53' 1990 Cheoy Lee Motorsailor

Price
$479,000
Overall Length
53 ft
Location



Leros Greece

Category
Sail
Year
1990
Name
Cetacea
Model
Motorsailor
Fuel Tank Capacity
800 Gallons
LOA


52'

9"

Fresh Water Capacity
500 Gallons
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Engine

Perkins

4-236


84Hp
63Kw
5,087Hrs

Perkins

4-236


84Hp
63Kw
4,422Hrs

Description

CETACEA is a Cheoy Lee 53’ Motorsailor which is a classic motorsailor designed by the renowned team of Seaton-Neville and built to be a rugged bluewater capable boat, best known for its heavy duty fiberglass construction, pilothouse layout and twin diesel engines for safety and reliability. She is a cutter-rigged boat for sailing versatility and spacious interior with multiple staterooms. CETACEA is a combination of power yacht comfort (flybridge, all weather pilothouse) with long-range sailing capability, making it an ideal boat for extended cruising. DO NOT confuse Cheoy Lee Shipyard boats with Tawain “Leaky Teaky’s”. Cheoy Lee Shipyards, Hong Kong, has been in business for over 150+ years. Check out their website, (www.cheoyleeyachts.com). In 1990, Cheoy Lee Shipyards ceased production of sailboats but continued production of explorer and luxury motor yachts while expanding its commercial boat building in the Hong Kong area.


As one of the last sailboat hulls built in Hong Kong, and one of the last hulls in the CL53 series built, CETACEA benefited from all the improvements made to earlier CL53 hulls. In addition, the current owners of 24 years continually maintain and improve her, unlike any other Cheoy Lee 53's, and they continue to use her in the eastern Mediterranean.


CETACEA emerges as the top CL53 overall choice as a proven, serious bluewater, family cruiser for anyone seeking a truly turnkey and, proven vessel due to its extensive real-world mileage, late-build refinements, current status in a prime sailing area, and the safest bluewater boat for family and friends. A huge plus with CETACEA is the consideration that CETACEA exhausts the main engines at the stern as opposed to mid-ship, which stops the wrap-around effect of exhaust into the cabin, aft stateroom, pilothouse and, cockpit. CETACEA has been heavily customized for safety and comfort and is a proven boat for long- distance cruising. CETACEA is unmatched in the CL53 series for seaworthiness, ease of handling, crew safety and turnkey readiness.


As a proven long-distance cruiser, CETACEA has twin Perkins 4-236 engines (168 HP); 800 gallons of fuel; 500 gallons of water; 60 gallon holding tank; 3 cabins with A/C in all cabins; 2 electric heads with separate showers; a large main salon with seating for 6; a fully equipped galley designed for cooking underway; and an enclosed pilot house with an elevated full-size berth for comfortable night watches. The self-tailing hydraulic winches and mast and jib furling systems make sail handling so easy for a couple to manage. In addition, there is an upper fly bridge with a 360-degree view for ease of anchoring and docking. With so many safety features and large spaces, CETACEA provides security and comfort to enjoy on extended passages with family and friends. 


New equipment in 2023-2025 includes: All new rigging; shafts and shaft seals; zincs; and cutlass bearings; Kohler generator; inverter, 3 chart plotters, radar, antennas, AIS, VHF, hand-held VHFs, freezer, dinghy, Starlink, cleaned out both fuel tanks; and applied new antifouling paint. See full details for all the work performed in 2023-2025 and the extensive refit in 2018/2019. 

The major custom upgrades on CETACEA include:

  • Increased the engine room ventilation for better engine performance.
  • Rerouted the engine exhaust to exit aft of the cockpit.
  • Replaced the teak deck with non-skid for low maintenance and a cooler deck.
  • Redesigned/reinforced all safety rails & extended the solid tube railing around the cockpit.
  • Replaced the doorway hatch with a full-sized waterproof door for a safer/easier entrance.
  • Installed a custom fiberglass table on the foredeck that doubles as the propane gas tank holder, a table for sundowners, and the dingy rest.
  • Installed fully enclosed cockpit canvass with Strataglass panels for surrounding views.
  • Installed a hard top system with solar panels, dimmable LED lights & hatches for air flow.
  • Installed Lithium-ion batteries along with an updated battery management system.
  • Redesigned the v-berth to provide a queen/king sized v-berth, instead of single berths.
  • Redesigned the master head shower with wrap-around side walls & non-skid floor pan.

 

These improvements make her extremely comfortable and stable, with increased performance sailing and motoring. In addition, the extensive insulation and soundproofing provide for very quiet passages. CETACEA is no ordinary sailboat. As the owners’ cruising days are coming to a close, they are sad to list their beloved CETACEA for sale. But, as they continue to enjoy sailing her around the Mediterranean, they are hoping to find just the right sailors to continue her legacy of adventure.

 

Call the Listing Broker for additional information or to arrange to see this One-Of-A-Kind Boat!

NOTE: VAT TAX NOT PAID


Worldwide Yacht Sales Inc is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Little Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
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