Cheoy Lee 32ft Trawler

[AllanY]

In my search for a boat I have come across a 32 ft double cabin Cheoy Lee trawler
Has anyone any knowledge of these??
It has a 120hp ford with 1000 liters of water and 2000 liters of fuel

From what I can acertain they are a round bilge

Do they roll a lot??
What kind of seaboats are they??
What sort of economy can I expect??
What cruising speed and at what revs can I expect??

Allan

 

[Peter B]

Hi, Allan, back before my wife said* "no way", to an aft cabin trawler, and it was out of my price range at the time anyway, I had a brief love affair with exactly one of these, and even had a marine diesel mechanic friend give one the once-over.* He felt it was well-made - at least to the standard of the CHB group or a tad better.* The engine is the same - if looked after at least reasonably well, a legend for reliability and easy self-service.* The water-line length means a economical cruise at 6-6.5 kn, @ ~ 1850 rpm, with good economy, ~ 7 l/hour, I'd say, and the feature that makes then roomier than many of similar length is their pratice of taking the topsides volume right up to the gunwhale height, rather than a recessed walkaround deck, and to compansate they place fairly massive guard rails all round.* Some (eg if young children likely to come along), see this a slight downside, but normally not an issue.* The internal volume therefore compares favourably with a CHB*tri or aft cabin, which I presume is what you mean when you say double cabin.* The tankage sounds good - depending on the state of the tanks - also they had laid teak decks, so that is another area for close attention.* Where is she, by the way?
PB

-- Edited by Peter B on Wednesday 28th of April 2010 11:13:00 PM

 

[AllanY]

Hi Peter
Thanks for the reply
The boat is down the Gold Coast
The tanks are glassed in so hopefully ok
The decks have been ripped up and relaid in a bed of epoxy

They are a carvel hull so i wonter about the rolly polly effect with a bit of swell

Allan

 

[Peter B]

Allan, the question of roll stability as a function of hull shape is a moot point. I suspect it does not make that much difference as long as the x-section of the shape is more rectangular than round, but that is where, if you are really getting serious, and good old sea trial, outside the bay would be good.

 

[AllanY]

Hi Peter

I agree however I have read some statements that they roll badly.
Looking at the underwater profile I suspect they may be right
Just want to hear if from someone that owns or has owned one

Allan

 

[FF]

A boat that rolls easily at displacement speeds is usually more comfortable in a seaway.

Flopper stoppers will work if you don't spend enough time offshore to develop Sea Legs.