Price

79995 Euro

Description

The Cheoy Lee 1972 is a classic long-range cruising yacht built by the renowned Hong Kong shipyard. Designed for economical passage making and comfortable liveaboard cruising.

A 1972 model represents the early generation of these classic trawlers, featuring a heavy-displacement hull with a deep protective keel, wide side decks, and a practical double-deck layout. Powered typically by twin diesel engines, the yacht cruises efficiently at approximately 7–9 knots while offering exceptional fuel economy and long cruising range.

Below deck, the vessel commonly offers a three-cabin arrangement with a spacious aft owner’s stateroom, guest accommodations forward, a functional galley, and warm teak interior joinery throughout. The raised wheelhouse provides excellent visibility for extended cruising, while the flybridge offers additional helm control and outdoor seating.

Cheoy Lee trawlers from this era earned a reputation for seaworthiness and durability, making them popular among long-distance cruisers and liveaboard owners. Many examples remain actively cruising today thanks to their robust hand-laid fiberglass hulls and timeless design.

A 1972 Cheoy Lee 46 Trawler was considered very advanced for its era because it combined long-range cruising capability with liveaboard comfort and commercial-grade construction. Many owners still value them for offshore reliability, heavy build quality, and timeless teak interiors.

• Raised pilothouse (wheelhouse) with excellent 180° visibility
• Flybridge with duplicate helm and engine controls
• Wide walkaround teak side decks for safer movement offshore
• Full-beam aft owner’s stateroom with ensuite head
• Midship guest cabin plus forward guest cabin
• Stand-up engine room with unusually good access
• Large covered aft deck for lounging or fishing
• Extensive teak interior cabinetry and parquet flooring
• Long cruising range with low fuel consumption

Specification

Length Overall (LOA): 45 ft 11 in

Length Waterline (LWL): 42 ft

Beam: 14 ft 8 in

Draft: 4 ft 8 in

Displacement: 49,200 lbs

Ballast: 14,000 lbs

Engines: Twin Ford Lehman Diesels

Horsepower: 2 x 120 HP

Cruising Speed: 7–9 knots

Top Speed: Approx. 10 knots

Fuel Capacity: 820–850 US gallons

Fresh Water Capacity: Approx. 500 gallons

Holding Tank: Approx. 70 gallons

Cruising Range:
1,350 nautical miles at 9 knots
1,500 nautical miles at 8.8 knots

Cabins: 2

Heads (Bathrooms): 2

Berths: Sleeps 6–8