Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

A. E Luders·1973·Cheoy Lee Shipyard
Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
46.75' · 14.25 m
Displ.
27,000 lbs · 12,247 kg
First year
1973

The Cheoy Lee Offshore 47, a quintessential example of the "Golden Era" of fiberglass yacht construction, stands as one of the most enduring designs from the drawing board of A.E. "Bill" Luders Jr. Launched during a period when Cheoy Lee Shipyard was transitioning its legendary teak craftsmanship into the realm of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), the Offshore 47 was conceived as a serious bluewater passage maker. It followed the successful lineage of the Offshore 31 and 40, offering a significant increase in internal volume and waterline length to satisfy the growing demand for longdistance family cruising. While many were delivered with the shipyard’s signature teakclad decks and ornate joinery, the hull itself was a robust, overbuilt masterpiece of early composite engineering. According to the historical archives of the Cheoy Lee Association, the Offshore 47 was a staple of the shipyard's export success to the United States and Europe throughout the late 1960s and 1970s, cementing the brand's reputation for seaworthiness.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 124,950
Ask, not sold · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Martinique (50.0%) · United States (40.0%) · Antigua and Barbuda (10.0%)

Recent Listings

9 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 listings span 3 countries. Martinique leads with 5 listings (50.0%), followed by United States and Antigua and Barbuda.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

10 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Martinique$ 149,0005350.0%
United States$ 89,0004140.0%
Antigua and Barbuda$ 124,9501110.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Vagabond 4746.58'$ 94,9462611
Bavaria Ocean 47 CC48.16'$ 150,6782517
Hylas 4746.75'$ 70,000178
Leopard Catamarans 4746.83'$ 290,000179
North Wind 4746.75'$ 178,024155
Jeanneau Sun Kiss 4747.42'$ 87,267152
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster47.42'$ 109,999144
Delphia 4747.51'$ 270,527137
Cheoy Lee Offshore 47You are here$ 124,950105
Beneteau Oceanis 4747.9'$ 563,60475
Cheoy Lee Offshore 4140.92'$ 54,50061

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 over the past 12 months is $124,950. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 listings over the past 12 months are Martinique (50.0%), United States (40.0%), Antigua and Barbuda (10.0%).
05Do Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 28.8% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Cheoy Lee Offshore 47?+
Comparable models include Vagabond 47, Bavaria Ocean 47 CC, Hylas 47. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.