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1971 Cheoy Lee Clipper

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1971 Cheoy Lee Clipper

Kennebunkport, Maine

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About This Yacht

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

Specification

The Numbers

Length overall
36'
Year
1971
Builder
Cheoy Lee
Model
Clipper
Fuel type
Diesel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Hull type
Sail
Condition
Used

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In detail

More about this yacht

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

Machinery

Engine
2022 Nani N40-4, 40 hp, Diesel, 80 hours

Aspire Yacht Sales 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.