1964 Lyman 25 Sleeper Boat in Newport Beach, CA 92660 US
Built in 1964
25 Sleeper
1 Engine (Chrysler)
26 feet
Gas
Wooden
1964 Lyman Sleeper "Bella"
A rare opportunity to own one of the most admired classic wooden boats in Newport Harbor. "Bella" is a beautifully restored 1964 Lyman Sleeper, often referred to as "the prettiest boat in the harbor," combining timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful modern upgrades.
Built in Sandusky, Ohio, Bella spent much of her early life in the fresh waters of Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes region before being transported to Newport Beach in 2010, where she underwent an extensive restoration and modernization process.
Vessel Specifications
- Builder: Lyman Boats
- Model: Sleeper
- Year: 1964
- Length: 26 ft. + 2ft Swim step
- Beam: 8 ft.
- Draft: 2.5 ft.
Highlights & Upgrades
- Extensive professional wooden boat restoration
- Over 1,000 chrome components re-chromed and refinished
- Hull stripped, repaired, resealed, repainted, and re-varnished
- Rebuilt and upgraded 5.7L Chrysler / Mercruiser V8 gasoline engine
- Reinforced electrical system with doubled battery bank
- RGB LED underwater AFT lighting
- Recently completed bottom paint and new zincs
- GPS navigation system
- Upgraded sound system
- Built-in cooler beneath passenger seating
- Updated toilet and macerator system
- Custom fitted boat cover
- Maple interior deck upgrades
- Mahogany interior, bow, gunnels, and transom
- Fusion Sound System Loud and sounds great!
Accommodations
Bella features a cozy sleeper cabin in the bow with a small head aboard, making her ideal for harbor cruising, sunset entertaining, overnight stays, or potential six-pack charter use.
Ownership & Condition
Current ownership transferred in 2022, with continued investments focused on reliability, preservation, and tasteful modernization. Bella has been meticulously maintained and cared for.
Newport Harbor Presence
Bella consistently turns heads throughout Newport Harbor, drawing compliments, waves, and admiration from nearly every passerby. Her timeless lines, classic lapstrake construction, and gleaming woodwork make her a true standout among vintage vessels.
Currently slipped at Newport Dunes with transferrable slip opportunity available.
Listing Information
Listed with Scott B. Jones Yacht & Ship Brokerage / Pilek Yacht Group.
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/26 | Initial price | $45,000 |
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Contact Zach Pilek about 1964 Lyman 25 Sleeper
670 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92663
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