The Cheoy Lee Offshore 53 MS is a large motorsailor designed by John G. Alden and built by Cheoy Lee Shipyard in Hong Kong starting in 1972. At 52 feet 9 inches LOA and 45,000 pounds displacement, the 53 MS is one of the largest and most capable bluewater designs in the Cheoy Lee Offshore line, with tankage for 420 gallons of diesel and 520 gallons of water enabling extended offshore passages with minimal port calls. The ketch rig carries just over 1,000 square feet of sail area, complemented by a 120-horsepower diesel for reliable motoring in calm conditions. Alden''s classic hull form features a long keel and sea-kindly sections that deliver comfortable passagemaking in heavy conditions. The 53 MS was built to a high standard and examples have circumnavigated extensively.
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What is the Offshore 53 Ms Cheoy Lee's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Offshore 53 Ms Cheoy Lee has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 12.81. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Offshore 53 Ms Cheoy Lee's comfort ratio?
The Offshore 53 Ms Cheoy Lee has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 40.79. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Offshore 53 Ms Cheoy Lee safe for offshore sailing?
The Offshore 53 Ms Cheoy Lee 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 Offshore 53 Ms Cheoy Lee?
The theoretical hull speed of the Offshore 53 Ms Cheoy Lee is 8.79 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Offshore 53 Ms Cheoy Lee weigh?
The Offshore 53 Ms Cheoy Lee has a displacement of 45,000 and a length overall (LOA) of 52.75.
Who designed the Offshore 53 Ms Cheoy Lee?
The Offshore 53 Ms Cheoy Lee was designed by John G. Alden, first built in 1972.