Cheoy Lee Offshore 53 MS Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

John G. Alden Inc.·1972·Cheoy Lee Shipyard
Cheoy Lee Offshore 53 MS drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Ketch
LOA
52.75' · 16.08 m
Displ.
60,400 lbs · 27,397 kg
First year
1972

The Cheoy Lee Offshore 53 MS (Motorsailer) represents a pinnacle of the "heavy cruiser" era, emerging from a collaboration between the legendary Robert Perry and the prolific Lo family of Cheoy Lee Shipyard. Introduced in the late 1970s and produced into the 1980s, this vessel was designed to bridge the gap between a pure sailing yacht and a longrange trawler. Built on a hull shared with the Offshore 53 sailing version, the "MS" variant is distinguished by its substantial deckhouse, dual helm stations, and a significantly larger engine package, typically featuring power plants in the 120hp to 200hp range. It was engineered for the owner who prioritizes climatecontrolled passagemaking and the ability to maintain hull speed regardless of wind direction, all while retaining the steadying influence and redundancy of a ketch rig.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 125,000
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+173.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Greece (50.0%) · United States (50.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cheoy Lee Offshore 53 MS listings span 2 countries. Greece leads with 1 listings (50.0%), followed by United States.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 559,0001150.0%
United States$ 125,0001050.0%

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
Nauticat 3837.5'$ 107,7124523
Oyster Yachts 5353'$ 455,0002615
Northshore 34 MS34.33'$ 77,1442519
Nauticat 5251.16'$ 336,6221911
Amel Mango 5253'$ 179,000199
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster47.42'$ 109,999144
Fisher 37 MS42.52'$ 84,483127
Cheoy Lee Offshore 4746.75'$ 124,950105
Mason 5353.5'$ 145,436106
Cape Dory 300 MS29.85'$ 33,75060
Cheoy Lee Offshore 53 MSYou are here$ 125,00032

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cheoy Lee Offshore 53 MS cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cheoy Lee Offshore 53 MS over the past 12 months is $125,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cheoy Lee Offshore 53 MS sailboats are for sale?+
2 Cheoy Lee Offshore 53 MS listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cheoy Lee Offshore 53 MS prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cheoy Lee Offshore 53 MS has increased by 173.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Cheoy Lee Offshore 53 MS sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cheoy Lee Offshore 53 MS listings over the past 12 months are Greece (50.0%), United States (50.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Cheoy Lee Offshore 53 MS?+
Comparable models include Nauticat 38, Oyster Yachts 53, Northshore 34 MS. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.