1971 Cheoy Lee Clipper

$50,000

Used

Boat in Kennebunkport, ME 04046 US

builtBuilt in 1971
Year the boat was built
model

Clipper

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Nani)

Engine type and count
length

36 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Length Overall
36ft
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Nani
Engine Model
N40-4
Total Power
40hp
Engine Hours
80
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
2022
Summary
The Cheoy Lee Clipper 36 is one of the most recognizable “classic” cruising sailboats. She was designed by naval architect A.E. “Bill” Luders Jr. and built by Cheoy Lee in Hong Kong
Key Specifications

Key Specifications

  • Length (LOA): ~35’7”
  • Beam: ~10’9”
  • Draft: ~5’3”
  • Displacement: ~16,000 lbs
  • Ballast: ~5,300 lbs (iron)
  • Hull: Heavy solid fiberglass
  • Keel: Full-length (long keel)
  • Hull speed: ~6.5–6.7 knots
  • Rig & Layout
  • Staysail ketch

What that means practically:

  • Easy sail handling (split sail plan)
  • Good for short-handed cruising
  • Very forgiving in heavy weather

Hull & Sailing Characteristics

  • Long keel + attached rudder
  • Tracks straight (excellent offshore)
  • Very stable, high comfort ratio


Interior

  • Rich teak interior throughout
  • Traditional cruising layout:
  • V-berth forward
  • Head just aft
  • Salon with settees
  • Galley near companionway
  • Two interior layout options were offered

Feels more like a classic wooden yacht than a modern fiberglass boat.


Systems

  • New Nani (2022) diesel
  • Fuel: ~60 gallons
  • Water: ~100 gallons



Strengths

  • Extremely seaworthy, bluewater capable
  • Beautiful, timeless design
  • Comfortable motion offshore
  • Built heavy and strong


Price History

DateEventPrice
4/11/26Initial price$50,000

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