The 34 CHB was one of the all time best selling trawlers in the U.S. and remains popular today because of its spacious design and remarkable fuel economy. The two cabin layout makes it very popular. The upper sundeck provides ample room for entertaining. My trawler shows in Good to excellent condition. I keep it Very Clean!
MODEL / YEAR BUILT 1985 CHB 35’ Sundeck Trawler
BUILDER Chien Hwa Boat Manufacturing & Industries LTD - Taiwan
HULL ID NUMBER BAY35135J484 (embossed at the transom)
OFFICIAL NUMBER 811823 USCG documentation - at aft cabin
REPORTED DIMENSIONS
-LENGTH OVERALL 37’ 8” including bow and stern platforms
-LENGTH ON DECK 35’ 0”
-BEAM 12’ 2” as measured
-DRAFT 4’ 0” as measured during the haul-out
-DISPLACEMENT 17,500# - 26,000# per research
REPORTED SPEED 7 - 10 MPH
REPORTED TANKAGE Fuel: 400G Water: 200G Holding: 35G
HISTORY OF USE: Vessel reported came from FL, and was kept in a
covered berth on Lake Texoma for 15 years.
Current owner purchased the vessel January
2023
Vessel was sold on Lake Texoma in 2019 and
2013 (Ex: “Rascal”)
MODIFICATIONS / UPGRADES: 2023: Engines’ service by Brandon
2023 : New bottom paint, new VHF, engine shafts realigned, new cutlass bearings, prop shaft glands repacked, new bilge pump installed, new batteries in carbon monoxide detectors, new fridge installed, fuel tank fuel level sight glass changed, new alternator at starboard engine
2018:
- New interior upholstery
- New batteries
2015:
- New Garmin GPS chart plotter
- New VHF radio
- New aft air conditioner unit
- New transom boarding platform
2014: New anchor windlass and ground tackle
2011: Bottom was “peeled”, blisters repaired; and
epoxy barrier coated
DATE OF BOTTOM PAINT: 2021 on Lake Texoma and in 2024 in Aransas Pass
Galley
Ventilation Satisfactory
Stove None
Refrigeration Dometic model CR-1110 AC/DC mini refrigerator- good
condition, functioned properly
Sink Twin stainless steel sinks with Formica laminate countertops
- good condition
Sink Drain Sinks drain directly overboard at the starboard hullside via a
1 1/2” bronze seacock located outboard of the starboard
engine - good condition, seized open
Appliances Emerson microwave oven - good condition, functioned
Properly
Toilets (2) Jabsco “Quiet Flush” 12V macerator type with sea water
flushing - both functioned properly
Plumbing Shields white PVC “Sanitation” type hose - good condition
Holding Tank: (1) Fiberglass tank - forward center in engine compartment bilge
- Capacity Reported 35 gallons - no label at the tank
Seacocks: Most throughout the vessel appeared to be original “Far East”
bronze seacocks
- Intake - Forward: 3/4” Bronze seacock below the forward cabin berth aft to
port - good condition
- Aft: 3/4” Bronze seacock below aft head sink - good condition,
functioned properly
- Discharge None
- Sink Drains - Forward: Sink drains overboard at port hullside forward to port in
the engine compartment (1 1/2” bronze seacock) - fair condition,
- Aft sink drains directly overboard via a 1 1/2” bronze ball-valve
located immediately outboard of the aft toilet - good condition,
functioned properly
Shower - Aft: Walk-in stall - good condition, functioned properly
- Forward - no stall; use a handheld “wand” - functioned properly
Water Tank: (2) Aluminum tanks (appeared to be retrofit) - side-by-side,
below aft cabin berth
- Capacity 200 Gallons reported - no label at tanks
- Accessibility Good
- Plumbing Reinforced plastic hose - good condition
- Deck Fills (2) At port and starboard aft corners of the raised aft sundeck -
both clearly labeled “Water”
- Ventilation Tanks each vent overboard at the transom corners - satisfactory
Pressure System ShurFlo 45# PSI 12VDC pressure pump with accumulator
(forward of starboard engine) - good condition, functioned
properly
Water Heater Rheem steel 10 gallons 120VAC water heater (inside the locker
below forward cabin’s starboard hanging locker) - good
condition, functioned properly
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Tanks: (2) Mild steel tanks (appeared original) - outboard aft to port
and starboard in the engine compartment
- Capacity Reported 400 gallons total - no labels at tanks
- Accessibility Extremely limited - covered with sound insulation tiles
