The Cheoy Lee 43 MS is a motorsailor designed by Robert Perry and built by Cheoy Lee Shipyard in Hong Kong starting in 1981. Perry drew a powerfully built, long-keeled hull optimized for ocean passagemaking under power or sail, with a relatively modest ketch rig of 832 square feet that is manageable in heavy weather and supportive of extended motoring passages. At 36,000 pounds displacement with 12,000 pounds of ballast, she is one of the heavier boats in her size range, with a comfort ratio of 45.75 reflecting excellent offshore motion characteristics. The 43 MS carries 600 gallons of fuel and 300 gallons of water, making her well suited for remote cruising. Her fiberglass construction and Perry''s thoughtful design have earned her a devoted following among long-range bluewater cruisers.
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What is the Cheoy Lee 43 Ms's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Cheoy Lee 43 Ms has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 12.21. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Cheoy Lee 43 Ms's comfort ratio?
The Cheoy Lee 43 Ms has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 45.75. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Cheoy Lee 43 Ms safe for offshore sailing?
The Cheoy Lee 43 Ms has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.61. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Cheoy Lee 43 Ms?
The theoretical hull speed of the Cheoy Lee 43 Ms is 8.14 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Cheoy Lee 43 Ms weigh?
The Cheoy Lee 43 Ms has a displacement of 36,000 and a length overall (LOA) of 42.79.
Who designed the Cheoy Lee 43 Ms?
The Cheoy Lee 43 Ms was designed by Robert Perry, first built in 1981.