1971 Cheoy Lee Clipper
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01Overview
REPOWERED: The Cheoy Lee Clipper 36 is one of the most recognizable “classic” cruising sailboats. She was designed by naval architect A.E. “Bill” Luders Jr. and built by Cheoy Lee in Hong Kong
03Specifications
04Description
The Cheoy Lee Clipper 36 is renowned for its reliable performance and strong power, making it a favored choice among cruising enthusiasts. Its traditional design, featuring a full keel and bowsprit, offers confident handling and stability in various sea conditions. The spacious teak interior provides comfortable accommodations, enhancing the overall sailing experience. Owners appreciate the vessel's seaworthiness and its ability to handle offshore passages with ease. The Clipper 36's enduring craftsmanship and classic aesthetics continue to attract sailors seeking a dependable and timeless cruising yacht.
These boats were deliberately styled to resemble 19th-century clipper ships, which is why they stand out even today.
S&J Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Rudders & Moorings Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Key Specifications
Key Specifications
- Length (LOA): ~35’7”
- Beam: ~10’9”
- Draft: ~5’3”
- Displacement: ~16,000 lbs
- Ballast: ~5,300 lbs (iron)
- Hull: Heavy solid fiberglass
- Keel: Full-length (long keel)
- Hull speed: ~6.5–6.7 knots
- Rig & Layout
- Staysail ketch
What that means practically:
- Easy sail handling (split sail plan)
- Good for short-handed cruising
- Very forgiving in heavy weather
Hull & Sailing Characteristics
- Long keel + attached rudder
- Tracks straight (excellent offshore)
- Very stable, high comfort ratio
Interior
- Rich teak interior throughout
- Traditional cruising layout:
- V-berth forward
- Head just aft
- Salon with settees
- Galley near companionway
- Two interior layout options were offered
Feels more like a classic wooden yacht than a modern fiberglass boat.
Systems
- New Nani (2022) diesel
- Fuel: ~60 gallons
- Water: ~100 gallons
Strengths
- Extremely seaworthy, bluewater capable
- Beautiful, timeless design
- Comfortable motion offshore
- Built heavy and strong
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
Engines
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