Cheoy Lee Luders 30
Description
The Cheoy Lee Luders 30 is a classic compact cruising sailboat built by Cheoy Lee Shipyard Ltd. in Hong Kong from 1969 to 1978. It was designed by A. E. Luders (Alfred E. "Bill" Luders Jr., the American naval architect known for timeless, seaworthy designs like the Luders 36); production numbers are not precisely documented in public sources but appear moderate for the period (hundreds likely built across the series, though exact figures for the 30 are sparse and it's considered a relatively uncommon classic today with a dedicated owner following). Special features include its long keel for superb tracking, stability, and bluewater manners in a pocket-sized package, solid fiberglass construction (hull, deck, and cabin trunk molded to Lloyd's 100A specifications with Burma teak trim and laid teak decks requiring maintenance), traditional masthead sloop rig, heavy displacement for comfortable motion, teak-accented interior, and a reputation as a sturdy, forgiving coastal/offshore cruiser—ideal for singlehanded or couple sailing with elegant lines, good headroom (around 6'4" in cabin), and proven capability for extended passages despite its modest size.
Construction Details
| Designer | Alfred E. (Bill) Luders |
|---|---|
| Builder | Cheoy Lee |
| Length | 29.830 ft |
| LOA | 2.830 ft |
| LWL | 22.000 ft |
| Beam | 9.080 ft |
| Max Draft | 4.750 ft |
| Year Built | 1968 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12 ft |
| p | 31 ft |
| e | 13.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 ft | 12 ft | 31 ft | 13.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Cheoy Lee Luders 30 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.18 ft - (10113 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.38 ft - (10174 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 208.98 ft² |
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Cheoy Lee Luders 30 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 30.36 ft - (9254 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.01 ft - (4880 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.18 ft - (7980 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.8 ft - (4206 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 209.51 ft² |
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Cheoy Lee Luders 30 - GENOA
| Luff | * 36.05 ft - (10988 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.47 ft - (5934 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.81 ft - (10305 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 324.4 ft² |
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Cheoy Lee Luders 30 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 36.05 ft - (10988 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.6 ft - (6584 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.6 ft - (6584 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 661.88 ft² |
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