Antigua 53
8 / 24 - score 65%
The Antigua 53 is a 51.6ft masthead ketch designed by Charles Morgan and built in fiberglass by Antigua Yachts (USA) since 1976.
The Antigua 53 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top half. It is a good choice.
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Main features 85%
| Model | Antigua 53 | ||
| Length | 51.60 ft (92%) | the closest to 52 ft | |
| Beam | 15 ft (78%) | the closest to 15.33 ft | |
| Draft | 5.16 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 12%
| Sail area / displ. | 10.67 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 32.29 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 269.52 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 44.19 (12%) | the closest to 48.32 | |
| Capsize | 1.65 |
Hull 77%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 43 ft (77%) | the closest to 44 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.16 ft | ||
| Displacement | 48000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 15500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.79 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1320 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 501.70 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 375 sq.ft | ||
| I | 58 ft | ||
| J | 17.30 ft | ||
| P | 50 ft | ||
| E | 15 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Antigua Yachts (USA) | ||
| Designer | Charles Morgan | ||
| First built | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |