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Choptank
1938 Custom Chesapeake Bay Buyboat
St. Michaels, Maryland · 442 engine hours · Updated Nov 7, 2025
Overview
Choptank is for sale! She is a 1938 65' O.W. Payne designed and built Chesapeake Bay Buyboat. Choptank underwent a major rebuild from 2011 to recent and has been maintained since by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum's experienced and knowledgeable local shipwrights. The museum stopped the rebuild at the point where she can be completed as a commercial vessel with a COI or as a pleasure vessel. You could hire the museum to complete the project or complete her elsewhere or by yourself to your final design and specs.
The rebuild included extensive re-planking, new running gear, new Cummins 410 HP main engine, new Onan 21.5 kW generator, all new wiring, plumbing, seacocks and systems and a new pilothouse constructed. Her cargo holds were converted into unfinished staterooms, so that the final fit out can be chosen by her new owner.
This is one of those rare once in a lifetime opportunities to own a historic and unique vessel!
Specifications
- Length Overall
- 65 ft
- Beam
- 18 ft
- Draft (max)
- 5 ft
- Draft (min)
- 5 ft
- Hull Material
- Wood
- Hull Color
- Paint
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Condition
- Used
- Refit Year
- 2024
- Cabins
- 3
- Heads
- 1
- Berths
- 6
- Fuel Capacity
- 250 gal
- Water Capacity
- 55 gal
- Max Speed
- 9 kts
- Cruise Speed
- 7 kts
Engines (single)
Cummins QSL9410MDIKC
- Year
- 2024
- Power
- 410 HP
- Hours
- 442
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Drive
- Inboard
- Notes
- Middle
Generators
Cummins Onan MDKDR-1423645
- Output
- 21.5 kW
Location
Location St. Michaels, Maryland, United States
Flag / Registration United States
Region Continental United States
Questions about 1938 Custom Chesapeake Bay Buyboat
What is the asking price for 1938 Custom Chesapeake Bay Buyboat?
1938 Custom Chesapeake Bay Buyboat is currently listed at $300,000. Final terms depend on survey, sea trial, and offer structure.
Where is 1938 Custom Chesapeake Bay Buyboat located and can I schedule a showing?
1938 Custom Chesapeake Bay Buyboat is located in St. Michaels, Maryland and is marked Available. Showings and sea trials can be arranged for qualified buyers through our team.
What are the key specs for 1938 Custom Chesapeake Bay Buyboat?
1938 Custom Chesapeake Bay Buyboat is 65 ft overall and includes 65 ft · Motor Yachts · wood.
Is financing available for 1938 Custom Chesapeake Bay Buyboat?
Yes. Marine financing is available for many vessels, with terms based on model year, buyer profile, and lender underwriting.
Can I get a survey and mechanical inspection before closing?
Yes. Buyers are encouraged to complete an independent marine survey and engine/mechanical inspections during due diligence before final acceptance.
Is this a co-brokerage listing with Curtis Stokes & Associates?
Yes. This vessel is listed by Curtis Stokes & Associates. Ward Yacht Sales can represent you as a buyer's broker and coordinate the process through closing.
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