CHEOY LEE 41

About the CHEOY LEE 41

Also available as sloop. Sail area: 810 ft² / 76.25 m² Also available as yawl. Sail area: 820 ft² / 76.2 m² A similar model was offered as the OFFSHORE 41 and occasionally OFFSHORE 40. (What was offered from the builder or re-seller as an OFFSHORE 40 or 41 was not always consistent.)

Designed by Raymond Richards and built by Cheoy Lee Shipyard Ltd. in Hong Kong, the Cheoy Lee 41 is a robust ketch-rigged cruiser from 1979. While the exact build count is unknown, this model represents a significant era of high-quality Asian construction, characterized by heavy displacement and traditional aesthetics.

Best for:

This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform for extended offshore passages, particularly those who appreciate the maneuverability and balance of a ketch rig.

Bluewater capability:

With a displacement of 22000.0 lb and a low capsize ratio of 1.79, the Cheoy Lee 41 is inherently stable and well-suited for bluewater cruising, though its fin keel and 6.0 ft max draft require careful anchoring consideration.

Comparables:

Comparable boats include the Hallberg-Rassy 41 and the Tartan 41, as they share similar heavy-displacement characteristics, ketch or masthead sloop configurations, and a reputation for solid offshore capability from the late 1970s.