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KNOCKABOUT
10-30-2006, 10:43 AM
I am contemplating the purchase of a Cheoy Lee, and would like a discourse on the material, construction, and quality of these fine boats. Everything I have heard has been splendid thus far, so I suppose I am trolling for dissenters. Anybody have a Cheoy Lee story?

And how bad would it really be to haul a teak Cheoy Lee cross-country? Does teak behave any better than most wood when it comes to drying out?

Thanks in advance.
Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )
10-30-2006, 10:49 AM
Best boats LOVE em
Been looking at them myself ;)
KNOCKABOUT
10-30-2006, 10:54 AM
What're the maintenance issues with teak, if any? Will she survive a cross-country haul? I have surveyor lined up to take a looksie at her, but I wondered if there was any anecdotal knowledge here on the forum... wait a minute, its all anecdotal... whatever, I think you know what I mean. Hey Joe - you around on Thursday for a sail?

K
Nanoose
10-30-2006, 12:05 PM
Not sure I understand your concerns about the cross country haul, Knockabout. She'll be out of the water for a week or two, and many are out that long for maintenance/project work from time to time. Teak is the on deck choice because its natural oils do well in 'weather', so I'm not clear where your concern lies?
Bark
10-30-2006, 12:20 PM
I believe teak is supposed to shrink/swell less than many woods, and that has been my experience. I have a Cheoy Lee Lion, built in 1963. Mine was out of the water for 1.5 years getting a new deck among other things, but hull leakage upon launch was minimal. I'm sure Bob Cleek will chime in here with some more detailed thoughts, but I think Cheoy Lee quality is pretty highly regarded. Unless you have some structural problems, I'd think she would be fine in a cross-country trip. Good luck.

Ben
Hughman
10-30-2006, 01:20 PM
I have a 1962 teak Frisco Flyer, and the boat has been out of the water in the past for 4 years without a problem. It took a good week to stop weeping when relaunched, but afterwards, I could dry-vacuum the bilge!

Take a hard look at any and all plywood as candidates for delamination. Also, the Ipol frames are somewhat brittle, and sistering is common in these boats.

Which model boat is it?
Bark
10-30-2006, 01:30 PM
Knockabout:

In case you're not familiar with this site ...

www.cheoyleeassociation.com (http://www.cheoyleeassociation.com)