The Cheoy Lee 42 Clipper Ketch is a traditional offshore cruising ketch designed by Alfred E. Luders and built by Cheoy Lee Shipyard in Hong Kong from 1972 through the late 1970s. Part of Cheoy Lee''s prestigious Clipper series, the 42 features a full keel, wooden spars, a bowsprit, and graceful overhangs that give her a classic appearance rare among production fiberglass boats of the era. The cutter-ketch rig carries a Yankee, staysail, main, and mizzen — a capable offshore sail plan well suited to short-handed bluewater passages. Displacement of 23,500 pounds and a ballast ratio of 34% provide solid stability and seakindly motion offshore. The Clipper 42 is well regarded in vintage bluewater circles for her build quality and timeless aesthetics.
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What is the Cheoy Lee 42's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Cheoy Lee 42 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Cheoy Lee 42's comfort ratio?
The Cheoy Lee 42 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 38.71. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Cheoy Lee 42 safe for offshore sailing?
The Cheoy Lee 42 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.69. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Cheoy Lee 42?
The theoretical hull speed of the Cheoy Lee 42 is 7.34 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Cheoy Lee 42 weigh?
The Cheoy Lee 42 has a displacement of 23,500 and a length overall (LOA) of 42.42.
Who designed the Cheoy Lee 42?
The Cheoy Lee 42 was designed by Alfred E. Luders, first built in 1972.