Cheoy Lee 43 Pilothouse Motorsailer HIGHLY UPGRADE, NEW MAST, RIGGING & SAILS! Just Listed

Robert Perry is renowned for designing Bluewater cruisers which feature the highest level of comfort and capability. The Cheoy Lee 43 is a superb example of his work, and remains highly soughtt after. Designed as a serious long range cruiser, the true Pilothouse design ensures safe, warm, and dry passages in even the most challenging conditions, whilst still retaining a full aft cockpit to enjoy when the weather permits. The full length encapsulated lead keel provides exceptional strength and stability, and the modest 1.8m draft grants entry into remote and sheltered anchorages. This vessel is excellent example of the design and has benefited from a major refit in the last 12 months including NEW ALUMINIUM MAST AND BOOM, NEW STAINLESS STEEL STANDING RIGGING, NEW FURLERS FOR THE HEADSAIL AND STAYSAIL, NEW MAIN SAIL, GENOA, AND STAYSAIL, THE TOPSIDES PROFESSIONALLY RESPRAYED ROYAL BLUE, NEW STANCHIONS AND LIFE LINES, NEW RADAR, NEW BOOM BAG WITH LAZY JACKS, AND REBUILD OF THE ENGINE AND GEARBOX. With over $100K invested into the vessel, it offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy a vessel of this pedigree with all the hard work already completed. Whether you want to fulfil even the most ambitious cruising aspirations, explore local waters with friends and family, and utilise its exceptional accommodation to enjoy the liveaboard lifestyle, this vessel can do it all in style and comfort!

Stepping inside, the volume of this vessel really has to be seen to be full appreciated! With quality timber work throughout, and abundant natural light and visibility, it is sure to impress. The generous pilothouse is a great space to keep watch, and is fully equipped with helm station, engine controls, and extensive electronics. Just an easy step down leads to the spacious saloon complete with a large dinette, and seating for 8 in comfort on the U-shaped dinette. The well appointed galley is opposite, and is well set up for preparing meals at sea. It features an upright fridge, bench top freezer, gas oven and stove, H/C pressurised water, and plenty of storage for longer stays onboard. The accommodation is simply exceptional. Forward is the Master stateroom with a centre-line island queen bed and full ensuite. Guest accommodation is aft and includes a double and two single berths with adjacent bathroom.

Outside, the cockpit is adorned with a full set of cushions, and is an ideal space to relax or entertain on a nice day. The vessel is very well set up for easy shorthanded sailing with the main sail in a boom bag with lazy jacks and new furlers for the headsail and staysail. There is excellent access around the spacious teak decks, and quality dinghy davits on the stern.

This vessel is powered by a powerful 120HP Ford Lehman Diesel Engine. Fully rebuilt (including the gearbox), in 2024, it offers excellent performance and reliability, with comfortable cruising at 6-8 knots. This vessel also boasts exceptional tankage with 2240L of diesel and 1200L of water, making even the most remote locations easily accessible!

With so many upgrades, and presenting in good condition throughout, this vessel is ready for her next adventure! For more information please call Jo Breen on Call Seller or Jack Allison on Call Seller .

Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.