Cheoy Lee Luders 36

Stock # 181211
1968 Cheoy Lee Luders 36 Custom — Classic Offshore Sloop

Location: Norwalk, Connecticut
Condition: Overall good, professionally serviced

Offered is a 1968 Cheoy Lee Luders 36 Custom, a classic offshore sailing yacht built by Cheoy Lee and renowned for its strength, balance, and traditional lines. This custom-configured vessel reflects the craftsmanship that made Cheoy Lee yachts highly respected, featuring custom teak decks and a teak cockpit, classic wheel steering, and the original build plaque.

The boat has been professionally serviced and presents as a well-maintained example. She is powered by her original Westerbeke Model 104, 30 HP inboard diesel, which runs like a top and starts reliably. A fresh full bottom job completed in 2025 ensures the hull is ready for immediate sailing.

Rigging and sail inventory are highlights. The boat includes new running rigging and a furler. She comes with two full sets of sails, totaling five sails, all in good condition. Sail inventory includes a mainsail, genoa, additional headsails, and a storm sail (no spinnaker). Additional cruising comfort is provided by an installed dodger, making this Luders 36 Custom ideal for coastal cruising, offshore passagemaking, or ownership by a classic-yacht enthusiast seeking proven design and enduring build quality.

Standard Features
This Luders 36 Custom includes the hallmark features buyers expect from a Cheoy Lee classic: hand-laid solid fiberglass hull, full keel with keel-hung rudder, aluminum mast and boom, bronze seacocks, glassed-in bulkheads, deep cockpit with wheel steering, wide side decks, teak interior with V-berth forward, main salon, quarter berth, nav station, enclosed head, and inboard diesel auxiliary with shaft drive. These elements ensure safety, comfort, and offshore capability while retaining the traditional charm of a classic yacht.

Specifications (Typical for Luders 36 Custom)
Builder: Cheoy Lee Shipyards
Designer: Luders
Year: 1968
Length Overall (LOA): ~36 ft
Length at Waterline (LWL): ~27–28 ft
Beam: ~10.5 ft
Draft: ~6.0 ft
Displacement: ~16,000–18,000 lbs
Hull Material: Solid fiberglass
Keel: Full keel
Rudder: Keel-hung
Steering: Wheel
Rig Type: Masthead sloop
Engine: Westerbeke Model 104, 30 HP inboard (original)
Fuel Capacity: ~30 gallons
Water Capacity: ~75 gallons

-Key Features & Updates
Original Westerbeke 104 – 30 HP engine, runs like a top
Fresh full bottom job (2025)
New running rigging
Furler
Two complete sail inventories (5 sails total)
Storm sail included
Original build plaque
Dodger installed
Professionally serviced