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Cheoy Lee 35
Designer: Robert Perry  ·  Builder: Cheoy Lee Shipyard Ltd.(Hk)  ·  First built: 1979
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About the Cheoy Lee 35

Designed by renowned naval architect Robert Perry and built by Hong Kong's respected Cheoy Lee Shipyard from 1979 to 1983, this masthead sloop represents classic early 1980s cruising yacht design philosophy. With only 70 hulls produced during its four-year production run, the Cheoy Lee 35 offers exclusivity alongside proven seaworthiness. Perry's design delivers a well-balanced cruiser that excels in coastal and offshore passages. The fin keel with rudder-on-skeg configuration provides excellent directional stability while maintaining responsive handling characteristics. At 14,300 pounds displacement with 5,200 pounds of ballast, she carries enough weight for comfortable ocean passages while remaining manageable for smaller crews. The boat's conservative 30.21 comfort ratio and favorable 1.84 capsize screening value reflect Perry's emphasis on seakeeping ability over pure speed. Her 565 square feet of sail area provides adequate power for varied conditions, while the moderate sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 15.4 suggests she'll perform best in moderate to fresh winds. Built with fiberglass construction to Cheoy Lee's traditionally high standards, these yachts have earned reputations for solid construction and longevity. The design appeals to serious cruising sailors seeking a capable, well-mannered vessel for extended coastal cruising or offshore adventures.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 34.83 ft / 10.62 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.08 ft / 8.25 m
Beam 11.17 ft / 3.40 m
Max Draft 5.33 ft / 1.62 m
Displacement 14,300.00 lb / 6,486 kg
Ballast 5,200.00 lb / 2,359 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Sail Area (Reported) 565.00 ft² / 52.49 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Robert Perry
Builder Cheoy Lee Shipyard Ltd.(HK)
First Built 1979
Last Built 1983
Number Built 70
Associations Cheoy Lee Association Web Site
Related Sailboats ["Hallberg Rassy 352" · "Sadler 34" · "Landfall 35 Cc" · "Bandholm 35" · "Malo 106"]
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 183
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 15.4
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 36.36
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 321.47
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 30.21
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.84
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.97 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 1.47
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,080.81 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 15.38
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 45.50 ft / 13.87 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 14.50 ft / 4.42 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 40.40 ft / 12.31 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.60 ft / 3.54 m
SA Fore 329.88 ft² / 30.65 m²
SA Main 234.32 ft² / 21.77 m²
SA Total (100%) 564.20 ft² / 52.42 m²
Est. Forestay Length 47.75 ft / 14.55 m
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 40 gals / 151 L
Water Capacity 100 gals / 379 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Cheoy Lee 35 ★
34.8 ft
Bandholm 35
34.8 ft
Landfall 35 Cc
34.9 ft
Sadler 34
34.8 ft
LWL
Cheoy Lee 35 ★
27.1 ft
Bandholm 35
26.7 ft
Landfall 35 Cc
26.8 ft
Sadler 34
27.8 ft
Beam
Cheoy Lee 35 ★
11.2 ft
Bandholm 35
10.8 ft
Landfall 35 Cc
10.7 ft
Sadler 34
10.8 ft
Displacement
Cheoy Lee 35 ★
14 lbs
Bandholm 35
12 lbs
Landfall 35 Cc
13 lbs
Sadler 34
12 lbs
Ballast
Cheoy Lee 35 ★
5 lbs
Bandholm 35
5 lbs
Landfall 35 Cc
5 lbs
Sadler 34
5 lbs
Sail Area
Cheoy Lee 35 ★
565 sq ft
Bandholm 35
—
Landfall 35 Cc
—
Sadler 34
496 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Cheoy Lee 35 ★
183 s/nm
Bandholm 35
—
Landfall 35 Cc
—
Sadler 34
173 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Cheoy Lee 35 ★
15.4
Bandholm 35
—
Landfall 35 Cc
—
Sadler 34
14.6
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Cheoy Lee 35 ★
36.4 %
Bandholm 35
43.1 %
Landfall 35 Cc
42.3 %
Sadler 34
39.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Cheoy Lee 35 ★
30.2
Bandholm 35
28.4
Landfall 35 Cc
—
Sadler 34
28.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Cheoy Lee 35 ★
1.84
Bandholm 35
1.86
Landfall 35 Cc
—
Sadler 34
1.84
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Cheoy Lee 35 ★
321
Bandholm 35
299
Landfall 35 Cc
—
Sadler 34
265
Hull Speed
Cheoy Lee 35 ★
7.0 kts
Bandholm 35
6.9 kts
Landfall 35 Cc
—
Sadler 34
7.1 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Cheoy Lee 35 ★
1.5
Bandholm 35
—
Landfall 35 Cc
—
Sadler 34
1.8
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