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1970 Classic Ketch

$59,700

Used

Boat in Berkeley, CA 94710 US

builtBuilt in 1970
Year the boat was built
model

Ketch

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Beta Marine)

Engine type and count
length

37.5 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Wooden

Hull material

Classic 1970 Chen Boatyard Teak Ketch - Rare, Beautifully Maintained Cruiser

Offered for sale is a truly distinctive 1970 Chen Boatyard wooden ketch, a vessel that beautifully combines classic lines, traditional craftsmanship, and enduring seaworthiness.

Officially measuring 37.5 feet, this elegant yacht carries an impressive 43 feet overall with her graceful bowsprit, giving her the commanding presence and timeless profile of a classic sailing yacht.

What truly sets this boat apart is her all-teak planked construction - a remarkable feature rarely found today. Built in an era when craftsmanship came first, her rich teak hull and joinery showcase warmth, durability, and character. The boat's traditional ketch rig adds both visual appeal and practical versatility under sail.

Lovingly cared for and thoughtfully maintained, she reflects years of attentive ownership and pride of stewardship. From her beautifully preserved woodwork to her classic deck, this is a yacht that turns heads in every harbor.

Power is provided by a dependable Beta Marine diesel engine (Model 5E2267).

Nominal Length
37.5ft
Length Overall
43ft
Beam
11.5ft
Max Draft
6.5ft
Cabin Headroom
6.08ft
Cruising Speed
5kn
Max Speed
7kn
Range
150nmi
Cabins
1
Heads
1
Max Passengers
15
Seating Capacity
8
Hull Material
wood
Hull Shape
deep-vee
Engine 1
Engine Make
Beta Marine
Engine Model
5E2267
Total Power
37.5hp
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Propeller Material
bronze
Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Price History

DateEventPrice
4/22/26Initial price$59,700

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Principal Loan Amount$ 50,745
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