AURORA - Cheoy Lee FOR SALE

Poised and powerful, this 2012 84-foot luxury motor yacht presents an alluring blend of timeless profile and contemporary comfort, lying in the United States and ready for effortless coastal hops or ambitious passages. Its 20-foot beam delivers remarkable volume and stability, while robust fiberglass construction and composite finishes speak to durability, efficiency, and quiet confidence underway. Twin Caterpillar inboard diesels provide the dependable thrust discerning yachtsmen expect, and with 2,700 gallons of fuel and 1,100 gallons of fresh water on board, this refined cruising platform invites extended adventures without compromise.

On deck, alfresco moments unfold across generous open-air spaces tailored for both sun-drenched afternoons and starlit evenings, with the bridge and aft areas arranged for relaxation, conversation, and commanding views. Inside, a luminous salon flows naturally into a chef-friendly galley and welcoming dining area, all framed by fine joinery and contemporary textures that elevate every gathering. Thoughtful accommodations deliver privacy and serenity, with a tranquil owner’s retreat complemented by inviting guest quarters; all are served by three beautifully appointed heads, ensuring the comforts of home at sea. A dedicated crew cabin enhances ease of operation and discretion, completing a layout ideal for family cruising or elegant entertaining.

This distinguished motor yacht balances grace and capability with the ease of a modern, owner-focused design—an inspired choice for those seeking a sophisticated bluewater companion with the agility to explore and the poise to arrive in style. Will accept clean trades!

Description

Preliminary listing. AURORA is an 84-foot Cheoy Lee Bravo built in 2012, conceived for owners who prize performance and recreation without compromising luxury or volume. Professionally maintained by her captain and crew, she distinguishes herself in this size and price range with low engine hours, a high-volume interior, three en-suite staterooms each with a walkaround king- or queen-size bed, an air-conditioned flybridge with enclosure, and spacious crew quarters. She cruises comfortably at 18 knots and showcases the robust engineering and finely crafted woodwork for which Cheoy Lee is renowned. Her extended cockpit invites owners who wish to blend the practicality of a sportfish or dive platform with the refined comforts of a long-range cruiser.

Accessed from the transom, the TNT lift carries a 2019 ZAR 15-foot tender powered by a 90 HP outboard and equipped with a Bimini top, Garmin chartplotter, and tow arch. AURORA’s factory-built cockpit features an aquarium-style live well and generous space for a fighting chair, complemented by a 1,200 lb davit enclosed beneath a hinged coaming lid and davit plates ready for a jet ski or motorcycle/scooter. The TNT lift also serves as a private beach or dive platform, while ten Ocean LED underwater lights set a serene evening ambiance. A transom bulwark door provides cockpit access.

The aft deck showcases teak decking, a striking compass rose teak table with built-in seating and matching teak chairs, and a Corian bar top with refrigerator and top-loading freezer. A weathertight fiberglass cabinet houses a 32-inch TV to enhance outdoor entertaining, and port and starboard doors provide effortless dockside access via a stowable MarQuipt staircase.

Inside, the spacious main salon opens through a sliding glass and stainless-steel door to generous seating and a large 48-inch LED TV to starboard. Enjoy single-level living from the aft cockpit to the galley, with a handcrafted built-in round dining table to port and a full-service bar to starboard complete with bar refrigerator and concealed wall panels that reveal a curated array of glassware. The full galley sits forward on the main deck with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, plus a convenient day head. In addition to a GE Monogram side-by-side refrigerator, AURORA offers six Vitrifrigo refrigerator/freezer drawers for abundant cold storage on extended passages, complemented by a full-size microwave, cooktop, and oven. A spiral staircase leads below to the two king staterooms, while a forward staircase accesses the queen VIP. A full-sized Maytag washer and dryer are located opposite the VIP beside a large pantry, and a side deck door is positioned forward to starboard in the galley.

Recently installed Starlink and refitted TVs enable seamless streaming at the dock or offshore, the sound system has been upgraded throughout to JL Audio, and LED lighting is fitted across the yacht.

Accommodations welcome six guests in three luxurious en-suite staterooms, including two full-beam king cabins and one VIP queen cabin, all with ample storage. Each stateroom offers a large head with frameless glass-enclosed shower, hanging closets, and drawers, while the primary adds a walk-in closet. Aft crew quarters comprise one stateroom with two bunks to port, a full head to starboard, and a crew lounge with TV, microwave, and refrigerator/freezer. Sanitation is by top-tier Headhunter Marine heads.

