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Clipper 42 Cheoy Lee
Designer: A. E. Luders, Jr.  ·  Builder: Cheoy Lee Shipyard Ltd.(Hk)  ·  First built: 1972
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About the Clipper 42 Cheoy Lee

Built by the respected Hong Kong-based Cheoy Lee shipyard, this 42-foot sailboat represents the craftsmanship and attention to detail that made the builder famous among serious cruising sailors. Cheoy Lee earned its reputation constructing well-built, seaworthy vessels that could handle extended offshore passages while maintaining the comfort needed for long-term cruising. The Clipper 42 embodies the classic design philosophy that prioritized structural integrity and seaworthiness over pure speed. Like other Cheoy Lee models from this era, she likely features the yard's characteristic heavy-displacement construction and conservative sail plan that inspired confidence in challenging conditions. The design appears well-suited for coastal cruising and offshore passages, appealing to sailors who value reliability and proven construction methods. Cheoy Lee's Hong Kong heritage brought together Western design sensibilities with exceptional Asian craftsmanship, often resulting in boats with beautiful joinery work and solid construction. While specific technical details may be limited, the Cheoy Lee name alone suggests a vessel built to traditional standards with the kind of substantial construction that has kept many of these boats sailing decades after launch, making them worthy candidates for serious cruising sailors.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 42.42 ft / 12.93 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
Beam 12.08 ft / 3.68 m
Max Draft 5.75 ft / 1.75 m
Displacement 23,500.00 lb / 10,659 kg
Ballast 9,000.00 lb / 4,082 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Staysail Ketch
Construction FG
Designer A. E. Luders, Jr.
Builder Cheoy Lee Shipyard Ltd.(HK)
First Built 1972
Number Built 50
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Performance Ratios
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
38.3
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
388.56
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. 7.77 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 18.17
J (Foretriangle Base) 21.00 ft / 6.40 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 928.00 ft² / 86.21 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 45 gals / 170 L
Engine & Accommodations
Water Capacity 125 gals / 473 L
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