Cheoy Lee Midshipman 40 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Ketch

LOA

39.83' · 12.14 m

Disp.

22,000 lbs · 9,979 kg

First year

1972

The Cheoy Lee Midshipman 40 represents a significant milestone in the evolution of centercockpit cruising yachts, blending the aesthetic traditions of the Lo family’s shipyard with the naval architecture of A.E. "Bill" Luders Jr. Launched in the early 1970s, this model was designed to satisfy the growing American demand for a "liveaboard" vessel that prioritized interior volume and private accommodations without sacrificing the seaworthy characteristics for which Cheoy Lee was already famous. As a heavydisplacement ketch, the Midshipman 40 occupies a specific niche between the classic lines of the Cheoy Lee Clipper series and the more contemporary performanceoriented cruisers that followed in the late 1980s.