1962 Cheoy Lee "Isobar"" For Sale

1962 Cheoy Lee "Isobar"

Summary

"Isobar" is a beautifully restored and maintained custom sloop with a long and storied history.

Built in 1962 at the renowned Cheoy Lee Shipyard in Hong Kong,Isobaris a 45’ LOA full-keel sloop with a 12’ maximum beam and a 28,000 lb. displacement. Her original design was a monocoque wineglass hull of strip-planked Philippine mahogany, spacious teak decks and a counter stern. She sports a low aspect mainsail rig (48’ deck-stepped mast with a 22’ spar) built for the largely downwind run of the TransPac. While she is a custom design lofted by Les (a naval architect by trade), her lines take inspiration from the big Sparkman & Stevens designs -- most noticeably the 52’ yawlDorade. Asa mechanical engineer, Don designed the fittings and systems.

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Force10“GourmetII”gimbaled,two-burnerLPGstovew/oven,withtwin5-gallonLPG tanks in cockpit propane locker
Dometictop-accessrefrigerationboxwithfreezercompartment
Torridsix-gallonhotwaterheater(galleyfeedonly)
40-galstainlesssteelfueltank–center
40-galstainlesssteelwatertank(main)–center;20-galauxiliarywatertankunderV- berth (head feed via foot pump)
18-galholdingtankwithbluewateroverboardoptionandmacerator
Brass classic ship’s clock (with key) and barometer in main salon
Many custom woodwork features, includingBirdseyemaplecharttablewithebonyinlayandcustomracksfornavigation equipment (calipers, etc.)
Ventedandsolidhatchwaydoorsformaincompanionwayandforwardhatch,with ceiling storage racks in V-berth
Filingdrawer,hiddensecuritycompartmentandcustomstorageracksinmaincabin
Coveredstorageunitsincustom-builtcabinetbehindtoiletinhead
Customspicerack,knifeholder,cuprackandopenwinestorageingalley
Wooden“magazine”racks
Customalarmcabinet(notcurrentlyinstalled)
Miscellaneousspareenginebeltsandoil/fuelfilters
Misc.bedding,bathtowels(“people”and“boat”),hand/dishtowels,cloth napkins,etc.
Customtextilecovers(Irishwool)onmaincabinsetteesandaftcabinmattresses
Miscellaneousthrowpillows,includingMalaysianandkilimcoveredpillows
Miscellaneousplates,bowls,cutlery,pots,pans,plasticglasses,kitchenknivesand kitchen accessories
Misc.flagsandburgees

B&GZEUS3S9MFDwithC-MAPandNavionicscharts
B&GWS310WindexandTriton2DigitalDisplay
B&GNAC-3AutopilotwithT3HydraulicRamandTriton2Controller
B&GV-60BVHF/AISwithH60wirelesshandset(FCC-registeredMMSI)
StandardHorizonHX890handheldVHFwithchargingcradle
DanforthConstellationExpresslightedanalogcompass
Chartbooksandpapercharts:MapTechPugetSound(Edition2)
MapTechSanJuanIslands(Edition3--2copies)
MapTechSeattleandLakeWashington(Number101Edition2)
2024WaggonerCruisingGuide,PortsandPasses,andCurrentAtlas
GoCChart3412(VictoriaHarbour)
NOAAChart18441(PugetSound –NorthernPart)
NOAA Chart 18449 (Puget Sound – Seattle to Bremerton)
NOAA Chart 18446 (Apple Cove Pt. to Keyport)
NOAA U.S. Chart No.1