The flybridge features an air-conditioned helm within a four-sided EZ2CY enclosure, two Stidd helm chairs, and a two-tiered bar with icemaker, refrigerator, and bar sink flanked by three stools. To port, beautifully upholstered bench seating surrounds a large teak table with matching teak chairs. Aft, a robust propane barbecue grill complements a generous open deck fitted with a luxury cabana-style lounger in tropical Sunbrella fabric. She is fully outfitted for island adventures with two kayaks, four folding electric bikes, and two aqua scooters.

Engineering is a core strength of AURORA. Power comes from twin Caterpillar C-32 ACERT engines rated at 1,600 HP each. Naiad stabilizers ensure a smooth ride, aided by hearty Naiad bow and stern thrusters for effortless docking. Navigation is straightforward with two 17-inch Garmin chartplotters, a Furuno autopilot, an ICOM VHF radio, and an ACR spotlight. Electrical power is supplied by twin 32 kW Kohler generators with low hours. Major engine services were completed in August 2025, including propellers tuned and treated with PropSpeed, stabilizers inspected and fully serviced, and the CAT main engine 1,000-hour service completed with fuel coolers and heat exchangers addressed. A bottom job and zinc replacement were completed in December 2025. In addition to a new water maker, every system was recently serviced—including all pumps, chillers, gensets, sea cocks, and strainers—making AURORA an exceptionally attractive, turnkey cruising yacht.

Clean trades will be considered.

Electronics

A comprehensive suite of electronics elevates every passage, featuring autopilot, compass, depthsounder, flat‑screen TV, a dedicated navigation center, plotter, radar paired with a radar detector, radio, VHF, and onboard Wi‑Fi to deliver confident navigation, heightened situational awareness, and effortless entertainment underway.

Inside equipment

Designed for effortless comfort on every passage, the interior is fully appointed with air conditioning, heating, and hot water, while the galley serves as a true culinary workspace with a refrigerator, deep freezer, oven, and microwave oven complemented by a dishwasher. Extended ventures are supported by a fresh water maker and a robust sea water pump, and domestic ease comes courtesy of a washing machine. Reliable power management is assured by a dedicated battery charger, keeping onboard amenities ready whenever you are.

Outside equipment / extras

A dedicated tender is included, delivering effortless shore access and expanding your options for leisurely exploration and quick transfers throughout every voyage.

Electrical equipment

A generator delivers dependable onboard power, seamlessly supporting all essential systems and luxury amenities to ensure uninterrupted comfort whether underway or at anchor.

Highlights

Power comes from the preferred Caterpillar C32 ACERTs rated at 1,600 hp, complemented by twin 32 kW generators, while bow and stern thrusters and an enclosed, air-conditioned flybridge elevate control and comfort. A TNT lift carries a 15' ZAR tender (2019) outfitted with a 90 hp outboard, GPS, folding arch, and more, and a transom dive door with an aquarium-style live well completes the thoughtful, adventure-ready design.

Recent improvements

In August 2025, the propellers were precision-tuned and treated with PropSpeed, the stabilizers were inspected and fully serviced, and the CAT main engine completed its one-thousand-hour service, including fuel coolers and heat exchangers.

Walkthrough

Beginning aft at the transom, a TNT lift carries a fifteen-foot ZAR tender driven by a ninety-horsepower outboard. The spacious factory-built cockpit integrates an aquarium-style livewell, chilled storage, and a dedicated prep station. A deployable canopy shades this waterside hub, which sits close to the action for effortless swimming and boating.

Forward via molded port and starboard stairs, the aft deck presents one of the yacht’s three dining venues, with a teak table, built-in aft seating, and folding teak chairs. To port, a walk-up bar with refrigerator serves refreshments, while starboard stairs rise to the flybridge.

A sliding glass and stainless-steel aft deck door opens to the main salon, where generous seating faces a large LED TV to starboard. Forward in the salon, a round dining table anchors the port side opposite a full-service bar to starboard. Continuing forward on the main deck, the full galley to port showcases stainless steel appliances, complemented by a day head and a spiral staircase leading down to the master stateroom and the king guest stateroom. Furthest forward on the main deck, another staircase descends to the VIP queen stateroom.

The flybridge is reached either from the aft deck staircase or via the forward spiral staircase from the main salon. Up top, an air-conditioned helm wrapped in a three-sided EZ2CY enclosure is flanked by two helm chairs, a portside settee with table, and a starboard bar with three stools. Aft, a gas BBQ grill and an expansive open deck invite chair setups and spirited entertaining.

Crew quarters and the engine room are entered through a centerline transom door in the cockpit. Upon entry, the crew area offers a port stateroom with two berths and another to starboard with a full berth. Farther forward lies the engine room, maintained to A-1 yacht-quality standards and outfitted with twin Caterpillar C-32 ACERT engines, twin 32 kW Kohler generators, and numerous additional big-yacht features.

