CHUNG HWA 34 – CLASSIC TRAWLER TYPE GRAND BANKS

Proven reliability, timeless charm & complete preparation for cruising

An icon of classic boating, this Chung Hwa 34, built in Taiwan in 1981, is in the pure tradition of Grand Banks type trawlers.

A rare alliance of timeless elegance, structural robustness, and rigorous maintenance, this unit stands out today for its remarkable condition and immediate ability to set off on a cruise.

This boat is not just maintained: it is monitored, documented, and technically optimized over the years.

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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Model: Chung Hwa 34 (Grand Banks type)

• Year: 1981

• Construction: Taiwan

• Capacity: ideally 4 to 5 people

• Cabins: 2 independent double cabins

• Bathrooms: 2 (with WC)

Interior Layout

• Owner's cabin: double bed + single bed

• Forward cabin: two single beds

• Optimized volumes for cruising with total independence of sleeping spaces

• Warm woodwork, authentic trawler atmosphere

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ENGINE & NAVIGATION

• Engine: Ford Lehman 120 HP

• Hours: 3,800 evolving hours

• Transmission: shaft line (protected in the keel)

• Configuration: reliable, economical, and proven single-engine! RARE

Handling

• Double rudder: precision and control

• Bow thruster: easier maneuvers

• Behavior: almost pivoting in place, very safe in port

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EQUIPMENT & ENERGY

• Solar panel 260 W

• Victron Bluetooth inverter

• Victron Bluetooth battery charger

• Windlass Lofrans Cayman 1000 W NEW: 50 m chain 10 mm, Anchor Kobra 2 – 25 kg > Professional installation (invoice ~5,000 €)

Electricity

• 3 new batteries (2024): engine, thruster, service

Comfort

• New double bimini flybridge

• New refrigerator Isotherm CR130 – 130 L (2025)

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RECENT WORK & IMPROVEMENTS

2025:

• New transmission oil cooler

• Complete cleaning of the exchanger!

• Solar installation + inverter + charger

• New windlass + complete anchoring

• New double bimini

• New refrigerator

2024:

• Replacement of the 3 batteries

2023:

• Complete refurbishment of the teak decks:

• Total removal

• Polyester lamination (waterproofing)

• Teak reinstallation (aesthetic)

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NAVIGATION & RELIABILITY

This Chung Hwa 34 has recently demonstrated its full potential during a navigation of over 500 nautical miles:

• Rhône & canals

• Mediterranean (Sète, Marseille, Cassis, La Ciotat)

• River return

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STRENGTHS

• Rigorous maintenance with a complete history over 15 years

• Numerous invoices available (including detailed last 3 years)

• Recently refurbished teak decks

• Modern and coherent electrical installation

• Exceptional maneuverability for a trawler

• Boat ready to sail immediately

• Very advantageous taxation: DAFN only 192 €/year

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DOCUMENTATION & TRANSPARENCY

• Complete maintenance log

• Original technical manuals

• History since the first owner

• Invoice file available

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LOCATION & SUPPORT

• Visible: Port des Roches-de-Condrieu (Rhône – south of Lyon)

• Transferable berth

Support offered:

Possibility of delivery to the Mediterranean with the future owner for a complete handover, in real navigation conditions.