That's certainly a good old Perkins engine, I worked at the Perkins factory in 1970-71 (UK) at that time the engine of the day was the 4108 the one just after yours though virtually the same. The engine was shipped to the US and used in Massy Ferguson tractors. It was used by Sir Francis Chichester’s round-the-world yacht Gipsy Moth III. .30,000 were built at the Peterborough (UK) factory in 1970
Wow Josh! Congratulations on the new boat and YOUR “new chapter”. That deck is gonna be a project. We look forward to seeing your progress and await the next videos of the work you will have done.
Congratulations - best choice - I Iove to see like minded fellow boaters. After all your comparison with "Giraffe", there is the biggest difference to your Cheoy Lee yet to be discovered, once you are ready to sail her. You will find a BIG difference, and your present boat has tenfold the sailing characteristics and capabilities compared with today's short keel, spade rudder affairs. P.S.: I have a 1965, 30 ft Cheoy Lee ketch, still in the reno phase, of course.
She's a beautiful classic! It was super nice to meet you in San Diego. Your so right about keeping these old classics alive, everyone always stops to see theses beauties!
Great to find someone willing to restore a classic wood boat. My hubby & I have owned 2 wood boats ( 2nd one was a 34' Franz Maas yawl - teak hull, teak decks, mahogany cabin). Then (for more self punishment) we got a Swedish Ohlson 41 (steel hull, teak cockpit, mahogany cabin & interiors). We believe that traditional oil based, quality varnishes are best for the wood. even teak; get 6 coats on & then make or buy a awning cover to keep the UV sun off. Re-coat with 1 or 2 coats every 6 months. For our solid teak cockpit seats, we use Semco - it's a type of oil - it worked really well for the year we spent in Mex & So Cal. I think it would be hard to use on your decks because you are not supposed to get it on the caulking. Generally teak decks should be kept clean but just with water, many cleaners are too harsh & erode the softer grain of the wood. Tropical sun ruins the teak decks on lots of FG boats, so awning are a must! We totally re-caulked the decks on our Maas yawl; it's a real hard job removing the old caulking. Our decks leaked like a shower! Good luck
On the water Pump or any Copper items . I use Barkeepers Friend. I shake out some of the BKF Powder into small cup add water or degreaser and make a paste. Then spread paste and one can use brushes and or 3-m scotchbrite pads to shine like new.
Sweet boat, love the lines and she is very nice below. Once you put your stamp on her and get that bright work shining again she will be turning heads,wherever you go. Just FYI as a long time Solent sailor, it is the Isle of Wight, that’s the whole name not the island of Wight. 😊. Look forward to seeing how you fix her up. Andy UK
I love the look of wooden topsides and cabin interiors, but loath the amount of work involved. I hope this vessels carries you safely during the next leg of your journey.
Beautiful looking boat Josh. My guess is that she was originally a gaffer. Those belaying pins are typical of gaff rigged boats and the metal mast would have replaced the original wooden mast. There's a lot of gaffers here in Falmouth in Cornwall, England.
I just bought my first boat this week. It's a Kayak double, a tandem Plastic fantastic kayak ***laughs*** From little things big things grow. Just want to get out on the water at this point and catch some fishing. It's a beautiful boat you have purchased lovely...
Geeat vids..got me through the winter months..sailbros have done wonders on the cheoy lee they rehabbed.i would like to see more on the reefing system keep up the good work
When I first started just "window shopping" for my first sailboat, I was totally smitten with a '70s Cheoy Lee 42' Luders-designed clipper-rigged ketch rather similar to yours. Of course it was absolutely the WRONG boat for me, but I totally get it. Hell, if you weren't three time zones away, I might pitch in to help refinish that teak. By now you've likely learned that many owners just strip that teak decking if it's too far gone, but yours still looks salvageable, and you might get away with a proper recaulking. Carry on!
Congratulations on your new boat!!! I’m looking for the right Cheoy Lee 41 Offshore (Ray Richards design). I like your comparison with a classic car. Beautiful lines. Classic. Bless her and all who sail on her :-). Wishing fair winds and thanks for the video :-) :-) :-)
Congratulations on your new boat and hello fellow Missourian. I'm from St. Louis. I was interested in learning how to sail when I came across your videos. They were very informative by the way. I'll be waiting for future content from you.
Josh, Great to see you once again and Big Congrats on your ... New Old Boat... a Choi Lee ... many many years back I had a contract on one of those boats but sadly at a closer look it did not pass . If memory serves me right those teak decks are screw downs into cored Balsa and fiber glass . On the video they appeared to be a bit thin and not sand-able . I have sailed a number of Choi Lee's and always liked how they Sailed a very good solid feel . Robert North Star
It’s not in too bad of shape for it’s age. It has been maintained up to a few years ago. That varnish needs to be redone about every two years if exposed to the elements. You will be a slave to the boat to keep it ship shape and Bristol fashion.
I bought a sailboat a couple of months ago, 1949 "van der Meer", never sailed in my life, still dont know how to (only by looking YT videos), but I can't be happier
When I removed my teak hand rails , most of the stainless bolt heads broke they where corroded and broken under the teak plugs . It’s a tayana 55 from 84. It’s making me think to check the bolt on all the tracks
Enjoying video. Lokahi is pronounced Lo-ka-hee. The Hawaiian language is very phonetic and the letter "i" is an "ee" sound Think Waikiki Why-kee-kee Look forward to more videos and wishing fair winds and following sees.
I don't wanna be you at varnishing time xD , but you got one of the most beautiful boat i've ever seen! I did know about Cheoy Lee, you guys are very lucky in the US... i would love to be over there at the time of buying my next boat!! Good luck!! i just subscribed and waiting for more!!
There is an older sailing channel called “Sea Change” that sailed a Cheoy Lee (I believe).....I did some research about them back when that channel was new....I fell in love with that traditional look these boats have... Never mind, it was a Lafitte 44......
Beautiful boat Josh. I also have a fiberglass hull with teak decks and lots of wood trim except it is a 38' trawler. I've been having a lot of luck refinishing with three coats of West system epoxy with 207 UV hardener, followed by three coats of Epiphanes varnish. I apply the three coats of epoxy back-to-back without sanding, when the epoxy is tacky. The end result looks like 12 coats of varnish and so far is holding up very well in sunny Marina del Rey. Good luck with her. I am the author of myself!
Beautiful boat! Looking forward to your upcoming maintenance videos!! Also looking forward to the latest edition of "A voyage for madmen" which should feature you!!
Brightwork - have you considered just oiling the upper cabin & other " wood "? Once you commit to varnishing, you are committing to untold hours of yearly / biyearly sanding, sanding, sanding.... With oil, you should have less hours sanding, tho yes, bi yearly oiling..... but more sailing adventure time Looking forward to watching her transformation. Rad
Thanks. I’ve researched all kinds of options: Cetol, oil, sealer, etc. Nothing looks as good as varnish, in my opinion. But after re-varnishing most of the boat already, I’m beginning to question whether the looks are worth it. It’s a crazy time-consuming process. Many people say it’s like the Golden Gate Bridge where when they finish painting one end they immediately start back at the other end. That is not an exaggeration with varnish, even on my small boat. But there’s also a reason varnish has been the gold standard in boat brightwork for centuries. Thanks for following!
Hi guys. Loving your videos. I'm new to sailing and just been offered a 26ft sloop wooden boat from 1966. She's in superb condition and been excellently maintained over the years. A few people are telling me I'm ma buying a wooden boat and will spend more time maintaining her than actually sailing lol. Wondered what you guys think on the matter. Be fascinating to hear from you. 👍
Thanks. You will definitely need to devote a lot of time to the wood maintenance. You have to create a schedule and plan a day or two per month with varnish or other maintenance. If you stick with a strict schedule and if you have time for that, it’s not too bad. But if you are busy with other stuff. Maybe you work a lot or have other hobbies and not planning to work on the boat much, then it’s definitely a lot of work. I’d say a wooden boat is for someone who is retired from work and who loves to tinker on their boat with maintenance a few times per week. Or someone who can pay someone to work on the boat a few days per month.
Congrats on the purchase! We did a similar thing last year when we sold our 1982 C&C 34 that we owned for 10 years and purchased our 1979 Hans Christian 43T. I am sure you will love owning a classic as much as we do!
I don't know . . . . If they let the topside go to crap to my mind that does not speak well for the rest of the boat. I pullout and full survey might have been a good idea. I must say the manhole cover was a new one and I certainly had never seen one like that. Hope it all works out - good luck.
Those boats need a lot of maintenance. Keeping the wood up, the mast. My dad had a 1970 Cheoy Lee 33, and it was a lot of work. That mast has probably been replaced - the original should have also been wood.
For anyone desring to refurbish a classic this one is in fair condition and the perkins is a very solid engine! The Classic's are amazing to look at, yet I not the condition of the teek and the bullworks, all exterior wood is in need of full restoration! and I already have $$$$$$$ signs and many hours of labor! The sails are far gone and need replacing! Wenches need attention and the troubles with the classic deck/sail mechanisms is finding the parts to recondition them!
I'm planing to get same type of boat,This season. I love the way that boat is built. Or I was planning on getting a real Chinese junk. Debating on both.
I noticed your alternator belt appears loose Josh, check the condition carefully...if it's bad, buy TWO new belts....put one on and you will have a spare .....good luck with your new acquisition, it looks to be a good one, with lots of work....the plumbing and wiring is where I would start...the cosmetics can always come later.......also, what is UNDER the teak decking is what would bother me.....did they do a cored deck under there? or is there a fiberglas underlayment ? OnWard ....
The BIGGEST issue is the deck ... 1965 .... hundreds of screw holes ..... an the boat looks like the decking was not properly maintained, the salt/sun is a brutal on teak decks. Leakage is gonna be your main issue, have you spotted any leakage inside the cabin ? I first learn of Cheoy Lee in 70's from none other than Jimmy Buffet, he had Clipper 48, sweet boat. Good luck with the decking, a lot of current CL owners are stripping and either going with glued teak or the NEW faux vinyl teak or plain FG with Awlgrip (no teak) The teak pin rail is a very nice touch, mine had 4 bronze belaying pins on each rail. Most sailors don't realize what they are missing by not having these. How is this hatch 17:32 secured, watertight ?
Thanks. Yes the deck is going to be tough. No major leaking under the deck but the water certainly gets in below the teak but luckily not through the fiberglass that is below the teak. I’m looking at the faux teak perhaps. Was thinking of trying to salvage this deck but not sure if possible. The manhole at the end is water tight. It simply fits down in a groove and the lid / hatch itself super heavy. Cool story about Jimmy Buffet.
No giving up hope here. All your videos, including the motorbike ones are honest intentions of transfer of knowledge and joy. Appreciate it. Having said this, great to see you doing back to sailing! It is a beautiful sailboat which might give a lot of us on this side of the channel ideas! Thank you.
Josh, I'm so excited for you, Congratulations on your purchase! I loved the whole video, Stephanie and you make an fantastic couple... things really seem to be going your way!! I smiled when you referred to the sailboat in "The Talented Mr. Ripley" as I too marvelled at that boat, it somehow reminded of a time when sailboats had this unique style and not these cookie cutter fiberglass boats of today! I'm so looking forward to your upcoming videos of repairing her to her former glory and taking her on the water! Not sure why some would bail and unsubscribe, their loss...your content and keen taste for music makes your videos always a pleasure to watch, learn and enjoy!
