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Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee Sloop
 ·  Builder: Cheoy Lee Shipyard Ltd.  ·  First built: 1971
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About the Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee Sloop

Built by the renowned Hong Kong shipyard Cheoy Lee, the Offshore 33 Sloop carries the distinguished reputation that the builder earned over decades of crafting quality offshore sailing vessels. Cheoy Lee developed a loyal following among serious blue-water sailors for producing well-constructed, seaworthy boats, and the Offshore series stood at the heart of that legacy. Designed with offshore passagemaking in mind, this sloop is well suited for sailors seeking a capable blue-water cruiser that can handle open ocean conditions with confidence. The Offshore line was known for its sturdy construction, traditional lines, and a sea-kindly hull form that prioritizes comfort and safety over outright speed. These qualities make the Offshore 33 an appealing choice for coastal cruising and longer passages alike, offering the kind of dependability that experienced sailors value when venturing far from port. For buyers researching this model, finding a well-maintained example would be the priority, as the boat's value lies largely in the quality of its original build and subsequent care. Its Cheoy Lee pedigree alone makes it a compelling candidate for anyone seeking a classic, trustworthy cruising sloop.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.92 ft / 10.03 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.42 ft / 8.05 m
Beam 10.16 ft / 3.10 m
Max Draft 3.67 ft / 1.12 m
Displacement 10,482.00 lb / 4,755 kg
Ballast 2,500.00 lb / 1,134 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 473.00 ft² / 43.94 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Ketch
Construction FG
Builder Cheoy Lee Shipyard Ltd.
First Built 1971
Related Sailboats ["Clipper 33 Cheoy Lee" · "Pearson 33" · "Morgan Out Island 33" · "Alajuela 33" · "Irwin 33"]
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Performance Ratios
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
 15.85
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
 26.03
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
 1.86
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. 6.89
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
 2.03
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. 959.12
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 38.5
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.5
P (Mainsail Luff) 31.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 15.0
SA Fore 240.63
SA Main 232.5
How It Compares

vs. Alajuela 33, Morgan Out Island 33, Pearson 33

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Dimensions
LOA
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee Sloop ★
32.9 ft
Alajuela 33
33.0 ft
Morgan Out Island 33
33.0 ft
Pearson 33
32.9 ft
LWL
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee Sloop ★
26.4 ft
Alajuela 33
27.5 ft
Morgan Out Island 33
27.5 ft
Pearson 33
25.8 ft
Beam
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee Sloop ★
10.2 ft
Alajuela 33
10.7 ft
Morgan Out Island 33
11.8 ft
Pearson 33
10.0 ft
Displacement
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee Sloop ★
10 lbs
Alajuela 33
13 lbs
Morgan Out Island 33
14 lbs
Pearson 33
10 lbs
Ballast
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee Sloop ★
2 lbs
Alajuela 33
4 lbs
Morgan Out Island 33
5 lbs
Pearson 33
4 lbs
Sail Area
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee Sloop ★
473 sq ft
Alajuela 33
575 sq ft
Morgan Out Island 33
522 sq ft
Pearson 33
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Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee Sloop ★
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Alajuela 33
198 s/nm
Morgan Out Island 33
—
Pearson 33
177 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee Sloop ★
15.9
Alajuela 33
16.3
Morgan Out Island 33
14.1
Pearson 33
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Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee Sloop ★
—
Alajuela 33
34.8 %
Morgan Out Island 33
34.5 %
Pearson 33
38.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee Sloop ★
26.0
Alajuela 33
30.6
Morgan Out Island 33
28.6
Pearson 33
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Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee Sloop ★
1.86
Alajuela 33
1.80
Morgan Out Island 33
1.94
Pearson 33
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Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee Sloop ★
—
Alajuela 33
289
Morgan Out Island 33
311
Pearson 33
284
Hull Speed
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee Sloop ★
6.9 kts
Alajuela 33
7.0 kts
Morgan Out Island 33
7.0 kts
Pearson 33
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Speed Number (higher = faster)
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee Sloop ★
2.0
Alajuela 33
1.8
Morgan Out Island 33
1.4
Pearson 33
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