Formosa 51

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The Formosa 51 is a 51.0ft staysail ketch designed by William Garden and built in fiberglass by Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd. between 1972 and 1984.

The Formosa 51 is a very heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat.

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top half. It is a good choice.

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Main features 100%

Model	Formosa 51
Length	51 ft (100%)	the closest to 51 ft
Beam	14.08 ft (100%)	the closest to 14.08 ft
Draft	6.23 ft
Country	Taiwan (Asia)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 100%

Sail area / displ.	10.53 (100%)	the closest to 10.53
Ballast / displ.	21.43 %
Displ. / length	403.19
Comfort ratio	59.44 (100%)	the closest to 59.44
Capsize	1.48

Hull 100%

Hull type	Monohull long keel
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	39.58 ft (100%)	the closest to 39.58 ft
Maximum draft	6.23 ft
Displacement	56000 lbs
Ballast	12000 lbs
Hull speed	8.43 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Staysail Ketch
Sail area (100%)	959 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	500.51 sq.ft
Sail area main	458.85 sq.ft
I	54.70 ft
J	18.30 ft
P	48.30 ft
E	19 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	Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd.
Designer	William Garden
First built	1972
Last built	1984
Number built	0	??