Cockpit and aft deck

Purpose-built for adventure, the cockpit showcases a TNT lift mounted on the transom and a 2019 ZAR 15’ tender powered by a 90 HP outboard, equipped with chart plotter, Bimini, GPS, and arch. Anglers will appreciate the live bait well, while a starboard-side transom door streamlines movement to and from the water. A 1,200 lb. davit is positioned in the cockpit and enclosed with a hinged coaming lid, complemented by a molded fiberglass swim platform for effortless boarding. Nighttime allure and visibility are enhanced by ten Ocean LED underwater lights, and serious fishing capability is backed by two removable fish boxes and a reinforced support for a fighting chair.

The aft deck is finished in teak decking and features a painted nonskid deck and molded stairs leading to the aft deck, with a stainless steel swim ladder and stainless steel U-shaped rails that are hinged and removable for safety and flexibility. Comfort and practicality meet in the freshwater hot and cold shower, a watertight door providing access to the crew quarters, and a dedicated locker for shore services, the shore power transformer, and TV inlets. Handling and stowage are refined with hinged cleats to port and starboard and a storage locker with a watertight door. Entertaining is effortless with a removable fiberglass table positioned over the hatch, a Corian bar top with sink and hot/cold faucet plus a freshwater washdown hose bib, a U-Line refrigerator, and a top-loading freezer. A weathertight fiberglass cabinet houses a 32” TV to complete the space.

Side decks and bow

The foredeck invites relaxation with a Sunbrella three-piece sunpad cushion, while serious ground tackle is assured by a Maxwell 4000 hydraulic vertical anchor windlass with 3/8-inch chain and a rope capstan, deck pipe, and chain stopper, with controls and a remote at both helms. A Bruce 110 lb. anchor is stowed on a roller assembly with 30 fathoms of 3/8-inch chain, and a freshwater anchor washdown spigot keeps operations clean. Practicality meets elegance with foredeck storage accessed via twin flush hatches, side-deck overhang walkway lighting complemented by overhead lighting, and robust stainless-steel bollards and fairleads. Security and style continue with 1.25-inch stainless-steel rails featuring a forward mid-rail and a stainless-steel burgee flagstaff mounted on the bow rail, while effortless movement around the yacht is ensured by port and starboard boarding gates.

Main salon

Entering through a stainless steel–framed sliding glass door from the aft mid-level deck, the main salon unfolds with port and starboard settees, the entertainment system thoughtfully positioned to starboard. A bar with a gleaming granite countertop, refrigerator, bottle storage, and bar stools anchors the space, while to port a round dining table comfortably seats six. Expansive windows provide excellent visibility throughout the salon and entertainment areas. A conveniently placed day head sits off the companionway adjacent to the galley, and from the galley there is starboard-side access to the side deck and bow, with additional starboard-side access leading up to the flybridge.

Galley

The galley is impeccably equipped with a GE stainless steel side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with ice dispenser, a GE stainless steel oven, a GE four-burner ceramic cooktop, a GE stainless steel microwave, and a GE stainless steel dishwasher, all complemented by a Kenmore Elite trash compactor for effortless clean-up. A stainless steel double sink anchors generous preparation areas, while excellent counter space and a dedicated work island invite effortless culinary flow. Storage is abundant with a full-height sliding pantry cabinet, a pantry closet located adjacent to the galley, and ample cabinetry and drawer storage throughout. Cold storage is further elevated by three Sub-Zero stainless steel refrigerator drawers and three Sub-Zero stainless steel freezer drawers, and the forward-facing breakfast bar offers a welcoming spot to dine, gather, or oversee the action underway.

Accommodations

The full-beam master stateroom is a private sanctuary centered around a king berth with generous storage below, complemented by a walk-in cedar-lined closet fitted with a secure safe and an additional single cedar-lined closet for extended-cruise wardrobe needs. A large settee invites quiet relaxation, while an entertainment system enhances the retreat-like ambiance. The en suite master bath features an oversized stall shower clad in granite on both walls and floor, a refined vanity, ample cabinetry storage, and an electric toilet. For peace of mind, there is also emergency access to the main engine room.

The VIP king stateroom presents a king island berth and a vanity dressing table to starboard, with upholstered bulkheads throughout setting a rich tone. To port, a large upholstered settee offers a comfortable lounging space, while a cedar-lined wardrobe with mirrored door and built-in drawer and storage cabinetry provide excellent organization. Large fixed oval portlights bathe the suite in natural light. Entertainment systems with management integrate seamlessly with SpeakerCraft ceiling speakers, supported by a Crestron Prodigy amplifier and Crestron Prodigy control system. The en suite includes a stall shower with granite walls, countertop, and floor, plus an electric head, and there is generous storage throughout.

