Those of you that have seen my posts in the past might know that I sold my 340 DA a year ago last January. We were going to wait several years and buy a larger boat that could be a full-time live aboard at retirement in a few years. Sadly, Sea Ray does not make anything that fits this bill and certainly nothing that would be in my budget. So after a couple of eye opening family events we asked ourselves what we were waiting for.
Not having a boat for more than a year was brutal but I constantly cruised YachtWorld thinking something might look attractive. Something did. I have been reluctant to reveal what I purchased to this forum as it is not a Sea Ray and I recall the occasional snootiness of us Sea Ray owners towards those with lesser boats. (No reprimands please, I included myself) But I have missed this forum and have lurked occasionally but I thought it was time to show my hand.
We bought a 1984 Kha Shing 50' CPMY. It is a Taiwan built boat from the same yard as Grand banks, Ocean Alexander and many other fine vessels. This boat was built in the early days of fiberglass before anyone was confident of 'glass as suitable material for boats therefore it is a tank. It has twin 3208, 375 hp Cats with 2100 hours, new gennie, 4 year old Raymarine networked electronics package, stabilizers and many more amenities.
But it's not fast....12-13 knots at cruise and 16-17 WOT. That's taking some getting used to. I know....it's about the journey, blah, blah, blah. But I'm getting used to it. Below are a few pics.
My wife is loving the windows and the space is incredible. And the price was unbelievable. The PO had moved out of state and was very motivated. We still love Sea Rays but for this time in our lives this works better.
Shawn
Not having a boat for more than a year was brutal but I constantly cruised YachtWorld thinking something might look attractive. Something did. I have been reluctant to reveal what I purchased to this forum as it is not a Sea Ray and I recall the occasional snootiness of us Sea Ray owners towards those with lesser boats. (No reprimands please, I included myself) But I have missed this forum and have lurked occasionally but I thought it was time to show my hand.
We bought a 1984 Kha Shing 50' CPMY. It is a Taiwan built boat from the same yard as Grand banks, Ocean Alexander and many other fine vessels. This boat was built in the early days of fiberglass before anyone was confident of 'glass as suitable material for boats therefore it is a tank. It has twin 3208, 375 hp Cats with 2100 hours, new gennie, 4 year old Raymarine networked electronics package, stabilizers and many more amenities.
But it's not fast....12-13 knots at cruise and 16-17 WOT. That's taking some getting used to. I know....it's about the journey, blah, blah, blah. But I'm getting used to it. Below are a few pics.
My wife is loving the windows and the space is incredible. And the price was unbelievable. The PO had moved out of state and was very motivated. We still love Sea Rays but for this time in our lives this works better.
Shawn
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