- Secured Wooden blocked in place - satisfactory
- Plumbing USCG-approved neoprene hose, copper tubing - fairly good
condition
- Deck Fills (2) At port and starboard side decks midship - labeled “Fuel”
- Ventilation Tanks vent overboard at port and starboard hullsides adjacent
to the deck fill plates - satisfactory
Shut-off Valves - Gate-valve type “tank equalization” valves and “sight glass”
valves aft inboard lower corners - several did not function
- Ball-valve fuel supply valves at tanks’ top aft corners -
functioned properly
Filtration System - Engines are each fitted with a Racor #R25P in-line fuel/
water separator and engine-mounted elements
- Generator is fitted with a Racor #R12T in-line fuel/water
separator and engine-mounted element
Make / Model Twin Yanmar 4PHM-TE turbocharged
Horsepower Maximum 100hp each at 2800 rpm WOT
Serial Numbers - Port: Not legible
- Starboard: 00118
Hours At lower helm:
- Port 647.7 at start - 648.9 at conclusion
- Starboard 647.0 at start - 648.2 at conclusion
* Add 2300 hours - per logbook
Number of Cylinders Four cylinders each
Controls Two-handle mechanical controls with jacketed stainless steel
Morse cables - functioned properly at both helm stations
Gauges Basic Yanmar control panels, with alarms and analog
tachometers (and oil pressure, temperature gauges at
flybridge panels) - most functioned properly
Warning Alarms Audible and visual alarms functioned properly at tests
Appearance Both in good condition
Fluid Levels Engine oil and coolant, transmission oil - all at “full” levels
both engines
Cooling Systems Closed systems: fresh water cooled with sea-water heat
exchangers - functioned properly both engines
Sea Water Intakes Each engine is plumbed with a 2” bronze ball-valve and
bronze in-line strainer (forward of each engine) - both good
condition,
Mounts Steel or aluminum neoprene isolation flex mounts on
fiberglass/wood longitudinals - good condition both engines
Belts / Hoses Most appeared in good condition; both engines
Voltage AC 120VAC shore power
Shore Power
System
125/250V 50 amp service with marine cord - good condition,
functioned properly
Voltage DC 12VDC ship’s batteries; negative ground
120 Volt Outlets All functioned properly with correct polarity; not GFCI type
Wiring Stranded copper wire - generally in good condition where
accessible
Batteries - (1) SuperStart 12V sealed lead/acid #24MS, rated 1000
MCA (in a covered plastic box immediate forward of the
generator) - serves generator starting
- (2) Deka 12V wet lead/acid #708D, rated 1100 CCA each
8/2018 (between the engines) - serve engines starting,
house service
Battery Charger Xantrex “TrueCharge40+” 12V 40 amp with three outputs
(inside forward cabin starboard hanging locker) - good
condition, functioned properly
Circuit Protection AC and DC circuit breakers; DC fuses
Main Disconnects - Main battery disconnect/parallel switch at the electrical
panels,
- AC power source transfer switch at the electrical panels,
- AC panel single-pole main circuit breaker
* All good condition, functioned properly
Switchboards Original Chien Hwa AC and DC panels with analog volt
meters - good condition, clearly labeled
Lights:
- Cabin All are 12VDC type - most functioned properly
- Navigation Port, starboard and stern lights functioned properly
- Steaming Functioned properly
- Anchor At flybridge mast - functioned properly (pull switch at mast
Make / Model Onan Generator 8Kw at 60Hz
Serial Number Not recorded
Year Installed Appeared original
Re-build History None reported
Hours 322.9 at lower helm station meter
1723.1 at generator meter
Gauges No gauges
Number Cylinders Three cylinders
Appearance good condition
Mounts Steel/neoprene isolation mounts on a plywood platform -
condition
Fluid Levels Engine oil and coolant at full levels
Sea Water Intake 1” Bronze ball-valve with plastic in-line strainer (next to port
prop shaft stuffing box - good condition, functioned properly
Cooling System Closed system: fresh water cooled with sea-water heat
exchanger - operation not confirmed
Exhaust System Wet exhaust system; with a stainless steel sea water injected
elbow, fiberglass water-lift muffler, and overboard discharge at
