1965 25' Lyman Sleeper Classic Wooden Boat

1965 25 Lyman Sleeper $28,400.00This is a rare opportunity to purchase one of the finest examples of a loved and well cared for classic wooden freshwater boat. The 25 Lyman sleepers ride quality is dry and legendary. The vessel has remained within 10 miles since its delivery in 1965 to Essex CT with only 3 dedicated stewards of ownership. The boat is an impeccable example of a well-cared for vessel with no expense spared to preserve the history of this fine hand-built craft. The boat has been kept inside for winter storage its entire life and shows. All the boat requires is its annual spring maintenance coats and commissioning. Priced for a quick sale in this market at $28,400.00.Hull Id Number: K1530Length: 25-0Beam: 8-11Fuel Tank: 50 GallonFresh Water Tank: 6 GallonBlack Tank: 9 GallonNumber of years owned: 14Boat Location: Lyme, CTIncluded items: Custom folding mahogany transom ladder, Garmin GPS unit, Garmin Depth and fish finder, Fortress aluminum alloy anchor and rode, mahogany aft flag staff and flag, all flag blue cushions, canvas, mooring cover, 2015 Loadmaster custom bunk trailer1969 Chrysler 318 inboard 250 HPAnnual engine services to include spark plugs, oil, transmission service, water pump, coolant system flush every 5 years.List of most recent major work completed:2010 New head and 9 gallon holding tank installed2010 Mallory electronic ignition installed2018 All new manifolds, risers and elbows, spares available as extras (not included in sale)2018 refastened entire bottom, new bronze screws at every rib & plank, clinch nails refastened and/or newly installed2018 bottom paint stripped, and 3 coats Pettit bronze applied2018 all new zincs applied2018 new bronze keel extension bolts and keel joint bedded and tightened2018 replaced 8 cracked ribs with native white oak2018 entire bilge stripped, and 2 coats bilge paint applied2018 prop polished and condition check2019 Transom- 7 coats Epiphanes gloss varnish2019 Windshield, port & starboard enclosure and toe boards 7 coats Epiphanes gloss varnish2019 Hull lapstrakes sanded and 2 coats finish Pettit gloss White paint applied2019 Top decks sanded, and 2 coats Pettit top sides semi-gloss paint applied2019 New teak and Holly sole panels, 8 coats Epiphanes gloss varnish applied2019 New cockpit sink, faucet and teak and holly counters port and starboard2019 New water pump for sink2019 New 6 Gallon water tank for sink2019 New Fusion stereo and speakers2019 Bow light re-chromed-spare nos bow light available as extra (not included in sale) rare 1965 model only2019 2 interstate batteries2020 Garboard and Keel joint reefed and caulked with Sikaflex2020 All lapstrake but joints below the water line reefed and caulked in with Sikaflex2020 Repairs made to bow/Knee joint2020 Transom -4 coats Epiphanes gloss varnish2020 All top sides varnished with 2 maintenance coats Epiphanes gloss varnish2020 All new canvas and Isinglass side panels2020 New full mooring cover2021 Bottom paint 1 -maintenance coat2021 Forward Float switch replaced