1983 PT Cheer Men Performance Trawler

From the moment you step onto the wide side decks, it’s clear this PT trawler was built for real cruising, not just dockside admiration. The deep, secure walkarounds make line handling and anchoring feel easy and safe, even in a bit of chop. Up top, the flybridge offers excellent sightlines fore and aft, with plenty of space for a couple of deck chairs to turn long passages into front-row seats. Below, generous tankage and efficient diesel power translate into impressive range, while opening windows and hatches keep the cabin bright and well‑ventilated. Thoughtful storage everywhere—under settees, in hanging lockers, in clever nooks—means you can provision for weeks, not days, without feeling cramped.

This PT trawler shines in local waters where conditions can shift quickly from flat calm to whitecapped and lumpy. Its full-displacement hull and pronounced keel track steadily through confused chop and boat traffic, making longer channel runs and exposed crossings more comfortable and predictable. The dual helms give you flexibility: run from the flybridge with a clear view of markers and crab pots in good weather, then retreat to the lower station when afternoon squalls or cool shoulder-season days roll in. With economical cruising speeds and reliable diesel power, it’s well suited for extended weekend loops, slow exploration of back bays, and relaxed liveaboard life at the dock or on the hook.