Great boat. I owned a 1965 Cheoy Lee Lyon, SOMA, in Santa Barbara for many years. Wood hull and tiller. Loved cruising the Channel Islands aboard her but she took over my life maintaining her in pristine condition. Enjoy this very special classic boat!
Reminds me of Dad's old yacht, an Abeking and Rasmussen 10 meter. He sold it in '86. I always wondered what happened to it and did a google search on it a couple of years ago. To my surprise, there it was, fully restored and it was for sale. I live a long way from the closest mooring these days but I decided to give the owner a call and have a chat. I was on the 'phone to him for over an hour. He'd done the restoration as soon as he bought it and had been living aboard for nearly 30 years and had kept the boat in immaculate condition. Despite the geographical challenge (3hr. round trip), I still wonder if I made a mistake in not writing a check. I hope that you can achieve what that fellow did and I hope you can make his son envious too, in another 30 years.
I couldn't believe it when I saw those 'belaying pins' as in 'belay that order' great boat - Choi Lee is one of the best trawlers out there so I have got to believe their sail boats are the same.
As a lawyer perhaps you might consider teaching what the immigration laws are like in the Bahamas, elements of maritime law, becoming the go-to-source for legal information.
That's certainly a good old Perkins engine, I worked at the Perkins factory in 1970-71 (UK) at that time the engine of the day was the 4108 the one just after yours though virtually the same. The engine was shipped to the US and used in Massy Ferguson tractors. It was used by Sir Francis Chichester’s round-the-world yacht Gipsy Moth III. .30,000 were built at the Peterborough (UK) factory in 1970
I have a Perkins 4108 made in 1979. Still runs like a charm with the odd oil leak now and then
I owned a Westsail 32 many years ago that had a Perkins 4108 engine. Never any problems.
Awesome news, love perkins diesel
no parts avaliable for 4108 parts avaliable for 4107
I just bout a 78 Cheoy Lee with this engine. Haven't started it yet.
I became obsessed with sailboats after watching the Talented Mr. Ripley too
Just found your video and look forward to your videos as you clean and restore your new (old) boat!
Wawww that's great boat...
Congratz Josh...
I can't wait to see your next video..
Congratulations Josh, she is a beauty. I can't wait to watch your progress on her and then your adventures that she leads you on.
Roger
Wow Josh! Congratulations on the new boat and YOUR “new chapter”. That deck is gonna be a project. We look forward to seeing your progress and await the next videos of the work you will have done.
Congratulations - best choice - I Iove to see like minded fellow boaters. After all your comparison with "Giraffe", there is the biggest difference to your Cheoy Lee yet to be discovered, once you are ready to sail her. You will find a BIG difference, and your present boat has tenfold the sailing characteristics and capabilities compared with today's short keel, spade rudder affairs.
P.S.: I have a 1965, 30 ft Cheoy Lee ketch, still in the reno phase, of course.
Watching & Waiting.........March by the beat of your own drum & enjoy...cheers
Totally agree, beautiful lines
I have been in love with the Choy Lee since I was a child, not even certain where the love and fascination arose from.
:)
She's a beautiful classic! It was super nice to meet you in San Diego. Your so right about keeping these old classics alive, everyone always stops to see theses beauties!
Thanks John! Video featuring you and your boat coming soon!
That's a lot of sanding. Never will end.
Great to find someone willing to restore a classic wood boat. My hubby & I have owned 2 wood boats ( 2nd one was a 34' Franz Maas yawl - teak hull, teak decks, mahogany cabin). Then (for more self punishment) we got a Swedish Ohlson 41 (steel hull, teak cockpit, mahogany cabin & interiors). We believe that traditional oil based, quality varnishes are best for the wood. even teak; get 6 coats on & then make or buy a awning cover to keep the UV sun off. Re-coat with 1 or 2 coats every 6 months. For our solid teak cockpit seats, we use Semco - it's a type of oil - it worked really well for the year we spent in Mex & So Cal. I think it would be hard to use on your decks because you are not supposed to get it on the caulking. Generally teak decks should be kept clean but just with water, many cleaners are too harsh & erode the softer grain of the wood. Tropical sun ruins the teak decks on lots of FG boats, so awning are a must!
