Cheoy Lee 38

Designed by Ray Richards and built by Hong Kong's renowned Cheoy Lee Shipyard starting in 1968, this 38-foot sailboat represents classic late-1960s cruising design philosophy. The masthead ketch rig configuration provides versatile sail handling options, particularly appealing to cruising sailors who appreciate the ability to balance sail area across multiple sails in varying conditions. With a displacement of 17,500 pounds and substantial ballast of 7,000 pounds, this vessel offers the stability and sea-kindly motion characteristic of traditional cruising boats. The fin keel with rudder on skeg arrangement strikes a balance between performance and directional stability, while the comfortable beam of 12 feet provides generous interior volume for extended cruising. The boat's comfort ratio of 30.08 indicates excellent motion comfort in seaway conditions, making it well-suited for offshore passages and coastal cruising where crew comfort is paramount. The capsize screening formula of 1.85 falls within acceptable parameters for ocean voyaging, reflecting the conservative design approach typical of serious cruising vessels from this era. Cheoy Lee's reputation for solid fiberglass construction and attention to detail made their boats popular among cruising sailors seeking reliable, well-built vessels capable of handling extended voyages and challenging conditions.

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