Cheoy Lee Clipper 42
Description
The Cheoy Lee Clipper 42 is a classic cruising sailboat (often rigged as a staysail ketch) produced by Cheoy Lee Shipyard in Hong Kong during the 1970s. This model, designed by A.E. "Bill" Luders Jr., was first built around 1972, with about 50 units produced. It's known for its traditional, elegant lines reminiscent of older Herreshoff-style designs, featuring a clipper bow, bowsprit, graceful sheer, moderate overhangs, and a full keel with attached rudder. These boats were built for comfortable offshore cruising rather than high performance, with heavy displacement and sturdy fiberglass construction (often with teak accents and joinery).
Construction Details
| Designer | Alfred E. (Bill) Luders |
|---|---|
| Builder | Cheoy Lee |
| Length | 42.420 ft |
| LOA | 42.420 ft |
| LWL | 30.000 ft |
| Beam | 12.080 ft |
| Displacement | 23500 lb |
| Ballast | 9000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.750 ft |
| Year Built | 1972 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 43.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 21 ft |
| p | 39 ft |
| e | 16 ft |
| p2 | 25 ft |
| e2 | 11.92 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.50 ft | 21 ft | 39 ft | 16 ft | 25 ft | 11.92 ft | - | - |
Sails
Cheoy Lee Clipper 42 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.45 ft - (12634 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 41.64 ft - (12692 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 311.65 ft² |
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Cheoy Lee Clipper 42 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 38.64 ft - (11777 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 30.55 ft - (9312 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.31 ft - (9543 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24.15 ft - (7361 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 466.56 ft² |
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Cheoy Lee Clipper 42 - GENOA
| Luff | * 45.89 ft - (13987 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 36.29 ft - (11061 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.06 ft - (12820 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 722.77 ft² |
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Cheoy Lee Clipper 42 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 45.89 ft - (13987 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 37.8 ft - (11521 mm) |
| Foot | * 37.8 ft - (11521 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1474.45 ft² |
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