Doug Jenkins
Edwards Yacht Sales
1401 First Street
Sarasota, FL, US
Office: 727.449.8222
Mobile: 941.504.0790
Doug@EdwardsYachtSales.com

1981 Cheoy Lee 50' Europa Pilothouse
Boat Type: Trawler Address: Simpson Bay, MF Price: $79,999

Overview

MUST SELL, MOTIVATED OWNER LOOKING FOR OFFERS! Classic big Europa style trawler, that was in the middle of a refit when tragedy struck her owner.  She is structurally and mechanically sound, but she will be a project for her next owner.   There are no issues reported that would deter her movement.  Currently on the hard, she recently had her engines inspected and are reported in good shape.

Specifications

Basic Information

Manufacturer: Cheoy Lee Vessel Name: St Christopher
Model: 50' Europa Pilothouse Boat Type: Trawler
Year: 1981 Hull Material: Fiberglass
Category: Power Hull Type:
Condition: Used Hull Color:
Location: Simpson Bay, MF Designer:
Available for sale in U.S. waters: Yes Flag of Registry:

Dimensions & Weight

Length: 50 ft - 15.24 meter Draft - max: 5 ft 7 in - 1.7 meter
LOA: 51 ft 6 in - 15.7 meter Bridge Clearance: -
Beam: 15 ft 7 in - 4.75 meter Dry Weight: -

Engine

Make: Engine Type: Inboard
Model: 120 Drive Type:
Engine(s): 2 Fuel Type: Diesel
Hours: - Horsepower: 120 (Individual), 240 (combined)
Cruise Speed: 9 MPH Max Speed: 13 MPH
Range: 3452 MI Joystick Control: No

Tank Capacities

Fuel Tank: 1600 gallons - 1 tank(s) Holding Tank: -
Fresh Water Tank: 1200 gallons - 1 tank(s)    

Accommodations

Total Cabins: 3 Crew Cabins: -
Total Berths: - Crew Berths: -
Total Sleeps: - Crew Sleeps: -
Total Heads: 3 Crew Heads: -
Captains Cabin: No    

Descriptions

Accommodations

3 staterooms / 3 heads  6'5" headroom throughout the yacht.  The master stateroom is aft and accessed from the salon.  It features a walk-around queen berth, ensuite head/shower, plentiful drawer space and large hanging lockers.  The forward and mid ships staterooms are accessed from the pilothouse.  The full beam mid ships guest cabin features a walk around queen berth, large ensuite head/shower and large hanging lockers and ample drawer space.  An engine room access door is located here inside one of the lockers with additional access via a ladder accessible from the salon.  The forward stateroom features a V-berth and ensuite head and shower.  Main deck has pilothouse forward, access to bridge is via stairs oppsite the galley or aft deck ladder, and access to aft stateroom is via stairs from the main salon. 



Deck

All fiberglass boat built on a heavy displacement hull with a deep keel and protected props.  Teak decks in covered areas, fiberglass in open areas.  Wide side decks for easy passage. 

Swim platform, swim ladder

Tide rider type boarding steps.

Lofrans Falkon electric windlass

60# plow type anchor with chain rode

Fiberglass fuel tanks

Portuguese bridge

 



Improvements / Maintenance Since 2008

New toilet transfer pump with Y valve

Fuel tanks emptied, fuel polished and tanks cleaned

New fuel lines from filters to engines

Bilge pump in engine room

New freshwater pump

Freshwater tanks cleaned and resealed

New head gaskets

Heat exchanges removed, cleaned and pressure tested, one replaced

Alternators rebuilt

Prop shaft mounting tubes removed, skeg interiors inspected and cleaned

New cutlass bearings

New prop shafts and alignment

New shaft seals

One new shaft/gearbox coupling replaced

Bottom paint 2009

Boat last out of water Fall 2010, no blisters reported

Most thru hull valves replaced

Batteries new 2009

Pilothouse doors replaced

Full engine services

Windows replaced prior to 2008, date unknown



Basic Known Issues

Vessel was in the middle of a refit when the owner passed away.  Information comes from two friends, a fellow boat owner & dock mate and a retired superyacht chief engineer whom was assisting him with the refit.  He felt comfortable enough with the vessel to help him with his plans to deliver her to the US. 

 

Engines, bottom and structure are sound.  Most items are cosmetic, but she is a project.  There are water stains and some soft wood on the interior bulkheads and paneling.  The salon sole is bare and needs covering.  The oven is missing and the stove is inop.  The new electronics are missing, but the new Garmin radar dome is on the boat.  There is no generator and the four air conditioners are not known to be working.  The teak decks are worn, but no soft spots were found.  The NAIAD stabilizers are inop. There is no canvas on the bimini. One replacement head is still in the box, but included.

The below statement, from a September 2010 e-mail, is from Bill, the engineer whom was assisting the owner with his refit;

"I would appreciate anything you might know on what Ton has done, maintenance and improvements, to the boat and what needs to be completed." 

"Fitted New refrigerator in galley, Coffe maker, New toilet transfer pump with "Y" piece to allow pump to shore facility or to holding tank. Fuel tanks emptied, cleaned, refilled (approx 6 months ago). All fuel filter system reinstated. All fuel lines from fuel filter system to engines replaced. Bilge pump in E/R replaced. Freshwater pump replaced. Freshwater tanks opened, cleaned and resealed. Engines - I did not help with this as I was away for a while - Heads removed, head gaskets replaced, heat exchangers, removed, cleaned and pressure tested, alternators removed, rebuilt, other than this work, the engines ran well. Last time out of the water - prop shafts removed and replaced, propellor shaft mounting tubes removed from hull, interior of skegs cleaned, inside condition OK, tubes remounted and sealed into hull, new cutless bearings fitted, new shaft seals fitted, one new shaft/ gearbox coupling fitted, shaft alignment performed, bilges under gearboxes, cleaned and painted, bottom antifouled. There are no blisters on the hull, I had seen her out of the water a few times. New house batteries fitted (I think?). Generator - as far as I am aware the generator was a throw away. I think Ton was planning to replace it in the states. The only soft area I was aware of, was the fwd engine room bulkhead, top of the stb side, behind the access ladder. Looked like dry rot from previous water leaks from decks. Many other small improvements had been completed. We had recently before Tons passing, driven the boat around the island and were preparing to help him deliver it to Florida.
I am a chief engineer previously on superyachts, and I was feeling comfortable helping him deliver the boat. I hope this helps, any other questions please ask. Bill "



Broker Comments

While a project boat, St. Christopher, is sound mechanically and structurally with no cosmetic issues that would deter her movement.  She will make someone a fine long range cruiser with some repair and TLC.  An excellent project boat with a good foundation, she will be stored on the hard August 1 until after the storm season.  Owner is motivated and looking for offers.



Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Doug Jenkins
Edwards Yacht Sales
1401 First Street
Sarasota, FL, US
Office: 727.449.8222
Mobile: 941.504.0790
Doug@EdwardsYachtSales.com