1998 Cheoy Lee 81

Price

$700,000

Length

81 ft

Builder

Cheoy Lee

CHASER, formerly SWEET MELISSA III, underwent an interior re-modeling between
2019 – 2020 to make her a more contemporary yacht with an up-to-date galley,
main salon, heads, and much more. After purchasing this 81’ Cheoy Lee in the
Spring of 2021, the present owner completed some of the last bits and pieces of
the prior refit and began a comprehensive maintenance program for the yachts’
machinery and systems (see long list of work accomplished to date). As a result
of having an experienced yacht owner/a well versed captain/engineer, and a very
hard-working mate, CHASER is now very reliable and passage ready. Easy to see by
appointment in Fort Lauderdale.

IKONIC Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat
is centrally listed by Luke Brown Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this
broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation
of a particular vessel

Introduction

Being offered on a partnership basis – owing to the fact that the owner has only about six weeks a year to use her. He is seeking a like-minded person who wants to keep CHASER, as he does, in excellent condition and use her primarily in Florida and the Bahamas. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to “try out” yacht ownership or for an individual who has only limited time to use a yacht.

Recent Upgrades

PORT MAIN ENGINE:

Replaced Primary Racor filters
Replaced raw water cooling hose
New zincs in engine

STARBOARD ENGINE:

Replaced Primary Racor filters
Replaced raw water cooling hose
New zincs in engine

PORT GENERATOR:

Installed new alternator, rewired and refastened.
Changed oil and oil filter.
Changed Racor Primary filter
Disassembled cooling system
Flushed engine block cooling system
Replaced thermostat housing
Replaced thermostat
Replaced Exhaust manifold
New Port mixing elbow
Replaced hose clamps and bolts

STARBOARD GENERATOR:

Replaced Alternator
Replaced Starter
Replaced drive belt
Changed oil and oil filter
Replaced Primary Racor filter

AC SYSTEM AND OTHER SERVICE UPGRADES:

Replaced and upgraded raw water cooling pump
Replaced all hard piping
Flushed and cleaned both condensers
Upgraded electrical panel wiring
Reset Units to correct function points
Took several used pumps and built a spare pump for stores
Installed new blower in Master Stateroom
Anchor windlass rebuilt and serviced
Updated Garmin software
Repaired and replaced galley maid head pumps in crew/owner heads
Took used pumps in stores and built a replacement pump for spares
Installed Starlink cell and internet. Great system
Checked Batteries
New water maker serviced Summer 2023
All fresh water filtration systems serviced/replaced as needed
New upholstery in crew stateroom
New padded headboard in master stateroom for a more contemporary look
New water heater
Ceramic coating (2022)
New custom aft deck table
New teak on aft deck (2018)
Re-built crane , 1,400 capacity
Walker Bay tender fully serviced including flushing fuel tank and full service
Bottom last painted 2022.
Zincs re-placed at 6-month intervals

This is a brief overview of work done. The boat is on active maintenance schedule and complete records are being kept on work done.

Accommodations

Accommodations: 3 Cabins, plus 2 crew

MASTER STATEROOM:

Accessed via spiral staircase down from salon
Full beam below with centerline king size berth, new headboard 2023, night stands, each with drawer and cabinet, on either side of berth
Walk-in closet to port
Vanity with mirrors and drawers to starboard
Dresser to port
Upholstered settee forward of dresser to port
One opening port to starboard and two to port
LED and Halogen lights

MASTER HEAD, ENSUITE:

Massive walk-in shower with his & her shower heads
Large vanity on aft bulkhead. Sand beige and grey granite countertop
(2) Kohler black sinks with Imperial silver and gold faucet sets and hardware. Two-door mirrored medicine cabinets above.
Generous storage cabinets below each sink
One opening port
Galley Maid fresh water toilet

GUEST CABIN, STARBOARD:
Located forward of Master Stateroom
Twin beds with 2 storage drawers below each bed
Large cedar lined hanging locker to port and forward. Full-length mirror on doors
One opening port
Lights

GUEST HEAD, STARBOARD:

Aft and adjoining stateroom with stall shower and Galley Maid freshwater head
Vanity to starboard
Ample storage in cabinets and drawers
Kohler sink with gold and silver Imperial faucet and matching hardware
Mirrored medicine cabinet above
Recessed lighting in ceiling
Tile flooring with pearl inlay

