The Cheoy Lee Offshore 40 stands as a landmark vessel in the transition from traditional wooden boatbuilding to the era of fiberglass construction. Designed by the esteemed naval architect Philip Rhodes and introduced in the mid-1960s, the Offshore 40 was essentially a fiberglass evolution of Rhodes’ successful "Reliant" design. It represents the "golden era" of Cheoy Lee Shipyard, where the yard combined its mastery of teak joinery with pioneering Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) techniques. These boats were built to survive the rigors of the Pacific crossing from Hong Kong to the United States on their own bottoms, a testament to the robust, heavy-displacement philosophy of the time.
Cheoy Lee Offshore 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Cheoy Lee
- Model
- Offshore 40
- Builder
- Cheoy Lee Shipyard
- Designer
- Philip Rhodes
- Number Built
- 156
- Production Year(s)
- 1964 - 1976
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 1 | $28,800 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Packet 40 | 40' | $159,900 | 33 | 8 |
| Little Harbor 40 | 40.16' | $42,500 | 27 | 7 |
| Pacific Seacraft 40 | $245,000 | 22 | 2 | |
| Vindö 40 | 30.94' | $23,561 | 20 | 11 |
| Tartan 40 | 40.25' | $89,900 | 14 | 0 |
| Caliber 40 | 40.92' | $169,000 | 14 | 3 |
| Moody 40 | 39.5' | $88,356 | 10 | 5 |
| Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 | 46.75' | $124,975 | 8 | 3 |
| Endeavour 40 | 40' | $49,900 | 7 | 2 |
| Cheoy Lee Offshore 41 | 40.92' | $55,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Cheoy Lee Offshore 40 | $28,800 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $28,800 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Cheoy Lee Offshore 40 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Cheoy Lee Offshore 40 over the past 12 months is $28,800. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Cheoy Lee Offshore 40 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Cheoy Lee Offshore 40 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Cheoy Lee Offshore 40?
- Comparable models include the Island Packet 40, Little Harbor 40, Pacific Seacraft 40. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.