Are Cheoy Lee good sailboats?
“She is so good-looking. One does not buy a Cheoy Lee Clipper for speed, space or ease of maintenance. One buys this boat because she is one of the most beautiful sailboats ever designed.” The Clipper 36 is a distinctive-looking vessel, with its traditional lines, rig and abundance of teak.
Does Cheoy Lee still make sailboats?
Other than on a strictly custom basis, Cheoy Lee stopped building sailing yachts in 1990 to concentrate on large Motor Yachts. To accommodate this expansion, the company moved to a new purpose-built, state-of-the-art shipyard facility in mainland China.
Who was Cheoy Lee?
PIONEERS: Cheoy Lee helped pioneer the development and use of fiberglass construction techniques, which phased out wooden boats. The company then got into lightweight foam core construction and in 1977 it built the world’s largest GRP (glass reinforced plastic) yacht, a 130-foot motorsailer.
Who makes Cheoy Lee yachts?
Lo family
History: Company was founded in 1870 by the Lo family. Fort Lauderdale office opened in 1995 but Cheoy Lee began selling yachts in the U.S. in the late 1950s. Owners: The Hong Kong-based Lo family.
Where are Cheoy Lee boats made?
Hong Kong
Cheoy Lee’s main production facility is strategically located on the Pearl River at Doumen, Zhuhai, in southern China. It can be reached in under 2-hours by road or high speed ferry from the Cheoy Lee head office in Hong Kong.
Where are Cheoy Lee yachts made?
Cheoy Lee’s main production facility is strategically located on the Pearl River at Doumen, Zhuhai, in southern China. It can be reached in under 2-hours by road or high speed ferry from the Cheoy Lee head office in Hong Kong.
What kind of boats does Cheoy Lee make?
In addition to an eclectic variety of commercial ships, Cheoy Lee has produced motor yachts, expedition yachts and megayachts with classic and conservative lines. Most recently, it expanded its recreational line with a series of express-style cruising yachts featuring a performance edge and aggressive styling.
When did Cheoy Lee move to Hong Kong?
Although it was founded as a yard for steam-powered craft in Shanghai, Cheoy Lee relocated to Hong Kong in 1936. It evolved from a builder of commercial craft to a yard for pleasure yachts built to high standards. (Many of the teak sailing boats produced in the 1950s are still on the water today.)
What kind of propulsion does a Cheoy Lee have?
Cheoy Lee equips models listed with inboard and inboard/outboard drive power options, available with diesel and gas propulsion systems.