We totally re-caulked the decks on our Maas yawl; it's a real hard job removing the old caulking. Our decks leaked like a shower! Good luck
On the water Pump or any Copper items . I use Barkeepers Friend. I shake out some of the BKF Powder into small cup add water or degreaser and make a paste. Then spread paste and one can use brushes and or 3-m scotchbrite pads to shine like new.
Sweet boat, love the lines and she is very nice below. Once you put your stamp on her and get that bright work shining again she will be turning heads,wherever you go. Just FYI as a long time Solent sailor, it is the Isle of Wight, that’s the whole name not the island of Wight. 😊. Look forward to seeing how you fix her up. Andy UK
What a pretty boat. Perfect SoCal weekender.
I like Stephanie's Range Rover Sport Autobiography too. Great choice.
I have a classic yacht myself. Lots of bright work . I recommend using oil. Get rid of varnish. Looks the same and less work
I love all the teak. Your new boat is a diamond in the rough. You’ll have her standing tall soon. Congratulations.
Looking forward to seeing the new adventures!
I'm glad you choose that boat . It's beautiful. Love the classic look. Love your videos
I love the look of wooden topsides and cabin interiors, but loath the amount of work involved. I hope this vessels carries you safely during the next leg of your journey.
They are very good boats. Nice. Can't wait to see you bring her back to life.
Her lines are fantastic. What an adventure!
She looks great. Cheoy Lee make generously engineered vessels. Fair winds mate.
they sure do!!
What an awesome boat. It will be a thing of beauty when you are done with it.
Nice...glad there are still a few sailors who appreciate a classic
I agree!
Beautiful looking boat Josh. My guess is that she was originally a gaffer. Those belaying pins are typical of gaff rigged boats and the metal mast would have replaced the original wooden mast. There's a lot of gaffers here in Falmouth in Cornwall, England.
Living the dream , writing the footnotes, love your approach to life! Hello from Aussie, have fun, Stay safe!
I just bought my first boat this week. It's a Kayak double, a tandem Plastic fantastic kayak ***laughs***
From little things big things grow. Just want to get out on the water at this point and catch some fishing.
It's a beautiful boat you have purchased lovely...
Love this type of boat.
Congrats! She’s gorgeous! 👍
Yeah Josh sailing bids are back !right on bro
YES!!! He is back, my favorite sailing RUclipsr! 🎉🎺
Geeat vids..got me through the winter months..sailbros have done wonders on the cheoy lee they rehabbed.i would like to see more on the reefing system keep up the good work
When I first started just "window shopping" for my first sailboat, I was totally smitten with a '70s Cheoy Lee 42' Luders-designed clipper-rigged ketch rather similar to yours. Of course it was absolutely the WRONG boat for me, but I totally get it. Hell, if you weren't three time zones away, I might pitch in to help refinish that teak. By now you've likely learned that many owners just strip that teak decking if it's too far gone, but yours still looks salvageable, and you might get away with a proper recaulking. Carry on!
What a beauty.
Josh I haven’t watched your channel in a while and then this popped up. Beautiful boat. Congratulations!!!
Congratulations on your new boat!!! I’m looking for the right Cheoy Lee 41 Offshore (Ray Richards design). I like your comparison with a classic car. Beautiful lines. Classic. Bless her and all who sail on her :-). Wishing fair winds and thanks for the video :-) :-) :-)
I like it! Thanks for posting another great video! Looking forward to the DIYs.
Nice, love the up turning stern.
Congratulations Josh! Now you have your work cut out for you! Definitely lots of wood work, but I hope to see you sailing soon!
