Icom IC-M802 SSB radio with Pactor IIusb modem

Icom AT-140 antenna tuner

(2) 12v outlets

Chart spotlight

Vesper XB-8000 AIS receiver/transponder and wifi NMEA multiplexer

(2) Bose stereo speakers

At cockpit:

ICOM HM-157 VHF RAM mic

(2) Raymarine ST60 Graphic displays

Raymarine ST60 Wind display

Raymarine E80 radar/chartplotter

Ritchie binnacle compass

Raymarine ST6000 autopilot control head

Raymarine Type II hydraulic autopilot

Monitor windvane autopilot with swing gate and emergency rudder

Ubiquiti Bullet external WiFi

Electrical Systems
12v DC and 120v AC electrical systems

30 amp shore power inlets at bow and stern with selector switch

Bag of shore power adapters

Outbound Yachts AC/DC electrical distribution panel with AC voltmeter and ammeter, DC voltmeter for start and house banks

(4) Lifeline GPL 8DA house batteries (2018)

Engine start battery

Xantrex Freedom SW/2012

Xantrex Xanbus System Control Panel

Xantrex Battery Monitor

Guest 30 amp galvanic isolator

Morningstar Pro Star 30 solar power regulator (3) 130 watt solar panels on arch

Ampair 100w towing generator

Eclectic Energy D400 wind generator

Mechanical Systems
Yanmar 4JH3-TE 75 hp diesel engine (4021 total hours, 200 hours since major rebuild)

Tach, coolant temperature, oil pressure gauges

Balmar 100amp high output alternator with Balmar external regulator

Dual Racor 75/500FGX primary fuel filters with selector switch and vacuum gauge

Dripless shaft seal

Shaft Shark propeller shaft line cutter

Max Prop feathering propeller with spare zincs

Spare fixed propeller

Single lever throttle/shift control

Yanmar spare starter motor, 100 amp alternator, belts, impellers, thermostat, filters, gaskets, injectors,

Beta B14 “DC genset” with Prestolite 160a alternator and Balmar MC614 regulator (904 hours)

Racor 500FG primary fuel filter for Beta generator

Shurflo blaster raw water washdown pump

Jabsco macerator pump

Pressure hot and cold water

Isotemp Basic 40l hot water heater

Electric bilge pump with indicator light in cockpit

Whale manual bilge pump

Tank Tender tank level monitor

Trident propane solenoid control panel

Spectra Catalina 300 gallon per day watermaker with MPC-3000 controller

Spares for Spectra watermaker, including Mag Drive Vane Pump, salinity probe and PC board, filters, etc

Lewmar steering pedestal with stainless destroyer wheel and leather cover

Deck and Hull
Chesapeake’s hull is 100% hand laid fiberglass. The outer three layers were done with vinylester resin for blister resistance. In addition to the vinylester resin, the bottom has an epoxy non-permeable barrier coat. Knytex bi-axial cloth was used in the layup for added impact resistance. Additional reinforcement was added to bottom, turn of bilge and bow as well. While in the mold, heavy duty fiberglass longitudinal/floor/mast step/engine bed grids were glassed directly into the hull. All athwartships stringers, bulkheads, and furniture are glassed and securely bonded to the hull while still in the mold. Hull and keel were molded in a single lamination. The encapsulated keel then had a 3500 pound bulb bolted to it (10,000 pound total ballast) for excellent righting moment. Three layers of glass cover the bolted on lead bulb. The deck was laid up and vacuumed bagged with Baltek Balsa core. Contrasting nonskid is molded-in and aluminum toe rail caps the hull to deck joint. High density foam is used in areas where there are deck penetrations (ie. chainplates, cleats, etc.). There is a solid watertight bulkhead 7’ from the bow for added safety.

The deck layout is ergonomically sound with unobstructed pathways from stem to stern. The cockpit seats are long enough to lay down on. Crew can position feet on the opposite settees when sailing to windward. The high coaming seatbacks add safety and are angled properly for comfortable use while underway. The helm seat lifts for a walkthrough transom, with dedicated liferaft locker beneath. There are four dorade vents, eight hatches, and ten ports for excellent ventilation below. The dodger, bimini and infill offer protection from the elements and are in excellent condition. The pulpits and stanchions are 30” high. The stern pulpit is 1.25” stainless and wraps the entire stern to the admidships lifeline gates. Stanchions are also 1.25” in diameter. Stainless steel grab rails are mounted on the cabin top; all within continuous reach. Chesapeake is a very well thought-out performance cruiser and ready for offshore use. Excellent deck-accessed storage is found in the huge “climb-in” bow locker, starboard quarter locker, and port cockpit settee locker.

Stainless steel dual anchor rollers

Divided chain locker with overboard drain

Lewmar vertical capstan anchor windlass

Spade 30kg primary anchor

Lewmar 30Kg Claw spare anchor

Fortress spare anchor

50’ 5/16” chain on custom shelf in bilge

Custom stainless steel equipment arch and dinghy davit

Cockpit cushions

Cockpit table

Stainless flagstaff

Sails and Rigging
Aluminum two spreader mast and aluminum boom, painted white

New standing rigging (2016)

Antal low friction mainsail track, separate storm trysail track

Harken roller furlers for genoa and solant

Furling solant jib with UV cover

Furling genoa with UV cover

Custom genoa configured for double headsail setup with two genoas flown on furler

.75 oz symmetric spinnaker in custom bag with ATN snuffer

Asymmetric spinnaker with custom bag and ATN snuffer

Spinnaker net

ATN tacker for spinnaker

ATN storm jib

Hood Sails storm trysail, dedicated track on mast

Banner Bay riding sail

Spinnaker sheets, guys and twings

Spare halyards

Custom halyard bag at mast

Lewmar 48ST electric main halyard/mainsheet winch on cabin top

Lewmar 48ST reefing winch on cabin top

(4) winch handles

(2) Forespar carbon fiber spinnaker poles, one mounted on mast track, one on deck

Sailtec hydraulic backstay adjuster

Rigid boom vang

Running backstays

Boom preventer rigging

Miscellaneous and Safety
Dodger and bimini

Mesh shade covers for cabin side windows

Canvas covers for dorade vents

Winslow 60SLXO liferaft (manufactured 4/2007, pack expired 4/2016)

ACR RLP-35 EPIRB (battery expired 2018)

Para Tech 18ft sea anchor

Jonbuoy inflatable MOB pole

Lifesling MOB recovery device

Jacklines

Sea Breathe “hooka” tankless diving unit

Dinghy wheels, towing bridle

10.5’ roll up inflatable dinghy with aluminum floor (new 10/2016)

Yamaha 8hp 2-stroke outboard engine

(2) outboard motor mounts

ATN Topclimber

Emergency tiller

Extensive list of spares and additional equipment available in Excel spreadsheet