Forward, the queen guest stateroom features a queen berth and a vanity unit with mirror and cabinetry, with valance and floor lighting controlled by a dedicated switch to set the mood. A wardrobe with a cedar-lined back surface and mirrored door ensures garments remain fresh, while a stainless steel–framed ventilation hatch with shade invites sea air at will. The private head offers a vanity with cabinetry, a stall shower, and an electric head for complete comfort.

Conveniently arranged along the companionway are a 27-inch stackable washer/dryer and a utility storage cabinet, with discreet access to a deep storage bilge area, the hot water heater, and the watermaker to support extended time aboard.

Crew accommodations

Thoughtfully appointed for comfort and efficiency, the crew accommodations provide upper and lower berths along with a separate port-side cabin fitted with two bunks, ensuring flexible sleeping arrangements. A dedicated crew head to starboard is equipped with a Galley Maid electric toilet with freshwater flush and a stall shower, while a cedar-lined wardrobe offers refined storage. The inviting crew lounge features an upholstered settee and a Corian tabletop, complemented by a U-Line stainless steel refrigerator and a stainless Sharp microwave oven for effortless provisioning. Practicality is further enhanced by direct access to the aft lower deck and the main engine room, streamlining movement and service throughout the yacht.

Flybridge equipment

Command with confidence using Mathers MC20002 electronic engine controls and Teleflex Hynautic hydraulic power steering from Stidd helm-mounted seats beneath an integral fiberglass hardtop with radar arch, where flush-mounted lighting with red night lights sets the tone while two ACR 100 quartz halogen searchlights and a twin trumpet air horn stand ready. Access flows effortlessly through two stainless-steel, tempered-glass sliding hatches covering the staircase to the salon, and security is enhanced by a stainless-steel rail encircling the upper aft deck with a 1 ¾-inch top rail only.

Entertaining unfolds around a 48’6” lounge seat with storage below and a high-gloss teak table on hi-lo stainless steel pedestals, complemented by a Corian bar top complete with sink, hot/cold faucet, freshwater washdown, refrigerator, and U-Line icemaker, plus four bar stools upholstered in Sunbrella Sapphire Blue on stainless steel pedestals. A portside island cabinet with storage lockers and a Fire Magic 24” custom gourmet grill housed in its cabinet elevate alfresco dining, while comfort is assured by the air-conditioned flybridge with vents at the helm and a drop-down overhead TV secured in a weathertight cabinet. Safety is prioritized with an eight-man life raft with chocks and hydrostatic release, and the experience culminates in a large open deck lounge area perfect for unwinding underway or at anchor.

Electronics and navigation equipment

Command with confidence from a helm anchored by a Garmin Fantom open‑array radar with pedestal and two Garmin 8417 17” multifunction displays, complemented by a Garmin AIS 600, a Garmin GM120 display, and a WS‑220WX weather station. A black box radar/chart plotter delivers 12kW of power with a 72‑mile range through a 6’ radar antenna, while essential data remains at your fingertips via depth, speed, and trip odometer readouts, a wind instrument, a powerboat weather station sensor, and a GPS antenna. Precision steering is assured by a Furuno 511 autopilot, and clear ship‑to‑shore communication comes courtesy of two Icom VHF M504A radios and two Speco SPC40RP hailer horns. Entertainment on passage is provided by KVH TracVision M7 satellite TV beneath a KVH radome. Vigilance and situational awareness are heightened by a CCTV camera system integrated with a Maretron ship monitoring multifunction system, an engine room PTZ camera with DVR recording, and an aft deck PTZ camera with DVR recording. A VGA splitter and tracking device support the Nav‑Tracker 2.0 Sat/GPS PMNT2.060 and its dedicated Nav‑Tracker antenna. For seamless operations, take charge with a Maxwell anchor windlass control, generator control displays, a Yacht Controller remote cable docking station, and bow and stern thruster control displays.

Engine and mechanical equipment

Twin Caterpillar C32 ACERT diesel main engines rated at 1,600 HP anchor a machinery space engineered for quiet power and effortless control, with a full service completed in August 2025 that included fuel coolers and the 1,000-hour service. Locally mounted start/stop instrument panels serve both engines and generators, while underwater exhausts with bypass and fiberglass mufflers keep operations refined. Climate comfort comes from a 220V chilled-water air conditioning system with frequency drives, complemented by Centek combination generator mufflers of the air/water separator type with hull-side exhausts. An engineered engine room ventilation system employs intake blowers that draw air through air/water separator filters on the hull sides, and a comprehensive fire protection system—with manual and automatic actuation, audio and visual alarms, automatic blower shutdown, and automatic closure of hull-side ventilation inlet dampers upon activation—adds reassuring safety.

