Used Empire 40 Sailboats for Sale

The Cheoy Lee Empire 40, also widely known as the Offshore 40, is a robust and classic cruising sailboat that emerged from the renowned Cheoy Lee Shipyard in the mid-1960s. Designed by the prolific naval architect Philip Rhodes, this vessel was conceived as a more cost-effective successor to the popular Rhodes Reliant, while retaining much of its predecessor's celebrated lines and offshore capabilities. Built during an era when Cheoy Lee was pioneering fiberglass construction, the Empire 40 quickly established a reputation as a dependable and comfortable blue-water cruiser, appealing to sailors seeking a substantial and seaworthy platform for extended voyages.