Skye 51
5 / 35 - score 74%
The Skye 51 is a 51.0ft cutter designed by Kaufmann & Ladd and built in fiberglass by Mao Ta Shipyard (TAIWAN) since 1980.
18 units have been built.
The Skye 51 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 80%
| Model | Skye 51 | ||
| Length | 51 ft (97%) | the closest to 50.85 ft | |
| Beam | 14.25 ft (64%) | the closest to 14.76 ft | |
| Draft | 7 ft | ||
| Country | Taiwan (Asia) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 68%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.69 (55%) | the closest to 18.50 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 40.04 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 218.56 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 38.35 (80%) | the closest to 39.02 | |
| Capsize | 1.69 |
Hull 75%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 42.92 ft (75%) | the closest to 43.96 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 7 ft | ||
| Displacement | 38708 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 15500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.78 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1260 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 70 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 726 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 534 sq.ft | ||
| I | 66 ft | ||
| J | 22 ft | ||
| P | 60 ft | ||
| E | 17.80 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 85 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 140 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 200 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Mao Ta Shipyard (TAIWAN) | ||
| Designer | Kaufmann & Ladd | ||
| First built | 1980 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 18 |
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