She's a beaut, Clark. Good luck. Hope you're back on the water real soon.
Congrats on the new boat!
Cool boat 🚢😎
Hey Josh, nice boat.
Congratulations on your new boat and hello fellow Missourian. I'm from St. Louis. I was interested in learning how to sail when I came across your videos. They were very informative by the way. I'll be waiting for future content from you.
Josh,
Great to see you once again and Big Congrats on your ... New Old Boat... a Choi Lee ... many many years back I had a contract on one of those boats but sadly at a closer look it did not pass . If memory serves me right those teak decks are screw downs into cored Balsa and fiber glass . On the video they appeared to be a bit thin and not sand-able . I have sailed a number of Choi Lee's and always liked how they Sailed a very good solid feel .
Robert
North Star
Greetings froom colombia south america. Great channel.
Hey brother, I have access to a 1964 choy lee Bermuda 30 and yours is much much nicer. Its inspiring to get mine back to shape
You do the work, I'll do the watching. Great new adventure
Thanks.
i really like this ship its a beauty
I have heard other people say they avoid teak wood decks Because if screwed down water damage is probable
Lovely boat. I live in Hong Kong so know them well. My boat still has the same Perkins engine (4108) from 1979
It’s not in too bad of shape for it’s age. It has been maintained up to a few years ago. That varnish needs to be redone about every two years if exposed to the elements. You will be a slave to the boat to keep it ship shape and Bristol fashion.
Love those boats!
I bought a sailboat a couple of months ago, 1949 "van der Meer", never sailed in my life, still dont know how to (only by looking YT videos), but I can't be happier
When I removed my teak hand rails , most of the stainless bolt heads broke they where corroded and broken under the teak plugs . It’s a tayana 55 from 84. It’s making me think to check the bolt on all the tracks
Enjoying video. Lokahi is pronounced Lo-ka-hee. The Hawaiian language is very phonetic and the letter "i" is an "ee" sound
Think Waikiki
Why-kee-kee
Look forward to more videos and wishing fair winds and following sees.
Thanks.
I don't wanna be you at varnishing time xD , but you got one of the most beautiful boat i've ever seen! I did know about Cheoy Lee, you guys are very lucky in the US... i would love to be over there at the time of buying my next boat!! Good luck!! i just subscribed and waiting for more!!
There is an older sailing channel called “Sea Change” that sailed a Cheoy Lee (I believe).....I did some research about them back when that channel was new....I fell in love with that traditional look these boats have...
Never mind, it was a Lafitte 44......
That is a beauty. Reminds me of my Rival 34' in the cabin. New subscriber looking forward to the videos.
Not familiar with Cheoy Lee brand!?...all's forgiven now that you own one. Beautiful boat, congratulations!
Beautiful boat Josh. I also have a fiberglass hull with teak decks and lots of wood trim except it is a 38' trawler. I've been having a lot of luck refinishing with three coats of West system epoxy with 207 UV hardener, followed by three coats of Epiphanes varnish. I apply the three coats of epoxy back-to-back without sanding, when the epoxy is tacky. The end result looks like 12 coats of varnish and so far is holding up very well in sunny Marina del Rey. Good luck with her. I am the author of myself!
Beautiful boat! Looking forward to your upcoming maintenance videos!! Also looking forward to the latest edition of "A voyage for madmen" which should feature you!!
Brightwork - have you considered just oiling the upper cabin & other " wood "? Once you commit to varnishing, you are committing to untold hours of yearly / biyearly sanding, sanding, sanding....
With oil, you should have less hours sanding, tho yes, bi yearly oiling..... but more sailing adventure time
Looking forward to watching her transformation.
