1971 Cheoy Lee 36' (10.97 m) Clipper

Kennebunkport, Maine, United States

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REPOWERED: 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


Vessel ID# 2849313    Last Updated: 2026-04-27 10:23:15

$ 50,000 USD

42,639 Euros
$ 67,972 CAD
£ 36,829 GBP

Description

The Cheoy Lee Clipper 36 is renowned for its reliable performance and strong power, making it a favored choice among cruising enthusiasts. Its traditional design, featuring a full keel and bowsprit, offers confident handling and stability in various sea conditions. The spacious teak interior provides comfortable accommodations, enhancing the overall sailing experience. Owners appreciate the vessel's seaworthiness and its ability to handle offshore passages with ease. The Clipper 36's enduring craftsmanship and classic aesthetics continue to attract sailors seeking a dependable and timeless cruising yacht.


These boats were deliberately styled to resemble 19th-century clipper ships, which is why they stand out even today.


Yacht Access is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Rudders & Moorings Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

LOA: 36' (10.97 Meters)

Type: Sail- Used

Year: 1971

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Nani
  • Engine Model: N40-4
  • Engine Year: 2022
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Power HP: 40.00
  • Power KW: 29.83
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 80.00

Full Details

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


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