Maneuverability is assured by Naiad hydraulic bow and stern thrusters driven by PTOs off the gearboxes with two live C-pads, a stabilizer control system, and a power hydraulic steering system with valves ready for an optional additional autopilot. Redundant ship systems include an AC backup water pump and a DC backup water pump, a Sea Recovery 1,200 GPD watermaker, and an engine-driven emergency bilge pumping system serving the engine room bilges. Serviceability shines with a Reverso lube oil change system manifolded to engines and gearboxes, Racor fuel filters with vacuum gauges for the main engines and a manifold that allows filter changes underway, plus Racor fuel filters with vacuum gauges for the generators. Domestic comforts are supported by two 30-gallon dual-element quick-recovery water heaters, a Headhunter Mach 5 freshwater pump with accumulator tank, a cartridge-style whole-system water filtration unit, and a sink with a freshwater hose bib.

Fuel and tankage are expertly monitored and managed through a fuel management system with shut-off valves, a transfer pump with metering system, and a selector manifold, along with Hart tank tender gauges for fuel, freshwater, black water, and grey water tanks. A black water tank level indicator and high-level alarm team with a black water holding tank system featuring a Y-valve selector for overboard discharge or holding tank, and a macerator pump enabling overboard discharge or shore-side pump-out. Reliability and protection extend to Groco bronze raw-water strainers for all engines and seawater pump intakes, seacocks on all through-hull fittings, and a battery condition indicator.

Remarkably low sound and vibration levels result from an engineered attenuation program using lead tile sound barriers and Mylar-faced synthetic lead foam insulation, all finished in white-painted perforated aluminum sheeting, plus custom sound mounts for the main engines, generators, engine room stanchions, head pumps and motors, air conditioning compressors, and seawater cooling pumps. The running gear is equally robust, with Seashaft 22 or equivalent propeller shafts, stainless steel rudder blades, Nibral propeller shaft struts, and dynamically balanced Nibral five-blade Class S propellers, supported by Duramax cutlass rubber stern bearings and PYI dripless/packless shaft seals. Practical access and safety are further enhanced by a watertight entrance door from the aft swim step to the crew area and a watertight emergency escape hatch from the engine room to the master stateroom.

Electrical system

The yacht’s power architecture is anchored by two Kohler 32kW generators with sound guards, showing 1,973 hours on the port unit and 2,020 hours on the starboard. Versatile distribution is provided by 220/110V, 60Hz AC and 24/12V DC electrical panels, while an ACR 100 searchlight with dual-station remote control enhances night operations. Robust storage includes two 24V DC 245Ah 8D AGM battery banks dedicated to engine starting and ship service, two 12V DC 175Ah battery banks for the generators, and a 24V DC 198Ah 4D AGM battery bank that feeds the LED lighting circuits. Charging is managed by two 24V DC 60A battery chargers and a 12V DC 20A battery charger, complemented by a Vanner 50A 12V DC equalizer with a 12V DC 120Ah battery and twelve spare. A battery parallel system is fitted at both helm stations, with 24/12V DC circuit breakers housed in the electronics sub-panel. Shore connectivity is seamless via a Glendinning Cablemaster shore power cable retrieval system with a 100’ cable, a shore phone inlet with a 100’ cable, and a shore cable TV inlet with a 100’ cable, all safeguarded by a 25 kVA isolation transformer for the shore power system. Integrity and safety are further ensured by a copper bonding system that ties all through-hull fittings and major metal components to exterior hull zinc anodes, and by a Dyna-Plate grounding plate strapped to pilothouse and flybridge ground terminal boards. System status and protection are clearly presented with voltmeters and ammeters for the supply circuits, generator/shore power selector switches with a shore power polarity indicator, and an LCD touchscreen control and alarm monitoring system delivering audible and visual alerts through a programmable logic controller (PLC) located at the helm.

Additional features

A complete Maretron backbone cabling network is installed throughout the vessel to support the monitoring system, delivering electronic oversight of all tankage, fire systems, and weather data through a Garmin system monitor located both at the helm and in the crew cabin. Complementing this capability, a TNT tender lift carries a 2019 ZAR 15-foot tender powered by a 90 HP outboard and outfitted with a chart plotter, bimini, GPS, and arch.