GUEST STATEROOM, PORT:

Queen berth with cherry night stand
Large hanging closet with full length mirrored door
Adjacent cherry corner cabinet
Opening port

GUEST HEAD, PORT:

Forward and adjoining stateroom
Full stall shower
Cherry wood vanity with Kohler sink, silver and gold Imperial faucet set and matching hardware
Granite flooring with red and gold inlay
Galley Maid freshwater toilet
Recessed overhead lighting and ventilation fan
Opening port

Galley and Main Salon

Redesigned and extensively refitted by the former owner from 2019 to 2020, both the galley and main salon have the light, open and crisp interior of a contemporary yacht. All appliances, cabinetry, wall and ceiling coverings and flooring have been renewed with top-of-the-line equipment and materials.

Main Salon

Rich, cherry bulkhead paneling finished in semi-gloss varnish
Hardwood plank flooring for a more modern look
Double blinds for each window; white accordion for light/daytime; decorative blue and white
fabric for nighttime and/or a more formal look.
Custom Entertainment Center on the Port side with built-in 65" Sony flat screen Televator TV;
Electric fireplace; Intel NUC computer; (2) Clear Sound Amplifiers; Surround Sound System for main deck and owner/guest accommodations below; ALEXA command controls; 2 custom cooling fans inside cabinet.
Single occasional chair, port and aft of Entertainment Center.
Large, 5-seater, white leather couch along Starboard side with electric mechanism to raise and lower back rests, leg rests and foot rests of each seat. (Perfect for viewing TV or simply relaxing).
Two small, cube tables with beautiful burl and inlay tops immediately in front of couch.
Built-in wet bar with ice maker, bar fridge and wine cooler, forward of couch on starboard side.
Granite countertop.
Polished Stainless and Cherry spiral staircase just forward of wet bar (starboard side) for access up to the Flybridge and down to the owner and guest accommodations.
New white and navy-blue area rug.
Wall mounted 26" Samsung TV on aft starboard bulkhead.

Galley

Completely remodeled in 2019-2020. Very light, bright, with state-of-the-art appliances, lighting, and cabinetry.
5 attractive hanging lamps with Dimmable LED bulbs over the galley area.

Cafe SS Commercial Appliances:

GE 6 Burner gas and electric stove with two drawer ovens. Zephyr hood vent.
Frigidaire Double door Refrigerator (top section) with large freezer drawer (bottom section)
GE SS dishwasher.
Large SS sink with garbage disposal.
Island/Breakfast Bar between Galley and Main salon with (3) comfortable bar stools
Smaller, in -galley counter bar with (2) stools. Both bars provide places for people to eat or sit and socialize during meal time or meal preparations.

Aft Deck

Full fiberglass overhead with lighting and speakers.
Teak decking, new in 2018.
Built-in wet bar with sink and U-Line refrigerator, port forward.
Wall mounted Samsung TV over wet bar.
Two section Settee across aft end with bulwark doorway in middle. Storage under seats.
SS ladder with teak steps to the flybridge in the starboard forward corner.
Sliding safety glass doors with Stainless Steel frames. Access from Aft deck to Salon.
Doorway in between aft settees leads to a molded fiberglass stairway to the swim platform and engine room entrance below.

Engine, Mechanical, and Other Systems

Twin Caterpillar 3412E diesels, 1350 hp. Cruise Speed: 10 -11 knots at 1350 – 1450 RPM – burning 10 gal per hr. per side including gens; Max Speed – 20 knots at 2100 RPM
ZF model BW190A Gears, Ratio 2.448:1
Hynautic power hydraulic power steering
Northern Lights 30 kW generator
Northern Lights 20 Kw generator in sound shield
MarinAire and Dometic reverse cycle chilled water air conditioning (except engine room) with digital controls in each room
Wesmar hydraulic bow thruster, 25 hp. proportional drive
Wesmar 6 sq. ft. hydraulic stabilizers with dual station controls
Lube oil change system, 24V DC, for mains and gens
Racor fuel filters for engines and generators
Emergency engine driven bilge pump system for engine room bilges
Nibral props with spare set of 4-blade propellers
Aquamet 22 prop shafts
Aquamet 22 rudder stocks
CO2 fire suppression system with automatic fire dampers for engine room air intake and exhaust
Tank tenders
Cameras
Sentry battery charger
Workbench with sink
Air compressor
Intercom telephone
Step transformer with selector switch
(3) Water Heaters: (2) Whirlpool, 19 gallons each; (1) Bosch, 2.5 gallons