Rad
Thanks. I’ve researched all kinds of options: Cetol, oil, sealer, etc. Nothing looks as good as varnish, in my opinion. But after re-varnishing most of the boat already, I’m beginning to question whether the looks are worth it. It’s a crazy time-consuming process. Many people say it’s like the Golden Gate Bridge where when they finish painting one end they immediately start back at the other end. That is not an exaggeration with varnish, even on my small boat. But there’s also a reason varnish has been the gold standard in boat brightwork for centuries. Thanks for following!
Hi guys. Loving your videos. I'm new to sailing and just been offered a 26ft sloop wooden boat from 1966. She's in superb condition and been excellently maintained over the years. A few people are telling me I'm ma buying a wooden boat and will spend more time maintaining her than actually sailing lol.
Wondered what you guys think on the matter. Be fascinating to hear from you. 👍
Thanks. You will definitely need to devote a lot of time to the wood maintenance. You have to create a schedule and plan a day or two per month with varnish or other maintenance. If you stick with a strict schedule and if you have time for that, it’s not too bad. But if you are busy with other stuff. Maybe you work a lot or have other hobbies and not planning to work on the boat much, then it’s definitely a lot of work. I’d say a wooden boat is for someone who is retired from work and who loves to tinker on their boat with maintenance a few times per week. Or someone who can pay someone to work on the boat a few days per month.
Congrats on the purchase! We did a similar thing last year when we sold our 1982 C&C 34 that we owned for 10 years and purchased our 1979 Hans Christian 43T. I am sure you will love owning a classic as much as we do!
I don't know . . . . If they let the topside go to crap to my mind that does not speak well for the rest of the boat. I pullout and full survey might have been a good idea. I must say the manhole cover was a new one and I certainly had never seen one like that. Hope it all works out - good luck.
I wonder if this boat yard is where the Simon & Simon tv Show Boat was kept?
HOWS IT GOIN SO FAR? Congrats on the boat! She is beautiful.
Congrats!!!
This is a nice one.
Aladino, on sailing channel "magic carpet", will show you how to get back her entire beauty.
Cheers
Those boats need a lot of maintenance. Keeping the wood up, the mast. My dad had a 1970 Cheoy Lee 33, and it was a lot of work. That mast has probably been replaced - the original should have also been wood.
Nice vid. Related to The Talented Mr. Ripley: check out Purple Noon. You'll fall even more in love with that boat.
Cool. Was that the original? I know Talented Ripley was a remake from an old film but I’ve never seen the original.
@@JoshPostVlogsI believe so!
For anyone desring to refurbish a classic this one is in fair condition and the perkins is a very solid engine! The Classic's are amazing to look at, yet I not the condition of the teek and the bullworks, all exterior wood is in need of full restoration! and I already have $$$$$$$ signs and many hours of labor! The sails are far gone and need replacing! Wenches need attention and the troubles with the classic deck/sail mechanisms is finding the parts to recondition them!
dislike people who think that the left lane on an interstate is a travel lane vs a passing lane
I'm planing to get same type of boat,This season.
I love the way that boat is built.
Or I was planning on getting a real Chinese junk.
Debating on both.
I noticed your alternator belt appears loose Josh, check the condition carefully...if it's bad, buy TWO new belts....put one on and you will have a spare .....good luck with your new acquisition, it looks to be a good one, with lots of work....the plumbing and wiring is where I would start...the cosmetics can always come later.......also, what is UNDER the teak decking is what would bother me.....did they do a cored deck under there? or is there a fiberglas underlayment ?
OnWard ....
"How's the peeping Tommy? How's the peeping...." Have that movie, and you are right, it's a beautiful boat. 👍
You will no doubt have your hands full..
Good on you Josh.. Inspiring as usual.. Catch you out there buddy
The BIGGEST issue is the deck ... 1965 .... hundreds of screw holes ..... an the boat looks like the decking was not properly maintained, the salt/sun is a brutal on teak decks. Leakage is gonna be your main issue, have you spotted any leakage inside the cabin ? I first learn of Cheoy Lee in 70's from none other than Jimmy Buffet, he had Clipper 48, sweet boat.
