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Cheoy Lee 61LRC “Looking Glass” — Recorrido Rápido en Video y Descripción Técnica

James Miller, GetExperience.com
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James Miller, GetExperience.com
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Marzo 10, 2026

Ubicación: North Palm Beach, FL — the Cheoy Lee 61LRC named Looking Glass is Coast Guard documented and held within Pacific Cruisers, LLC with taxes paid, making transfer and berthing logistics straightforward for a buyer familiar with Florida marina procedures.

At a glance: key dimensions and propulsion

NombreLooking Glass
Modelo61LRC
Año2003
LWL61′
LOA65′
Borrador6′ 2″
Haz18′
Casco IDCHL04798L203
MotoresCATERPILLAR 3126TA
1ZJ02896 (P) — 1513.4 hrs
1ZJ02897 (S) — 1515.3 hrs
GeneradoresNorthern Lights 16Kw, 60HZ, 240/120ac
K10838 (P) — 2698.7 hrs
K10845 (S) — 2730.6 hrs
UbicaciónNorth Palm Beach, FL
Precio$1,195,000 US

Helm retrofit and electronics (completed Jan 2021)

The helm received a professional retrofit completed by Annapolis Harbor Boat Yard in late 2020 and January 2021. All console surfaces were replaced with newly fabricated black panels and a complete navigation suite was installed to modern standards.

Installed systems

  • Raymarine navigation suite — multi-function displays and radar integration
  • ICOM radios — VHF and communications redundancy
  • VDO engine gauges — clear readouts for both engines
  • Additional premium components and wiring upgrades for reliability

Operational notes for prospective buyers and brokers

Porque Looking Glass is under an LLC structure (Pacific Cruisers, LLC) with paid taxes, title transfer and US documentation paperwork follow standard Coast Guard procedures. Prospective owners should verify marina berth availability in North Palm Beach and coordinate sea-trial windows with the listing broker to align with tidal and fuel logistics.

Sea trial and survey checklist

  • Confirm generator and engine start-up sequence; note recorded hours on both engines and gensets.
  • Inspect helm retrofit wiring and confirm Raymarine integration with existing autopilot and sensors.
  • Schedule hull and systems survey with a marine surveyor experienced in Cheoy Lee hulls and trawler systems.
  • Review service records for Caterpillar 3126TA engines and Northern Lights generators.

Video walkthrough: what to expect

The quick video tour (hosted with a hands-on walkthrough by Garrett Severen) emphasizes the layout flow from cockpit to pilothouse and showcases the helm improvements, sightlines for navigation, and onboard systems access. Video tours like this accelerate decision-making by letting buyers screen candidates before arranging an in-person inspection.

Tour highlights

  • Pilothouse ergonomics and helm visibility after retrofit
  • Access to engine room and generator installations
  • Exterior deck arrangement, tender stowage and boarding points
  • Interior fit and finish consistent with a 2003 Cheoy Lee build

How this affects travel and yachting plans

For owners planning coastal cruising or extended cruising itineraries, reliable generators and a well-documented helm retrofit reduce downtime and increase passage safety. North Palm Beach’s marina infrastructure and proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway make Looking Glass appealing for seasonal cruising, Bahamas passages, or as a liveaboard platform for curated yacht charters and private events.

Tourism tie-in

Potential buyers can imagine using the vessel for luxury adventure travel experiences such as weekend yacht parties, eco-friendly wildlife safaris, or curated museum tours by water where permitted. Platforms like GetExperience.com can help arrange local excursions and bespoke on-shore activities for guests when planning itineraries out of South Florida.

The most important and interesting aspects here are the vessel’s thorough helm retrofit, documented engine and generator hours, and clean LLC ownership that streamlines transfer; however, even the best video walkthroughs and most honest specifications can’t replace stepping aboard. On GetExperience, you book your experience from verified providers at reasonable prices. This empowers you to make the most informed decision without unnecessary expenses or disappointments — offering convenience, affordability, and a wide range of additional options to complement yacht ownership or charter planning. Book your Trip GetExperience.com

En resumen, Looking Glass is a 2003 Cheoy Lee 61LRC with a documented hull ID CHL04798L203, twin CATERPILLAR 3126TA engines, and twin Northern Lights generators. The January 2021 helm retrofit modernized navigation and communications, completed by Annapolis Harbor Boat Yard. Located in North Palm Beach, FL and offered at $1,195,000 US under Pacific Cruisers, LLC, the vessel suits buyers seeking a capable long-range motor trawler for coastal cruising, chartering, or luxury adventure travel experiences. Whether you’re considering interactive online cultural workshops ashore, adventure rafting trips for beginners as shore excursions, or exclusive yacht charters for events, the combination of technical readiness and coastal infrastructure makes this listing worth a thorough in-person inspection. Travel experiences, adventure activities, yacht parties, cruise packages and eco-friendly wildlife safaris can all be planned around a well-equipped platform like this, but nothing replaces personal time aboard to truly assess fit and capability.