Pilothouse and Lower Helm Station

Garmin “Burle rotating” cameras to port and starboard in engine room
Garmin 8022 multi-screens, plotter, radar, side view sonar, engine gauges, cameras, Active Captain, and much more
Garmin GM120 digital vessel view screen
Garmin autopilot with Shadow Drive
Garmin GM120 wind, speed, temp, multi-function
Garmin engine monitors
CAT engine monitors
ICOM M605 VHF / AIS
ACR remote RCL 100 spotlight
Naiad Active Fin stabilizer control
Bow thruster control
Full analog engine controls
Ansul fire suppression handle release
12V, 24V, 110V, and 240V circuit panels
Ritchie 8” compass

Flybridge

Fiberglass hard top with full strataglass enclosure and sun covers
2-Ton air conditioning
(2) Garmin GMI120 multi views, wind, speed, temp, and many other programmable functions
Garmin plotter, radar, and sonar
(2) Garmin plotters
Garmin GHC20 autopilot
ICOM VHF with AIS
Naiad stabilizer control
Bow thruster stick
ACR 100 Remote Spot controller
CAT digital analog gauges
Ritchie 8” compass
(1) Stidd captain’s chair and (1) Pompanette companion chair at helm – port forward
Wrap-around built-in settee aft with storage compartments under seating, table in front of settee port side
Walk-through passage in seating to boat deck aft
Williams tender stored to port on chocks
1,400 lb. davit outboard of tender
Wet bar starboard forward boat deck with electric grill and U-Line refrigerator
(2) Propane tanks in portside locker

Crew Quarters / Laundry Room

A stairway leads from the forward center of the pilothouse to a laundry room and crew’s quarters below.

Large Samsung front loading washer and Samsung front loading dryer
Extra freezer

Crew Cabin, Starboard and Aft of Laundry Area

Upper and lower single berths
Vinyl wallcoverings
Recessed lighting
Cherry corner cabinet
Hanging locker with full-length mirrored door
Carpeted floor

Crew Head

Vanity with cabinets and drawers
Kohler sink with Imperial silver and gold faucet set and hardware
Large stall shower
Tile flooring
Recessed overhead lighting and ventilation fan

Captain's Cabin

All the way forward with queen berth to port
Cherry cabinetry with hanging lockers to starboard
Full-length mirrored door
Vinyl wallcoverings

Captain's Head

ADJOINING CAPTAIN’S CABIN
Large stall shower
Vanity with storage cabinets below
Kohler sink
Tile floor
Vinyl covering on walls and ceiling
Recessed lights
Ventilation fans
Galley Maid toilet

On-Deck Head

Forward of the Salon and aft of the Pilothouse-Starboard side- is a completely refurbished day head with new freshwater toilet/new vanity and cabinet, granite counter top, plumbing, mirror, marble flooring, wallcoverings, and light fixtures.

Deck and Hull

Full walk-around, white with non-skid, side decks.
Maxwell 3500 Windlass
Bruce 50kg anchor with chain rode on roller with chute. Bow deck washdown.
(2) Large SS cleats, port and starboard of windlass
(2) SS cleats each side amidships
(2) SS cleats on swim platform.
Bow cushions on coach roof.
Storage lockers under coach roof, port and starboard.
Mooring line Hawse pipes: (1) anchor rode on bow; (1) each port and starboard amidships; (1) each port and starboard aft deck.
Hinged Boarding Gates with gangway mounts, (1) each port and starboard.

TANKAGE:

Fuel: 2,700 gallons in (4) tanks – aft engine room and mid keel
Water: 500 gallons in (1) tank – centerline engine room
Black water: 250 gallons – under master stateroom
Gray water: under owner/guest foyer

Electrical

110/220V AC
12V/24V DC
Shore power inlet – 100-amp shore power connection aft on starboard hull side
Galvanic isolator: Acme 25KVA shore power transformer

BATTERIES:

(5) Banks of two each in series for 24V DC configurations
8D batteries, 12V DC secured, three in forward bilge compartment and two each port and starboard in the engine room
4D batteries, 12V DC secured port and starboard in engine room

CHARGING SYSTEM: