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2 / 17 — Vintage 1970 Chen sailboat docked at a marina under clear blue skies. -
3 / 17 — Vintage 1970 Chen sailboat docked at marina with wooden deck and rigging. -
4 / 17 — Vintage 1970 Chen sailboat docked at a marina, showcasing wooden deck and rigging. -
5 / 17 — Vintage Chen sailboat from 1970 docked in a marina, featuring wooden railings. -
6 / 17 — Vintage 1970 Chen sailboat docked at marina, showcasing wooden deck and rigging. -
7 / 17 — Vintage 1970 Chen sailboat docked at marina under clear blue sky. -
8 / 17 — Vintage 1970 Chen boat interior with wooden paneling and white cushioned seating. -
9 / 17 — Vintage 1970 Chen boat interior with wooden finish and cushioned seating. -
10 / 17 — Vintage 1970 Chen boat interior with cushioned seating and decorative pillows. -
11 / 17 — Vintage 1970 Chen boat interior with wooden furnishings and cozy seating area. -
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13 / 17 — Cozy 1970 Chen boat interior with wooden furnishings and cushioned seating. -
14 / 17 — Wooden boat cabin interior with bed, featuring vintage 1970 Chen design elements. -
15 / 17 — Red 1970 Chen engine in a metallic compartment, showcasing intricate wiring and components. -
16 / 17 — Electrical control panel with switches and digital display, Chen make, 1970 model. -
17 / 17 — Electrical panel with colorful wiring and components, Chen, 1970.
Rubicon Yachts / Yachts for Sale / HOKU LE’A
HOKU LE’A
37.5' Classic Ketch
$59,700.00
Last Updated: 2026-04-21
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).
Make: Classic
Model: Ketch
Year:
Length: 37.5ft
Name: HOKU LE’A
Hull Material: Wood
Engine/Fuel Type:
Located In: Berkeley, CA
- Category: Sail
- Class: Cruisers
- Keel: Full Keel
- Builder: Chen Boatyards
- Beam: 11.5 feet
- Bridge Clearance:
- Min Draft:
- Max Draft: 6.5 feet
- Cabin Headroom: feet
- DryWeight: pounds
- Ballast: pounds
- CruisingSpeed: knots
- Total Engines: 1
- Engine 1
- EngineMake: Beta Marine
- EngineModel: 5E2267
- EngineYear: 0000
- EngineFuel: diesel
- Total Power: 38
- PropellerType: Bronze
- Cabins: 1
- Heads: 1