port hullside midship - good condition; operation not confirmed
Belts & Hoses Most in good condition
Wiring Appeared to be in good condition
Hullsides Solid fiberglass laminates with original gelcoat finish - good
condition, cosmetics in fairly good condition
Decks/Flybridge
Sole
Fiberglass/Balsa or plywood sandwich with original gelcoat
non-skid finish - appeared sound at most areas; cosmetics in
fairly good condition
Cabin/Salon Fiberglass/Balsa or plywood sandwich with original gelcoat
smooth finish - generally appeared sound, though several
areas of suspect; cosmetics in fairly good condition
Internal Members Fiberglass/wood longitudinals and frames that are fiberglass
bonded to the hull - good condition where accessible
Bulkheads Plywood bulkheads that are fiberglass bonded to the hull -
good condition where accessible
Hull-to-Deck Joint Deck on hull inward-turned over-lapped fiberglass flange
mechanically fastened with thru-bolts/adhesive and internal
fiberglass bond - good condition where accessible; limited
access
Exterior Finish Good condition for its age
Interior Finish Good condition for its age
Bottom Solid fiberglass laminates with epoxy barrier coatings and
antifouling paint - appeared sound, cosmetics in good condition
Thru-Hull Fittings Bronze mushroom type - appeared to be in good condition
where accessible
Struts Bronze thru-bolted V-type and single-leg type at each prop
shaft - all four good condition, tightly fastened
Cutless Bearings Some wear at the main (aft) struts bearings, replaced in 2023
Sacrificial Anodes At prop shafts, rudders - lightly wasted
System Type SeaStar manual hydraulic - good condition, functioned
properly at both helm stations
Rudders Two bronze flat plate type - both in good condition
Rudder Posts 2” Stainless steel stock at each rudder - very limited access
Rudder Post Seals Bronze flax-packed bolted compression type at each rudder
post - both good condition, with only slight sea water leakage
Hardware - Bronze tiller arm at each rudder post,
- Steel rudder shelf/bracket at each rudder post,
- Steel tie-rod connects the tiller arms
* Hardware found in good condition
Hydraulic Assist - SeaStar I manual helm pump at each helm station - both
good condition, functioned properly ,
- SeaStar BA150x7-BJ manual hydraulic cylinder connected
to the starboard tiller arm - functioned properly; active
hydraulic oil
Hydraulic Hoses SeaStar high-pressure plastic tubing - good condition
Safety –
Life Jackets (8) Type II - below salon aft settee
Fire Extinguishers (4) Handheld dry chemical at:
- Lower helm station
- Aft cabin entry
- Forward cabin
- Inside flybridge helm console
Fixed Fire Extinguisher (1) FireBoy model 100CG automatic Halon 1301
(forward center in engine compartment) - last service in
2016; attached per tag
Carbon Monoxide Alarm (2) FireBoy/Xintex: In forward and aft cabins - tests did
not function (replaced batteries)
Trash Placard Yes
Oil Discharge Placard Yes
Distress Flares Not recorded
Sound Signal Device Electric horn - functioned properly
Bilge Pumps (2) Rule 2000 GPH 12VDC automatic submersible
located in forward center bilge inside the engine
compartment - one pump did not function (has been replaced)
Throwable Rescue Device ` Yes
First Aid Kit Yes
Life Raft None
Ground Tackle Simpson-Lawrence 55# plow with 100’ HT chain and
150’ nylon rode (reported lengths - not verified)
Raymarine ST60+ rudder angle indicator (both helm stations)
Instrumentation - Garmin “Echomap” 70DV 7” color display with sounder & GPS chart plotter (flybridge)
Ritchie 5” bulkhead mount helm compass (lower station)
West Marine WM4000 FM/Satellite stereo
Raymarine ST40 depth sounder (both helm stations)
West Marine 580 VHF radio (flybridge)
Ritchie 5” Powerdamp helm compass (flybridge)
AC/ Heat Pumps - Cruisair 8,000 BTU self contained marine air conditioner with digital controls (below
forward berth)
Dometic/Marine Air Systems 16,000 BTU self contained marine air conditioner with
digital controls (inside aft cabin starboard hanging locker)
Flybridge canvas bimini
Aft deck canvas bimini
Magma LPG grill - not operated
Flybridge seat cushions
(3) Windshield wipers
Samsung 42” flat panel color TV - not operated
Bolted-on fiberglass transom boarding platform