1979 Chesapeake Sportfish Cruiser

Offered here is a historically significant wooden Chesapeake Bay sportfishing boat, representing a golden era of Mid-Atlantic boatbuilding when form, function, and craftsmanship were inseparable. Built by hand using traditional plank-on-frame construction, this vessel reflects the unmistakable Chesapeake design language—graceful sheer, generous flare, and a hull shape optimized for the Bay’s short chop, and variable conditions. Boats of this pedigree were the foundation of modern East Coast sportfishing and influenced generations of custom builders that followed.

She is sound, and doesn’t leak. But, she does want a loving owner to bring her back to her former glory.

Power is a 180 hp Volvo-Penta diesel. Hours unknown, but an inspection idicaters that they are low. She has been in private hands for many decades, and has not been heavily chartered.

We provide this yacht listing in good faith, and although we cannot guarantee its accuracy or the condition of the boat. The FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Composite Yacht, LLC. She is subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice and does not imply a direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.