The Cheoy Lee Clipper 48 Ketch represents the flagship of A.E. "Bill" Luders Jr.’s celebrated Clipper series, a design lineage that successfully blended the romantic aesthetics of 19th-century merchant vessels with the then-emerging advantages of fiberglass construction. Produced during the 1960s and 1970s, the 48 was the largest sibling in a family that included the Clipper 33, 36, and 42. These vessels are instantly recognizable by their dramatic clipper bows, decorative trailboards, sweeping sheer lines, and heavy traditional ornamentation. While many contemporary builders were moving toward "fin and spade" performance profiles, Cheoy Lee and Luders leaned into the traditionalist market, creating a blue-water cruiser intended for those who prioritize aesthetic grace and heavy-weather stability over racing performance.
Cheoy Lee Clipper 48 Ketch Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Cheoy Lee
- Model
- Clipper 48 Ketch
- Builder
- Cheoy Lee Shipyard
- Designer
- A. E. Luders
- Number Built
- 20
- Production Year(s)
- 1979 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slocum 43 | 42.5' | $124,500 | 26 | 6 |
| Vagabond 47 | 46.58' | $96,065 | 24 | 8 |
| Tayana 48 | 48' | $330,000 | 23 | 6 |
| Cambria 48 | 48.92' | $79,500 | 21 | 10 |
| Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 | 46.75' | $124,975 | 8 | 3 |
| Hans Christian 48 | 47.83' | $259,000 | 7 | 3 |
| Bruce Roberts 48 | $167,500 | 6 | 2 | |
| Formosa 47 | 46.42' | $100,437 | 6 | 1 |
| Ta Chiao CT-38 | $29,500 | 6 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are similar sailboats to the Cheoy Lee Clipper 48 Ketch?
- Comparable models include the Slocum 43, Vagabond 47, Tayana 48. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.