CHB 34 Double Cabin Double Cabin
1972–2001
The CHB 34 Double Cabin is a compact Taiwan-built flybridge cruiser with a long prop-protecting keel, walkaround decks and separate forward and aft sleeping cabins. Most examples use a single diesel shaft drive and cruise at displacement speeds. Construction details changed materially during production, especially the cabin house, decks, flybridge and window framing.
- Length
- 33.5 ft
- Beam
- 11.75 ft
- Draft
- 3.5 ft
- Hull behaviour
- Semi-Displacement
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Propulsion
- Shaft
- Engine configuration
- Single Inboard
- Boat family
- Trawler
- Construction
- Fiberglass
Best for
- Couples wanting private guest accommodation in a 34-foot trawler
- Inland and coastal cruising at displacement speeds
- Buyers comfortable evaluating and maintaining an older Taiwan-built cruiser
Trade-offs
- Early plywood cabin houses and teak-fastened decks demand careful moisture inspection
- Extensive exterior teak can create substantial maintenance
- Single-screw handling requires technique or docking assistance
- Builder and year differences make individual verification essential
Known concerns
- {'ConcernID': 'CHB-34-EARLY-HOUSE-DECK-MOISTURE', 'System': 'Deck and superstructure', 'Description': 'Early plywood cabin-house construction and teak-fastened cored decks are documented moisture and rot risk areas on the CHB 34.', 'AffectedYears': {'From': 1972, 'To': 1985}, 'AffectedVariations': ['Early plywood cabin house', 'Teak-planked deck construction'], 'BuyerQuestion': 'What moisture readings, deck repairs or cabin-house repairs have been documented?', 'InspectionAction': 'Moisture-test the decks, cabin-house structure, window surrounds and hardware penetrations.', 'OwnerAction': 'Maintain bedding and coatings and repair water intrusion promptly.', 'EvidenceRefs': ['https://www.hmy.com/yachting/powerboat-guide/chb/34-double-cabin-1972-85'], 'Confidence': 'Moderate'}
Inspection focus
- Moisture-test teak-deck fasteners, deck penetrations, window surrounds and cabin-house joints
- Inspect fuel tanks, fill and vent hoses, supports and access for corrosion or leakage
- Inspect original wiring, shore-power equipment, bonding and later electrical modifications
- Inspect exhaust systems, engine mounts, shafting, rudders and steering gear
- Confirm builder, model configuration and major refit history from hull documentation
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