Cheoy Lee Offshore 32 (Richards 32)
Description
The Cheoy Lee Offshore 32 (also known as the Cheoy Lee 32 or Richards 32) is a classic late-1970s fiberglass cruiser designed by Raymond Richards and built by the renowned Cheoy Lee Shipyard in Hong Kong starting around 1976-1978. It's a sturdy, traditional full-keel (or long keel) design available in sloop or ketch rig configurations, emphasizing offshore capability, simple seaworthiness, and that signature Cheoy Lee teak-heavy aesthetic from the era. These boats are part of Cheoy Lee's long line of "Offshore" series, known for solid construction and a somewhat heavy, conservative approach—great for coastal or moderate offshore cruising, though opinions vary on performance due to its moderate-to-heavy displacement and relatively low sail area.
Construction Details
| Designer | Raymond Richards |
|---|---|
| Builder | Cheoy Lee |
| Length | 31.917 ft |
| LOA | 31.917 ft |
| LWL | 26.500 ft |
| Beam | 13.100 ft |
| Max Draft | 0.200 ft |
| Year Built | 1976 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 41 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.80 ft |
| p | 36.30 ft |
| e | 12.10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 ft | 12.80 ft | 36.30 ft | 12.10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Cheoy Lee Offshore 32 (Richards 32) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 36.3 ft - (11064 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.1 ft - (3688 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.62 ft - (11467 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 37.86 ft - (11540 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 226.38 ft² |
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Cheoy Lee Offshore 32 (Richards 32) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 34.36 ft - (10473 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.89 ft - (5148 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.95 ft - (9129 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.72 ft - (4487 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 252.93 ft² |
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Cheoy Lee Offshore 32 (Richards 32) - GENOA
| Luff | * 40.8 ft - (12436 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.61 ft - (6282 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.45 ft - (11720 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.2 ft - (5852 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 391.71 ft² |
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Cheoy Lee Offshore 32 (Richards 32) - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
| Leech | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 676 ft² |
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