Good luck with the decking, a lot of current CL owners are stripping and either going with glued teak or the NEW faux vinyl teak or plain FG with Awlgrip (no teak)
The teak pin rail is a very nice touch, mine had 4 bronze belaying pins on each rail. Most sailors don't realize what they are missing by not having these.
How is this hatch 17:32 secured, watertight ?
Thanks. Yes the deck is going to be tough. No major leaking under the deck but the water certainly gets in below the teak but luckily not through the fiberglass that is below the teak. I’m looking at the faux teak perhaps. Was thinking of trying to salvage this deck but not sure if possible. The manhole at the end is water tight. It simply fits down in a groove and the lid / hatch itself super heavy. Cool story about Jimmy Buffet.
love the positivity! did I miss how much she cost? I am interested in 30 to 40 foot boats, hope you got a good deal.
No giving up hope here. All your videos, including the motorbike ones are honest intentions of transfer of knowledge and joy. Appreciate it.
Having said this, great to see you doing back to sailing! It is a beautiful sailboat which might give a lot of us on this side of the channel ideas! Thank you.
Josh, I'm so excited for you, Congratulations on your purchase! I loved the whole video, Stephanie and you make an fantastic couple... things really seem to be going your way!! I smiled when you referred to the sailboat in "The Talented Mr. Ripley" as I too marvelled at that boat, it somehow reminded of a time when sailboats had this unique style and not these cookie cutter fiberglass boats of today! I'm so looking forward to your upcoming videos of repairing her to her former glory and taking her on the water! Not sure why some would bail and unsubscribe, their loss...your content and keen taste for music makes your videos always a pleasure to watch, learn and enjoy!
Thanks Robert!
How the heck are we JUST now seeing this! Stoked youre part of the CL family!
Congrats! She’s amazing. I just purchased an older Island Packet, so I’ll be staying in touch.
I will probably be telling you something you already know….go see SV Avocet.
Thanks Tim! :)
It's your 💰. Go right ahead & throw it all away.
Great boat. I owned a 1965 Cheoy Lee Lyon, SOMA, in Santa Barbara for many years. Wood hull and tiller. Loved cruising the Channel Islands aboard her but she took over my life maintaining her in pristine condition. Enjoy this very special classic boat!
I watched the whole video to hear the price of the boat. Did I miss it?
And you have Butterfly hatches.
Did you dock it at Bay Club for repairs? The dock setup looks very familiar.
I was at California Yacht Marina - Chula Vista. At the far south end of the SD bay.
Reminds me of Dad's old yacht, an Abeking and Rasmussen 10 meter. He sold it in '86. I always wondered what happened to it and did a google search on it a couple of years ago. To my surprise, there it was, fully restored and it was for sale. I live a long way from the closest mooring these days but I decided to give the owner a call and have a chat. I was on the 'phone to him for over an hour. He'd done the restoration as soon as he bought it and had been living aboard for nearly 30 years and had kept the boat in immaculate condition.
Despite the geographical challenge (3hr. round trip), I still wonder if I made a mistake in not writing a check.
I hope that you can achieve what that fellow did and I hope you can make his son envious too, in another 30 years.
I couldn't believe it when I saw those 'belaying pins' as in 'belay that order' great boat - Choi Lee is one of the best trawlers out there so I have got to believe their sail boats are the same.
As a lawyer perhaps you might consider teaching what the immigration laws are like in the Bahamas, elements of maritime law, becoming the go-to-source for legal information.
Congratulations on the new old boat . Super classy . What’s your intended use for the boat/??
If I may ask, what did you pay for her? The boat that is. (chuckle...)
BTW. Do you know how to adjust the height of the seat belt?
Looking to do the same. Do you mind stating the purchase price? I'll help me gage my search. Congrats. Maybe I'll see you out there.
Seems there are no follow up videos!???
Thanks for watching. Recent follow up video.
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