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I wondering if anyone has any experience or opinions on the Cheoy Lee 52 Efficient MY. http://www.powerboatguide.com/Free_Access_files/Cheoy%20Lee%2052%20Efficient%20MY.pdf . I'd prefer the newer 1986-1994 layout if I could find one. Currently yachtworld has two 1987's in the Gulf of Mx but they have the older layout despite their reported age.
I'm looking for a "trawler" with two nice (i.e. walk around beds, queen in the master) staterooms (a third small stateroom/storeroom would be a bonus), a cockpit for diving and fishing, sheltered helm or pilothouse (preferred) and capable of making the round trip from LA to PNW once a year (in less than perfect weather). I was looking at DeFever's (44+5 and POC) but I like the arrangement of the Cheoy Lee 52 better and I can afford a newer Cheoy Lee within my budget (<$200 boat units). Any comments on the relative build quality and heavy weather handling ability of the DeFever vs Cheoy Lee would be appreciated.
Also, any other similar alternatives you want to recommend would be appreciated.
I'm looking for a "trawler" with two nice (i.e. walk around beds, queen in the master) staterooms (a third small stateroom/storeroom would be a bonus), a cockpit for diving and fishing, sheltered helm or pilothouse (preferred) and capable of making the round trip from LA to PNW once a year (in less than perfect weather). I was looking at DeFever's (44+5 and POC) but I like the arrangement of the Cheoy Lee 52 better and I can afford a newer Cheoy Lee within my budget (<$200 boat units). Any comments on the relative build quality and heavy weather handling ability of the DeFever vs Cheoy Lee would be appreciated.
Also, any other similar alternatives you want to recommend would be appreciated.