North Sails Radian NorDac Fullbatten Main (2010)
North Sails Strong Track mast track
North Sails Radian NorDac Furling Genoa (2020)
Older storm jib,
Tri-sail
1.5 oz. nylon asymmetric spinnaker
North Sails Quick CoverC
Custom Schattauer lazy jacks (2024) for mainsail
Schaefer 3100 rolling jib furler (2020)
Doubleslabreefsetupwithdedicatedmastreef/outhaulwinch
Groundtackle:LighthouseModel1501windlass,60lb.CQRprimaryanchorwith250’ chain rode, plus 45 lb. Danforth auxiliary anchor
CustomSeldenC285double-spreadermastandB199boomwithallinternalrigging;all standing and running rigging new as of 2020
Twinmast-mountedSpinlockXCS/3stainlesssteeltripleropeclutches(2020)
Andersentwo-speed,self-tailingcockpitandmastwinches(2020);originalBarient22 two-speed, self-tailing mainsheet winch
4classicBarientwinchhandleswithcockpitandmastholsters
WestMarinePremium(220lb.max)bosun’schair
Misc. spare halyards and jib sheets in line locker
Rigger’s tool bag with miscellaneous tools

Lighthouse Model 1501 windlass60 lb. CQR primary anchor with 250’ chain rode
45 lb. Danforth auxiliary anchor
West Marine Premium (220 lb. max) bosun’s chair
10’ West Marine inflatable dinghy with Lehr 5Hp LPG outboard with transom lock, carrying strap, and wheeled dolly
Magma rail-mounted LPG BBQ with tank hose and regulator connection
Full set of custom Schattauer house/cockpit, cap rail, pedestal, forward hatch, skylight and windlass covers
Custom Schattauer cockpit sun/rain shade
Custom cockpit cushions with leashes
Shop vac with attachments
1 large and 2 small carpets (used to protect deck during boat shows)
Wash bucket, 2 collapsible hoses, spray nozzle, extensible boat brush and misc. cleaning brushes and sponges
Wheeled, collapsible travel caddy with extension handle
Short, medium and long 3/4” white “Home” dock lines/springs
Short, medium and long 3/4” black “Away” dock lines/springs
3 - 3/4” x 50’ lock lines
6 Polyform G-6 fenders(11"x30")and2PolyformG-5fenders(813/16"x2613/16")
2 x 50’ and 1 x 12.5’ shore power cables
Extensible boat hook
Taylor-Made heavy plastic dock step
Miscellaneousspareenginebeltsandoil/fuelfilters

MOBgear:Rail-mountedLifeslingIIIwith3:1block&tackle,SwitlikMOM8-Sdeployable module (serviced 9/24), and Jim Bouy horseshow throwable
Signalgear:USCG-registeredEPIRB,Orionoffshoreflarekit(aerialandhandheld),Orion handheld electronic signal, West Marine waterproof handheld spotlight
SafetyGear:FireExtinguishers:2.5#ABCunitsinV-berthandgalley,6#ABCunitinportcockpit lazarette, and 5# Halotron unit in galley (above engine compartment)
SmokeandCOdetectorsingalleyandbetweenheadandfwdhanginglocker
OrionOffshoreMedicalKit
Bilgepumps:Automatic(float-driven)withmanualbackup(WhaleGusher90)inbilge plus separate 12V emergency pump

The story ofIsobarspans over six decades, multiple oceans, and just four dedicated owners. Built in 1962 at the Cheoy Lee Shipyard in Hong Kong, this 45’ full-keel sloop was designed by Les and Don Harlander, who raced her in the 1963 and 1965 TransPac races. She was later sold to Richard Steinke, who lived aboard her for 32 years, sailing across the Atlantic multiple times, cruising through the Mediterranean, Baltic, and Southeast Asia, and encountering everything from Russian gunboats to cigarette smugglers. Richard’s adventurous spirit ledIsobarthrough a rich history of global exploration until his passing in 2003, when ownership transferred to the current owners, his daughter and husband.

Over the years,Isobarendured major refits and renovations, particularly after a hurricane-induced dismasting, a devastating tsunami in Malaysia, and the inevitable wear of time. After being returned to the US in 2006, she underwent an extensive three-year restoration, followed by further structural upgrades in 2020 and 2024. With a new mast, rigging, deck repairs, and navigation upgrades, she remains seaworthy and ready for new adventures. Despite the challenges,Isobar’s legacy continues, embodying resilience, craftsmanship, and the enduring love of sailing.

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