The last few years in yachting have proven one thing: Just when you think you know what to expect from a major boat builder, think again. Princess, Sanlorenzo, Sunseeker, Wellcraft, Prestige and many others have debuted models that stand in stark contrast from what the masses have come to expect. CL Yachts—formerly Cheoy Lee—can now be added to that list. Prior to the 96, I would have described the boats coming from the Hong Kong yard as: Luxurious, sea worthy, over-built and predictable.
Yet seeing the enormous main deck windows holding up an aggressive, explorer-style flybridge for the first time in person, I knew I’d have to
